Minutes are prepared after each board meeting by the Secretary, Emily Joseph. The minutes also contain a brief summary of the meeting. At the next meeting of the Board of Directors, the minutes are approved, and the summaries are published on our website and in our weekly announcements. This results in a 1-2 month delay in posting. Please contact the Secretary with any questions or to request the full minutes of any meeting.
Regular Meeting February 25, 2019
The board received an update on the response to the voluntary assessment. As of the meeting, 28 congregants had donated, for a total of $7600. The Special Events Committee announced the upcoming Celebration of Israel, which will include a concert and a raffle, on April 6. The Nominations Committee submitted its slate of nominees, including Elaine Jones for President, […]
Special Meeting February 4, 2019
The board convened a special meeting to finish discussing the work of the bylaws committee. Suggested changes to Articles VII through XXI were reviewed. The most detailed discussion was about changes to make the process by which people are nominated to the board more structured.
Regular Meeting January 25, 2019
The January meeting was convened for three hours instead of the usual two in order to allow the board to consider several important matters. Firstly, the board voted to appoint Mark Ross as Treasurer for the remainder of the year. Aaron Fisher had to resign for personal reasons, and the board thanks him for his service. Marty Zuckerman has […]
Regular Meeting December 14, 2018
At the December meeting the board approved a proposal to upgrade and convert the currently unused modular building. It will be divided into a youth lounge and additional storage space. This project will take nothing from the operating budget – it is fully supported by grants from the Family Foundation and the Jewish Community Foundation, as well as donations […]
Regular Meeting – November 26, 2018
At the November meeting, the board heard several important reports. The treasurer reported that the High Holy Day Appeal has raised more than $30,000, $10,000 above its budget. There is a possible shortfall in dues collection, which we will receive more clarity on in future reports. The board accepted with gratitude a donation from the anonymous Family Foundation in […]
Regular Meeting October 22, 2018
At the October board meeting, the treasurer reported that our current income and expenses are on track for the fiscal year, and the High Holy Appeal had brought in ~$25,000 so far. The board also heard reports from the Nominating Committee and the Worship Space Exploration task force. The Nominating Committee’s 2018-2019 membership was approved by the board, and […]
Regular Meeting August 27, 2018
The religious school enrollment is currently 60 students, two more than were projected in the budget. At least 5 more families are making enquiries! One of the new families has children with severe allergies to nuts, so the campus is now nut prohibited. The school and community room have been thoroughly cleaned to allow these children to safely […]
Regular Meeting July 23, 2018
At the July Board meeting the Cantor and staff proposed that we host the URJ Annual Area Day on 10/28/18. The board agreed and looks forward to having our colleagues as guests on our campus. The board looked forward to offering congratulations to Dana Adler on her installation as the president of the WRJ Pacific […]
Regular Meeting June 24, 2018
• An abbreviated June board meeting was incorporated into the annual Board of Directors Retreat • We are in the process of installing a new wi-fi system that will improve security and bring us into compliance with Arizona laws for internet in schools • The Executive Administrator reported on new, renewing, and resigning members. • The treasurer-elect, Aaron Fisher, […]
Regular Meeting May 29, 2018
• Both clergy will be away 6/24-6/27, someone will be on call to cover any emergencies • Preparations have begun for the High Holy Days • Summer facilities maintenance and cleaning are being scheduled • We’re experiencing our usual spring cash shortage, will be relieved when people start making next year’s dues commitments • We are creating […]