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Board of Directors & Officers : Executive Board and Board of Directors

The Beth Tikvah Congregation Board of Directors welcomes you to our Jewish community and encourages you to become involved in our spiritual, religious, educational, social action, and social activities. If you're like us, you'll find the more you participate the more you'll benefit from being a member of our congregation.

We'd love to hear from you. You can reach any of us though the Temple office. Call Lucy Howell at 847-884-4545 or send her an email at  office@beth-tikvah.org.  She'll be happy to pass along your message to us. 

See below for information about the particular areas of responsibility of our Executive Board.

 

Board of Directors & Officers : President - Robert Kaplan 

Robert is the current President of Beth Tikvah Congregation.  He is leading the congregation into our 54th year.

Robert's role is to oversee the Board of Directors and all of its committees.  He works closely with the Rabbi and office administrator to make sure all is running smoothly.

Click here if you would like to contact Robert.

 

Board of Directors & Officers : Executive Vice President - Sam Kossoff 

Sam's role as Executive VP is to prepare to become President at the end of Robert's term as President.  In addition, he oversees Social Action and the affiliates: Sisterhood, Brotherhood and LAFF (Life After Fifty Five).

Click here if you'd like to contact Sam, and he will respond to you. 

 

Board of Directors & Officers : Administration Vice President - Marc Friedman

Marc's role as Administration VP is to oversee Building and Grounds, Parliamentarian, Library, Web Site and Bulletin.

If you'd like to contact Marc, send a message to the office and they will forward it to Marc. 

Click here if your message relates to Building and Grounds.

 

Board of Directors & Officers : Religion and Education Vice President - Terrie O'Day 

Terrie's role as Religion and Education VP is to oversee the committees of Ritual, Religious School, Pre-School, Adult Education, Youth and ARZA.

Click here if you'd like to contact Terrie.

 

Board of Directors & Officers : Fundraising Vice President - Merice Washer 

Merice's role as Fundraising VP is to oversee Enrichment Funds, Honor Roll Membership, and Ways and Means.

If you'd like to contact Merice, send a message to the office and they will forward it to Merice. 

 

Board of Directors & Officers : Membership Vice President - Rick Kahen 

Rick's role as Membership VP is to oversee Recruitment/Involvement, Caring Community, Publicity/Marketing, and Outreach.

If you'd like to contact Rick, send a message to the office and they will forward it to him. 

 

Board of Directors & Officers : Treasurer - Scott Lesht

Scott's role as Treasurer involves keeping accurate and timely accounting records for Beth Tikvah Congregation.  He leads the budgeting effort, plays an integral role in the bill paying process, and prepares monthly reports for the Board of Directors.

If you'd like to contact Scott, send a message to the office and they will forward it to Scott. 

 

Board of Directors & Officers : Financial Secretary - Ilene Kettering

Ilene's role as Financial Secretary is to help make sure that the congregation collects membership dues,  religious school fees, and other fees on a timely basis.  In addition, if members are facing financial hardship, they may contact the Financial Secretary to request adjustment of membership dues and school fees.

If you'd like to contact Ilene, send a message to the office and they will forward it to Ilene. 

 

Board of Directors & Officers : Recording Secretary - Steve Winner

Steve's role as Recording Secretary is to record and distribute the minutes of Board of Director meetings, and to schedule Executive Board members and Board members to be on the bima during all Shabbat services.  The Recording Secretary also oversees the Temple calendar on behalf of the Executive Board.

If you'd like to contact Steve, send a message to the office and they will forward it to Steve. 

  

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