The goal of this group is to put the "FUN" back into Fund Rai$ing - while developing events that will generate additional income for the temple. There's been a bit of a hiatus - so new people and ideas are really welcomed.

From the May 2008 Tikvah Topics:

• I want to thank everyone who made our Casino Royale Fundraiser so successful. With the help of my wonderful committee and all those who attended we raised approximately $9500 to benefit Beth Tikvah. I heard so
many wonderful comments from the evening. There was plenty of delicious
food, homemade desserts, and great games and activities.

• Committee members included: Darla & Lee Abraham, Bunny Cohen,
Debbie Ecker, Mike Fliegel, Sherill Herzfeld, Christie & Fred Kaufman, Emily Kreindler, Susan Levine, Cheryl Mandell, Suzanne Parr, Nancy Pawliger, Patti & Sid Price, Debbie & Larry Romanoff, Ellen Romer, Diane Saks, Elaine Selekman, Marcia Simon, Jo Stern, Laura Zakin and others who pitched in when I was called out of town. I especially want to thank Marcia Simon for organizing and creating the decorations; Emily Kreindler for doing the
invitations, program and decorations; Elaine Selekman for organizing all the donations; Darla Abraham for doing the publicity; Joanne Notowidigdo for keeping the RSVP's at the temple; and Suzanne Parr who took over the event organization when I had to attend to my family. A number of volunteers provided baked goods and appetizers. Thank you to: Bunny Cohen, Emily Kreindler, Debbie Ecker, Nancy Pawliger, Carol Krempley, Lauren Engler, Beth Lenoble, Arlene Levy, Patti Price, Debbie Romanoff, Suzanne Parr, Diane Saks, Christie Kaufman, Darla Abraham, Sherrill Herzfeld, Dossy Gelender, and Shelley Engler.

• Thank you to our table sponsors for their generous contributions: Lee & Darla Abraham, Sonia & Stewart Aron, Jeff & Carol Folkerth, Sid & Patti Price,
Andrew Smith, Sally Stefano, and ORT America.

• The following businesses donated food and services for the evening. Please remember these companies when considering an event for your work or family gathering: Aladdin's Eatery, Black Diamond Casino Events, Catering by Scott, Edible Arrangements of Polaris, Katzinger's Delicatessen, Metro Cuisine, Monaco’s Palace, Sammy's New York Bagels, Tufo's To Go, and 5 Star Elite Staffing.

• I am looking for someone who wants to help organize a golf outing in the fall, and if we can get enough volunteers, I want to do another Casino Royale in February 2009!