Annual Meeting & Volunteer Opportunities

The Netivot Shalom Annual Meeting
June 6
8 PM

Join us June 6 at 8 PM for the Netivot Shalom Annual Meeting. While many activities are returning to in person, we have decided to hold this on Zoom so that everyone can attend without space limitations or other barriers.
 
Voting: Make Sure Your Membership is Up-to-Date
All full members in good standing are eligible to vote. Log into your account on the Netivot Shalom website to see if your membership dues and other charges are up to date. To log in click the “Login” drop down in the top bar. If you forgot your password or have never logged in, click “Forgot Password” to set your password.
 
Not yet a member? Join today .
 
Preliminary Agenda
Additional items may be added. An updated agenda will be shared prior to the meeting.

• Election (Slate below)
• Introduction of Rabbanit Geretz: Her first official event as the Netivot Shalom’s Devorah Scholar
• Introduction of New Initiative – Small Group Discussions: How Lessons from the Pandemic Should Influence Our Community’s Future?
• Building Planning Update
• Summer & High Holiday Plans

Netivot Shalom Needs You!
Netivot Shalom is a lay-led community. Everything that happens here happens because members like you volunteer their time and talents to make it happen. In addition to the Board position we will be voting on at the Annual Meeting, there are many other roles critical to the functioning of our community. Below are some of our most pressing current needs.
 
Interested in volunteering in other ways or do you have ideas for programs or initiatives you want to create at Netivot Shalom? Contact Debra Passner at president@netivotshalomnj.org to discuss.
 
Youth Committee Chairs & Committee Members
We are looking for two or three people to chair the Youth Committee and others interested in being members of this essential committee. Help shape groups and other youth activities to create a fun, exciting shul experience for all the Netivot Shalom kids and teens. Chairs will also lead the search for a new Youth Director, helping to ensure we find a dynamic, creative person for this important role. Interested? Contact Debra Passner at president@netivotshalomnj.org .
 
Finance Committee Member
This role is perfect for someone who wants to contribute but needs flexibility with their time. The role requires about 1-2 hours per month for things like paying bills, depositing checks, and picking up the mail. Most responsibilities can be done at times that work for you. Interested? Contact David Eiselt at treasurer@netivotshalomnj.org .
 
Netivot Influencer/Gabbai
Gabbai'im play an important role in helping our shurl run smoothly and efficiently while maintaining the special Netivot atmosphere. Gabbai'im find individuals to lead different parts of the service, welcome new people and ensure a smooth davening. They are crucial to a tefillah that is both warm and efficient. As we are returning to normal, we are looking to recruit new members to our veteran team of gabbai'im. If you are interested in becoming a Netivot influencer, i.e. gabbai, please email Maurice Appelbaum  mtappelbaum@gmail.com . We're looking for both male and female gabbai'im. Teenagers and those more seasoned are encouraged to join the team. No experience required - we'll teach you! 
 
Social Committee Members
Plan and implement fun programs for members to get together for more than services and shiurim. We all need some fun these days. Interested? Contact Rachel Cohen at cohen.rachelf@gmail.com .

Election Slate
Ballots will be sent out prior to the Annual Meeting on June 6.
President: Debra Passner
VP Operations: Jon Dauber
VP Programming: Rebecca Applebaum 
Treasurer: David Eiselt
General Board Member: Josh Bernstein & Serena Jenkelowitz
                                   
 
Thank you to the Nominating Committee:
Amy Zwas
Tammy Jacobowitz
Imu Shalev
Jessica Langer
 
Thank you to outgoing board members:
Michael Knopf
Elissa Yurowitz