
The MLJC’s mission is to provide opportunities and events
that nurture a vibrant and enduring Jewish identity,
culture and community in the Mother Lode.
THE MOTHER LODE JEWISH COMMUNITY

YOUR JEWISH CONNECTION
IN CALIFORNIA'S GOLD COUNTRY
Serving
Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa
and Tuolumne Counties
Mother Lode Jewish Community Annual Member Meeting Minutes
(pending approval at 2024 Mtg)
July 16, 2023 ~ Murphys, CA
Attendance: Record of attendance maintained by secretary.
1. Ratify actions taken by the Board this past year:
Second meeting 10/12/22:
Menorah Display presentation by JoLynn Miller at 6:10pm. Long discussion about participating in 2 Sonora Christmas events. Group voted not to participate but to contribute up to $200 for any members wishing to make it happen (not a MLJC sponsored event). MSA 5 for, 2 abstentions.
Third meeting: 1/25/23
Nothing to ratify
Fourth meeting 4/23/23:
Budget surplus to Charity Fund $1500 from unrestricted fund to Program fund both the above: M/Emily S/ Ron A/ Unanimous
Minutes from last year’s Annual meeting 8/21/22
M/Beth S/Gwen A/unanimous
2. Proposed Budget M/Ron S/Larry A/unanimous
3. Announcement that Rabbi Jamie Hyams will serve as MLJC Rabbi to lead 4 events over the year.
4. Election of Board Members for the 2023-2024 Year
Rodger Orman
Tami Rakstad-Schaner
Ron Schaner
Emily Orr
Joanne Madsen Elliott
Lisa Schwartz
Nancy Dumas*
Judy Miller
Larry Diamond
Gwen Diamond
M/Tami S/Judy A/unanimous
First Board Meeting after election of officers (proposed slate)
Election of Officers: Rodger Orman- President
Tami Rakstad Schaner - VP
Ron Schaner - Secretary
Emily Orr - Treasurer
Program Chair: Tami
M/Beth S/Judy A/unanimous
Second Board Meeting Wednesday July 19th on Zoom 6:00 PM
General meeting ~ Agenda coming along with Zoom info
5. Next Event:
Rosh Hashanah - 9/15 Friday evening (details TBA) with Rabbi Jamie
Other holidays and events: Committee will meet on Zoom and present to board for approval via email.
Adjournment
M/Tami S/Gwen A/unanimous
Respectfully submitted by Ron Schaner, Secretary Footnote: * this name appeared on slate erroneously