CBI Community Meeting
Monday, May 5, 2025 • 7 Iyyar 5785
7:00 PM - 8:00 PMPlease join us at our upcoming Community Meeting:
Monday, May 5
7–8:30 pm
CBI Sanctuary and Livestream
This will be an opportunity to hear brief statements from candidates for the Board (supplemented by their written summaries that will be provided in advance of the meeting). Please use this form to submit your thoughts/questions for candidates’ consideration in advance, which may inform their brief statements. Please respond by Thursday, May 1.
Following candidate introductions, community members will have an opportunity to share brief comments, requests, and suggestions with the Board regarding the Board’s priorities for the upcoming year.
Meeting Agenda
1. Welcome and Introduction: Laura Minsky, Executive Director (15 min)
2. CBI Board and Staff Updates, including: (20 min)
- Finance Update – Outlook for FY26 Budget
- Renew Your Membership!
- Annual Meeting – June 8, 4 pm – SAVE THE DATE!
- Permanent Lead Rabbi Hiring Search Timeline
- Abundance Farm and Other Community Updates
3. CBI Board Candidate Introductions and Community Listening Session (55 min)
We hope to see you there!
B'shalom,
Barbara and Pamela
Co-Presidents
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