Special Meeting of the Congregation: Vote on Unification
Time & Location:
Jun 08, 2025, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
In Person and Online
Details:
After our meeting begins, voting will be open until 7:00 PM in person, on Zoom, and by phone.
In Person Voting at Rodef Shalom:
We highly encourage members to attend and vote in person when our meeting begins at noon. Lunch will be provided.
Registration is not required to vote, but we kindly ask that you pre-register to let us know if you will be joining us at noon for lunch.
Members can also stop by to vote at Rodef Shalom after our meeting begins until 7:00 PM on June 8.
Online Voting on Zoom:
A Zoom link will be emailed to pre-registered members the week of June 2.
We highly encourage online attendees to join us when our meeting begins at noon. Voting will remain open on Zoom until 7:00 PM on June 8.
Unable to vote in person or online on June 8?
Call in your vote between noon and 7:00 PM on June 8 to: 412.621.6566 ext. 133 or 412.621.6566 ext. 137
A volunteer or staff member will answer and record your vote.
If your call is sent to voicemail, please leave a message following the directions on our voicemail. We will call back to confirm receipt.
Vote FAQ
What is the Resolution being proposed?
The Board of Trustees has referred a vote to the membership to “authorize and direct the proper officers of Rodef Shalom Congregation to pursue a plan of unification under the terms and process described in the Term Sheet and Brit, and to negotiate and deliver all documents necessary to achieve the proposed unification.”
When is the vote happening?
Will there be an opportunity for public comment on June 8th?
How do I vote?
Do I need to pre-register to vote?
How will votes be counted?
Each family unit at Rodef Shalom Congregation will be given one voting card. This card will be used to track votes cast on the resolution for unification. Anyone voting in person will record their vote on the card and submit it to a staff member or volunteer at Rodef Shalom. If an individual is voting via phone or online, they will not receive a card. Rather, their vote will be recorded by a volunteer or staff member who is answering the phone. Photo verification of the recorded vote will be available via email or mail upon request.
Please note that per the bylaws of Rodef Shalom Congregation, each family unit will receive one vote for the resolution for unification. Family units are encouraged to discuss the unification vote together and be in agreement of a response. Once a family unit’s vote is made, it cannot be changed.
When will the results be announced?
Voting will remain open until 7:00 PM on June 8th. Once the voting window closes, votes will be tallied, and the results will be communicated to the Congregation via email on Sunday evening. “Live” or up-to-date results on the vote will not be made available during the day.
I anticipate needing assistance in voting. Who should I contact?
We want to ensure that any family unit currently in good standing with the Congregation can vote on unification. If you anticipate needing additional assistance or help, please contact Paige Saranovic at saranovic@rodefshalom.org