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Dear
JHJC Member,
After seven years we believe it is time to make several much
needed adjustments to our membership dues and fees structure. The
changes come in three areas: High Holy Day ticketing, membership
dues payment options, and a membership dues evaluation system.
1. High Holy Day Tickets
As
in most synagogues around the country we are initiating a ticket
program for the High Holy Days. Tickets to the services are a
privilege of membership, and each family will be entitled to
tickets for the adults and children in the household. There will
be a membership check-list at the door. Tickets for visiting
family members will have to be purchased, but it will be at a
reduced rate. Non-members or visitors from out of town who are not
related to family in the JHJC will have to buy tickets.
For the High Holy Days we are planning to publish a membership
list. Therefore, we
ask that you submit your pledges by August 31 for inclusion in
this listing.
2. This year, for your convenience, we are accepting Visa and
MasterCard for any and all payments to the JHJC. We will also be
happy to set up a payment schedule. Please call Andrea in the
office if you are interested in this option. These choices will
make it easier for everyone to fulfill their commitments to the
JHJC.
3. In keeping with our long-held desire for our community to
remain inclusive and welcoming to everyone who wishes to
participate in any of our events, we have established a membership
committee to address any financial concerns or hardships that may
arise from our dues and fees. We urge anyone who wishes to discuss
the new structure to contact Phyllis Turtle at 739-3093. The JHJC
will never deny membership to anyone who truly lacks the resources
to be a part of our congregation.
We hope you understand that the dues and fees we ask of our
members are the foundation of our operating budget. While we do
not have our own building, the JHJC is a special place of
belonging for each of us. Respecting the value of our community
and understanding the dollar costs associated with maintaining an
active presence makes it essential for all of us to do our part.
As such, we would encourage those who are financially able to do
so, to support the JHJC with a dues level above that which is
suggested.
As we begin to get ready for the new Jewish year, let us all
recognize that there is a special joy we should take in our
friendship and the connectedness through the JHJC. Together we can
continue to grow and build a thriving Jewish community in our
beautiful valley.
We thank all of you for your support and help.
MemMembership
Privileges & Activities
v
Monthly Shabbat
services
v
Free tickets to
High Holiday services
v
Reduced High
Holiday tickets for family and friends
v
Bet Sefer (fees not
included in membership dues)
v
Monthly Newsletters
v
Membership
directory (coming soon in 5768)
v
Participation in
adult education programs
v
Social Activities
v
Reduced ticket
price for Passover and other holiday celebrations
v
Reduced rate for
Spirit of the Mountains Summer Camp
v
Yahrzeit
Remembrances
Milestones 5767
Religion & Observances
