The big news you should all know about by now is the upcoming 100th Anniversary Celebration Weekend. Please read the information we are sending about all the activities. This is truly a “once in a lifetime” event. The Shabbat services. The Friday night dinner. The Scholar in Residence. The dinner dance gala. Everyone should participate in at least some aspect of the occasion.

So, please make sure the weekend of May 20-22 is on your calendar and take care of making reservations as soon as possible. Remember if you miss it this time around, you will have to wait another 100 years for the next one.

Now, there are two somewhat less exciting, but also important things to look forward to around this time of year.

First, we will be holding our annual elections in May. As always, the ballot will include nominees for the Board of Directors. Each year a number of directors’ terms expire. Plus, we vote to fill slots that are available due to resignations. In addition, this is the year we elect officers (president, vice presidents, treasurer, and secretary) for two year terms. I know that the election meeting is not the most scintillating event on your calendar, but your participation is important. After all, you members are the “owners” and our job is to serve you. It also gives you the opportunity to meet the officers and directors and to ask questions or make suggestions. (If, however, you cannot attend the meeting, please contact the office after the slate is mailed out to request your absentee ballot.) Watch your mail for more information. And don’t forget that, each adult member is entitled to a vote.

Second, the synagogue’s fiscal year will end on June 30. This means that you should have your financial obligations (dues, tuition, pledges, etc.) for the year settled by that date. I am sure you all realize that, like all local organizations, we have been adhering to a very tight budget. We must pay our expenses monthly. Every dollar does count and we truly appreciate your continued support.

Just one more thing. As we begin to move into the vacation season, our activities slow down but don’t stop. One crucial activity in which we all need to be involved is recruiting new members. If you have relatives or friends who are potential members, please tell the office so we can contact them. It may sound trite, but to know us is (usually) to love us. Despite our outreach activities, many people still are not familiar with our synagogue. I think it is a shame when I hear a new member say,“ I wish I’d known about B’nai Moshe sooner.”