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LET US KNOW YOUR SPECIAL SKILLS OR TALENTS AND GET INVOLVED IN OUR COMMUNITY! | STANDING COMMITTEES | DESCRIPTION | CHAIR | | | | | | CHEVRA KADISHA | Attends to the ritual needs of members when death has occurred: tahara, burial, assistance with funeral arrangements, shiva, and minyanim where requested. | Nancy Brand | | EXECUTIVE | Recommends 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 | | FINANCE | Maintains 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. | | | GREENING | Motivates 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 | | HOUSE | Responsible 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 | | MEMBERSHIP | Strengthens the Beth Shalom community by reaching out to potential members, welcoming & integrating new members, and developing programs that will engage existing members. | Jerry Myerson | | MITZVAH | Responds 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 | | NOMINATING | Recommends 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 | | PROGRAMS | Plans 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 OBSERVANCE | Works 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 EDUCATION | Working 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 EVENTS | Oversees congregational events that occur on a limited and/or infrequent basis such as congregational dinners, theme parties, or fundraisers. | Ann Harman | | TIKKUN OLAM | Provides 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 |
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| 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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