Due to the fact that a number of EB members are unavailable due to Esther S.’s shiva, we’re pushing back the Executive Board telecon one week to 8/11. Same dialin information.
August Exec Board Meeting Postponed to 8/11
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Let Us Welcome You
“I’d like to welcome you to Temple Ahavat Shalom and the Men of TAS”
I was about to correct that statement to say “I welcome you…“, when I realized it is correct as it stands. For us to welcome you to MoTAS and TAS, it requires one little thing on your part: A willingness to be welcomed.
Often when we come to synagogue or are encouraged to participate in an organization or activities, a whole batch of “negatives” get in the way that prevent us from enjoying the experience. Someone was indifferent to us in the past. Someone insulted us. Something doesn’t work the way we like. We sit, stew, and get turned off.
I’d like to suggest a different tack. Let us welcome you. Let us work with you to fix what is broken. We cannot fix a problem if we don’t know about it, and part of welcoming is fixing what makes us unwelcoming. Getting involved with a smaller group such as MoTAS is much less daunting than the larger groups.
So as I said at the beginning: “I would like to welcome you to Temple Ahavat Shalom and the Men of TAS”. Let me do that welcoming. Give us that chance, and if something isn’t working, let us know. We’re here to hear you (and you can start, if you want, by commenting on this post).
MoTAS Weekly – Wednesday, July 30, 2014
In This Issue:
- Clean It Up, Then Party On Down (ECEC Clean Up + Concert in the Park, Su 8/10)
- Second Summer Shabbabeque (Fr 8/15)
- Golf Players Wanted (Golf Tournament, Mo 10/27)
- Mitzvah Day Ideas Wanted (Mitzvah Day, Su 11/2)
- The Board is Filling Fast (Football Squares)
- Meet the Men of TAS – Dave Friedman
- Building Better B’nei Mitzvah Students
- Stand With The Community in Support of Israel (Th, 7/31)
- August Executive Board Meeting
- In Closing
August Family Concert in the Park
For our August meeting slot on Sunday, August 10, we’re continuing with our summer theme of building relationships. This time, we’re inviting the men of Temple Ahavat Shalom and their families to join us at the Valley Cultural Center in Woodland Hills for their Sunday Afternoon concert series. Bring a blanket, a picnic dinner, and park accoutrements (frisbees, travel games) and come and spend a summer evening listening to the music of Queen Nation, a tribute band that pays homage to the golden age of vintage Queen concerts.
The VCC concert is free. We’ll be aiming to meet around 4:30 PM; the concert starts at 6 PM and ends at 8 PM. We will attempt to have some sort of MoTAS banner or sign so you can find us. We will attempt to be near the trees.
Concerts on the Green are held at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Park at 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., in Woodland Hills. There is plenty of room for a late afternoon picnic with the family while being entertained by headline performers. Parking for Concerts on the Green is available in the parking structure directly behind the stage on Califa Street for $10. Additional parking is available on Owensmouth Avenue in either parking structure between Califa and Oxnard. (see map). Signs are clearly posted.
Carpooling is encouraged; those who wish to carpool should contact Daniel Faigin (a dedicated vanpooler) and he’ll coordinate the pools.
Two Simple Goals
If you are a man, and you are a member of Temple Ahavat Shalom, you’re part of the Men of TAS. It’s as simple as that. As MoTAS, we have two simple goals. First, we want to welcome you and build a relationship with you, which will strengthen your connection to the congregation and other members. Second, we want to be a role model for the rest of the congregation in everything we do. Your father (hopefully) sets the standards for you on how to live an exemplary life. We want to be that exemplar for TAS: we want to lead in relationship building, community building, and being there when we are needed. To do this, we need you to be with us.
Come and get to know us. Here are some ways you build a relationship with us:
- Sun, August 10: MoTAS Picnic/Concert in the Park (Warner Park)
- Fri, August 15: August Shabbabeque
- 26th Annual MoTAS Charity Golf Tournament
- Fall Football Squares
- MoTAS Pancake Breakfast (Sunday, September 7)
- September Speaker Meeting (Sunday, September 14)
September will be our traditional schedule — speaker meetings, and special activities such as the construction of the Sukkah. But why wait until fall. Get to know your new officers, come to an event, support our fundraising activities. But most importantly: say hello! We’re here for you, and we want to get to know you better.
Golf Tournament Link is Up!
I’m pleased to announce that the information page and registration links for our 2014 Annual Charity Golf Tournament are now up and active! Visit golf2014.tasnorthridge-motas.org to learn all about the Golf Tournament, sponsorship and advertising opportunities, donation opportunities, and more. We’ll be updating this page as more information come available, including some special contests for people that bring in referrals. The page has links to both registration forms you can print and mail in, as well as an online registration form where you can register and pay online.
Tell your friends! The URL is easy to remember: golf2014.tasnorthridge-motas.org . You can also get to it from the menu on this page under Activities -> Annual Golf Tournament -> 2014 – 26th Annual MoTAS Charity Golf Tournament.
July Potluck and Gaming Hang-Out
What’s a Second Sunday without a MoTAS Get-Together. However, it’s summer and religious school is out — so let’s party! The men of TAS (well, as many as can fit) are invited to the new President’s house in Northridge on Sunday, July 13 for an afternoon/evening of socializing, chatting, and perhaps some board gaming… of all varieties. This is an informal event — come anytime during the window of 2pm to 9pm. The price of admission? Bring something to eat or drink to share. Daniel will provide coffee and tea, both regular and iced, plus a big pot of chili.* We do have a swimming pool, although (you’ve been warned) it tends to shed fiberglass.
So come, have a good time, and discover the men of TAS. RSVPs are required so we can coordinate the food and the space:
If you indicate you are attending, we will contact you to provide you with the address, and to find out what you will be bringing and approximately when in the event window you will arrive.
*: Translation — Daniel’s not a beer drinker, so if you want beer, you’ll need to bring it
POSTPONED – June 2014 Men’s Hang Out Night
The scheduled Mens-Only Hang-Out for June 22 has been posted, as there were too many conflicts for the proposed attendees, and the host had planned something special. This event will be rescheduled for the fall.
Football Season Returns to TAS
Always in the vanguard of sports activity, the Men of TAS announce the beginning of Football Squares III. This is the third season of the popular program that gives added excitement to the Monday night games during the Fall.
Proceeds benefit special projects that TAS can’t fit into the budget. In 2013, over $3,000 was used to add extra summer camperships, supplement the Avodah fund to support service projects for our youth, provide extra religious school activities, and purchase much-needed equipment around the temple. Your support made that happen, and 50 people were winners throughout the 16 game season.
Look for the sign-up grid at the Shabbabeque on June 20th. Early-bird discounts will apply for those who join the game and pay at the event (of course, before Shabbat starts).
June 2014 Shabbabeque
Start your summer off right with worship, great food, and incredible music at the first 2014 Shabbabeque. Shabbabeque is sponsored and cooked by the Men of Temple Ahavat Shalom.
The outdoor service begins at 6:15pm, followed by a delicious barbeque of chicken, burgers, veggie burgers, and hot dogs. Non-chicken Caesar salad is also available, along with all the sides.
The cost for dinner is $10.00 for adults ($10.50 online) and $6.00 for children 11 and under ($6.25 online). A limited number of tickets are available at the door. RSVP by Wed, June 18; you can register directly by clicking here. Call the Temple Office at (818) 360-2258 if there are any questions.
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