AGM Agenda June 21,2023

Opening of Meeting  - Nadine Anders

Invocation  - Rabbi Knopf

Acknowledgment of Members who have passed away  - Les Satov

Introduction of new members - Rebecca Alter

Adoption of Minutes of AGM of 2022 - Rebecca Alter

 Presentation of Financial Statements / Appointment of Auditors  - Anna Fruchter 

Constitutional changes- Marvin Braude

Rabbi’s Message  - Rabbi Anthony Knopf 

President’s Message  - Nadine Anders 

Awards Presentation - Nadine Anders

Election of Executive and Board- Polly Storozum

Message from New President- Stephanie Tabac

Good and Welfare

 

Dear Beth Ora Members,

I hope this email finds you well. As you may be aware, our synagogue is preparing for the annual board meeting (AGM), which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 21st in our Banquet Hall.

Our Nominating Committee has worked diligently to identify and recruit individuals who are passionate about our community and have the skills and experience needed to help our synagogue thrive. We are grateful for their hard work and dedication.

The proposed slate of board and executive members, as prepared by the Nominating Committee, for the 2023-2025 term will be presented at the upcoming AGM for approval. We encourage all members to attend and participate in this important process.

Please find below the slate of proposed board and executive members:

 

EXECUTIVE

Stephanie Tabac - President

Eric Dym - 1st Vice President

Steven Kronish - 2nd Vice President

Gil Perez - 3rd Vice President

Ron Gluck - Treasurer

Rebecca Alter - Secretary

Benjie Smith - Gabbai

Nadine Anders - Immediate Past President

Gerry Abish - Trustee

Marvin Braude - Trustee

Jacquie Ludwick - Trustee

Leonard Sitcoff - Trustee

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mary Boeko, Howard Brown, Arlene Dym, Dora Edelstein, Saul Edelstein, Irwin Glazer, George Gross, Murray Itscovitch, Hana Lipkowitz, George Lubell, Aron Rosenzweig, Miriam Rosenzweig, Sandy Sitcoff, Steve Tabac, Mendy Waxman.

 

If you are interested in serving on the board or in another leadership role in the future, we welcome your involvement and invite you to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support of our synagogue. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming AGM on Wednesday, June 21st.

 

Sincerely,

Polly Storozum

Chair of the Nominating Committee

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Dear Beth Ora Family,

A few days ago you received the nominations for the Executive and Board to serve the 2023-2025 term. 

Should anyone wish to run against a nominee, you can find the pertinent information here. For more in depth information please consult the guidelines laid out in the Constitution.

 

8.0 ELECTIONS

8.0e.  This notice states that nominations will be open this year until May 17 during which time additional nominations may be submitted. Each additional nomination must be signed by 5 members in good standing and must include the name of the nominee and the position that he/ she is being nominated for. The written acceptance by the member of such nomination shall accompany the foregoing submission.

 

9.0 VOTING PROCEDURES

9.0c Voting at General Meetings shall take place openly, except in cases of contested elections, which shall be by closed ballot. The presiding officer shall have the casting vote in the event of a tie.

9.0e Proxy voting is permitted for a General Meeting providing that a date- specific, official and duly completed proxy form, which is available from the Secretary of the congregation, has been submitted to the Secretary in writing or email prior to the commencement of said meeting. The proxy form is applicable to only one specific meeting.

9.0f Voting at meetings can take place via one’s physical presence, telephone or any other technological media.

The AGM will be held on JUNE 21, 2023 at 7:30pm in the Banquet Hall.  At this time we don’t own the hardware to facilitate having Zoom as well. We are looking into this option though and we hope to make it possible.

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW BETH ORA CONSTITUTION.

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Please make every effort to attend!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW BETH ORA CONSTITUTION.

Nadine,  President