Beth Israel of San Diego-Men’s Club Dinner Forum

Please
join us at our November 20th Dinner Forum to hear Melinda Wilkes
talk about the Jewish Family Service (JFS) “Embrace a Family Program.” With
over 500 low income families in need this year, Ms. Wilkes will discuss the
general problems these family’s face, how the government shut down has
impacted them, and how your support with gifts helps us bring a joyous holiday
season.

Melinda Wilkes is the director of
volunteer engagement at Jewish Family Service of San Diego and a council member
of the San Diego Volunteer Administrators Network. She has worked in the
nonprofit sector for over ten years and has been in the field of volunteer
engagement for over seven years.

She is dedicated to the sector
and takes pride in helping individuals and agencies strengthen their volunteer
capacity. She has taught volunteer management for several years on a local and
national level. She presently teaches volunteer management at the University of San Diego.

Ms. Wilkes holds her Masters in
Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego
and is a certified volunteer administrator through Council for Certificate in
Volunteer Administration.

The event, which includes a deli
dinner, is free for those who bring new, unused, unwrapped toys and/or gifts,
grocery scrip, or gift certificates
valued at $15 or more. Fee: $15 without gift. Please RSVP early (for planning
purposes) at the following link http://form.jotformpro.com/form/32896936310966, or by contacting Judi Schwartz
at 858-535-1111, ext. 2598.

Congregation Beth
Israel, the historic center of Jewish life in San Diego, is an inclusive Reform
congregation that offers a warm welcome and a nurturing home to all who seek a
meaningful and enduring connection to Judaism. For more information, visit our
website at www.cbisd.org, and connect with us on Facebook at
facebook.com/cbisd