Last weekend the WISDOM Board of Directors had an incredibly energetic all day retreat at the Muslim Unity Center, and we came away with some very exciting ideas about WISDOM for 2009-2010. I would like to share some of these ideas with you, and then ask you to let me know if you would like to get more involved with WISDOM by either joining us in the planning of these events, or nominating yourself or someone else to serve on the WISDOM Board of Directors. Below is the WISDOM nomination form, along with the letter that describes the mission of WISDOM and the responsibilities of Board members. We look forward to hearing from you. Our WISDOM Board concluded our retreat on a spiritual high and with charged energy and strengthened friendships! We look forward to bringing in new WISDOM Sisters on our board and on our committees!! Our annual dinner and installation ceremoney is going to be May 7th. We hope to hear from our interested WISDOM Sisters by the beginning of March.
We at WISDOM are going to plan for:
A WISDOM Book Club
A Speaker's Bureau for other Houses of worship, colleges, universities, clubs
Habitat for Humanity Builds
Putting together an Interfaith Calendar
Setting up Guest Visits at different houses of worship for WISDOM
Planning an Educational Day about Christianity
Planning an Annual International Dinner/Concert as our Fundraiser and Signature Event
Putting together an April 26th Stewardship of the Earth event, involving high school and college students as part of Global Youth Service Day
Writing a third volume of Interfaith Heroes with our own stories of our interfaith journeys
Starting a Young Adult division of WISDOM
Setting up a WISDOM Group on Facebook (this is already started - check it out on Facebook!!)
Partnering with other organizations that share our mission
We are excited to hear from you, if you have the passion to help us further our WISDOM mission!!
Peace, Shalom, Salaam, Shanti!!
Gail Katz
WISDOM President
WISDOM
WOMEN’S INTERFAITH SOLUTIONS FOR
DIALOGUE AND OUTREACH IN METRODETROIT
2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATION FORM
I propose myself or the following individual(s) for consideration by the Nominating Committee for service as a member of the WISDOM Board of Directors. I understand that this information will be kept strictly confidential and that because of the limited number of vacancies, there is no guarantee of election to the Board.
Name of Nominee _________________________________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________
Street City Zip
E-mail Address ___________________________________________________________
Home Phone _________________________ Alternate phone _____________________
Occupation ______________________________________________________________
Faith-based Tradition ______________________________________________________
Place of worship __________________________________________________________
Please list up to three affiliations, organizations, and/or volunteer community activities (please include title or position where appropriate):
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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If the nominee has served on a WISDOM committee, please list committee(s). and year(s) served.
___________________________________________________________________
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Please use the space below to indicate why you believe that you or this person would be a valuable asset to the WISDOM Board.
Name of person submitting this form ________________________________________
Organization ____________________________________________________________
Phone ____________________________ e-mail ________________________________
Please return the completed form to:
WISDOM
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
P.O. BOX 525
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303
OR FAX to:
248-332-6653
Or E-mail to:
wisdom@interfaithwisdom.org
WISDOM BOARD MEMBER DESCRIPTION
WISDOM invites nominations of potential outstanding board members from around the Metropolitan Detroit area who represent the diversity of the many faith based traditions in our community.
The mission of WISDOM (www.interfaithwisdom.org) is to:
Provide concrete modeling of women from different faith traditions working together in harmony for the common good
Empower women to take a more active role in furthering social justice and world peace
Dispel myths, stereotypes, prejudices, and fear about faith traditions different from our own
Nurture the growth of empathy and spiritual energy that result from our projects and interfaith dialogue
The responsibilities of WISDOM Board Members include:
Being an ambassador of WISDOM’s work and values to the community
Actively serving on at least one standing committee
Attending board meetings, committee meetings, and WISDOM programs and events, including the annual installation dinner.
Asking questions and requesting information and participating in making decisions on issues, policies and other board matters
Making a donation each May that is substantive and meaningful to the financial stability of the organization
Actively supporting WISDOM development to further sustain the organization whenever possible by identifying prospective funding sources (individuals, businesses and foundations) and facilitating meetings when appropriate.
Recruiting friends and colleagues for WISDOM membership
Identifying prospective board members
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