Email recently sent out through the Temple mailing list that I decided to post here – not sure who it’s from (Pat?):

Hi everyone…
The temple office computer is showing its age. It is s..l..o..w starting up. It likes to stop and think awhile before it makes a move. It gets cranky and temperamental and says “NO, I WON’T DO THAT, AND YOU CAN’T MAKE ME, HEH, HEH, HEH.” It likes to freeze up, with a little white hand on the screen.
I am almost afraid to type these words–because then it will know what we are planning–I wish I could whisper them in your ear–somewhere away from the office where the computer couldn’t hear, but here goes…we need to replace this computer with a new one.
There, I said it! And it didn’t freeze up, so I will plunge ahead.

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Luis asked me to put out the word to all of you in hopes that you may have a Windows PC that is less than 5 years old that you would be willing to donate to the temple office. Call Luis, or email him to discuss it.

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A heartfelt thanks will go out to whoever steps up to the plate with a sparkly new computer for the temple office!

We are pleased to announce that the MEGA-RAFFLE has begun!!!

• Grand Prize: $5,000
• Second Prize: $2,000
• Third Prize: $1,000

ODDS of Winning – 84:1. Only 250 tickets will be sold.

$100 per ticket. Turn in the payment only when you sell your tickets.

The drawing will be held on Purim, February 28, 2010. You need not be present to win.

We need your help. The proceeds will go to balance our Congregational budget. In order to succeed, we need every family to sell (or buy) two raffle tickets.

Tickets are now available during Sunday School upstairs at Cafe’ Aroma.

If you would prefer to receive your tickets by mail or for more information, contact Al Fox or Chuck Levin.