Notice Board

Announcement Board

We have a new notice board next to the front desk of the AACI with all our members' good and not so   good news.    Help us keep our members informed.

If you know of anyone  who is unwell……having or recovering from an operation….celebrating a special birthday….getting married….celebrating a barmitzvah….welcoming a new grandchild/great grandchild….. and we will put up an appropriate notice. PLEASE tell our Membership Department 09-8330950 or e-mail judith@netanyaaaaci.org.il

Volunteer Opportunities  The following positions are available:

Advertising Department   is looking to strengthen its team and wants someone who can keep in touch with our regular advertisers, make phone calls and reach out to new customers. Some spoken Hebrew is an advantage.

Time commitment: two hours once or twice a week- doesn’t have to be regular days

 

Volunteer English tutors   Time commitment: two hours once or twice a week- must be regular days

 

Box Office    We’d like to develop our contact with external theatres and agents and offer our members more theatre outings.

Spoken Hebrew essential   Time commitment: one to two hours once or twice a week- doesn’t have to be regular days.

 

Producer for Pzazz4u   We have this wonderful new group who want to perform…We are looking for someone to make contact with organizations, senior homes etc to arrange performances for Pzazz4u.  Some spoken Hebrew an advantage.   Time commitment: no regular time required

 

Technical Assistant   Help needed to set up overhead projector and sound system.

Time commitment: according to programs approx one morning and one evening a month.

Male Visitors for Outreach Program   We try and keep in touch with our housebound and ailing members. We are looking for more male volunteers to join our team of outreach volunteers (women of course are welcome too!).   Time commitment: one regular two hour weekly spot

All the above positions are voluntary and if you would like to apply please contact Annette Gordon, our volunteer coordinator, on 09-8330950.

Play-Reading/Drama Group

Many people have voiced a desire for a new drama group, or a play-reading group. In response, we are setting up an orientation meeting to be chaired by Avi Cohen.   We invite every interested member to come to the meeting to let us know what you would like to do, what plays you would like to read, or what plays you would like to act in. We will be happy to hear any ideas you might have about time and place as well as subject matter.

The meeting will take place at 7:30 pm on Sunday, 26 October, at the AACI.

 

Municipal Elections

We are planning an election evening in conjunction with the Jerusalem Post, the candidates for Mayor and the different parties standing for election to the local council.  Please look on our notice board, website and e-mails for details of this event.

 

Voting in Israel

Election day is on Tuesday 11 November. It is an official holiday from work: schools and government offices will be closed. However, public transport will run normally and most stores and businesses will operate as usual.  Polling stations are open from 7:00a.m until 10:00p.m.

The address and number of the polling station will appear on the white postcard which is sent to every voter about three weeks before the election

The voting process is as follows:  The voter identifies him or herself to the polling committee with a te’udat zehut. Only an official te’udat zehut will be accepted. No other document can be used. The voter’s name is located on the voters list.  The voter receives two envelopes (one for mayor and one for council). The voter enters the voting booth: selects a voting slip and places it in the envelope and then personally places the closed envelopes into the ballot boxes.  Only one slip may be placed in the envelope otherwise the vote is invalid.

 

English Without Borders  Netanya’s Kids Need You !

We have expanded our program to elementary and junior high schools.

There will be a training workshop soon for additional volunteers.  

For more information, call ESRA (Ivy) 8874580, or AACI (Annette). 8330950

Netanya AACI Needs You!!

We are looking for volunteers to help us with the following:

Chairman (not to replace Arthur but to help put out chairs on Sunday mornings at 10am for Coffee and…..)

TV operator to set up overhead projector for monthly film club (usually third Wednesday morning of month)

Wanted : Director  & Producer for Theatre  Groups

We are looking for a director and a producer for drama and music group theatre productions at Beit Oleh America Netanya AACI.   The positions are voluntary. Interested applicants should contact Rachel at the Netanya office or e-mail rachel@netanyaaaci.org.il

A caregiver support group for spouses, partners, or adult children who are in a caregiver role is forming.

The group will attempt to help the caregiver deal with the psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of their role. Although a lot of attention is given to the sick person, very little attention is given to the caregiver. Yet, the caregiver is in a very demanding role, often unsupported, not appreciated, expected to change their roles, change their daily routines and their expectations. In addition, the sick spouse is often self-consumed with health problems and does not recognize the changes his or her  caregiver has to undergo. Although the group is not involved in psychotherapy, it will attempt to support those who are also in need, the caregivers. The group is a community service project offered by AACI and will be held at the AACI office.  

 

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for approximately 2 hours a week to enable the caregivers to attend the support group. Sometimes, it is very difficult for caregivers to leave for even short periods of time. The volunteers would visit the home and relieve the caregiver for a short time.  There is no charge for this program.   If you are interested in the group, please contact us 09 833 0950