Dear Fellow Congregant,
The
Board of Trustees of our Congregation has appointed the undersigned to be the
2008 Nominating Committee for the important task of nominating candidates for
the Board of Trustees and Officers of the Congregation.
Although
it is an honor to serve on the Board of Trustees, Board members contribute
significant time and effort. It is the governing body of the Congregation
and is responsible for establishing and implementing Congregational
policy. The success of our Congregation is in large part dependent upon
the dedication and contributions of its Board members and Officers.
While
the Nominating Committee is made up of a cross-section of the Congregation, we
cannot know everyone who has contributed to the Congregation and deserves our
consideration as a possible nominee. We, therefore, ask you, as a member
of this Congregation, to submit to us for our consideration names of members in
good standing whom you would recommend. Please remember that the
Committee usually nominates members who have demonstrated active participation
in the work of the synagogue or have otherwise evidenced commitment to the
Congregation or to the larger universe of Judaism, as well as those whose
special skills or experience may be particularly useful to the
Congregation. To aid in our consideration, we have included a
questionnaire about the candidate.
Feel
free to suggest yourself for consideration. If you do, please answer
questions 3-6 of the questionnaire.
Your
recommendations should be in writing, addressed to the Nominating Committee at
the Temple House or e-mailed to
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and arrive by February 1, 2008
Two
years ago, the congregation amended its by-laws to reduce the size of our Board
from sixty to thirty-six members using a three year phase-in period and to
provide for term limits. This is the second year of the phase-in. Thus,
this class will have twelve members. All members of the class whose term is
expiring and are not term-limited are contacted by the Nominating Committee to
ask if they are willing to stand for re-election. We are currently
in the process of determining the number of open slots in the class whose term
in about to finish. In each class, some Board members leave and some
members stand for re-election. Therefore, only part of the group up for
election this year will be new nominees.
We are
not telling you this to limit your submission of names, but only to indicate
that there are reasons why the Committee may not be able to nominate as many
new and able candidates for the Board as it would like. Because the
number of open slots is limited, all qualified candidates will not be able to
be nominated. However, this is not a reflection on their
qualifications. Also, if you suggested someone last year and they were
not nominated, feel free to do so again. The Nominating Committee will also
be considering candidates proposed but not nominated last year, but we will
need an update on their activities.
The
Executive Committee is composed of seven officers who are elected for a one
year term by the Congregation, with a five year term limit. All officers
are also contacted by the Nominating Committee and asked if they wish to stand
for re-election. We are currently in the process of determining the
number of open slots in the class whose term is about to finish. We may
have some openings for officers this year. Only members of the Board of
Trustees may be nominated to serve as an officer.
It is
only with your input that the Nominating Committee can complete its task.
We look forward to receiving your recommendations.
Sincerely,
Nominating
Committee
Esta
Bigler,
Chair
Nikki
DeBlosi
Stacy Margolis
David
Axinn
Amanda
Leath
Eric Pesso
Andrea
Dobro
Susan
Levy
Doris Traub
Name of Nominee
______________________ email ____________phone_____________
- Has this person expressed an
interest in serving on the Board / serving as an Officer? (Note, the
By-laws require that Officers be Members of the Board.)
- Why have you suggested this
person?
- What qualities does this
person have that makes you believe they would make a contribution to the
Board / as an Officer.
- What Congregation Beth Elohim
(CBE) committees or other activities has this person been involved
in? For how long?
- What activities outside of
CBE may qualify this person to serve on the Board/ as an Officer? (e.g.,
service on other Boards, experience in fund raising, architectural or
engineering background, financial background, etc. Please be
specific as possible).
- Does this person have family
members who are involved with CBE? Please describe.
- What else would you
like the Nominating Committee to know about this person?
Proposed by:
__________________________________________________
Email ________________phone__________________
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