As I write this, I’m already experiencing a bit of nostalgia, aware that we’ll be back in Connecticut, missing all our UU and SCC friends,
and wishing we could be here for the Holocaust memorial, talks by Joan Lund and Dr, Tucker, the flower communion and the picnic. Fortunately,
I can download Dr. Tucker’s sermon from our website. Many of his previous sermons are also posted there.
I have enjoyed my year as president, and passing the torch also contributes to the nostalgia. It is reassuring to know that Lynn Carhart
and her team of new officers and appointees are capable, experienced, imaginative and enthusiastic. Fortunately ex-president’s serve on
the next year’s board, so working with them and all of you gives me something to look forward to over the summer.
Jeanne Danek held a program meeting a few days ago, and the committee has already outlined most of next year’s programs. As usual, there is
an interesting mix of ministers, guest speakers, and Fellowship members.
Thanks to all of you for your participation, hard work, and support. These make the jobs of all our officers much easier and more rewarding,
and keep our Fellowship flourishing.
Please have a healthy and enjoyable summer.
Mary Ann
Highlights of the Board of Trustees Meeting April 5, 2009
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a few more changes in our By-Laws. A copy of the proposed changes, together with the reasons for
the changes and a copy of the current by-laws will be distributed to members either by e-mail or snail mail.
We adopted an incident report form that is to be completed in the unlikely event that someone is hurt or property damage occurs during one of
our gatherings. Copies of this form, together with instructions on what to do with it, are kept in a green folder at the back of one of the
lower shelves in our bookcase at the Temple.
Temple Beth Israel has become a green congregation. Next year we’ll look for ways we can be greener. We’ll work at developing an officer’s handbook,
participate in the CROP walk, and continue collecting food for Beth El.
Dianne Sullivan reports that we have collected $410 and more than two carloads of food for Beth El Mission.
Announcements
Please remember to bring food for Beth El on Thursday, May 7, when Dr. Tucker speaks.
Bill Danek will lead a Flower Communion on May 14. Select your flower, tell us why, and put it in the communal vase. After the service, there
will be a short business meeting to seat the officers, approve the budget, and vote on the proposed changes to the by-laws.
The next Board of Trustees meeting will be at 9:30 A.M. on Sunday, May 3, at the home of Lynn Carhart. All members are welcome.
Jean Sanborn will coordinate the summer meetings, which are held in people’s homes. If you’ve never attended and would like to, please call Jean.
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