The general functions of the board are to:
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Define the mission of the synagogue, approve policy for fulfilling that mission, and take action to achieve it
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Find and install congregational leaders, define their roles, motivate and support them and evaluate their performance
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Evaluate the board’s own performance. In order to execute these functions, the board will need to determine policy, develop resources, manage personnel, serve leaders in the Jewish community and be fiscally responsible.
Board members enable our congregation to fulfill its mission by assuming the following responsibilities:
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Accepting fiduciary duties
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Being a leader and role model
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Listening to the members of the synagogue
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Transforming the needs of the congregation into realistic goals
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Initiating programs
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Planning effectively for the future
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Establishing a sound organizational structure
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Fostering solid management practices
The Board of Trustees generally meets on the third Tuesday of every month.
Past Presidents of Temple Israel
Annual Meeting Speech on May 31, 2009
Jon Meyers, Past President
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Our council system was established in 2003 to promote collaboration, integration and communication among committees. Councils provide vision and tools to address mutual concerns of committees at Temple Israel.
The committee system in our congregation has many objectives, which include
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Providing an opportunity for members to serve the synagogue
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Establishing an environment for creative discussion
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Using the special knowledge and talents of members for particular tasks
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Giving individual members a better understanding of the mission, vision, accomplishments, and challenges of the synagogue
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Providing a mechanism for the fulfillment of the mission, vision, and goals of the synagogue
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Expediting the work of the Board of Trustees
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Encouraging the flow of information back to the officers and Board
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Training for future leadership positions
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Stimulating the sharing of decision-making responsibilities by a broad group of congregants
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Affording members opportunities for personal growth and increased Jewish learning
Temple Israel members are encouraged to participate on a number of Temple Israel committees.
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