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Committees:

 Mission:

Responsibilities:

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Adult Education Committee

Oversee educational opportunities

Promote education in the community, oversee adult education.

Rebecca Operhall

Budget and Finance

Partner with the Treasurer to research and oversee the finances of the Temple

Prepare Annual budget, examine monthly financials, quarterly budget reviews, make recommendations to maintain budget, research and make proposals on financial issues, review Temple insurance policy annually.

Temple Treasurer

Building and Grounds

Oversee the building and ground maintenance

Maintain building and grounds as necessary, research and make recommendations for repairs and upgrades, Maximize the use of building budget, Present monthly reports to the Board, Spending over the building budget must be approved by a majority of the Board.

Contact Office

Caring Committee

To be of support and comfort to members of our sacred community whenever possible in the most inclusive way

Our current primary focus:  The needs of TBT Members on the Mi Shebeirach List; we will also reach out to membership with a joyful High Holiday message and eventually incorporate efforts to support membership for celebratory occasions.

   Deborah Roszmann

Communications

Manage the TBT message over multiple platforms

Coordinate print and media communications that go to the TBT community and COS community,

Miriam Roth

Community Committee

Organization of people dedicated to supporting the needs of the Temple

Provide social activities, supply the TBT kitchen, organize service projects, enhance experiences for temple members and non-members

Amber Woodside

Development

Raise funds in addition to dues for the Temple

Determine financial needs of Temple in cooperation with the Board, plan and execute fundraising activities

Oliver Scofield

Garden Committee

Maintain backyard area plants and landscape

Responsibilities include planting, watering and weeding as well as procuring and installing landscape items as needed

Ellen Harmon

Membership

Identify and cultivate potential members and retain membership

Outreach to new members once Board approved, talk with potential members and greet new members. Plan community events to enhance membership, outreach to current members for ongoing retention and community building.

Sue Ader

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Heather S.

Religious School

Oversee the curriculum and day to day operation of the Religious School. Provide a monthly report to the Board

Temple Beit Torah's Hebrew School, Chaverim, is a great opportunity for anyone looking to get involved with the Judaic education of our youngest congregants. We teach and support learners from ages 4-13 as they discover what Judaism means to them, learn about the history of Judaism, and learn Hebrew.

Sharon Kay-Brown

Ritual Committee

Examine ways to make worship meaningful to the congregation

The Ritual Committee is involved in High Holy Days Planning, other holiday activities, Life-cycle events. Coordination with Membership, Security, and Budgeting committees. Development of a ritual/spiritual philosophy, Rabbi support, Review of traditions, recognizing our diverse congregation, and other interesting areas. We welcome any interested TBT member to participate in the TBT Ritual Committee.

Contact TBT Office

Security

Design and implement means of safeguarding the community, property and staff daily.

Identify security risks, manage FEMA grant monies, implement safety precautions, keep informed of possible threats and inform  the Board

Wendy Chiado

Social Justice Committee

To change our world by
doing good deeds

Identify social causes that align with Temple values, research how TBT can provide support, plan and oversee fund development and/or activities to provide support

Needs Chair Person