Jewish Federation correspondence, meeting minutes, and other records, item 07

JEWISH OF LAS FEDERATION VEGAS JFLV BOARD MEETING April 22, 1987 MINUTES PRESENT: Dr. Allan Boruszak ABSENT: Shelley Berkley Ralph Plotkin Amy Boruszak Cari Bernstein Leonard Rosen Mike Cherry Ed Bernstein Lynn Rosencrantz Dorothy Eisenberg Don Eisner George Rudiak Paul Eisenberg Phil Engel Dennis Sabbath David Funk Judy Frank Mike Saltman Gene Greenberg Elaine Galatz Milton Schwartz Melanie Greenberg Neil Galatz Marta Sorkin Norm Kaufman Dan Goldfarb Elaine Steinberg Suzan Lane Rabbi Mel Hecht Gerald Welt Dr. Neville Pokroy Edythe Katz Claire Benza Arne Rosencrantz Mimi Katz Micki Hecht Irv Steinberg Marlyne Kirshbaum Sam Lieberman Bill Feldman Irwin Kishner Phyllis Mark Jerry Countess Dr. Stephen Kollins Paul Merchasin Gershon Heller Rabbi L. Lederman Geri Rentchler Greg Kamer David Levine Dr. T. Saposhnik Doug Unger Art Marshall Ken Schnitzer The meeting was called to order Todd Marshall Alan Molasky Dee Ober Hal Ober Dr. Marvin Perer by Arne Rosencrantz, President. Jackie Schwartz Steve Stein Michael Wiseman Minutes of the last meeting, previously mailed , were moved and seconded. President Rosencrantz informed the Board that a new computer system was purchased for the Jewish Reporter. This system will pay for itself within 6 months and will not only save time and money, but the quality of the newspaper will improve greatly. Federation will also be able to utilize the system for various other in-house projects such as invitations, brochures, etc. It was announced that the new editor of the Reporter is Marla Gerecht. Executive Director Norm Kaufman reported on the status of the 1987 campaign. Currently Federation has received $579,000. That figure is substantially below last year's figure of $756,000. Although Federation has received 475 new pledges, it is still approximately 100 pledges behind last year. Many of the large contributors have not pledge this year which is a cause of much concern. 1030 East Twain Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 (702} 732-0556RE: JFLV BOARD MEETING April 22, 1987 page 2 Norm Kaufman and Arne Rosencrantz have discussed the possibility of approaching Campaign '88 in an innovative manner. This summer a committee will be appointed to discuss suggestions for improving campaign strategy. Reports were given on the following events: - Holocaust Remembrance Week, April 26 - May 3. Temple Beth Sholom and Congregation Ner Tamid have guest speakers scheduled. Proclamations from City, County and State Governments will be presented. - Israel Independence Day, May 3, at UNLV. There will be a community-wide service at Temple Beth Sholom on Friday, May 1. A Walkathon is scheduled to begin at 12 noon and conclude at 1:00 p.m., May 3, in time for the start of the Israeli Independence Day activities at the Student Union Building. A large crowd is expected to participate in the festivities. - Suzan Lane reported on the Dennis Prager Retreat scheduled for May 8 - 10 which is being sponsored jointly by Temple Beth Sholom and the Jewish Federation. Tickets are still available. Cost is $100 per person. - The Federation Golf Tournament and Barbeque is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20, at the Showboat Country Club. The cost to participate in the tournament is $150.00 and to purchase a Tee, $100. Arne Rosencrantz explained that, since the Federation has a new Executive Director, a resolution is necessary from the Board conferring assignment to our new Director so that he can sign documents and act on behalf of Jewish Federation. A motion was made and seconded to remove Jerry Countess and appoint Norm Kaufman. This was approved. The new Federation Board members were introduced: Ed Bernstein, Amy Boruszak, Melanie Greenberg, Alan Molasky and Lynn Rosencrantz. Norm Kaufman reported on the six Israeli students who visited Las Vegas for a week. They were housed with local families, and visited all the high schools, except Rancho High. Arne Rosencrantz reported on the Young Leadership reception held at his home, with guest speaker John Rothmann. As usual Mr. Rothmann did a splendid job. He will be speaking at the next Business and Professional Luncheon on Tuesday, April 28. Paul Eisenberg reported on behalf of the Endowment Committee. A grant of $250.00 was given to the Association of Jewish Family Services to help establish a national network to aid older members of the Jewish community. Amy Boruszak reported on the Women's Division Campaign. To date there are approximately $127,000 in pledges. A major event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, and an excellent response is expected.page 3 RE: JFLV BOARD MEETING April 22, 1987 Norm Kaufman suggested that, if you receive solicitation letters from various national Jewish organizations, you should check with Federation before responding. Allocation. Committees will convene in May with all decisions regarding allocations made by the end of May. These committees will only allocate actual monies and not money that Federation hopes to receive. Gene Greenberg, President of Temple Beth Sholom, and Greg Kamer, Vice President of Jewish Family Services, were introduced. Arne Rosencrantz mentioned that he and Norm Kaufman meet every Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m., and any member of the Board is welcomed to join them. Bill Feldman'1, Executive Director of Jewish Family Services, reported that their annual picnic will be held on Sunday, May 17, at Paradise Park. He also mentioned that JFSA was proceeding with its efforts to be certified as an adoption agency. There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn.