MS-763: Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman Collection, 1930-2004. Series F: Life in , 1956-1983.

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Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel. , Israel. 1975-1978.

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;i,,D,~ n1'1'1 A UNIQUE PROGRAM OF LOANS AND GRANTS SPONSORED BY THE UNITED ISRAEL APPEAL OF CANADA FOR CANADIAN RESIDENTS IN ISRAEL

Canadian residents in Israel frequently encounter unexpected financial crises A Special - an insurmountable gap between the cost of decent housing and available funds; a pressing need for business or Kind of professional equipment essential to earning power; an unexpected dental bill or the unanticipated need for cost­ Caring ly home repairs. Canadian students contemplating study in Israel of ten find themselves short of the total sum they will re­ quire for tuition and living expenses.

For these Canadians. the grants, loans and assistance programs of the Jewish Agency's Absorption Department and other organizations simply do not suffice. Without a solution adequate to their needs, the dream of living - working or studying - in Israel may be abandoned.

Since January 1973, the United Israel Appeal of Canada has provided such a solution - a unique program of loans and student grants, funded entirely by non-campaign monies. Financial assis­ tance is offered independently of any other source of funds. To date, 500 separate loans and grants have been approved, totaling nearly I L 6 million.

As important as the funds distributed by the program is the manner in which requests for aid are processed, the courtesy and efficiency which marks every facet of the program's administration, and the understanding with which the Loan Committee - it­ self made up of Canadians residing in Israel - goes about its tasks.

A special element of empathy. A special kind of caring. Mortgage Loans: Up to IL 60,000, at 9% interest; up to 20 years to repay

If you borrow IL 60,000, you repay over 20 years At 9% interest, on unpaid If you borrow IL 25,000, you repay over 15 years balance of the principal l If you borrow IL 10,000, you repay over 10 years only

The plan is intended to supplement llie young couples. to raise the balance. rival in Israel - there is no time limit for mortgage funds currently available to new Rental housing is virtually non-existent in mortgage loan applications. Accordingly. immigrants through the Jewish Agency Israel si~cond mortgages art> almost im· funds have been granted to members of which provides up to 60% of the purchase possible to arrange. Unlike the Jewish kibbutlim, moshav residents and others price of a home or apartment. It is dif· Agency housing loan - available to new who have decided to set up housekeeping ficult for many newcomers, especially Immigrants only for three years after ar· outside the collective framework.

Business and Professional Loans: Up to IL 36,000, at 9% interest; up to 10 years to repay

1f you borrow IL 36,000, you repay over 10 years At 9% interest, on unpaid If you borrow IL 25,000, you repay over 6 years balance of the principal 2If you borrow IL 10,000, you repay over 3 years only

This plan is intended to help Independent practice. Loan funds cannot be used .to ficiently: to help a salesman buy a car, or businessmen and professionals acquire acquire a business or to purchase stock. a shop owner pay for a piece of equip equipment and machinery essential to The purpose of this plan is to enable ap­ ment vital to his production process. improve the conduct of their business or plicants to earn their livelihood more ef· Small Loans:

Up to IL 7,500, ~ 3% per annum service charge;• 3 up to 6 years to repay Borrow an amount up to IL 7,500; to be repaid over 6 years - at a nominal 3% per annum service char~, to cover administrative costs only.

The small loan plan provides fonds to meet one-time emergencies. IL is available to individuals or families confronted with unexpected dental bills or home repairs, with the need to close off a balcony to provide more living space for an expand· ing family. Several recent applicants were seeking more economical ways to heat their homes, in the face of Israel's es­ calating fuel prices and so received loans to buy room heating units, less costly to operate than central heating systems_

"' Maximum service charge IL 900.

Student Grant$:

uptoll2,250, as an outright grant for Canadian 4 students in any accredited institution of higher learning in Israel

IL 2,250 for an academic year, paid to the student in three IL 750 in$tallments.

For Canadian students interested in learn­ ing at an academic institution in Israel, the Fund provides outright grants - to IL 2,250 per academic year. Only stU· dents who are in need of such funds to make education in Israel possible will be considered. To be eligible the student must be accepted by an Israeli institution ot higher learning accredited by the Minis­ try of Education and Culture, e.g. a univers1 ty. a yeshiva, a school for nursing or physical therapy. Beza Ie l - Academy ot Arts and Design, or some similar insti­ tution. Grants are renewable yearly on application, and subject to availability of funds. DETAILS ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The program consists of four separate plans, each designed to meet a specific need: • Mortgage Loans • Business and Professional Loans • Small Loans • Student Grants

Cardinal principles of the Board which reviews loan and grant applications are speed and courtesy. Every request for aid is processed within 30 days - an achievement unique in Israel.

Eligibility: In determining el igibility, the widest possible definitions are used. "Canadians" - for purposes of qualification - include born or naturalized citizens, people who lived in Canada as residents or landed im­ migrants and anyone else classified as Canadian under Canadian law. When a couple applies for a housing or small loan, they are considered eligible for the maximum amounts if either spouse fits any of these definitions.

Applications: Applications are pro­ cessed in strict confidence. Loan ap­ plicants must furnish the names of two acceptable guarantors, intent-of­ purchase documentation (in the case of mortgage loans) and proof of need. The UIA of Canada Inc. pays all in­ cidental costs - investigation and registry of title and legal fees; these are not deducted from the loan prin­ cipal. The Loan Committee meets as often as necessary to process appl i­ cations within 30 days of receipt.

Administration: Administrative detail is handled by the staff of the United Israel Appeal of Canada, in their Jerusalem offices. Borrowers pay neither administrative nor collection expenses. The program enjoys an out­ standingly low default rate: less than 1/100 of 1% of loans approved to date. BEHIND THE PROGRAM MEASURING THE PROGRAM'S IMPORTANCE

Behind the Canadian Settlers' program The best assessment of the importance of this program is the unsolicited is a group of dedicated people. The reactions of the recipients themselves. Here, some excerpts from letters re­ Loan Committee is selected from the ceived in the U. I. A. off ices. 14-member Israel Resident Distri­ bution Committee of United Israel Appeal of Canada Inc. at an annual '~ .. it is largely because of your help that I have remained in Israel; your meeting. interest in 'olim hadashim' from Canada is appreciated." D. L.,

'"Your consideration, politeness, promptness of reply and efficient trans· action of the loan left my husband so dumbfounded as to say that it was like being in another country. " Mrs. R. T., Dr. Samuel Hurwich, Chairman of the Israel RP.Sidents Distribution Committee, was born in Toronto. He came to Israel in 1962 Active in Canadian Zionist circles, Dr. "We wish to express our appreciation for your patience and attention for a Hurwich served as National President of the Labour Zionist Movement. He now lives in loan to enable our daughter and son-in-law to plan their future." Jerusalem, where he is a practising pedia­ trician. D. E., Kibbutznik The program was established a little over 2 years ago, under the direction of Mr. Sol D. Granek, Director-General "In the gray sea of Israeli bureaucracy, you arf! a spot of light, and it is some­ of the U.1.A.-Canada offices in Jeru­ times good to say a word of thanks and encouragement to those who try to salem. A former Canadian, Mr. Granek do their job in the best way possible." came to Israel in 1967 from Montreal, G. R., Pardess Hanna yvhere he was Executive Vice Presi­ dent of the Zionist Organization and the United Israel Appeal. All appli­ cants are interviewed by Mr. Granek "It was a pleasure to work with you and to be treated in a positive and personal ly. The Committee decides cheerful way by all involved." policy and passes on applications for N. K., processing by the office. The ongoing task of administering the loan and grant applications is carried out by Mr. Morris Jackson, Assistant to the Director of U.1.A.-Canada Inc. in Israel. Mr. Jackson's duties include interviewing the guarantors, report­ ing to the Committee on requests for aid, and directing the activities of These special loan and grant programs - made possible from resources out­ the office personnel who work with side ot campaign funds, and at interest no more than 1/3 of rates currently him in connection with the program. charged by Israeli lending institutions - are aimed at bettering· the lives and Headquarters of the United Israel easing the absorption of Canadians who have made the decision to emigrate Appeal of Canada in Jerusalem are in to Israel. By extending them concrete encouragement when they need it the Jewish Agency Building, 48 King most, at a time when the process of building a new life in the Jewish State George Street; the ·telephone number frequently creates severe financial pressures, the program offers positive help is 02-39261 ext.234, or 379. toward realization of the dream of Aliya, and successful absorption in Israel.

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TO : Members of the Jerusalem AACI Executive SUBJECT : Financing Members of the NE AA.CI AACI FRON.L : .David Breslau DATE: March 28 , 1976

Even though the allocations we receive from the Misrad HaKlita and from the WZO are ours as of righ~, our position as 2 lobby and as a force in the coilll!lunity would be enhanced considerably if we were financially independent. With this in mind, I would like "to recommend a comprehensive program of fund- raising. 1) Membership: ·As a membership organization, ~hos e greatest a~set is its membersh;~, an intensive nembership campai gn shoul d be concfucted aiming at the enrollment of all for mer Americans and Canadians in Israel. Dues should be minimal so that this goal can ~ achieved. Dues for the coming fisccl year shoul be IL. 20. - for singles und IL. 30 . - for couples. The dues for kibbdtz members shoUld be I L. 6- . A "real" membership campai gn should be conducted and we should reach a membership of ~4 , 000 . We need 200 membershi p teams to do this job. A special effort must be made in the Tel- Aviv area where thare hos been a steep decline in membership. The income from me~mbershi:p should be: l,500 kibbutz members @ IL. 6.-. ~ - 9 , 000. ­ ti 4, 000 single " e IL. 20.­ IL. 80, 000.­ v 4 , 000 couples 11 C I L . JO.- IL.l20, 000.- IL. 209, 000.- f-- Dues cannot be: the be.si s for tht; financing of AACI . An intensive fund- raising campaign must be conducted. The duas should cover registration, notices, mailings end the bulletins. We should not adopt a scale: l,1J ,,Jh.1/I /Z), !/'1 )//)'Y .;) ,).1,;f2/ 2 ) Overseas Memb erships: A campaign to enroll 3 , 000 members should be conducted. Every conference and organized tour should be covered and membership should be solicited. In order to encourage this work , the regions should retain i of the income dervied f r om new memberships. A special meeting of rcpr esentatives o.f kibbutzim. where th er ca are guest houses should be held. At this con.f erence we could determine the possibiliti~s of soli citing overseas memberships in kibbutzi m. Income IL. 360, 000r

3) Annual Ro ah Hasha~ Ad Book: The Rosh Hashana Newsletter should include a section for greetings. Sylvia Tasslit' s work on the convention gree-;ings indicates that this can be done. Income IL. l uO,ObO. -

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An at'Jlucl d>nor should be held. Th~rc shot.Lld be 10 :peoJ>le who should give or raise IL. 10,000.­ each 20 II 11 II " II IL. 5 ,000 .­ " 40 II II II II II" IL. 2 ,500 .­ 100 "II 11 II II 11 II IL. 1,000.­ 200 " II 11 " " II II IL. 500 .-

5) Tours and Trips IL. 25 , 000.-

6) Art .n.ucti ons, .. ~nnual Cone erts, Bazeo.rs IL . 100, 000 .-

7) Annuc...l Contributions from 20 Zionist organizations in the t .S •.L and Cruiada @ $60G .- cnch IL.100, 000.-

8) Annual Contributions from 20 other J~wish organizations @ $bt5o.- each IL.100,000.- 9) Rabbis from their f or~er con and anad~, 50 contribuvions - cc.ch IL.100,000.-

10) American Firms in Israel 10 firms @ IL.1,000.- IL.100 , 000.- ll) Intensive preparations 'for enrolling foundations in U .s .}.. and Cc.nnd~

. . MEMORAN!mt ON AA.CI M:EXBERSHIP DUES Prepared by Joseph Schachter Membership Chairman, Jerusalem It is with grave concern on the mooted steep rise contemplated in AACI membership dues that I call to your attention the following facts which may have been overlooked in your consideration. A probable error is the misconception that aJ.]. of the 11,220 members have paid IL. 20 .- during 1975/76 and that all or most can be solicited for 1 976/77 at double or triple the rates. Facts: 212 complimentary members paid nothing llO(or more) life members :paid nothing l ,102 kibbutz members paid IL.3/member thus 1 , 424 members brought in IL. 3,306.- in 1975/76

an estimated 4 , 250 couples or families paid., IL. 20r or ID • . 85,000. - and 1,226 singles paiQ, IL. 12.-or IL. l4z7l 2 .- For a combined total of IL.103,000.-

From this 10" must be deducted because of prorations last and this year.

Fiction: ll, 220 x IL.20.- • IL. 224 , 400 .- membership income 1975/76

Two factors i n their sim'ultaneity have aggravated the present situation. i . e., the inflationary spiral over the last three years which the organization was unable to mcinh with appropriate graduated raises in dues, and the sudden overriding need to cover the deficit from inner _so~ces rather than the Jewish Agency and other outside sources . Granted that we require IL. l ,000,000.- a year and that it is contemplated to raise all or most of it from dues and granted that all or most of the present members will agree to bear the burden, it will require the following division: 1 ,102 kibbutz members at IL. 15.- IL. 16,530.­ (8, 500 members) 4,250 families at IL. 200 . - IL. 850,000 .­ l , 226 singles at IL. 120.- IL. 147,129.­ lL. 1,013,650.- 't I submit, that at this rate we can expect perhaps 9&% of the paying • members to lapse.

If on the other hand we raise the dues as fo~lows : l,102 kibbutz members at IL. 10.­ IL. 11,020.- · 4 , 250 . f amilies at IL. 50.­ IL. 212, 500 .- l,226 singles at IL. JO .- IL. J6z180.- IL. 260,300.-

I submit that at this rate there will be at least a 30% loss 1?' including pre.ration losses. Let us consider some unpleasant but nevertheless obvious truisms. AACI is in the market place and selling a commodity made up . / . 2 -· -

,, 2 of one or more of the following components: 1) A feeling of belonging to AACI (nostalgia) 2) A feeling of giving to a good cause (klitah work) 3) A feeling of gratitude for services now or once received 4) Em.barrassement of refusing the solicitor The economics of 1976/77 in Israel are such that the following economic. ~rinciples are already operative: Axion: Zoch one seeks to.derive the greatest possible value from his goods or labor ( '-money) Ax~9m: When things are tough you cuii expenses in the less necessary area·s txiom: The annual demand (for what A.A.CI sells - and klitah) depends on the price Axiom: The degr;ee of utility (for what AACI seels - aliyah and klitah) ultimatc1y decreases with the quantity increase (vatikim are not in need of klitali services) 1. .or I submit that ilCI must remain a mass membership organization dissolve. That seniors and y oung adults will lapse in droves at any rate over IL. 25 .-. That reg..llars will lapse in droves at rates over IL.40.-. That whereas the present membership drives have been comparatively painless, at greatly increased rates we will be required t

March 28, 1976

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2. Almoml~ts: a. Xaplan award winners for receive awards on lfeclnescta: Zion Absorption Center. b. Portheo-tna trip of alt cnunCI S. llMting Jat:es: Wedaesday • ~ 28 - • 5:30 1feclaua.,. --~~ 1ptper) Wedaesc!ay. "- m 1914 -1:sa - s:JO ...... ,.,• ..JaJ.7 28. 197' - s:so- s:so Wednesclay, /lupst 25. 1976 - s:so - 5;30 4. National executive meeting - all day ...ens possible on May 26. 1976. to nri• c:oawention resolutioas ad other nlat.a issues. s. 1·1lliate convention issue: fi~ .a • J '«tlalp dues. -Ro. 1204 U.Ol NAT ION AL omm

UAaJAai~•d statelllOAt OE Affair1 1975/6

Ex:Pen#t.ures Salaries 1-n,000.- .Administration 73,0f.JO.- hogramming 159,oov.- Bills pEcyol>le 50,000.- Loans repa.rable ~a.JZ 75,00v.- (installment t.'ZO} 2(> ' ()()() • -

1,104,000.-

Income Membership ~ Proifttmning lu4,M.- Interest 35 , ()()() • - Allocations Vaad Hapoel 8,000.- Klita r255,00U .- \fl{) .280,000.- * Klita. 1974/5 58,000.- I '°l,OIJO.- Others 15,000.-

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BR/mg AA.Cl NATICIHJ.• OPPICE Uaaw!it•ct statelDIA't- at' Alto.ire 1975/6

Expenditures Salaries 7Z'!,000.- Administration 73,()(,().- ..l:rogramming 159,00U.-

Bills p~able 50,000.- Loa:n.s repayable waJZ 75,0CX,.- (installment WZO) 2(} , (J()() • -

1,104,000.-

Income Membership 89,00V.­ hogr~int lu4,()l(J.- Interest 35,lM>.- Allocations Vaad J:lapoel s,ooo.- llita r255,00V.- 17W { 280,000.- * Klita 1974/5 58,00v.-

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844,CXiO.-

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BR/mg ASSOCIATION OF !\MF.nICl\NS & CANADIANS lN ISRAEL NATIONAL OFI ICE 53a Hayarkon Street, Tel Aviv. Tel. ·o. 56201

ST.APP LIST

B.EEtSI r' ~JO r ... Chana Shapiro CounsPlor part-time

HAIP~\ fur.xlION Ruth Kanne li Seci-.1tary part-time Ronnie Siegel Counselor part.-time JEH.US Wt RtliION Dov Chernok Regional Director part.-time Moshe Goldstein Counaelor part- time Ru th tlahrman !Counselor part-time Elaine Ojalro Records Clerk Judith Permut Seer ta.ry

NBT.ANY~ David Hiller Regional i.rector part-time Sima Hefling Counselor part-ii.me

TEL JN"f.V Kay Rosenblum Regional Director Sylvia Navon Counselor Ora Kaplan Counselor part-time Melanie Gross Secretary Anita Reisin Records (;lark part-time

NATION OFFICE Earnest Siegel Natlonal Executive Director Ha:rold Rothschild Nat onnl .Administrator

Olga Rae~ le'\'1.tcll b.yo. Desk part-time FrancPs Starkman mbership SecretatJ Nellie U:>uek Secretary Tirtsah "yman S crete.ry

Ida Gold.reich Bookkeeper part-"time Joyce Litfadn eccptionist Shulamit Guttman Loans & Mortgages part-time Chaim Jacobson Clerk part- time

·- , ASSOCIATION OF AMERICANS &CANADIANS IN ISRAEL NATIONAL OFFICE S3a Hayarkon Streei, Tel Aviv. Tel. No. 56201

DATB: January 12, 1976 ro: Membership

FROM: National .Executive Comnittee

SUBJECT: Proposed amendments to the constitution as initiated by the Executive C~ittee. Three proposed amendments to our constitution are hereby submitted for your consideration in accordance with Section X, article 2(a) of our constitution which reads as follows: "The Executive Committee may propose an amendment for adoption at the Convention provided that such proposed amendment together with a statement explaining its purposes and sum11arjzing the arguments for and against and noting the vote of the Executive Committee on such proposal shall be mailed to members of the AACI at least thirty days prior to the Convention." 1. Dues PRESENT CONSTITIJTION PROPOSED AMENDMENTS Section III l(c): Section III l(c): Membership dues shall be such sums as may Membership dues and fees for affiliate be fixed by the Convention upon the membership fees and Life Memberships reconunendation of the Exeeutive Committee. shall be fixed by the National Executive. Section III l(d): This will take place of the present: .Annual membership dues for members Section III l(c) residing in collective agricultural Section III 1 (d) settlements shall '>e such amounts as may Section II I 2 (b) be fixed by the Executive Committee. Section III 2(b) : Section III l{e) will become Section III 1 (d) Dues for Overseas members and subscribers shall be fixed by the Executive Committee.

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Argument: . ·. The time between our biennial conventions is too great an interval for effecting necessary changes in our dues structure. In recent months our expenses have rapidly increased and our income has lagged-behind. We need the means to raise additional monies, if desirabl~, from memhership dues . The only argument presented against the proposed amendment was that a vote for an increase of dues by a convention would represent membership participation. The vote of the Executive Committee was unanimous endorsement of the proposed amendment, 17 persons present and voting. 2. National Council: The proposed aJ'l\endment would be a new addition to our constitution. Section X: 1. There shall be a National C~uncil consisting of the following: a. The members of the NatLonal Executive; h . Seventy-five (75) members chosen by the Regions in accordance with Prc;>portional Representation; c. Fifteen (15) members at-large el~cted by the National Executive • .. . 2. The National Council shall discuss matters of principle relevant to the ~s and purposes 0£ the Association. It shall meet at least twice between conventions and make such reco,ll)Jllendations to the National Executive as it considers proper.

Argument~ The proposed national council would orovide an additional opportunity for wider membership participation in our national program, and would encourage the developnent of new national AACI leadership. There was no argument against. The vote of the Executive Committ1t?e was 15 in favor \'1ith two abstentions. ..-

3. Regional Conventions...: ~. "\. The proposed amendment would be a new addition to our constitution. , -Section V (A) 3: Regional Conventions shall take place yearly to discuss issues of · concern to the Association and as appropriate the election of Regional officers and rep~esentatives to the National Executive and delegates to the Convention. Regional representatives to the National Executive committee shall serve for a two year term. Argument: Regional conventions would encourage greater sharing by our membership in the affairs of the Association. There was no argument against. The vote of the Executive Committee was 13 in favor with three abstentions.

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AACI 25th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION - 20th NATIONAL CONVENTION

TUFSDA Y, WEDNF.SDA Y, 23-24 MARCH, 1976 - BEN GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE

NEGEV, BEERSHEBA

REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITIEE - JANUARY 22, 1976

The AACI Nominating Committee is pleased to submit its report and recommends the following s1ate of nominees for election at the coming AACI Convention, March 23-24, 1976. OFFICERS

President William Goldfarb, Savyon Vice Presidents (2) Berko Devor, Gershon Gnm, Mosbav Neve Dan Secretary Don Edelstein, Jerusalem Treasurer Eliy8hu Yanow, Hoftt NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MDIBERS-AT-LARGE

Jacob Alkow llerzJia Pitucli Moshe Goldbeq Befit Laurel ICWfeld ltmat Am Bill Lerine Jerusalem Maida Levine JCibbatz Neve Eitan, EmeJcBeit Shean Gilda Shavin Tel Aviv Denis Weintraub Beersheba William Wexler Ramat Hasharon Moshe Yarosky Mi>shav Kerem Maharal. Hof Hacannel Esther Zackler Tel Aviv In accordance with the constitution (Section IV. Article 4a), additional nominations may be made: i In letters to the Executive Committee, proVided that any such letter is signed by at least 20 members in good standing and that such letter is forwarded to the Executive Committee by registered mail at least 1S days prior to the Convention, or ii. In writing at the Convention if such nomination is signed by not less than 1 S percent of the accredited delegates who have registered at the Convention. Respectfully submitted,

Saadia Gelb, Hana Greenbaum. Chairman, Nominating Committee Vice-Chairman, Nominating Committee.

February 22, 1976 For reasons beyong his control, Mr. William Goldfarb reluctantly felt compelled to request that his nomination for the office of National President of the AACI be withdrawn. Consequently, the candidature of Yitzhak Heimowitz of Kiron for the office of National President of AACI, made in accordance with the Constitution of the AACI (Section IV, Article 4(a) i), is endonec! by the AACI Nominating Committee.

Respectfully submitted,

Hanna Greenbaum. No. 1189 Vice-Chairman, Nominating Committee nd AACI 25th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION - 20th NATIONAL CONVENTION

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, 23-24 MARCH, 1976 - BEN GURJON UNIVERSITY OF THE

NEGEV, BEERSHEBA TENTATIVE AGENDA

AACJ RESPONDS TO THE CRISIS AND THE CHALLENGE

Tuesday. March 23. 1976

12.00 - 3.45 - National Seniors' Conference at Beit Yatziv 12.00 - 2.30 - Optional bus tour sponsored by Mayor of Beersheba 2.00 - 4.00 - Registration of delegates Workshop coordinators and discussants meet Get-together for first-time delegates, alternates and authorized observers. 4.00 - 5.oo - Opening Session:

Greetings and dedication - AACI Memorial Forest 5.15 - 7. IS - Plenary Ses.,jon: Panel: Rabbi Richard Hirsch - moderator North American Jewish Community and its role in Aliya and Klita Discussants: Fonner leaders of major American organizations 7. 15 - 8.lS Buffet supper 8.30 - 11.00 - Public Ses&on - Celebration of American aliya and 25 years of AACI Yitzhak Rabin • Prime Minister, Shlomo Rosen • Minister of Klita, Yosef Almogi .. Chairman of Jewish Agency and W.Z.O . Executive, Eliahu Navi - Mayor of Beersheba, Entertainment

Wednesday. March 24. 1976

8.00 - 9.00 - Committee Reports - Credentials and Nominating Committees 9.00 - 12.45 - Workshops: AACl's RESPONSE AND RESPONSIBILITY TO: 1. The oleh 2. Israel society 3. Zionist movement in Israel 4. Bow do we meet our responsibility: membership and organization 5. How do we meet our responsibility: financially Sandwich lunch 1.00 - 1.30 - Balloting 1.30 - 5.00 - Plenary Session:

Summaries of Workshops, resolutions committee report, constitutional amendments, election results, closing remarks. Registration - IL 60.- including supper, lunch and two coffee breaks For car pools - consult regional offices I plan to attend r::::J NAME: ADDRESS: MEMBERSHIP NO. Enclosed check IL 60.- L__/ I would like more information about home hospitality / l

No. 1187 nd-22.2.76.