Yasher koach to the 2014-15 Board of Trustees and thank you to outgoing Board members – Dawn Berman, Sol Bernstein, and Renata Worob.
Nominated to replace them as Trustees are Debra Caplan, and Lynne Kurzweil. Continue reading
Category Archives: Board of Trustees
Meet Pam Golden, Nominee for Treasurer
Following my marriage to Murray Slovick in May 2010 at Shomrei, it was clear that we wanted to become part of this special community. While it took two years for us to finally make the move to West Orange, once we did, we promptly joined the synagogue. I was honored to be asked to join the board last year and the experience has been extremely rewarding and fulfilling.
New, Improved Payment System
New Improved Payment System
For some time we’ve been working on a new easy-to-use payment system for Shomrei. No matter which dues model is adopted by the membership vote on May 27 (the existing Dues/Kol Nidre pledge model or the proposed Sustaining Share model), we’re launching the new payment system which includes payment over time options! The new system puts a premium on ease of use, clarity, convenience and automatic reminders. We’re contracting with an industry leader, FreshBooks (FreshBooks.com) to provide a secure, on-line (and postal mail) system that does not require login.
The new system will debut with our new fiscal year starting June 1, 2015. You will receive an invoice by email or postal mail shortly thereafter, and you can then pay by check or credit card, online or via postal mail. It’s configured to your preference. Continue reading
An Historic Moment For Shomrei
Good News!
After two years of development and discussion within our community, the Board of Trustees voted last Thursday to recommend that Shomrei adopt a progressive new “Sustaining Share” system of membership, which would reinvent the way we define and think about synagogue membership. Now it is your turn. At the annual meeting taking place on Wednesday, May 27, the model will be put to a full congregational membership vote.
Considering the Sustaining Share Model for Shomrei: FAQs
What is Shomrei considering doing?
Shomrei is considering changing from a one-size-fits-all “dues-paying” membership model to one in which congregants make a voluntary pledge of a contribution of their own choosing. Congregants would be guided by transparent information regarding the amount it takes to sustain the synagogue on a per person basis (the “Sustaining Share”).
In addition to a voluntary financial commitment, congregants would be asked to pledge the number of hours they would be willing to volunteer at the synagogue. Again, they would be guided by information regarding the number of volunteer hours it takes to sustain Shomrei on a per person basis. Continue reading
The Board at Work
Here’s what we’re up to!
We’re envisioning, we’re dreaming. We’re working hard to explore the core of what we do as a synagogue and make it a more reachable, engaging and inspiring place. Here are some of the initiatives we’ve started to explore. Dream with us! What do we aspire to be as a community?