I want to wish everyone a Happy and Safe New Year. As we start 2012 there is a lot that Sha’are Shalom needs to do and I hope you will join me in the work that we have ahead of us.
The saying “It takes a village to raise a child”, well it takes members to build a synagogue. The Outreach Committee has been doing a great job working to show what Sha’are Shalom has to offer. Show your support by coming to all the events. Now it is our turn to WELCOME new visitors to our synagogue. When you come to services or events and you see a face that you don’t know, please walk up to that person and introduce yourself. We need to show our visitors that we have a lot to offer a nd friendship is one of them.
I have another article about the Biennial that was held on December 14-17, 2011. If you want to listen to some of the speakers you can go to www.urj.org/biennial
There is a Committee Chair that needs to be filled and that is Fundraiser. We need to have fundraiser events so we can keep our dues down and to be able to buy items like The Tree of Life and a new Yahrzeit Board. So if you have ideas and would like to head this committee please let me know ASAP.
Just to give you a heads up, May is coming which means Membership Meeting. This year the offices of President, Secretary and Financial Secretary need to be filled. Each position is a 2 year position and can be elected for 2 terms. Please look at the job descriptions in the newsletter.
Check out the newsletter for more information on things that are happening at Sha’are Shalom and come and join us.
Shalom,
Jackie