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-2005-
December 2005—Edgar Berner and Marjory Kaplan, "A letter to our community," Defining Our Future, Annual Report 2005, (San Diego) Jewish Community Foundation, page 3: Dear Friend, The Foundation presents this report to the community with respect and gratitude for all we have done together—and all we need to do.  On the following pages, you will read about the many individuals, families and organizations that work with the Foundation to keep our community strong, and vibrant. You will also review the astounding success of our Endowment Leadership Institute. You will learn about the engagement of our youth and the strategic efforts of the Jewish Women's Foundation. The two of us take our leadership roles very seriously and understand that the Foundation must be carefully governed and managed. Our board reflects top leadership in the community.  As a group, we go far beyond what is legally required. Our tradition demands strong board governance—full integrity, strict adherence to values, rigorous decision-making and open, transparent communications.  The Foundation's highly competent and hard working staff continues a long history of careful planning, goal setting, and measurement and evaluation of progress.  We know how precious community resources are, and we use them wisely. At the forefront of our efforts is our sincere attention to providing quality service. We can never take our success for granted but must earn it day by day, with each encounter. And so, we invite you to study this report, call us, ask questions, and join with us to define the future of our community.  —Edgar Berner, President; Marjory Kaplan, Executive Director.