Kol Nidre Appeal 2003 One Rosh Hashanah morning, the Rabbi ...

to-day costs. What I am speaking about is the income we need for our operating budget,
which are distinctly separate from funds used in our relocation effort.
This year, our goal is not only to remain in the black, but to actually bank a cushion to
take us through this critical transition time.
To this end, we have planned several major fundraising events so that we can hit our
budgeted fundraising goal of $23,000. The synagogue has just signed a contract to
become an agent of Power Net Global, a long distance and data transmission company
which has really low rates for both domestic and international long distance calls. For
every synagogue member who switches to Power Net Global for your private or business
long distance needs, NHS, as the agent, will receive 10% of the revenue monthly from
your use. That means if 20 people sign up with an average long distance phone bill of
$50 per month, the synagogue will receive $100 each month, or $1200 a year. When
businesses sign up, we will realize greater income, since their monthly bills will be
greater. In addition,Power Net Global just donated about $8000 worth of phones for our
new building.
This year, our biggest fundraisers, tie in with our theme of transitions. On November 22
we will have our big Farewell to Fleming Road Party and in March, we’ll have our Grand
Dedication event for our new synagogue facility on Fields Ertel Road, continuing with
dedication activities during the next month.
Fundraising is essential, and we definitely need your help with it. But fundraising doesn’t
take the place of or negate the importance of this Kol Nidre appeal.
Let me give you some perspective. Our High Holiday appeal makes up 47% of our
operating budget.
Tonight’s appeal is obviously critical.
Last year, 35% of our pledges were for $1000 or more. To raise that to 40%, we need just
7 members, to increase to the $1000 level.
60% of our members pledged $500 or more. To raise that to 66% of our membership, we
need eight of you who were close to $500 to increase to at least that amount.
Those of you who were close… please go up to the $500 level.
Last year I said that if we had full participation from our youth at the $18 chai level, we
would raise $1000. We came VERY close to that goal. I challenge our post bar/bat
mitzvah youth to contribute in excess of $1000 this year!
I’d like to welcome all our guests and thank you for joining us at our services. Last year
our guests contributed a total of $1000.
We invite all of you to participate again to the extent you are able.