Annual Meeting at The Temple
/in Featured, NewsThank you, everyone, for coming to our Annual Meeting! We had an amazing year and we honored Jack Benjamin for his tireless service to The Temple.
WANT TO GET MORE INVOLVED?
Find out more about The Temple Committees. If you are interested in getting more involved with a particular committee, contact the Temple office for more details.
Adult Education – Chair Carol Heideman; Rabbi David
Set policies and programming for a full range of meaningful adult education
Archives – Chair Matt Weinberg; Rabbi Rapport
Facilitate historical repository of artifacts/documents for research and display
Budget & Finance – Chair Faina Kaplan; Rabbi Rapport
Supervise the financial affairs of the congregation, namely bills, budgets, dues
Building & Grounds – Chair Mark Judah; Chavvah Penner Johnson
Maintain the building and property (not cemetery) in good order and repair
Cemetery – Chair Jerry Uslander; Rabbi David
Direct the operation of the cemetery and establish cemetery rules and regs
Communication – Chair Julie Ensign; Chavvah Penner Johnson
Create online and print materials to market the Temple within the community
Bulletin – Chair Susan Waterman; Rabbi Rapport
Endowment – Chair Mike Salamon; Rabbi Rapport
Increase endowments, manage gifts and recommend eligible disbursements
Executive – Chair Matt Schwartz; Rabbi David
Support the President in leading the Board of Trustees (Officers of The Temple)
Administration & By-Laws (inactive) – Chair n/a; Rabbi Rapport
Interfaith – Chair pending; Rabbi Rapport
Coordinate events & activities to connect with the larger Louisville community
Investment – Chair Barry Meyers; Chavvah Penner Johnson
Supervise investment funds, including goals, asset allocation and managers
Library – Chair Susan Allen; Rabbi Rapport
Manage the library, as a lending resource for Judaica books and materials
Membership – Chair Corey Kline Buckman; Rabbi David
Encourage and submit apps for new members and lead member retention
Financial Commitment – Chair Jay Waldman; Chavvah P. Johnson
Assist members with adjustments and special financial needs
Welcome – Chair Susan Allen; Rabbi David
Personnel – Chair Janet O’Koon; Rabbi David
Establish HR policy/procedure, review performance, make recommendations
Social Action – Chairs Mary Jane Baker, Bonnie McCullagh; Rabbi David
Create programs for members which reflect the philosophy of Tikkun Olam
Blankets & Blessings – Chair Susan Allen; Rabbi David
Create gifts for Rabbis to distribute to members in hospitals or facilities
Caring – Chair Susan Waterman; Rabbi David
Visit members at home or in facilities and prep food for Rabbis to share
Worship & Ritual – Chairs Dan Penner, Cindy Schwartz; Rabbi David
Manage worship calendar, special services and events and supervise music
Youth Education – Chair Heather Gladstein; Rabbi David; Youth Advisor Benji Berlow
Engage Temple youth and families with appropriate programs and activities
Camp – Chair Elise Goldstein; Rabbi Rapport
Promote GUCI Camp and distribute scholarships for Temple attendees
2017-2018 Temple Auxiliary Groups
Boy Scouts – Liaison David Shapero; Rabbi Rapport
Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts/Venture Crew experiences offered to the community
Brotherhood – President Michael Friedman; Rabbi Rapport
Provide gathering opportunities, as well as financial and volunteer support
Early Childhood Educ. Ctr. (ECEC) – Director Alison Roemer; Rabbi Rapport
Encourage intellectual, social, spiritual and physical learning experiences
Sisterhood (WRJ) – President Sandy Braunstein; Rabbi Rapport
Sponsor Onegs, manage Gift Shop and host programs and Interfaith Coffees
Temple Youth Group – Youth Advisor Benji Berlow; Rabbi Rapport
Encourage teens to engage in religious/social activities, including regionally