Results of 2009 Congregational Meeting

The Congregational meeting was called to order at 1:08 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, 2009 in the Library of Temple Beth Hillel. With 188 members on the roles as of June 5, 2009, 19 members represented a quorum. 23 members were present at the meeting and 32 properly executed proxies were received.

After some opening remarks by Stanley Goldberg, the first order of business we the election of officers for 2009 – 2010. The proposed slate was adopted unanimously.

Next, the proposed budget was presented. Questions and comments were taken. After discussion, the budget was adopted (42 in favor, 9 opposed, 4 abstentions).

The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.

Changes to the Temple Beth Hillel Board of Directors

Retiring from the Board:
Sally Goodman, V.P. of Religious Practice Committee
Jess Edelstein, V.P. of Membership
Mark Grossman, Receipts Treasurer
Thank you so much for your invaluable service to our synagogue.

New Board Members:
Ann Hughes, V.P. of Religious Practice Committee
Ana Pearl, V.P. of Social Action
Dr. David Krulee will be serving on the Social Action Committee with Ana
We wish our new Board Members lots of success in their service to our Temple.

Board Positions Still Vacant

Receipts Treasurer
Youth Committee Chair

President’s Reflection

Those members that attended the Congregational Meeting or took the time to send in their proxies did so thoughtfully and with concern for the state of Temple Beth Hillel. I thank you for your constructive comments, for your active participation in reviewing the proposed budget and for your concerns about these tough budget decisions.

My concern is over those who did not participate in this process. I urge you to give some thought to why you have joined Temple Beth Hillel. My hope is that beyond the education of your children and the celebration of life cycle events, we hold more for you to experience and be enriched by. Be part of our Family, our spiritual life, our community life and our social life. I know you will be strengthened by it and we will be greatly strengthened by you.