The February 23 meeting of the Beth El Ner Tamid Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 by President Al Simon.  Melanie Bandos, Jane Chester, Harvey Kaufman, Nancy Kellman, David Kazilsky, Alan Marcuvitz, Fred Meyer, Robert Peterman, Al Simon, Deanna Spanjar, Rodney Ugent, and Ilene Wasserman were present.  Past presidents Joe Hirschberg and Howard Loeb were also in attendance.  Barbara Abrams, Ava Bortin, Patricia Chamoy, Neal Plotkin, and Robert Rudman were excused.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Glenda Kaufman and Barbara Simon spoke about a new committee they wish to form to establish an award to acknowledge one or two people of our synagogue for their unsolicited and ongoing time and energy on behalf of our Beth El Ner Tamid family.  Members of our synagogue would nominate someone to receive this award at an annual June Kiddush luncheon on Shabbat. The winners’ names would be added to a plaque in the foyer and a certificate would be presented to the individuals.  Nomination forms would be given to everyone interested and these would be returned to this committee of 5 no later than May 1^st of each year for consideration.  The committee would consist to Barbara Simon, Glenda Kaufman, Sophie Hochman, Marge Kulakow, and one other person still to be determined.

The MENS CLUB and SISTERHOOD presidents gave their reports. 

TREASURER: Jane Chester reported on the state of our financials.

PERSONNEL: Al Simon reported on staffing and the measures taken to align ourselves with our current needs and financial position.

FUNDRAISING: The board discussed the results of the recently-held fundraising committee. We spoke about Sendik's script, Tribal Bends coffee sales and a Goods and Services Auction.

PASSOVER: The board decided not to have a seder at our facility this year. Rabbi Reichman may be having one at Anshe Lebowitz and would invite our members.

NOMINATING: Bob Rudman was appointed chair of the nominating committee.

OLD BUSINESS

The contract with Rabbi Crystal was discussed.

NEW BUSINESS

The contract with Rabbi Crystal was approved by the board.

Alan Marcuvitz discussed the current layout of our building and what would be needed to enhance it's usefulness.