congregational board

[cellio]

I was chosen for the nominating committee (to choose board members) for my synagogue tonight, for the second year in a row. I'm pleasantly surprised. (I didn't think repeats would be seriously considered, though I knew I had been nominated and they didn't eliminate me then.)

The committee consists of three board members, three non-board congregants, and a few direct appointments. Last year I was chosen as a board member; this year I was chosen as a congregant. To complete the trifecta, next year I need to be directly appointed by someone. :-) (Nah. Not gonna happen.)

I seem to have a reputation there as thoughtful, analytical, and all those other good things you want in leaders. Nifty. It's so easy to go into a new organization and screw up by not knowing the history, politics, and unwritten rules. This time around that didn't happen to me.

Comments

[galiana-db.livejournal.com]

Congratulations. :) Your reputation for thoughtfulness and analytical ability is certainly well-deserved.

[profane-stencil.livejournal.com]

Another congratulations. I'm sure they made the right choice.

[nsingman.livejournal.com]

Conga-rats! You are thoughtful and analytical, and kudos to those who chose you for recognizing that.

[filkerdave.livejournal.com]

As a former congregational vice president and member of the board of trustees...

You have my sincere condolences.

;)