February 05, 2012   12 Sh'vat 5772
Congregation Beth Shalom - Bloomington Jewish Community - Bloomington, Indiana 
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STANDING COMMITTEESDESCRIPTIONCHAIR
   
CHEVRA KADISHAAttends to the ritual needs of members when death has occurred: tahara, burial, assistance with funeral arrangements, shiva, and minyanim where requested.Nancy Brand
EXECUTIVERecommends policy, screens issues to come before the Board, and acts as an agent for the Board in time of emergency or between meetings. Oversight for strategic planning. Responsible for personnel issues in 2011-12.Judith Rose
FINANCEMaintains fiscal integrity by monitoring congregational expenditures and income, ensures budgetary compliance, prepares annual budget for approval by the Board & congregation.Sarah Wasserman
 

DUES SUB-COMMITTEE

Considers and determines all dues reduction requests. Reviews dues categories and rates to Board.

 
GREENINGMotivates and enables Beth Shalom members to cut their household energy usage. Assists in cutting synagogue utility consumption and making the building more environmentally friendly.Lana Eisenberg and Victoria Hilkevitch Bedford
HOUSEResponsible for oversight of the Beth Shalom building & grounds, including facilities upkeep, long-term capital planning, and major maintenance projects. Compiles and updates information on all major building systems. Serves as think tank for all building related issues.Dan Price
MEMBERSHIPStrengthens the Beth Shalom community by reaching out to potential members, welcoming & integrating new members, and developing programs that will engage existing members.Jerry Myerson
MITZVAHResponds to births, deaths, and illness in the congregation by assisting members in various ways. Prepares and stocks frozen meals. Coordinates with the ChevraKadisha in providing support for the bereaved.Laurel Bender
NOMINATINGRecommends officers & committee chairs to the Board and congregation. Plans ways to identify, mentor, and motivate new leaders. In 2011-12, responsible for nominations only.Paul Eisenberg
PROGRAMSPlans educational & other programs for adult members, including the Sunday Night Forum, Beit Midrash, and adult holiday programs (excluding HHD). Selects limited – and doable – number of events for the year and coordinates them, i.e., may ask others to be responsible.Judith Jacobs
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCEWorks closely with the Rabbi on ritual and observance issues affecting the congregation. Topics may include choice of prayer books, kashrut policies, use of electronic media in the sanctuary, the role of non-Jews in ritual or worship, and ways to grow attendance at worship services.Carolyn Lipson-Walker
RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONWorking in partnership with staff, develops and evaluates the policies, budget, curriculum, and strategic plan for the Religious School. Involves parents in supporting the School’s programs and general religious education. Participates in annual performance review of the (Education Director).BarreKlapper
SPECIAL EVENTSOversees congregational events that occur on a limited and/or infrequent basis such as congregational dinners, theme parties, or fundraisers.Ann Harman
TIKKUN OLAMProvides education and awareness of social issues that impact our community. Participates with other organizations and ensures a Jewish presence and voice in the wider community.Paul Eisenberg
Task Groups  
TASK COORDINATORS DESCRIPTION FACILITATOR
   
ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON Secretary of the Board. Mark Greenfield
B’NEI MITZVAH (Ad hoc) Ensures that families are prepared for B’nei Mitzvah: tutoring, service preparation, and other assistance as needed. Bruce Solomon, DidiKerker, Ann Steigerwald, Joann Alperstein
BY-LAWS (Ad hoc) Review and makes recommendations to the Board regarding the Constitution & By-laws. 
CEMETERY Maintain records and sales of cemetery plots and arranges for cemetery maintenance. Lenny Newman
CHANUKAH BAZAAR Coordinates annual Chanukah bazaar/Arts show. Julie Bloom
GARDENING Maintenance of garden areas, lawn, and shrubbery as seasonally required.

Dan Nichols

David Bleecker

GATHERING Plans lunch & programs monthly.

Joan Hart

Ann Harman

GIFT SHOP Oversees operation of the Beth Shalom gift shop. Laurel Bender
HHD RECEPTION Coordinates Rosh Hashanah reception & Yom Kippur break-the-fast. Sara Berke – RH
KITCHEN Responsible for the oversight of the Beth Shalom kitchen, including permanent and consumable supplies inventory and purchasing, kashrut observance, use policies, and upgrades/ improvements. Robyn Buchsbaum
LIBRARY Maintains the Beth Shalom library: periodically reviews the collection, ensures that the collection is organized and accessible, creates systems for gifts and library use. NoaWahrman
ONEG Coordinates Friday night Onegs Lana Eisenberg
PASSOVER SEDER Works closely with staff members to plan the congregational Seder. Mindy Summit
RETREAT Coordinates congregational retreat (annual or biennial) or Shabbaton. Julie Bloom
SECURITY Oversees security systems for CBS. Stan Wasserman
SERVICE LEADERS Point of contact for each minyan (Friday evening, Shabbat morning, Renewal) Carolyn Lipson-Walker, Steve Katz, Diane David
STUDENT RABBI CONTACT President Judith Rose
TORAH STUDY Coordinates regular Shabbat Torah study. Alvin Rosenfeld
VOLUNTEERS Vice President. Maintains system for volunteer recruitment and tracking. Sue Swartz
WEBSITE Administers the website in consultation with website working group appointed by President. Joann Alperstein Abdoo
 

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