Page 14 HAKOL bnaitikvah.org February 2012 Sh’vat 8 - Adar 6 5772 Volume 33 issue 6BT Daytimers Board Planning Meeting,January 3 MinutesThe first regular meeting will be held onJanuary 17th. Refreshments and a shortmembership meeting will be followed by amusical program by Don Anthony. We arelooking forward to a great turnout.Looking to build on the first regular meetingtwenty people met at B’nai <strong>Tikvah</strong> on <strong>Tu</strong>es,January 2nd to discuss the future of the newadult group, BT Daytimers. The group wascomposed of B’nai Tikah members and nonmembersfrom the surrounding area. Thepurpose of the organization is to have afternoonprograms and trips for adults that willbe held on the third <strong>Tu</strong>esday of each monthat 1:00 pm.Many ideas where presented, such as having3 or 4 trips per year. We can car pool for theshorter ones and hire a bus for the longerones. Also for speakers that would interestthe group.B’nai <strong>Tikvah</strong> gets a shareThe money that’s made Is given to youB”nai <strong>Tikvah</strong> commission is 30%$100 minimum saleBonnie KudwittBeedirect@aol.com732-422-7276The next board meeting will be on <strong>Tu</strong>esday,February 7th at 1:00 pm. We are looking forideas for future meetings such as local artmuseums, walking tours, gardens, speakers,quaint villages, historical sites, specialevents (flower shows) and ethnic dining.Also, what is the best day of the week foryou and whether it makes a difference if it isin the morning or afternoon.For the next regular meeting, which will beon <strong>Tu</strong>esday, February, 21 at 1:00 pm theprogram will feature R. J. Lewis , who is amagician. So please join us, it is a great wayto spend an afternoon and be mystified.
Page 15 HAKOL bnaitikvah.org February 2012 Sh’vat 8 - Adar 6 5772 Volume 33 issue 6THANK YOU ……NEEDY FAMILY PROGRAMA SUCCESSThis year, we sponsored 6 needy families for theholiday. Because of our efforts, a total of 32 peoplewill enter the new year with basic things we all takefor granted: winter coats, boots, clothing, blankets,pillows, dishes, silverware--and the list goes on andon.On December 21, six vans and a pick-up truck cameto my home and loaded their vehicles with all thepurchased goods. One of the social workers toldme, as she was looking at all the gifts for a particularfamily, that at the beginning of the school year, shebought a pair of uniform pants for one of the boysbecause he was sharing one pair with his brother!She emphasized that our gifts will make a significantdifference in this family’s daily life.This year the Needy Family Program became a synagogue-wideevent. The nursery school donated theTzedakah they collect weekly and the religiousschool collected personal hygiene items for the sponsoredfamilies as well as for other families in need inthe New Brunswick area. After all these years, itstill amazes me how this program continues to grow.This program is a success due to the generosity ofthose who participate. Thanks to all who donatedmoney. Please know that every penny was usedtoward needed purchases for the families. To thosewho sponsored a child, adult, or family and bought,wrapped, and delivered the gifts to my house, thankyou for your time, efforts and expense. Many ofyou ,have been with this program since its inceptionand I can’t thank you enough.A big thanks goes to Jennifer Shapiro for her supportand commitment to this program. Thanks also toRebecca Shapiro for spending an entire day helpingus wrap and organize for the pick-up.I wish you all a year full of health, peace, andcontentment.Janice BaerNotes of Board of DirectorsMeeting January 2, 2012The Rabbi’s D’var Torah was about communicationamoung Joseph, his family, and thePharaoh.Amanda Dillman will be the new USY advisorstarting immediately.The marketing/publicity committee will bestarting soon. Its job will be coordination of all thesynagogue’s various committees to better informus and the general public.We have 392 member families and hope to keepgrowing.Our financial audit has been completed and theresults will be announced shortly.The new heater for the synagogue has arrived andwill be installed as soon as the mounting bracketarrives.Casino Night is coming on Saturday, March 31st.The committee still is looking for more volunteers.How about YOU? Please email Rob Blackin atrblackin@comcast.net.Gordon Heit is our new ritual chair.The Men’s Club will be holding the World WideWrap on Sunday, February 5th at 9:00 am in thesanctuary They are planning to have a formerWWII bombardier as a future speaker.Rabbi reported that the Talmud and Introduction toPrayer classes will be starting.Cantor said that the Lunch and Sing will be onFebruary 4th.Rejoice has received a grant of $3,150 from MiddlesexCounty. Considering moving Rejoice fromSeptember to May, 2013, as this would be a lesscongested period of time with the high holidays.
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