It is time to call for nominations for the Temple Shalom Board of Trustees!
The Temple Shalom Nominating Committee has begun its work for the 2025-2026 Board of Trustees. Board service is a sacred task not only in the traditional meaning of the word “fiduciary” but in the role trustees undertake in service to and realization of our mission. Serving Temple Shalom as a board member or officer is a sacred responsibility and critical part of shaping our Temple Shalom community. If you would like further information about being a trustee or a copy of the Board of Trustees full position description, please email Nominating Chair Dennis Eichelbaum.
Responsibilities Include:
- Organizational leadership, governance, and advisement.
- Policy & Procedure Formulation & Oversight
- Financial Oversight, including annual budget development.
- Annual Goal Setting for the Board of Trustees, including defining accomplishments for the Board as a whole and individual Board members.
- Organizational Advocacy & Resource Development, including fundraising, outreach, and ambassadorship.
What is Offered:
Board service offers individuals multiple professional development and learning opportunities through retreats and workshops during board meetings. It also provides the opportunity to meet and get to know other congregants in a social and volunteer setting.
Term Length:
Two-year terms generally, which may be renewed up to a maximum of two consecutive terms (a maximum of four years).
Meetings & Time Commitment:
- The Board of Trustees generally meets on the first Monday of each month at the Temple. Meetings typically last two hours. Dinner is provided at 6:30pm, followed by the 7:00pm meeting.
- Board members are asked to be active participants in the congregation, to participate as volunteers, to serve on committees, and to attend temple events, be members of their respective auxiliary, as well as take turns attending and serving the congregation at Friday night services as greeters.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2024
If you are interested in joining our Board of Trustees, or if you wish to nominate an individual temple member for a role on the board, complete this downloadable version and email as an attachment to Dennis Eichelbaum or mail to:
Temple Shalom
Attn: Nominating Committee
6930 Alpha Rd.
Dallas, TX 75240
Members of this year’s Temple Shalom Nominating Committee include Dennis Eichelbaum, Sarah Becker, Scott Butnick, Robyn Carafiol, Kathryn Frish, Toba Reifer, and Alice Rosen.