End of Year and Planning Next Year

Keeping Connected    May 2024 

This time of year is so busy behind the scenes at Congregation Shalom.  There is so much work and focus on the upcoming fiscal year and preparations being made for the upcoming school year.  While it feels like the current one isn’t over, we are already planning for the next one!

To that end, a few things:

  • Our Nominating Committee is going to be reaching out to some congregants in the next 2 weeks to ask if you will be a part of our Board of Trustees.  We would love to have a diverse group of congregants that bring a variety of time, treasure and ties to our Board.  If our Committee reaches out to you, please consider coming from a place of “YES!” when asked.  Being on the Board can be a fulfilling opportunity to foster and strengthen our vibrant community.  We NEED people to come from a place of yes, so please deeply consider.
  • In addition, if you have been looking for a way to become involved and have a talent, treasure, tie or time that you could lend us, please consider reaching out to me personally at president@congregationshalom.org.  We have several committees that need members to help spread the work.
  • Our Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 9th at 6:30PM.  Please be sure to watch your email for important information and documents that will come your way in preparation for the meeting.  We would love to have as many people involved as possible.  We want the budget and the process to be transparent and accessible to all.  You may learn something you didn’t know before about the process and how your pledge helps with the security and upkeep of our spaces, supports religious education, provides essential services and fosters a sense of responsibility and tikkun olam.
  • I appreciate so many of you helping to “Close the Gap” by making a donation before our new fiscal year.  We are close but we still have a little bit to go – if you were considering making a donation, it’s not too late.  Please reach out and I can send you more information or a link to donate.  On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we appreciate your help.