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Archived Articles From Past Weeks

Shalom, Kol Ami Family! As we enter that other, not-High Holiday, holiday season, power shopping against the backdrop of a Mariah Carey soundtrack, I want to remind everyone to RSVP to our Spin-tacular Chanukah party and 3rd Annual Latke Cook-Off this coming Sunday, December 14, at 5 pm! Spin a dreidel, taste-test all the latke entries as a volunteer judge, do your part for our community!

And speaking of power shopping, have you started shopping for your shoulder pads and neon track suits? Kol Ami’s “Party Like the 80’s” Gala fundraiser is just around the corner, Saturday, January 10th! Dancing with a DJ! Live auction! Contests! Leg warmers! Ozone-killer hair! Everyone always has a blast – you will too!

Kol Ami relies on engaged, thoughtful members who dedicate themselves to shaping and strengthening our future. As we look ahead, the Board of Trustees has seated this year’s Nominations Committee, capably chaired by Beverly Fink, to fill several leadership positions. If you’ve ever thought, “Someone really should do something about that,” mazal tov, your moment has arrived! If you’re willing to serve, or suggest someone willing to serve, as part of the team that helps guide our community, please reach out to Bev or one of her committee members, including Keri Baker, Kalman Pila, Mario Rodriguez, and Amy Wasser. Many thanks to this hard-working committee as it identifies a broad array of talent for us.

Please join me in congratulating Barbara Freedland, Kol Ami’s nominee this year for the Tampa JCCs and Federation Bobbe Karpay Women of Distinction Program on January 8th! Besides working as a professional dietician, Barbara serves as President of our Sisterhood, volunteers regularly to prepare the Shabbat kiddush, and has worked on behalf of our community in many capacities for many years! Mazal tov to Barbara!

Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!  

B’Shalom,

Jody Sampson-Nair

President