Annual General Meeting Notice
Thursday, May 6th, 2021 @ 7 P.M.
This meeting will be held via Zoom
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Congregational Action Requiring a Vote
(Voting may be done via Cognito Forms)
- Voting on the Trustee
- Does the Congregation authorize the Board to enter into a new contract with Rabbi Dunsker, on mutually acceptable terms, with the understanding that the term of the new contract may extend longer than the prior 5 year contracts
The Leadership Committee presented, and the Board approved the following slate:
Trustee nomination: Daniel Smith
Daniel Smith Statement: I want to express my appreciation for the opportunity to share a little bit about my family, myself and the meaning CKA has had on our family. I am very lucky to be married to Bethany Rivard and the very proud father of two fantastic daughters, Sage and Elsa. We have been connected with CKA for a bit over four years and it has been one of the most delightful experiences we have had as a family. I grew up in a Jewish house and Jewish neighborhood outside of Chicago where Jewish customs and traditions were all around me. Living here in Vancouver and raising a family, that was not the case, until we made the decision to join CKA.
CKA represents the most important values we try to teach our kids. Seeing them grow up within the congregation has not only had a huge impact on them, but for me as well. It has reminded me so many times over how important my faith is, how important the connections we have made, the memories we have created together, and the development of a proud Jewish identity for our daughters. It was because the people we first met when we joined, the dinner offers, the warm gestures and the authentic love and compassion we experienced from the beginning that we keep coming back. As grateful as I am for our CKA community, I know that we can play a larger role in the years ahead, to make sure that as our generation takes on more leadership and preservation of what has been built, we contribute more when we can. To that end, I am humbled by the opportunity to serve on the Board, to continue to learn more about the CKA community and contribute meaningfully to the longevity of CKA.
*Additional nominations by the general membership may be made at the time of election if the nominee is present and agrees to be a candidate and is in good standing. Per the bylaws, only Jewish members may serve on the Board.
* Members in good standing are encouraged to attend virtually and cast their vote. If you have questions about your membership, please email Amanda Dunham, [email protected]
* For a copy of the board approved budget or questions on the budget prior to the meeting please email Treasurer Joel Rubin, [email protected]
*If you have additional questions please email Larry Holzman, [email protected]