Dear Havurim: At the steering committe meeting last week we were discussing food. Someone remarked that is was nice to have a change from potlucks at times, such as the havurah sponsored luncheon after the second day Rosh Hashanah service. It is not only money that prevents this from happening more often, but also the coordination that is neccesary. Last year the havurah sponsored several bagel and cream cheese onegs, which were arranged for by individual members of the steering committee. This year we would love to see a mix of catered luncheons, bagel onegs and potlucks. The havurah can only afford one (or two) catered lunches a year, so we are inviting members to consider the idea of sponsoring or co-sponsoring a lunch after services, perhaps on a date that is particulary significant to you. This would mean not only paying for the lunch, but also arranging for it to happen. We are also looking for people to volunteer to arrange for a bagel oneg paid for by the havurah. If there is some interest in either of these non-potluck avenues, it can only lead to a more peaceful shabbat for your fellow worshipers. Please respond either in general or with specific dates if you are interested in supporting the havurah community in this way. A BIG ALSO..... Remember that great annual meeting we had back in September? It may seem a world away now as we met just 36 hours before the attacks of Sept.11, but I would like to reawaken in people the enthusiasm that was generated for some very exciting new projects. the list of ideas and those interested in pursuing them will be published in the next Havurah Happening to refresh your memories. Please feel free to begin contacting people to help you realize your ideas. David and I have felt that the Haurah has been a great place to be during the last 3 years and if Some of the project/events, etc. actually happened this year, it can only get better. Daniele