Minutes from Temple Beth Sholom Board of Directors meetings, June 1996 - May 1997

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM CURRENT MEMBERSHIP 12/2/96 Category____________________ FA M IL Y M E M B E R FA M IL Y M E M B E R R ED U C E D S E N IO R FAM ILY S E N IO R FA M ILY R E D U C E D S E N IO R SIN G LE S E N IO R SIN G L E R ED U C E D SIN G L E (25-29) SIN G L E (25-29) R E D U C E D SIN G L E (30-64) SIN G L E (30-64) R E D U C E D ST A R T IN G FA M ILY ST A R T IN G FA M ILY R ED U C E D M E M B E R S U N D E R 25 Y R S N E W L Y W E D M E M B E R S Number Billed_________Dollars Billed 133 $133,000.00 44 18,960.00 29 24,650.00 59 21,815.00 28 19,600.00 72 18,100.00 1 430.00 2 304,00 38 30,400.00 19 5,263.00 4 1,960.00 1 430.00 3 0 _4 0 TOTALS 437 $274,912.00 TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM BOARD OF DIRECTORS JU NE 10, 1996 MINUTES IN ATTENDANCE: A dele B aratz J e r r y B lu t, P re s id e n t A llen B rew ster, P a st P re s id e n t L arry B row n M o rt G o ld ste in S an d y M allin Dr. G ary M arkew ich R o b e rt M u rd o ck M itch O gron R ose R ap h ael S h e ld o n R ap h ael Dr. S te v e n Saxe E lain e S te in b e rg F aye S te in b e rg J o a n n e S te v e n s GUESTS: A rte N ath an J e r r y T u rk C o n n ie W olzinger STAFF: S u zan Loeb, E x ec u tiv e D ire c to r L ouise S p iv ack , S e c re ta ry T he m e e tin g o f th e B oard o f D ire c to rs w as c a lle d to o rd e r by J e ro m e B lut, P re sid e n t. As its firs t o rd e r o f b u s in e s s T he B oard c o n d u c te d a c lo s e d P e rso n n e l se ssio n . W hen fin is h e d th e m e e tin g a d d re ss e d th e b alan ce o f its A genda ite m s. EXECUTIVE D IR EC TO R S REPORT: ABSENT: R u th G oldfarb S u zan Loeb, E x ecu tiv e D ire c to r, p re s e n te d th e B oard w ith a p ro p o se d m ailin g p ack ag e sh e w o u ld like s e n t to th e c o n g re g a tio n . BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES. JUNE 10, 1996 CONTINUED: Page 2: She in tro d u c e d th e M em bership R enew al F orm w ith th e rev ised D ues S ch ed u le for 1 9 96 -9 7 , a n d a F re q u e n t F ly e r In c e n tiv e P la n ,a rra n g e d th ro u g h P re fe rre d T ravel, for TBS m em b ers w ho pay th e ir d u es in to ta l d u rin g th e m o n th o f Ju ly . Dr. S te v e n Saxe m o ved to ta b le , a n d A dele B a ra tz se co n d e d , t h a t th e new 1 9 9 6 -9 7 D ues S c h e d u le be p o stp o n e d u n til a c o m p le te d em o g ra p h ic s tu d y be c o m p le te d . V ote ta k e n - 11 y ea, 5 n a y , 1 a b s te n tio n , m o tio n c a rrie d . S u z a n in fo rm e d th e B oard t h a t a le tte r w as s e n t to all ?in a c tiv e ? m e m b e rs reg a rd in g th e ir s ta tu s /o b lig a tio n to TBS. We are rec eiv in g re s p o n se s to th e s e le tte rs . T he new By-Laws w ere p ro v id ed to e a c h B oard m em b er for review a n d c o n sid e ra tio n . H erb K au fm an s ta te d t h a t five B oard m e m b e rs m u s t ?sign-off? for th e p ro p o se d By-Laws to be c o n sid e re d . M rs. A dele B aretz, Mr. S h e ld o n R a p h ae l, Mr. H erb K aufm an, M rs. M elanie G reenb erg a n d Dr. G ary M arkew ich a tte s te d to th e a fo re m e n tio n e d , d a te d 6 / 1 0 /9 6 . T he new By-Laws w ill be p la c e d on th e J u ly a g en d a for v o te. S u z a n a d v ise d th e B oard t h a t th e T em ple d id n o t h av e D&O lia b ility in su ra n c e . H ow ever, sh e h as sp o k e n to L ayne & A sso ciates a n d w ill im p le m e n t su c h a policy fo rth w ith . T he n e x t m a tte r p re s e n te d re g a rd e d th o s e s tu d e n ts w ho p a re n ts h av e a fin a n c ia l o b lig a tio n to TBS. S tu d e n ts , a s su g g e ste d by th e E d u c a tio n C o m m itte e a t its la s t m e e tin g , w ill be d e n ie d th e p riv ileg e s o f g ra d u a tio n , o r su m m e r c am p , o r to h av e th e ir sch o o l re c o rd s fo rw ard to o th e r sc h o o ls, u n le ss th e y re c tify th e ir fin an c ia l re sp o n sib ility . T he B oard su p p o rts th e s e a c tio n s S u zan n e x t r e ite r a te d th e n e e d for a b o n a fide B oard room . She s ta te d t h a t USY w ill re lin q u is h th e ir ro o m a n d sh e re c o m m e n d e d th e B oard in v e s t a p p ro x im a te ly $ 3 ,0 0 0 .0 0 to b rin g th e A.C. up-to-d a te in th e y o u th lounge. S he felt th e ro o m c o u ld g e n e ra te re n ta l re v e n u e . D isc u ssio n follow ed a n d th e m a tte r p o stp o n e d . BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES. JUNE 10. 1 9 9 6 , CONTINUED: Page 3: ELECTION OF O FFICERS: In a c c o rd a n c e w ith th e By-Laws, th e e le c tio n o f o fficers w as c o n d u c te d by th e new B oard. PRESIDENT: S h e ld o n R a p h a e l m oved a n d E lain e S te in b e rg se c o n d e d , JE R R Y BLUT fo r PRESIDENT. M otio n c a rrie d . 1 st V.P.: A dele B a ra tz m o v ed a n d M itch Q gron se c o n d e d , JOANNE STEVENS fo r 1 st VICE-PRESIDENT. M o tio n c a rrie d . 2 n d V .P .: E lain e S te in b e rg m o v ed a n d M elanie G reen b erg se c o n d e d , SANDY MALLIN for 2 n d VICE?PRESIDENT. M o tio n c a rrie d . TREASURER: S an d y M allin m o v ed a n d A llen B rew ster se c o n d e d , LARRY BROWN for TREASURER. M o tio n c a rrie d . SECRETARY: S an d y M allin m o v ed a n d M itch Q gron se c o n d e d , ROSE RAPHAEL for SECRETARY. M o tio n c a rrie d . B eing no f u rth e r n o m in a tio n s , th e above-re fere n e e d in d iv id u a ls w ere e le c te d to se rv e as h e re in s ta te d . T he n e x t m a tte r to be d isc u sse d w as a p re v io u s su g g e stio n by Dr. S te v en Saxe t h a t th e E x ec u tiv e D ire c to r in v e s tig a te h irin g a n o u tsid e b o o k k e e p in g se rv ice for TBS. S h e, alo n g w ith V iola a n d M ort G o ld ste in , have in te rv ie w e d th e a c c o u n tin g firm o f J a m e s C. A ndrus 8s Co., C e rtifie d P ublic A c c o u n ta n ts. S he h a s a n in te rv ie w sc h e d u le d fo r W ed n esday , J u n e 12, 1 9 9 6 , w ith a fu ll-ch arg e b o o k k e ep e r. S he w ill ad v ise th e b o a rd acco rd in g ly . BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES, JUNE 10, 1996, CONTINUED: Page 4: TREASURER* S REPORT: L arry Brow n, T re a su re r, p re s e n te d a fin a n c ia l re p o rt, w ith p ro p o se d b u d g e t to th e Board. GOOD AND WELFARE: M ort G o ld ste in a d v ised th e B oard t h a t he h a s a c c e p te d th e P re sid e n c y o f h is fo rm e r c o n g re g a tio n in Los A ngeles. He v o lu n te e re d to re lin q u ish h is s e a t o n th is B oard if th e B oard felt th e re w as a c o n flic t. T he B oard felt th e r e w as no c o n flic t; Mr. G o ld ste in re ta in e d h is s e a t on th e TBS B oard o f D irec to rs, w ith h e a rty c o n g ra tu la tio n s . M itch O gron n e x t th a n k e d J e r r y B lut for h is e ffo rts o n th e B oard?s b e h a lf a n d h is tire le s s effo rts. B eing no fu rth e r b u sin e ss, J o a n n e S te v e n s m oved a n d E laine S te in b e rg se c o n d e d , to a d jo u rn . M otion c a rrie d . R e sp e ctfu lly su b m itte d , L ouise S p iv ack S e c re ta ry \ l? / 7 , * 9 ^ JEWISH FEDERATION O F LAS VEGAS SIGESMUNO CENTER ? 3909 South Maryland Parkway. Suit? 400 ? Las Vegas. Nevada 89119-7520 ? (702) 732-0556 PRfSIOCNT ELAINE G A L A IZ FIKS1 VtCl W D M N t &AN0V M ALDN K C O N D VTCI n C S lD IN T G Aflv & M M ER M A N C A M P A IG N CHAIRM AN J IO O M I H TURK IfCWTARY AMV IO<US2AK IRC A M IR I? D A v O D AM AN W OMEN S W VIW O N RR fM DIN T L IS U E 9 M 0 N W OMEN S DIVISIO N C A M P A IG N C O -C H A IR M E N K E SA N lZ T R C * JO A N i M M f U M A N EXECUTIVE WRECTOR RONNi EPSTERl a s s is t a n t Dir e c t o r s u iA N iO f e June 19, 1996 Mr. Jerry Blut, President Temple Beth Sholom 1600 East Oakey Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89104 Dear Jerry: FAX (702) 732-3228 RO AtO o r DIRECTORS S K I D O N A D E lS O N B A ? - SAN TO RO AicStiflAO D APVi AL?ERWTT? JESSICA ANES S K U E v BERKLEY. IS O BRIAN K BER MAN ( S O MCHAa A CHERRY ESQ 0 ? D A V C C O H ? N JUDGE TRAN TINE MARK TME JUDY TRANK GENE R GREENBERG D AN N Y GREENSPUN D A V O G RO SS EVA KAUJCK EDVTh E KATZ RO N K'RSh DR STEPHEN A K O I U N S JAY M O S S ?M RV N O v C K fciRCHAEL J NOV1CK D A V O O B E R ? N E PEflER ? RJ.EPOKROY I SCHWARTZ E SCHWARTZS R ESQ IE. SlG ESM U N D st raise R D O U G LA S UNGER OR HARRIS J WATERS PAST PRESIDENTS AL BENEDICT DR A U A N N BO RU SiAK DOROTHY L(SENSERG P H A E N G ?I D A V O GO LDW ATER SENATOR BAL ?ERNSTADT U.OVO KATZ? J?ROME D M A C K ARTHUR M ARSHALL H A I OBER DR M A R V m A PE REP ARNE QOSENCRANT? PAST C A M P A IG N C H A IR M EN NATE AD ELSO N 1 M ( l (XBER NEK G GALATZ STAN M A U R I MICHAEL J N O V ICK D R M ARVIN A Pf ftfft LEO N ARD R O SE N ' B V IN G SIE R M ER G C R LEON H S1ENBER G j e a n ; w fR ? (R G | R - W A LIA M A M N 6 ?B G E H E llW EL ! M N iT IC IA R f d ADAT A R IEL B NA i a ?Th (NATE M A C K ) BBYO BUSMESS A N D PROFESSIO NAL G RO U P C H A B A D O f SOUTHERN N E V A D A CO M M U NITY RELATO N S C O N G R E G A T IO N NER t a m o ? NTTY / TNT C O N G R E G A T IO N O R ftAMOftAft ? EOE RA T O N FO UN DATIO N HOLOCAUST EDU CATIO N MTERf AllH STUDENT CENTER AT M V ISRAEL IND EPEN DEN CE D A Y JiWTSH C O M M U NITY CENTER O f SOUTHERN N E V A D A JEWISH FAMKV SERVICE A G E N C Y JEWISH SlU O fN l U N ION JCWQH W AR VETERANS LAS V E G A S HCfifiE W ? O h S O L O M O N S C U O T E R D a y S C H O O L TEMPIE BETH A M TEMPLE BETH ? O . O M #A/UNlTlO S Y N A G O G U E YOUTH o u t r e a c h s y n a g o g u e L5MOAH LEAOCRSl ?IE A 0 ?R S H B ? D EVELOPMENT ?DECEASED COMCl At the May Board of Directors meeting for the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, the 1996-97 allocation recommendations were reviewed and passed for the coming fiscal year. I am pleased to inform you that you have been approved for an allocation of $6,000 for the Nate Mack Religious School, $3,000 for Kadima/USY and $2,000 for the Pre-School. This allocation will be disbursed after July 1 in quarterly payments. This has been a challenging year for the community. Unfortunately, our campaign did not keep pace with the needs of our synagogues and agencies. The Board felt, however, that in order to continue the important services to our community, we needed to subsidize the community allocations from our reserve fund, the same as we did last year. The Board has asked me to inform you of this process and to let you know that we will not be able to do this in the future. Our community reserve is set up for community emergencies and was not established to subsidize the campaign. The Board has also asked me to remind you that Federation's campaign primacy is January, February and March. No fundraising programs should take place during this time. We need everyone' s help this year to make our campaign grow so that we can continue to provide our beneficiaries with the maximum amount of dollars they need to provide the quality service our community deserves. Sincerely, Elaine Galatz? ' President cc: Mrs. Suzan Loeb, Executive Director KAMER & ZUCKER SCOTT M. ABBOTT S. SCOTT GREENBERG GREGORY J. KAMER CAROL DAVIS ZUCKER Attomeys at Law 3000 West Charleston Boulevard, Suite 3 Las Vegas, Nevada 89102 (702) 259-8640 Cable Address "KAMERLAW FAX (702) 259-8646 GREGORY M. SCHULMAN BARBARA A. DILLON VIA FAX 383-3246 Ms. Suzan Loeb June 4, 1996 Executive Director Temple Beth Sholom 1600 East Oakey Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 RE: Personnel Chairperson Dear Ms. Loeb: This is to confirm my understanding that I am no longer Personnel Chairperson for Temple Beth Sholom. I will, if you desire, continue to address the issue o f the Rabbi?s severance until such time as you authorize someone else to handle it. I wish you well in the administration o f the Temple and in locating a new Personnel Chairperson. So that there can be no confusion, ! am unwilling and unable to continue as Personnel Chairperson. I recommend Daniel Marks, Esq. or Howard E. Cole, Esq., both able employment attomeys, be approached to perform in this position. (Our File No. T B S -100) Very truly yours, GJK/mb c:'w pktt*r lbi-10O.cpd ? June 11, 1996 Board o f Di rectors Temple Beth Sholom 1600 East Oakey Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 Dear Board Members: After further consideration, I, Joanne Stevens, having been elected as First Vice President o f the Board o f Directors, do hereby tender my resignation from that office, I will remain on the Board as a Director and will accept the duties and responsibilities as a Director, but feel my time constraints will not permit me to serve effectively as an Officer. Thank you. Sincerely, Joanne Stevens Sent by: WUW 702 382 4800; 06/11/96 2:48PM;Jetfex #680;Page 2/2 J E R O M E L. B L U T , C H A R T E R E D A V* N O i ? b l ? l O N < A * t ?<?14 W * l/j<j ji. 1^ f- 4 -?Iitc?'- *??'4'*'* ?1 LAs V(L A> NtVADA rtlXOl . c . I l M , * . J B f U ' > 4 C h A i r. M I t < / ( ? ? 'i < ilu ' 4 ? . J u June 11, 1996 Temple Beth Sholorn Board of Directors 1600 E. Gakey Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 Dear Board Members: Please be advised that effective as of today, I am hereby resigning from the position of president of Temple Beth Sholorn. It has been a pleasure to serve as president of our Temple. Sincerely yours, Jerome L. y . kSn] Blut JLB/kdw TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM BOARD OF DIRECTORS JULY 15, 1996 5:30 P.M. MINUTES IN ATTENDANCE: ABSENT: Adele Baratz Jerry L. Blut, Immediate Past President Allen Brewster, Past President Ruth Goidfarb Melanie Greenberg Herb Kaufman Sandy Mallin, President Dr, Gary Markewich Robert Murdock Mitchell Ogron Rose Raphael Sheldon Raphael Dr. Steven Saxe Faye Steinberg Mort Goldstein Elaine Steinberg Joanne Stevens GUESTS: Renee Feinstein Fran Levien STAFF: Rabbi Moshe Berger Cantor Simon Bergman Suzan Loeb. Executive Director Louise Spivack. Administrative Assistant A special meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by Sandra Mallin at 5:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting was to peruse the new By-Laws and select Committee Chairpersons for the 1996/97 year. As the first order of business, Mrs. Mallin informed the Directors of a meeting initiated by members of Temple Beth Am, Sunday, July 14, 1996 at the Tournament Players Club. The purpose of this meeting was due to their interest in membership at TBS. Invited guests were: Rabbi Moshe and Karen Berger, Cantor Simon and Lois Bergman, Rabbi Isaac Soncino, Sandra Mallin, President, and Suzan Loeb, Executive Director. A question and answer session was held. Mrs. Mallin next informed the Directors that she has appointed Mr. Jerome Turk to the Board of Directors. Mr. Turk will serve as Chairman of the Architectural Committee. Announcement was made that there will be an Open House Shabbat Service on August 2, 1996. Services will be held this night, and thereafter, at 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Berger stated he felt that starting 1/2 hour earlier would be an enhancement to families to bring their children to Services. He also recommended that we initiate a babysitting service for Friday and Saturday Services, not to mention, the necessity for babysitting services at the High Holy Day Services and all Festival Services. Melanie Greenberg suggested all Directors wear name tags at Services. Suzan will attend to this detail. Adele Baratz, Sisterhood President/Parliamentarian, stated that Sisterhood would like to have a picnic, in conjunction with the Temple and Men?s Club, on Sunday, September 8, 1996. She will investigate the feasibility of this picnic being held on Saturday, September 7, 1996 prior to Selichot Services and report back to the Directors. Suzan Loeb, Executive Director reported that effective July 9, 1996 she has signed the insurance documents required for Directors and Officers liability insurance. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, JULY 15, 1996 continued: Page 2: BY-LAWS: Renee Feinstein addressed the Directors, explaining how the By-Laws came to fruition. She stated that she would be happy to make any changes the Directors decided upon. Robert Murdock reviewed the matters he felt should be reviewed, pursuant to his letter sent to the Directors regarding the By-Laws. ? ARTICLE V - BOARD OF DIRECTORS - THEIR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, SECTION 1, ITEM (b). Sheldon Raphael moved and Robert Murdock seconded. By-Laws be amended to omit the three auxiliary groups. Motion defeated. ? ARTICLE VI - NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS - SECTION 5 Robert Murdock moved and Jerry Turk seconded, that at no time shall a husband and wife hold scats on the Board of Directors. Motion defeated. ARTICLE IX - FUNDS AND REVENUES - SECTION 2 Rose Raphael moved and Ruth Goldfarb seconded that each entity (auxiliaries, groups, associations and Board of Directors) shall submit a monthly financial statement to the Board at each meeting. Motion carried. ? ARTICLE VI - NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS - SECTION 2 - ITEM (b) Sheldon Raphael moved and Steven Saxe seconded that prior to installation of officers, the Nidrc Pledges, or other funds due the synagogue. Arrangements for arrears shall not be sufficient unless approved by the Board, Motion defeated. The Directors thanked Ms. Feinstein for her professionalism and efforts with the new By-Laws. COMMITTEES: Mrs. Mallin stated the following individuals will serve on the Temple's Committees as herein stated: BUDGET: Larry Brown Rose Raphael Steven Saxe FUND RAISING: Diana Moss Herb Kaufman Sheldon Raphael MEMBERSHIP: Steven Saxe Arte Nathan Elaine Steinberg BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, 7/15/96 continued: Page 3: EDUCATION: NOMINATIONS: PROGRAMMING: RITUAL: Robert Murdock Melanie Greenberg Rose Raphael Flora Mason Ruth Goldfarb Mitchell Ogron Jerry Blut Faye Steinberg Allen Brewster Dr. David Cohen Adele Baralz Fran Levien Leo Wilner YOUTH ACTIVITIES: Melanie Greenberg CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: Steven Saxe ARCHITECTURAL: Jerome Turk FACILITIES: Sheldon Raphael Mrs. Mallin advised the Directors that the annual dinner dance honoring Sharon Sigesmund has been changed to November 10, 1996 and will be held at TBS. Spago will be catering. There will be an ad journal and silent auction. Adele Baratz stated that Sisterhood will be holding their gala next June and their honoree will be Sandy Mallin., as the first woman President of TBS, and member of Sisterhood. Being no further business, Ruth Goldfarb moved and Larry Brown seconded to adjourn.__Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Louise Spivack Administrative Assistant TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM 1600 East Oakey Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89117 (702) 384-5070 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING A u g u st 12, 1 9 9 6 5 :3 0 p.m . AGENDA 1. Welcome 2. Minutes 3. President?s Report 4. Rabbi?s Report 5. Cantor?s Report 6. By-Laws 7. Committee Reports: a. Proposed Budget b. Ritual c. Membership d. Architectural e. Education g- Youth Group MINUTES TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM BOARD OF DIRECTORS JULY 1,1996 Adele Baratz Jerry L Blut, Immediate Past President Ruth Goldfarb Mort Goldstein Gene Greenberg, Past President Melanie Greenberg Herb Kaufman Sandy Mallin, President Dr. Gary Markewich Robert Murdock Mitch Ogron' Rose Raphael Sheldon Raphael Dr. Steven Saxe Elaine Steinberg Faye Steinberg Joanne Stevens A B S E N T : Larry Brown Allen Brewster, Past President G U E S T S : Fran Levien Diane Dawson S T A F F : Suzan Loeb, Executive Director Cantor Simon Bergman Louise Spivack, Secretary The meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by Sandra Mallin at 5:30 p.m. * ?. ? '.<?!. /? .???i jf- )>. Lot tSOatwr?!- - As the first order of business, Mrs. Mallin informed the Directors that Jerome L. Blut and Joanne Stevens resigned?from their elected position. Therefore, in accordance with Roberts Rules'of Order1,''Mrs! Mallin assumed the position of Prcsiden pursuant to Article V, Section 2 (k) of ithc By-Laws, ?a vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled by the election of a General member of the organization in good standing by a majority of board members present at the next ensuing duly constituted meeting of the Board, who shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term.? Melanie Greenberg moved and Mort Goldstein seconded. MITCHELL QGRQN for ist VICE; PRESIDENT. Motion carried. Herb Kaufman moved GOLDFARB for 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT. Motion carried. and Adele Baratz seconded. RUTH : : ? '' J Mrs. Mallin asked Paye Steinberg, Joanne Stevens, Mort Goldstein, Steve Saxe and Robert Murdock' to read a flyer she had distributed entitled ?Lessons From Geese.? She next asked each Director to give a brief synopsis of their reasons for wanting to serve on the TBS Board of Directors. The next matter she brought to the Board?s attention was regarding a generous, unsolicited, donation the Temple has received from Sharon Sigesmund towards the purchase of our hew facility. Mrs. Mallin suggested, and the Directors agreed, that Mrs. Sigesmund should be the Honoree at our annual dinner dance to be held December 7, 1996. It was also suggested that our new sanctuary be named in her honor and that she be made an Honorary Board Member. Discussion ensued regarding the formation of a Capital Campaign Drive. Mitch Ogron stated that we need to establish cost factors and miscellaneous categories. Page 2: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT-Suzan Loeb, Executive Director, advised the Directors: ? Jeff Zuker is reviewing the paperwork regarding the Summerlin property. * Sheldon Cloobeck has graciously donated rooms at the Jockey Club for Rabbi Berger and his family for two weeks. She stated that the parish house should be available within that time period. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES, JULY 7, 1996 continued: ? TBS has been approached by an interested party regarding purchasing the Temple. She stated that our asking price is $1.5 million. She should be hearing from the realtor and her clients in the not-too-distant future. She also advised there is a group of Jewish men who have expressed interest in keeping the Temple a Jewish facility. Their particular plans were not known. ? Jewish Federation has allocated an $11,000 disbursement for our Pre-School, USY and Hebrew School. ? Friday, August 23rd is the scheduled date for the Installation of all Temple Organizations at Shabbat Services. Additionally, this will be the official welcome to Rabbi Berger and his family. rwmtriKi ooh . ? High Holy Day mailings are being prepared. The Executive Committee has recommended the pricing and procedures remain the same. ? Two architects have contacted TBS. The building committee has scheduled a meeting with one of the architects on July 30th. Fees and costs will be discussed. ?? *-/ ' .?.out, ? lit tun? ?fit ?Km,1. f - ;<t' bocoalni . ? -m ? -j o i, / A ? ?. Lois Bergman,,Pfe-School/Day, Care Director, and Suzan have revised the school contracts to : r eliminate.future problems relating to payments, graduation, etc. i* '* . ? m fcftoiw ?? 3'I* *** ulm : U jn ? The Executive, Committee recommended that Yahrzeit notifications be sent only to those who .are members, those who have purchased plaques and any non-member who has made a Yahrzeit donation. CANTOR?S REPORT: , , - . ? ' - - - - - - - * ? ? * " - ? ? ? ! ? , ' ' - - I - . Cantor Bergman gave the following D ?vor Torah and asked that it be made a part of these Minutes: ?In the Torah portion Pinchas, that we will read this coming Shabbat, Moses is told by G-d to appoint Joshua as his successor to the leadership o f Israel in a public ceremony so it would be clear in the peoples m ind that Joshua would be their new leader. Sandy M allin has been chosen as our new President to lead our Board and Congregation as we begin a new chapter in the life o f our Temple. A t this time let us thank Jerry Blut, our Past President, his Officers and Board fo r a job well done! Let us also congratulate our new Officers and Board and wish them the best o f luck and a hearty Moral Tov. I sincerely pray that G-d will grant all o f us the wisdom and fortitude to accept the challenge and tremendous opportunity that lies ahead o f us. Page 3: Let us join together with our new Rabbi, M oshe Berger, and Executive Director, Suzan, and rise to the occasion as we go from strength to strength to realize our goals and aspirations fo r a new building and a rejuvenated membership that will help us service our congregation fa m ily on the higher level possible. To all o f you I say L ?Chayim l To Life!. M ay it be G-d?s will and let us all say Amen. Thank yo u !? BY-LAWS: Mrs. Mallin next informed the Directors that the Executive Committee recommended accepting the By?Laws as presented. The Directors perused the By-Laws. Mr, Robert Murdock stated that he had a problem with the language in Article V, Board of Directors- Thcir Duties and Responsibilities, Section 2, Item (d) ...?have the power to dismiss, with or without cause, any employee or agent of the organization.? Mr. Sheidon Raphael next referred to Article IX, Funds and Revenues, Section 2, ?Recognized auxiliaries, groups, or associations may maintain their own funds and records, subject to review or audit at the request of the Board of Directors, and subject to the restrictions set forth in Section 3, below. Each entity shall submit an annual financial statement to the Board at the end of the fiscal year.? In view of the aforementioned Mrs. Mallin recommended the new By-Laws be held in abeyance. The next order of business to be conducted was a closed Personnel session. Cantor Bergman and guests were thanked and excused. The tape recorder was turned off at 6:30 p.m. Tape recorder restarted at 7:35 p.m. Mitch Ogron next mentioned that it was imperative that the entire Board become involved on the Kol Nidre Committee. It was suggested that the office prepare an updated list of congregants for the Directors to ensure a successful Kol Nidre Campaign. Dr. Steven Saxe stated he would like to serve on the Membership Committee. Mitch Ogron stated he would like to serve on the Ritual Committee. Joanne Stevens would, also. Rose Raphael stated she would like to serve on the Finance Committee. There will be a Special Board of Directors meeting, Monday July 15, 1996, 5:30 p.m. The August meeting will be held on Monday, August 12,1996, 5:30 p.m. Being no further business, Joanne Stevens moved and Mort Goldstein seconded to aflourn. Motion carried. "Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, JULY 7,1996 continued: Louise Spivack, Secretary MINUTES TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM BOARD OF DIRECTORS JULY 1, 1996 IN ATTENDANCE: ABSENT: Adele Baratz Jerry L. Blut, Immediate Past President Ruth Goldfarb Mort Goldstein Gene Greenberg, Past President Melanie Greenberg Herb Kaufman Sandy Mallin, President Dr. Gary Markewich Robert Murdock Mitch Ogron Rose Raphael Sheldon Raphael Dr. Steven Saxe Elaine Steinberg Faye Steinberg Joanne Stevens Larry Brown Allen Brewster, Past President GUESTS: Fran Levien Diane Dawson STAFF: Suzan Loeb, Executive Director Cantor Simon Bergman Louise Spivack, Secretary The meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by Sandra Mallin at 5:30 p.m. As the first order of business, Mrs. Mallin informed the Directors that Jerome L. Blut and Joanne Stevens resigned from their elected position. Therefore, in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order, Mrs. Mallin assumed the position of Presiden pursuant to Article V, Section 2 (k) of the By-Laws, ?a vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled by the election of a General member of the organization in good standing by a majority of board members present at the next ensuing duly constituted meeting of the Board, who shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term." Melanie Greenberg moved and Mort Goldstein seconded. MITCHELL OGRQN for 1st VICE-PRFSIDFA'T. Motion carried. Herb Kaufman moved anti Adele Baratz seconded. RUTH GQLDFARB for 2nd VICE-PRESIDENT. Motion carried. Mrs. Mallin asked Faye Steinberg, Joanne Stevens, Mort Goldstein. Steve Saxe and Robert Murdock to read a flyer she had distributed entitled ?Lessons From Geese.? She next asked each Director to give a brief synopsis of their reasons for wanting to serve on the TBS Board of Directors. The next matter she brought to the Board's attention was regarding a generous, unsolicited, donation the Temple has received from Sharon Sigesmund towards the purchase of our new facility. Mrs. Mallin suggested, and the Directors agreed, that Mrs. Sigesmund should be the Honoree at our annual dinner dance to be held December 7, 1996. It was also suggested that our new sanctuary be named in her honor and that she be made an Honorary Board Member, Discussion ensued regarding the formation of a Capital Campaign Drive. Mitch Ogron slated that we need to establish cost factors and miscellaneous categories. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES, JULY 1, 1996 continued: Page 2: Suzan Loeb, Executive Director, advised the Directors: ? Jeff Zuker is reviewing the paperwork regarding the Summerlin property. ? Sheldon Cloobeck has graciously donated rooms at the Jockey Club for Rabbi Berger and his family for two weeks. She stated that the parish house should be available within that time period. ? TBS has been approached by an interested party regarding purchasing the Temple. She stated that our asking price is $1.5 million. She should be hearing from the realtor and her clients in the not-loo-distant future. She also advised there is a group of Jewish men who have expressed interest in keeping the Temple a Jewish facility. Their particular plans were not known. ? Jewish Federation has allocated an $11,000 disbursement for our Pre-School, USY and Hebrew School. ? Friday, August 23rd is the scheduled date for the Installation of all Temple Organizations at Shabbat Services. Additionally, this will be the official welcome to Rabbi Berger and his family. ? High Holy Day mailings are being prepared. The Executive Committee has recommended the pricing and procedures remain the same. ? Two architects have contacted TBS. The building committee has scheduled a meeting with one of the architects on July 30th. Fees and costs will be discussed. ? Lois Bergman, Pre-School/Day Care Director, and Suzan have revised the school contracts to eliminate future problems relating to payments, graduation, etc. ? The Executive Committee recommended that Yahrzeit notifications be sent only to those who are members, those who have purchased plaques and any non-member who has made a Yahrzeit donation. CANTOR?S REPORT: Cantor Bergman gave the following D?vor Torah and asked that it be made a part of these Minutes: ?In the Torah portion Pinchas, that we will read this coming Shabbat, Moses is told by G-d to appoint Joshua as his successor to the leadership o f Israel in a public ceremony so it would be clear in the peoples mind that Joshua would be their new leader, Sandy Mallin has been chosen as our new President to lead our Board and Congregation as we begin a new chapter in the life o f our Temple. At this time let us thank Jerry Blut, our Past President, his Officers and Board fo r a jo b welt done! Let us also congratulate our new Officers and Board and wish them the best o f tuck and a hearty Mctzel Tov. I sincerely pray that G-d will grant all o f us the wisdom and fortitude to accept the challenge and tremendous opportunity that ties ahead o f us. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, JULY 1, 1996 continued: Page 3: Let us jo in together with our new Rabbi, Moshe Berger, and Executive Director, Suzan, and rise to the occasion as we go from strength to strength to realize our goats and aspirations fo r a new building and a rejuvenated membership that will help us service our congregation fam ily on the higher level possible. To all o f you I say L ?Chayim! To Life!. M ay it be G-d?s will and let us all say Amen. Thank yo u !? BY-LAWS: Mrs. Mallin next informed the Directors that the Executive Committee recommended accepting the By?Laws as presented. The Directors perused the By-Laws. Mr. Robert Murdock stated that he had a problem with the language in Article V, Board of Directors- Their Duties and Responsibilities, Section 2, Item (d) ...?have the power to dismiss, with or without cause, any employee or agent of the orga