CONGREGATION OR CHADASH
Annual ‘Fair Share’ Membership Dues 2005-2006

At Congregation Or Chadash, we are committed to the philosophy of embracing relationships under God's protective presence. As a member of our congregation, you are asked to take responsibility for supporting our community. Your commitment will insure that we are able to fulfill our congregation’s vital mission.

The following membership dues structure will enable you to choose your annual ‘Fair Share’ Membership Dues Commitment so that our congregation will be here for us all. There is a level of flexibility within each category. Please give within your recommended income range, and...

· Select the dues payment that applies to you

· Complete the worksheet on the reverse side of this form

· Indicate your preferred method of payment

· Sign the membership form at the bottom of the back page

· Return this form to the Congregation office with your payment(s)

All information will be held in the strictest confidence.

Thank you for your membership!

‘Fair Share’ Membership Dues Schedule: (Full-time college students – no dues)

Religious School and B’nai Mitzvah fees are in addition to your ‘Fair Share’ Dues Commitment.

Gross Income	Under 30 Years	Single/ Single Parent	Couples/ Family with Children	Over 62 yrs	Associate Member*/ Winter Visitor
Under $30,000	$210-$530	$610	$715	$445	$445
$31-$50,000	$615	$825-$980	$875-$1,110	$715-$875	$445
$51-$75,000	$1,035	$1,035-$1,200	$1,160-$1,380	$900-$1,220	$445
$76-$100,000	$1,280	$1,280-$1,430	$1,430-$1,525	$1,280-$1,435	1/2 regular dues
$100-$150,000	$1,595	$1,495-$1,750	$1,590-$1,750	$1,495-$1,700	1/2 regular dues
Over $150,000	$1,800-$2,060	$1,800-$2,060	$1,800-$2,060	$1,800-$2,060	1/2 regular dues

*An Associate Member is any full-paying member in good standing of another Jewish congregation.

If your financial situation is such that you are unable to make the minimum “Fair Share” Dues Commitment in your category, please request a Special Annual Commitment Consideration Form.

Chai Giving Circle

(In addition to your ‘Fair Share’ Dues Commitment)

For those who are financially able, please make a mitzvah and join the Chai Giving Circle.

Your gift will help sustain our congregation for the benefit of all members, regardless of their financial ability.

Benefits: Lapel Pin • Name Listing in the New Light

Choose the Chai Giving Level that best reflects your personal commitment and ability.

Tzedakah $3,500 Zahav (Gold) $1,800 Kochav (Star) $1,000

Ner (Candle) $500 Chaver (Friend) $365

ABT Scholarship Program

I am pleased to contribute: $25 $50 $100 $250 Other $_______ to the ABT Scholarship Program to help our religious school provide scholarships to children and ensure that income is not a barrier to their receiving a Jewish education.

is an easy way to raise funds for Or Chadash. The combined purchasing power of our entire congregation could generate as much as $45,000 in new revenue.

The best part is, it costs you nothing to participate!

Here’s how it works: Register your existing Safeway, debit and credit cards inUpon registering, many of the merchants you may already shop will automatically donate a percentage of the dollars you spend on “everyday purchases” to our congregation. There are no annual fees, hidden charges or transaction fees whatsoever.

WE ARE ASKING EVERY CONGREGANT TO PARTICIPATE INAS PART OF OUR ‘FAIR-SHARE’ MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL PROGRAM. We will even register your Safeway, debit and credit cards for you. Please provide your information on the back of this form. It is that simple.

2005 – 2006 Member Worksheet

B’nai Mitzvah Fees due on first day of Religious School for students becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah Sept. 2005–Sept. 2006.

10% Discount for each additional child on Religious School tuition only.

Please sign and date your Membership Form at the bottom of this page.

Annual ‘Fair Share’ Membership Dues Commitment: $____________

Religious School: (For your convenience in calculating your total fees and contributions only. To enroll your child(ren) in Religious School, please call for a registration packet if you have not yet received one.)

Registration Fee $100 x #_____ = $________

($150 per student after July 1, 2005)

Tuition (K–2) $285 + ($285 x # _____ – discount) = $________

(3–7) $375 + ($375 x # _____ – discount) = $________

(8 gr) $225 + ($225 x # _____ – discount) = $________

B’nai Mitzvah $625 x # _____ = $________

Religious School Total $____________

Chai Giving Circle $____________

ABT Scholarship $____________

2004/2005 Total Fees & Contributions (a) $____________

Quarterly Payment: (a) $_________/4 = $____________

Monthly Payment: (a) $_________/12 = $____________

In order to utilize our staff more effectively and efficiently, we will no longer send monthly bills.

Please choose from the following payment options:

My Payment: Full payment enclosed Charge me quarterly

Charge me monthly 12 post-dated checks enclosed

Please charge my: VISA MasterCard

Name ____________________________________________________________________

Card Number __________________________________________ Exp date ________

Signature _________________________________________________________________

Please help us update our records and complete the following:

Name ____________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

Home Phone __________________ Work _________________ Cell _______________

Email ________________________________

Best way to contact you? Home Work Cell Email

I am interested in volunteering and/or serving on a committee—please contact me.

SIGNATURE

I understand that all of our members rely on each other to pay their dues and fees in a timely manner. I promise to honor my commitment and pay my annual dues and fees as indicated above.

Name:________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Congregation Or Chadash · 3939 N. Alvernon Way · Tucson, AZ 85718 · 520.512.8500

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