Temple Committees

The committee shall meet monthly to review and approve the financial report to be presented to the Board. The committee is to make a detailed estimate of the income and expenses for the next fiscal year and to submit an annual budget for that year to the Board of Directors no later than the April meeting of the Board of Directors preceding that year.

To keep the building and property of the congregation in good order and repair, and to recommend the hiring of such personnel as is necessary for the proper maintenance of the buildings and property. The committee shall make recommendations to the Executive Director or the Board regarding any additions or changes to the interior or exterior of the building and surrounding property including, but not limited to, infrastructure and physical security.

Subject to the approval of the Board, to draw up and administer policies governing the use and maintenance of the cemetery and governing the disposition of the cemetery funds.

It shall be the duty of the Education Committee to:

(1) In cooperation with the Rabbi and school leader(s), to make all regulations necessary for the government of the school, including employment of teachers and other employees, expenditures of the religious school funds, and adoption of the course of study within limits described by the Board.
(2) In cooperation with the Rabbi, plan and administer a program of adult Jewish learning.

Lin Kaplan

It shall be the duty of the Fund Raising and Endowment Committee to:

(1) Provide for such functions as may from time to time be required to raise needed funds which have not been raised through dues or other revenue;
(2) Coordinate and conduct the solicitations of funds for the physical needs of the Congregation;
(3) Establish and promote programs to obtain funds for endowments by all suitable means, including planned giving, and to supervise, manage, and allow for the disbursement of endowment funds in accordance with the financial policies approved by the Board of Directors.

It shall be the duty of this committee to:

(1) Make recommendations to the Board regarding human resources policies and procedures, including policies and procedures for the evaluation of Temple employees;
(2) Serve as a channel for receiving inquiries or feedback from any Member or Temple employee regarding human resources matters;
(3) If requested by the Board, studying and making recommendations concerning employee compensation and benefits.

The IT Committee shall support the technology needs of the Temple. The scope of the IT Committee includes, but is not limited to, technology needs of the Temple staff, Board, and committees. The IT Committee will review and recommend technology purchases.

It shall be the duty of this committee to:

(1) Make recommendations to the Board regarding the Temple's mission, vision, strategic initiatives, major programs, and offerings;
(2) Make recommendations to the Board regarding annual goals for the Temple;
(3) Review regularly the Temple's performance against established goals and providing a report thereon to the Board.

The Nominating Committee shall be charged with the following responsibilities:

(1) Determine the number of Director positions open for election;
(2) Structure the ballot;
(3) Nominate no less than one candidate for each Director and Officer to be elected (with possible additional nomination by petition as specified herein);
(4) Nominate Officer(s)-Elect when appropriate;
(5) Recommend its nominees for the annual meeting of the congregation;
(6) Supervise and administer the elections.

Beth Byer (Events)
Joan Mullens (Films)

Coordinate the planning and implementation of Temple events, especially events that encompass a variety of interests.

The Ritual Committee shall offer advice and support to the clergy on both substantive content and administrative details of religious services, ritual observances, and worship opportunities within the congregation. In cooperation with clergy, the Ritual Committee shall make operational and policy recommendations to the Board, as necessary.

To make recommendations to the Board for engaging the congregation in social action and tikkun olam projects.