Jewish Community Center –

Congregation Ahavat Achim

Board of Directors

It is time once again to think about who will lead the Congregation into the new year. It is time to elect the board members to manage the future direction of our synagogue. This is indeed still a very exciting time! Membership continues to expand, bringing new ideas and renewed vigor. Our Youth Programs continue experiencing a resurgence in members, energy and commitment that has not been seen in quite a long time. The variety of programs that are offered continue to be strong. We have had our ground-breaking ceremony for the building renovation/expansion project, and we are expecting to commence work in earnest shortly. This is your opportunity to provide input into things that should really matter to you. We encourage your participation. Consider becoming a board member. There are four seats that are to be filled, three of which are for three-year terms and one which is for a one-year term.

The Board needs people who have sufficient desire and motivation to devote the necessary energy, time and effort for monthly board meetings and other projects. Prior experience is not required. If you would like to become a board member or to nominate someone, or if you have any questions about what it would take, please feel free to contact any member of the Nominating Committee at your earliest convenience. We’d be happy to speak with you.

Each candidate must complete the Candidate’s Statement (next page) and submit it to the Nominating Committee before election time.

Election to the Board of Directors will occur at the general Congregation meeting on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at our synagogue. The meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m., and a brunch will be provided to all in attendance. Whether or not you intend to be a candidate for the Board, please attend and let your voice be heard in deciding the future of our synagogue.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Lou Minion – Chairperson LouisMinion@cong-ahavatachim.org

Glenn Cantor GlennCantor@cong-ahavatachim.org

Helen Cerbone HelenCerbone@cong-ahavatachim.org

Tony Krisman TonyKrisman@cong-ahavatachim.org

Howard Lazan

Larry Levine

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Candidate’s Statement

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1. I believe I have sufficient time, a minimum of about 1 board meeting per month plus committee

meetings, to devote to the synagogue. YES_______ NO_______

2. I believe a board member’s job is:

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3. I believe the synagogue’s goals should be:

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4. My intended contributions are:

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5. If elected, I will become, or continue to be, an active member of 1 or more of the following committees or

programs (please circle):

Blood Bank Building (Operations & Repairs) Building (Renovation/Expansion)

Calendar Cemetery Education Financial Fund Raising

Gemulit Chasodim Holiday Insurance Kiddush Kitchen

Membership Nominating Publicity Ritual Shalom

Social Youth Programs

6. My background/experience is:

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7. I have accomplished the following (or would like to accomplish) for our synagogue:

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Candidate’s Name: (Print) Candidate’s Signature:

Last Updated: December 29, 2005

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