Congregation Am Echod's commitment is to encourage, involve and maintain a vital and growing community. Below is a list of various committees where one can participate and build a loving and enduring relationship with the Am Echod family. Committee involvement is the heart of our congregation and participation is a labor of love. We invite you to contact any of the chairpersons to learn more about each of the committees listed below.
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Cory Gutterman, Chairperson The Budget Committee's role is to be watchful of operating expenses and the financial health of the synagogue. Contact treasurer@amechod.org for more inforation. Documents and Links:
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Arnold Goodman, Chairperson The Cemetery Committee's role is to manage our Waukegan cemetery at 3120 Grand Avenue to insure that it will remain a beautiful and respectful final resting place for centuries to come. Contact trusteearnold@amechod.org for more information. Documents and Links:
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Stacey Robinson, VP-Communications The Communication Committee's role is to heighten awareness of all aspects of Am Echod including its opportunities using both print and the internet. Contact communications@amechod.org for more information. Documents and Links:
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Formerly distributed as our weekly e-blast
Ruff draft to be discussed and revised during 2010 Communications Committee meetings.
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Kim Stams, Chairperson The Education Committee's role is to provide our children with an excellent Religous and Hebrew education and to provide a meaningful ongoing adult education program. Contact edcomm@amechod.org for more information. Documents and Links:
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Vic Vercammen, Chairperson The Fundraising and Development Committee's role is to develop meaningful programs which are inviting to members and those outside of membership and which will provide funds for future necessities and to create and implement long range fundraising opportunities which will help to secure the financial health of Am Echod for generations to come. Contact fundraising@amechod.org for more information. Documents and Links:
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Crystal Rosenberg, Chairperson The Good and Welfare Committee's role is to keep abreast of the health, well being and general status of membership and to alert the congregation to issues that may arise. Contact goodandwelfare@amechod.org for more information. Documents and Links:
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Anderw Dennen, Chairperson The House and Beautification Committee's role is to maintain the interior and exterior physical health of our synagogue and property for the purposes of safety and comfort and to enhance the beauty of the interior and exterior of our spiritual home. Contact house@amechod.org for more information. Documents and Links:
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Ed Cohen, Chairperson The Membership and Programs Committee's role is to reach out to those interested in joining the Am Echod community and develop welcoming orientation programs and to develop entertaining and spiritually enriching social events and programs which bring individuals together to build a sense of community. Contact membership@amechod.org or call (847) 265-1818 for more information. Documents and Links:
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Stacey Kramer, Chairperson The Ritual Committee's role, under the guidance of the Rabbi, is to maintain and enhance the spiritual lives of all members of the congregation while in the synagogue and at home. Contact ritual@amechod.org for more information. Documents and Links:
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Rob Dicker, Chairperson The Social Action Committee's role is to work with all members of the congregation on programs which will improve our environment and address the needs of the greater community. Contact socialaction@amechod.org for more information. Documents and Links:
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At the beginning of each fiscal year the Social Action Committee meets to plan ...
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September 2010
Congregational Meeting
October 2010
Congregational Meeting
Please bring a dish to share with others.
November 2010
Congregational Meeting
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Kitchen - Those interested in using the Kitchen during or in preperation for a temple event must consult the calendar posted in the Kitchen.
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