The Board met at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 6, 2006 at 7:30 pm. Below is a summary of some of the key issues discussed and resolved at the meeting.
- Privacy Policy - The Board decided to create an “opt-out” privacy policy for members with respect to the Minyan membership list (your name, address, etc. will be available for distribution unless you specifically request otherwise), and to permit distribution of the membership list only after Board approval. A more formal communication to the membership will follow.
- Childrens’ Programming – The Board continued to discuss alternatives for administration of the Shabbat morning childrens’ programming. If you are interested in participating, or know of someone who might be interested, please contact Graeme Bean.
- Kashrut Task Force – The Board received a preliminary report on the work of the Kashrut Task Force. A formal update will follow to the entire membership, perhaps as early as the end of November.
- Credit Card Merchant Account – The Board authorized setting up a credit card merchant account for the Minyan. When the account is operational, more details will follow.
- Donations of Physical Items to the Minyan – Because of our tight temporary space and our relationship with the DAT school, the Board formally requests that if any member wishes to donate any physical items to the Minyan, please contact Graeme before making any purchases.
- STAR Workshop – The Board discussed the upcoming STAR workshop programming for volunteers and decided to make it available to all members. Stay tuned for more details. If you are interested in participating, please contact Graeme Bean.
- IJN Press release – The Board authorized a press release in the IJN for the new learning programs at the Minyan. Please keep an eye out for the release.
- N’Shei DAT – The Board received a report on the recent planning meeting for N’Shei DAT, a new woman’s group within the Minyan to run various social and educational programs for the Minyan. If you are interested in participating, please contact Amy Berkowitz.
- Nominating Committee – The director terms of Ellyn Hutt, Joseph Friedman, and Peter Schwartz will end at the 2007 Spring membership meeting. In accordance with the Bylaws, Graeme appointed each of them as the three Board representatives to the Nominating Committee, which will be responsible for presenting a proposed slate to the Board no later than January 2007. In addition, under the bylaws of the Minyan, three non-director members are also to be appointed to serve on the Nominating Committee. Please contact Graeme if you are interested.
- New Members –The Board approved the following new members: Geller (Reuven and Ada), Hirsch, Lev, Moskovitz, Sanders, Schwartz (Barbara and Michael), Triester, Troy, Webber.
The next Board meeting will be Monday, December 4, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at DAT. All members are invited to attend the open session at the beginning of the meeting.
