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Elections Packet
2019-2020 | 5779-5780
NFTY North American Board
CANDIDATE CHECKLIST:
❑ Candidate Information Form ❑ Candidate Contract, Candidate’s
Signature ❑ Parent/Guardian Certification ❑ Clergy Certification ❑ Regional Staff Certification ❑ North American Board Certification ❑ Brit Kehilah – NFTY Code of Conduct ❑ Mifgash Hafifah Travel Information ❑ Kutz Camp Roles and Responsibilities ❑ Letter of Intent ❑ Brief Bio & Photo
The above items must be submitted no later than
JANUARY 14th at 9PM EST, 2019
Speeches by January 25th at 9PM EST, 2019
All items must be received by this date to be recognized as a candidate
Kislev 5779 / December 2018
Dear NFTYite:
Thank you for your interest in running for the 2019-2020 NFTY North American Board!
Serving as a NFTY Board member requires an immense amount of time, dedication, flexibility, patience, and commitment – as well as a sense of vision and time-management, alongside teen and adult leaders, to execute your position. It is important that you fully understand the duties and obligations associated with the six North American Board positions and the elections process. Being a part of the NFTY Board is a team effort and partnership, with your fellow board members as well as the professional staff of NFTY. Please read through this packet of information with your parent/guardian, your clergy, and your NFTY Regional Staff member. We require you to speak with the current member of the NFTY Board for the position you seek and one additional current/past board member to discuss the general roles of the North American Board. These conversations must happen between now and January 7th and should include a discussion of your reasons for running and your potential platform. Please note that this initial conversation may result in the board member encouraging an additional conversation with another board member or the board advisor before the deadline. We also strongly encourage you discuss the obligations and daily responsibilities of holding a NFTY North American Board position, which is unlike any other leadership position in NFTY. If you do not reach out to the current North American Board members, you will be disqualified as a candidate. This elections packet includes:
● General Expectations of NFTY North American Board Members
● 5779-5780 NFTY North American Board Elections Procedures ● NFTY Board Election Guidelines
● NFTY Constitutional information pertaining to the election process and job descriptions ● Candidate Contract
● 2018-2019 NFTY Board Contact Information ● Rabbinic Certification
● Regional Director Certification ● Parent/Guardian Certification
● North American Board Counterpart Certification ● NFTY’s Brit Kehillah – Code of Conduct
● Mifgash Hafifah 2019 information sheet ● Kutz Camp Roles and Responsibilities
In order to officially run for NFTY North American Board, you will need to submit these forms in one complete email with original signatures and all documents, NO LATER THAN JANUARY
14th AT 9 PM EASTERN TIME, 2019.
A confirmation email will be sent within 24-48 hours to confirm that all the following forms and files have been received and are legible:
1. Candidate Information Form
2. Candidate Contract with Candidate Signature
3. Parental Certification
4. Clergy Certification
5. Regional Staff Certification
6. North American Board Certification
7. Brit Kehilah – NFTY Code of Conduct
8. Mifgash Hafifah 2019 Travel Form
9. Kutz Camp Roles and Responsibilities Form
10. Letter of Intent a. Letters of Intent should be one page
i. Double sided for Presidential candidates ii. Single sided for the five Vice Presidential candidates
b. Set one-inch margins all around the page c. Arial 11point type ONLY d. Save the file as a Microsoft Word .doc file (not .docx)
11. Brief Bio – 75 words or less
12. Digital photo of yourself a. 1” wide by 2” high b. 150 dpi
All forms, certifications, letters of intent, bios, and digital pictures must be emailed to [email protected] on or before January 14th at 9 pm Eastern Time, 2019.
It is required that you, your parent/guardian, your congregational clergy, and your NFTY Regional Director sign these agreements, which will be in effect throughout your term, if elected. Your signature on the contract states that you understand the level of integrity, maturity, and vision expected with the role of being a NFTY Board member and that you are willing to meet these expectations. Roughly one week after the deadline, you will be sent a packet with guidelines for candidates, including more election information regarding speeches, the Meet the Candidates sessions, and the complete list of candidates. Again, thank you so much for your interest in helping ensure the future of NFTY. Please feel free to be in touch with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding running for NFTY Board.
L’shalom, Lila Greene Beth Rodin Elizabeth Zeller NFTY President | 2018-2019 Managing Director Director of Learning
General Expectations of NFTY Board Members
“It is not the position that honors the person, but rather the person that honors the position” –Ta’anit 21b
Being elected to NFTY Board is an incredible opportunity that comes with many expectations. If elected, you will have a meaningful influence in the lives of thousands of Reform Jewish teenagers. As a leader in NFTY, you will set a positive example for fellow NFTYites through your involvement, dedication, and conduct. You are also expected to set the example of having a vision for NFTY and seeing it through. You are further expected to start conversations and push them forward in partnership with the NFTY Directors, as well as anticipate next steps and collaborate with your team to elevate NFTY to its highest potential. Not only do you represent the teens of our 19 regions, you also represent over 500 TYGs across North America, including the one from which you began your journey of leadership in NFTY. It is also important to remember that each of the NFTY Board Members is responsible not only for their particular job description, but also must strive to work as a team throughout their term. It is impossible to accomplish anything alone. The following are the general expectations for all NFTY Board Members: Role Model – Recognize that the members of NFTY look to you to set an example. Be aware of your behavior and attitude at all times, even when you are not actively leading. Lead by example, even more so when it comes to pieces outlined in the NFTY Brit Kehillah. Approachability – NFTY Board Members need to be approachable at all times. NFTYites should know how to reach you throughout the year with questions or concerns (especially if you will be in college). Approachability also goes both ways – we want NFTYites to feel comfortable reaching you AND you should be comfortable reaching out to and engaging with NFTYites around North America both at events and through other communication. NFTY’s 13 Principles – As a leader for the entire Reform Jewish Youth Movement, we must set an example by upholding the values NFTY stands for in our 13 Principles (which can be found on our website). It is your job to educate our participants and encourage the representation of these principles in our programming. Partnership – One of NFTY’s 13 Principles is the value of Partnership – both with your adult counterparts on the URJ professional staff and your regional counterparts. You are expected to be in frequent contact with both. This is a weekly – and often daily – expectation. We ask you to keep in touch by phone and email, as well as through using NFTY official social media accounts, writing blog posts, and participating in meetings and representing the youth voice of the Reform Movement in general. Initiative – It is essential as a NFTY Board Member to know when and how to take initiative in their work. As the top teen leadership of the Movement, you must hold yourself accountable for ensuring that not only your work gets done, but all work that you oversee is also finished. If a project is not moving forward (whether you are working with teens or adults), you have the ability to communicate with your team and figure out what is holding you back. Attendance – As a role model, you are expected to attend all designated NFTY events and URJ related meetings (when applicable). School will always be your first priority, and you should know up front about the travel and meeting requirements. By running for North American Board, you are making a commitment that NFTY will be your primary extracurricular activity throughout the year. If there are any North American events that you cannot attend in their entirety, it must be stated in your speech. (Note: Attending Kutz for the full summer session is non-negotiable.)
NFTY Board Members will each have the opportunity to visit NFTY Regions during regional events over the course of the year, depending upon availability of resources. They will not be allowed to visit their home region for official or unofficial NFTY business. Please note that one of these travel requirements will likely happen before the end of November 2019. The North American Board will meet weekly throughout the school year, via Zoom. It is expected that you attend these meetings, unless otherwise noted in advance of that meeting.
Time Commitment – Once you are elected, it is vital that you continue completing the obligations you have to your region, for the program year. Your official work on the NFTY Board will begin in the summer of 2019. The transition to begin learning about your upcoming position will begin at Mifgash Hafifah in the spring, when the current board and board elect come together at the URJ Kutz Camp. The success of each NFTY board is not only accomplished by the work you do in your position, but by how you bridge your position best between your predecessor, yourself, and your successor. Even though there may be pressure, once elected, to be the new face of NFTY, there are still North American Board members in place who will be finishing out there year. It is vital to let them continue to lead, while learning what you can from them. You may be asked to be on some preliminary meetings, but the majority of your work will not begin until the summer. Dependability - There are many instances when you will be working in small groups or as a larger board and it is imperative that you are dependable and accountable to each of your partners, in this work. When you are unable to complete a task, or uphold your end of the work, you must be accountable to tell others so that they are not left without an explanation as to the status of your work together. Everyone’s work is connected and understanding your part in that work requires you to commit to being dependable for others.
Events for all NFTY Board Members NFTY Mifgash Hafifah 2019 March 29-31, 2019
Old Board/New Board Transition Weekend NFTY North American Board Summer Experience June 12 – July 25, 2019
Includes Kutz Camp staff orientation, being in residence at URJ Kutz Camp, NFTY Mechina, and various trainings and travel
NFTY Veida February 14th-17th, 2020 NFTY Mifgash Hafifah 2020 March/April 2020 NFTY Mechina 2020 TBD
Other meetings that you may be asked to attend (based on Board Position held): URJ North American Board of Trustees Meetings, URJ Kutz Camp Committee Meetings, Netzer Veida Olamit, Commission on Social Action Meetings, and a possible Mid-year board meeting.
Expenses – If elected, your approved NFTY related expenses will be covered by NFTY. At times, you will need to use your own money initially to cover pre-approved expenses like the cost of getting to and from the airport when traveling for NFTY. You will be provided with forms to fill out so that you can be reimbursed. In order to expedite flight book and cost reimbursement, we will provide you training on our process for booking flights through Egencia and submitting expenses through Concur (two separate systems we use for these processes)
NFTY North American Board Election Procedures
Campaigning
● As per the NFTY Constitution, campaigning is not allowed prior to or during NFTY Convention 2019 Asefah, where elections will occur. Any candidate that participates in campaigning will be disqualified.
Getting to Know the Candidates
● Each candidate will have a letter of intent, speech, short biography (75 words or less), and photo, which will be posted on the NFTY website (nfty.org) prior to the election.
● NFTY General Board members will have the opportunity to learn more about candidates during a “Meet the Candidates” forum during NFTY Convention 2019. The design of this forum will be available to candidates two weeks prior to elections.
● Each candidate can create a position paper to be distributed during the “Meet the Candidates” session during NFTY Convention 2019. Position papers should be no longer than one page, single-sided for all candidates.
Letters of Intent
● Each candidate will write a letter stating their intent to run for NFTY Board.
● Letters of Intent for candidates for President should be no longer than two sides of one page. Letters of Intent should be no longer than one side of one page for those running for PVP, SAVP, RCVP, MVP, and CVP.
● All letters should have one-inch margins on each side and be written in size 11 Arial font.
● A candidate’s Letter of Intent should include a basic summary of what they intend to do in the upcoming year, why it is important to NFTY, and any other relevant information. In essence, they are submitting a condensed version of their platform.
● The Letters of Intent will be posted online for NFTYites to view after they are received by the North American office, so if there is any information you would like kept confidential until your speech, do not include it in your letter. Since your Letter of Intent will become public domain, please do not use any personal information such as personal e-mails, twitter handles, screen names, or phone numbers.
Speeches
● All speeches will be delivered online. Candidates will receive technical information on
submitting a video speech within one week of the candidate declaration deadline. Speeches must be submitted by January 25th. Candidates may start working on the content of their speech at any time.
● Candidates for any Vice President position will be allowed a speech no longer than four minutes in length. Candidates for President will be allowed a speech no longer than five minutes in length.
● Once all of the speeches have been received and optimized for posting, they will be posted online for general viewing. Speeches will not be given live at NFTY Convention 2019 Asefah.
Elections
● Elections will proceed in gavel order during Asefah on Sunday, February 17, 2019.
● Delegates will mark their votes on an official ballot, fold it, and hand it into the NFTY staff member assigned to collecting the ballots. Each ballot will list the name of the position, the name of the candidates in alphabetical order, an option for abstention, and an option for no-vote. To the left of each candidate, the abstention, and no-vote options should be a blank line. This line is where voting delegates will indicate their preference by numbering the options 1 through X, where X represents the number of candidates plus the abstention and no-vote options. The 1 will represent the candidate the voting delegate is voting for, 2 will represent their second choice, and so on, through X representing their X choice. The NFTY Constitution requires a simple majority to elect. (Please familiarize yourself with election procedures outlined in the NFTY Constitution and the outcomes of each option.)
● Ballots will be counted by the current NFTY President and the Director(s) of NFTY. ● The candidates will be informed of the outcome of the election by the current NFTY
President in the “holding tank” before it is announced to the NFTY General Board and to the greater NFTY Convention. However, it will be after the Asefah has officially ended at NFTY Convention, and before the announcement at that evening’s Convention Plenary.
NFTY BOARD ELECTION GUIDELINES
Each of the following guidelines is subject to the discretion of the NFTY Board. We offer these guidelines to provide candidates with a clear understanding of what is and is not permissible. If you have a question about the appropriateness of any of your actions or materials – i.e., a potentially “gray area” – consult the NFTY President or NFTY Directors without delay.
What a Candidate Cannot Do (At Risk of Disqualification)
● Distribute material to any NFTYite that discusses the voting procedure in attempt to
sway/affect that person's vote. (Thus, material may educate about the candidate’s platform, but may not say, for example, “vote for me,” “I am the best candidate”).
● Distribute or share inappropriate or negative material about any candidates. ● Contact – including by means of telephone, e-mail, text messaging, or other social
media, etc. – delegates or other NFTYites (including other candidates) to initiate conversation about the election and its process.
● Visit regions other than the candidate's home region between the time that letters of intent are due and the time of elections.
● Distribute material outside of the event during which elections are held (e.g., e-mail delegates, post material pertaining to the election on blogs, social networking sites, snail mail material, etc.).
● Distribute material that is not paper-based/written. Platform papers are allowed, but pins and other promotional material are not. The material is meant to educate, not advertise. The ONLY permissible material to be handed out is the platform paper, which may be distributed during Meet the Candidates.
● Use network email threads or Facebook groups as a forum for campaigning in any way. ● Contact delegates from other regions in an effort to bloc vote. You represent the
constituents of your region. At NFTY Convention 2019 Asefah, all Asefah participants (including candidates are involved with their regional caucus. Your votes should be reflective of what your region wants.
NFTY CONSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE ELECTION ARTICLE TEN: ELECTIONS, APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, AND DISMISSALS SECTION A. ELECTIONS. The following members of the NFTY North American Board shall be elected annually in this order:
a. President b. Programming Vice President c. Social Action Vice President d. Religious and Cultural Vice President e. Membership Vice President f. Communications Vice President
Paragraph 1: During the NFTY General Board Meeting at NFTY Convention, election of the NFTY North American Board members shall take place. The NFTY North American Board members shall be installed during NFTY Mechina the following July.
Paragraph 2: The election of the NFTY North American Board shall be the last item of new business of the NFTY General Board Meeting at NFTY Convention.
Paragraph 3: Election procedures shall include the following:
1. Letters of Intent shall be sent to the NFTY Office no later than one month prior to the NFTY General Board Meeting.
2. Candidates may change the office for which they are running by submitting a new Letter of Intent before the deadline has passed. No individual may be nominated or change his/her position during election procedures.
3. There will be a time set aside at the NFTY Convention for a Meet-the-Candidates question and answer period.
4. One speech will be given by each candidate. Presidential candidate speeches will be a maximum of five minutes in length. All additional candidate speeches will be a maximum of four minutes in length.
5. Voting a. Each regional federation will receive up to four votes, based on the number of voting
delegates present, and if the regional federation has met the dues criteria. b. Each of the NFTY Board officers will have one vote, with the exception of the NFTY
President, who only votes in the event of a tie. c. Each ballot will list the name of the position, the name of the candidates in
alphabetical order, an option for abstention, and an option for no-vote. To the left of each candidate, the abstention, and no-vote options should be a blank line. This line is where voting delegates will indicate their preference by numbering the options 1 through X, where X represents the number of candidates plus the abstention and no-vote options. The 1 will represent the candidate the voting delegate is voting for, 2 will represent their second choice, and so on, through X representing their X choice.
d. Votes will be tallied by the current NFTY President and NFTY Director(s). e. If no one candidate receives a simple majority (50 percent plus 1) of the number one
votes, then an instant runoff shall occur. The candidate with the fewest amount of number one votes will be eliminated and the votes received by the eliminated candidate will then be distributed based on second choice as marked on the ballot. If no preference is given, the ballot is counted as an abstention. If a candidate has a majority, then they shall be elected. If there is still no majority the process of instant runoff repeats until a single candidate has a simple majority of the votes cast.
f. Once an abstention or no-vote has been indicated, no other candidate shall be listed below it. When counting, if the choice indicated on the ballot represents an abstention or no-vote, the ballot will be taken out of the running and the number of votes needed to reach a simple majority will be adjusted accordingly. The abstention is taken out of the vote totals and that ballot remains separated throughout any subsequent run-offs. A no vote would be counted in that round, but then the ballot would be taken out for any subsequent run-offs.
g. Candidates for each position will be notified of the final outcome before the NFTY President shares the information with the NFTY General Board.
h. Should the no-vote option carry a majority vote, then the NFTY North American Board and the NFTY North American Board-elect shall appoint a member of NFTY to the position within the upcoming month.
Paragraph 4: All NFTY North American Board members must meet the following requirements:
1. A NFTY North American Board member must not hold a regional office during their term of office.
2. A NFTY North American Board member, at the time of election, must be a member of a NFTY Regional Federation.
3. The NFTY North American Board member, at the time of election, must be a Junior or Senior in High School.
Paragraph 5: The NFTY North American President shall have all powers it deems necessary and proper for the administration of the election process.
Paragraph 6: There will be no campaigning at the NFTY General Board Meeting. However, position papers will be allowed. Final discretion is up to the NFTY Executive.
SECTION B. If a member of the NFTY North American Board resigns or is dismissed, the President shall appoint an interim replacement.
Paragraph 1: The remaining NFTY North American Board members, under the direction of the highest-ranking member of the NFTY North American Board, shall use the process for appointments created by the Executive Advisory Committee and Executive Review Committee of 2007.
SECTION C. Dismissal procedures shall take place when a member of the NFTY North American Board has extremely violated the NFTY Constitution, shown a lack of responsibility, behaved in a disruptive and destructive manner, or infringed upon the terms outlined in the NFTY Brit Kehilah .
With all cases excluding infringements of the NFTY Brit Kehilah, dismissal from office shall follow the procedures outlined below:
Paragraph 1: The President shall issue a warning to the NFTY North American Board Member under consideration. When the NFTY North American Board Member under consideration is the President, the Programming Vice President, with the consent of the NFTY North American Board, shall issue the warning.
Paragraph 2: The NFTY Director(s) shall issue a warning to the NFTY North American Board member under consideration.
Paragraph 3: The NFTY North American Board shall ask for the NFTY North American Board member’s resignation. If this is not received, the NFTY North American Board may consider dismissal procedures.
Paragraph 4: The NFTY North American Board may, after extensive review, dismiss any NFTY North American Board Member by at least a majority vote of the NFTY North American Board. SECTION D: In the case of a North American Board Member’s infringement of the NFTY Brit Kehilah, dismissal procedures will follow under the direction and discretion of the NFTY Director(s), in consultation with the NFTY North American Board.
ARTICLE ELEVEN: DUTIES OF THE NFTY NORTH AMERICAN BOARD SECTION A. It shall be the duty of the NFTY PRESIDENT:
1. To determine and execute a vision for NFTY in consultation with the NFTY Leadership Team, to offer direction and orientation for their term.
2. To call and preside over all NFTY North American and General Board Meetings. 3. To be directly responsible for and exercise direct supervision over the NFTY North American Board
and the NFTY General Board. 4. To be the liaison between NFTY and the NFTY Director(s). 5. To be responsible for the execution of the NFTY Constitution and other rules pertaining to NFTY. 6. To define NFTY’s North American priorities and objectives with the NFTY North American Board’s
approval. 7. To act as a public spokesperson for NFTY. 8. To act as a liaison between NFTY and Netzer Olami in the capacity of Rosh Chutz, ambassador
to the other snifim of Netzer Olami. 9. To represent NFTY while serving on the URJ Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, and
any other appropriate and necessary committees, councils, and commissions. 10. To appoint representatives to the URJ Committees and Commissions with the NFTY North
American Board’s approval. 11. To fill vacancies on the NFTY North American Board, pending constitutional rule. 12. To create new NFTY committees and appoint chair people when necessary, upon the NFTY North
American Board’s approval. 13. To coordinate the activities of the Presidents Network.
14. To act as a resource and role model to all members of NFTY, in addition to upholding the NFTY Brit Kehilah.
15. To attend all North American events, including a specified amount of time at Kutz: NFTY’s Campus for Reform Jewish Teens.
16. To act as a liaison in the travel region system under the direction of the NFTY Board and Director(s).
17. To coordinate any activities and/or accept any other duties assigned by the NFTY Director(s). 18. To undertake and coordinate any activities and additional duties which may be necessary to fulfill
the above responsibilities. SECTION B. It shall be the duty of the NFTY PROGRAMMING VICE PRESIDENT:
1. To take the place of the President when so required. 2. To be directly responsible for and to assist in the duties of the President when so required. 3. To emphasize, encourage, and embody the principles of History, Choice through Knowledge, and
Pluralism within our movement as a whole, in addition to the remaining principles stated in the preamble of the NFTY Constitution.
4. To be an educational and programmatic resource to all of NFTY. 5. To coordinate NFTY programs, such as the Study Theme for the present year, and NFTY
Programming Competitions including but not limited to the Nilmad V’Na’aseh Award, with the intent of aiding and strengthening TYGs.
6. To establish, chair and maintain a Programming Vice Presidents Network, and encourage members of the network to share programming resources which function as unique parts of and distinguish each region.
7. To provide NFTY and Netzer Olami with innovative and holistic programs and resources, and to make these materials accessible through the Programming Vice Presidents Network, the NFTY Program Bank, and the Netzer Olami Peulah Bank.
8. To represent NFTY and Reform Jewish youth as a whole to committees and commissions of the Union for Reform Judaism that pertains to programming, outreach and congregational youth involvement, specifically the URJ Commission on Lifelong Jewish Learning.
9. To act as a resource and role model to all members of NFTY, in addition to upholding the NFTY Brit Kehilah.
10. To attend all North American events, including a specified amount of time at Kutz: NFTY’s Campus for Reform Jewish Teens.
11. To act as a liaison in the travel region system under the direction of the NFTY Board and Director(s).
12. To coordinate any activities and/or accept any other duties assigned by the President. 13. To undertake and coordinate any activities and additional duties which may be necessary to fulfill
the above responsibilities. SECTION C. It shall be the duty of the NFTY SOCIAL ACTION VICE PRESIDENT:
1. To lead and empower NFTYites individually and collectively in the pursuit of justice and Tikkun Olam in our movement.
2. To take stands as a representative of the NFTY General Board when a position has been taken by the General Board on pertinent issues when deemed necessary, even when those issues are controversial.
3. To provide NFTYites with transferable tools to effectively pursue social action in their everyday lives, and support NFTY Programming Competitions including but not limited to the Tikkun Olam Award, with the intent of aiding and strengthening TYGs.
4. To empower NFTYites to engage themselves and others in responsible and active citizenship. 5. To coordinate, facilitate, and/or aid in social action oriented projects initiated by the NFTY North
American Board or NFTY General Board, including the NFTY Action Theme for the present year. 6. To uphold justice and equality within NFTY, and to be accessible to those NFTYites who feel that
this is not already being carried out within our movement and the URJ. 7. To facilitate and encourage holistic social action programming, including the use of multiple
sources and the opportunity for a safe space to dissent. 8. To be a member of the URJ Commission on Social Action.
9. To act as a liaison between NFTY and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. 10. To encourage, aid, and/or co-ordinate the activities of the Social Action Vice Presidents Network. 11. To act as a resource and role model to all members of NFTY, in addition to upholding the NFTY
Brit Kehilah. 12. To attend all North American events, including a specified amount of time at Kutz: NFTY’s Campus
for Reform Jewish Teens. 13. To act as a liaison in the travel region system under the direction of the NFTY Board and Directors. 14. To uphold the values stated in the preamble of the NFTY Constitution 15. To coordinate any activities and/or accept any other duties assigned by the President. 16. To undertake and coordinate any activities and additional duties which may be necessary to fulfill
the above responsibilities. SECTION D. It shall be the duty of the NFTY RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL VICE PRESIDENT:
1. To promote and encourage Jewish religious and cultural activities in NFTY from a Reform Jewish perspective in a pluralistic environment.
2. To emphasize, encourage, and embody the principles of Torah, The Jewish People, The State of Israel, Hebrew, and History within our movement as a whole, in addition to the remaining principles stated in the preamble of the NFTY Constitution.
3. To assist the Programming Vice President and Social Action Vice President in designing and adding religious and cultural content to the NFTY Study and NFTY Action Themes.
4. To coordinate the activities of the Religious and Cultural Vice Presidents Network, and create an open forum for Judaic programs and tefilot to be shared.
5. To be responsible for tefilot at NFTY Veida , NFTY Mechina , NFTY Convention, NFTY’s program concurrent with the URJ Biennial and when needed.
6. To provide a vehicle for understanding when exploring alternate modes of prayer experiences. 7. To present benedictions, d'vrei torah, invocations, and other spiritually uplifting statements at
NFTY Board meetings. 8. To be responsible for the planning and running of NFTY Competitions, including working with the
NFTY MCVP to advertise competitions well in advance of NFTY Convention. 9. To represent NFTY at all ARZA/ARZENU functions as well as within other Zionist, Israeli and
relevant organizations, including Netzer Olami in conjunction with the NFTY President.
10. To be the NFTY representative on the Commission for Worship, Music, and Reform Jewish Living. 11. To ensure the integration of Hebrew at all NFTY programs through projects including, but not
limited to a. the creation, publication, and distribution of the Hebrew/English newsletter העיתון
(haitone ) which will be distributed in conjunction with NFTY’s newsletter Ani V’atah to participants in each region. The newsletter shall be distributed to the participants of each region.
b. creating, by his/her installation, a plan for education and implementation of the Hebrew language throughout the NFTY regions and implement it with the help of his/her network throughout the programming year.
c. maintaining a NFTY Hebrew/English מילון (milon ), a dictionary of words useful for events
d. ensuring the integration of Hebrew in all NFTY official letterheads. 12. To act as a resource and role model to all members of NFTY, in addition to upholding the NFTY
Brit Kehilah. 13. To attend all North American events, including a specified amount of time at Kutz: NFTY’s Campus
for Reform Jewish Teens. 14. To act as a liaison in the travel region system under the direction of the NFTY Board and
Director(s). 15. To coordinate any activities and/or accept any other duties assigned by the President. 16. To undertake and coordinate any activities and additional duties which may be necessary to fulfill
the above responsibilities. SECTION E. It shall be the duty of the NFTY MEMBERSHIP VICE PRESIDENT:
1. To promote, encourage, and maintain NFTY’s membership.
2. To emphasize, encourage, and embody the principles of Self, Community, and Fun and Spirit within our movement as a whole, in addition to the remaining principles stated in the preamble of the NFTY Constitution.
3. To coordinate the activities of the Membership Vice Presidents Network which includes all regional positions that concern membership.
4. To identify the needs of NFTY’s membership, and work to solve those needs, with the help of appropriate committees, URJ departments, and adult resources.
5. To create retention strategies for both regional and Temple Youth Group (TYG) membership and involvement.
6. To be knowledgeable about and share information on all URJ affiliated programs that engage Reform Jewish teens.
7. To support the growth and development of Junior Youth Group (JYG) programming. 8. To call roll at all NFTY North American Asefot. 9. To publish a report on NFTY’s membership at NFTY Veida. 10. To act as a resource and role model to all members of NFTY, in addition to upholding the
NFTY Brit Kehilah. 11. To attend all North American events, including a specified amount of time at Kutz: NFTY’s
Campus for Reform Jewish Teens. 12. To act as a liaison in the travel region system under the direction of the NFTY Board and
Directors. 13. To coordinate any activities and/or accept any other duties assigned by the President. 14. To undertake and coordinate any activities and additional duties which may be necessary to
fulfill the above responsibilities. SECTION F. It shall be the duty of the NFTY COMMUNICATIONS VICE PRESIDENT:
1. To promote, encourage, and maintain communication within NFTY, and between NFTY and its affiliates.
2. To emphasize, encourage, and embody the principles of Self, Community, and Fun and Spirit within our movement as a whole, in addition to the remaining principles stated in the preamble of the NFTY Constitution.
3. To coordinate the activities of the Communications Vice Presidents Network which include all regional positions that concern communication such as secretaries and historians.
4. To publish the Ani V’atah newsletter at every North American gathering of NFTY leaders (i.e. Mechina, NFTY Convention, URJ Biennial, NFTY Veida), and make the Ani V’atah available to every NFTYite.
5. To be responsible for NFTY’s contribution to the quarterly Netzer Olami update: Kol Netzer. 6. To coordinate and review all publications and resources of NFTY on the North American level,
in consultation with the NFTY Leadership Team. 7. To update and maintain the NFTY Constitution and Resolutions Encyclopedia. 8. To consult on the creation of and then maintain NFTY’s marketing and communications plan. 9. To work directly with the URJ Youth Division’s Web Department to identify and collect new
content for the NFTY website and NFTY blog. 10. To take minutes at all NFTY North American Asefot. 11. To act as a resource and role model to all members of NFTY, in addition to upholding the
NFTY Brit Kehilah. 12. To attend all North American events, including a specified amount of time at Kutz: NFTY’s
Campus for Reform Jewish Teens. 13. To act as a liaison in the travel region system under the direction of the NFTY Board and
Directors. 14. To coordinate any activities and/or accept any other duties assigned by the President. 15. To undertake and coordinate any activities and additional duties which may be necessary to
fulfill the above responsibilities.
Dear candidates and families,
I have been extremely honored and humbled by the opportunity I have had to serve on the NFTY North American Board as NFTY President. Though I have been fortunate to serve in this capacity, I have been even more fortunate in my ability to defer my college enrollment for a year in order to commit myself to NFTY. There is nothing more fulfilling and powerful than getting up each and every day to focus on NFTY and drive our movement forward.
For me, deciding to defer my college enrollment was both challenging and rewarding. The challenge in my decision came from uncertainties regarding the logistics of a gap year; however, my parents, teachers, guidance counselors, college admission teams were all understanding and supportive of the situation. While making my decision, I discovered that taking a gap year for the purpose of serving a meaningful term on NFTY Board is an incredible and invaluable service to our movement.
As a result of deciding to take a gap year, I have been able to consistently prioritize
NFTY and NFTY responsibilities. This has enabled me to connect with more NFTY participants, effectively support more leaders, form partnerships with more professional staff members, and execute my vision for NFTY with the utmost levels of attention and focus. Above all else, I have been able to dedicate a year of my life to pursuing my strongest passions and to actively embodying my deepest-held Jewish values. For that opportunity, I could not be more grateful.
All of that being said, deferring college enrollment to serve as a NFTY Board member is a
daunting decision to make. It is undoubtedly a decision that should only be made after serious thought and consideration. Taking a gap year involves careful planning, firm commitment, and immense self-discipline. Please note that considering a gap year is not a mandatory step to running for NFTY Board, and it does not mean that NFTY can or will fill all your time for the whole year. In fact, I am only the sixth NFTY President to take a gap year. Before 2013, it was not the norm for the NFTY President to take a gap year. Those who have decided to take a gap year have also gotten separate jobs, taken classes, or volunteered, in order to make their year successful on the whole.
We encourage you to consider the option, but it is not necessary. I would be more than
happy to share more specifics about my experience this year at any time. You can also reach out to NFTY’s Director of Learning and Innovation, Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller, for more details on what this decision might look like for you. Whether you attend university or take a gap year, it is important that your choice is fulfilling, exciting, and meaningful to you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any point during the candidacy process. L’shalom, Lila Greene
NFTY President | 2018-2019 [email protected]
Dear Candidates and families,
Like any healthy, forward-thinking organization, our work must involve taking a fresh look at what we do and how we do it, to make sure that we maximize our human and financial resources to achieve our mission. The URJ is now adapting and imagining the core areas of our work while investing in the next generation of Jewish leaders and ensuring that we address the challenges of our congregations, our members and youth.
Throughout the URJ, there are going to be a number of changes and initiatives that are going to work on this goal of deepening our impact to those that we serve. This is happening not just in the Youth Department, but also in many different places throughout the URJ. We will continue to experiment and pilot our offerings, as well as looking at making some changes that will help us create that deeper impact.
One of the most significant changes at the URJ is that this will be the last summer that Kutz Camp in Warwick, NY will be in operation. When this decision was made, it was clear that we wanted to move forward in a direction where teens could still benefit from a teen leadership experience, though we haven’t yet defined what that will look like or how that will take shape. We do know that many teens have chosen to remain at their regional camps, rather than attending Kutz Camp. As such, we’ll be exploring all models and ideas around regional camps and teens programming, bringing NFTY to regional camps, and more.
This next incoming North American Board will have the unique opportunity to help shape the future of this type of teen leadership program. With help from the URJ, Kutz and NFTY alumni, as well as other teens leaders, we anticipate that some of the work this year will be to help envision what could be next.
We are looking for partners to help us search for and evaluate our path forward. Those who will find success on the North American Board are those
who are willing to take on the mantle of responsibility and partnership in discovering what new possibilities await teen leaders. And for an openness to brainstorm, to dream, to cultivate ideas in others and to help gather information about what teens want and what can be next.
We look forward to working with you and building the future – together.
B’shalom,
Beth Rodin Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller
NFTY Managing Director NFTY Director of Learning and Innovation
5779-5780 NFTY North American Board Candidate Information Form
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name of Candidate: ______________________________________ Candidate for the position of: ________________________________ NFTY Region: ___________________ Home Address: __________________________________________________ City: __________________________________________________ Prov/State: __________________________ Zip/Postal Code: _____________ Current Grade: ___________ Current Age: ____________
Phone: _____________________________________________
E-mail: __________________________________________________
Cell Phone: _______________________
URJ Congregation & City: _____________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian 1 Name: __________________________
E-mail: ____________________________
Phone: ____________________________
(Optional) Parent/Guardian 2 Name: ___________________________
E-mail: ____________________________
Phone: ____________________________
__________________________________________ _____________________ Signature of Candidate Date
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5779-5780 NFTY North American Board Candidate Contract & Candidate Signature
Name of Candidate: ______________________________________ Candidate for the position of: ________________________________
Candidate Contract
It is the expectation of NFTY and the URJ Youth Division that the NFTY North American Board serve as role models for all the members of our organization. Because of your personal leadership skills, programming ability, strong commitment to Judaism, and forward thinking on social issues, you are taking a step towards being a leader for the participants of the North American Federation of Temple Youth. This wonderful experience comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility. In addition to the job descriptions provided in this packet, it is expected that each member of the NFTY North American Board will be present at and participate in all the travel requirements listed in this packet as well as the meetings that will be scheduled throughout the year. Being elected as one of the six North American Board Members means that you are choosing to make NFTY your primary extra-curricular activity during the next academic year. You can only lead by the example you set for your peers. It is also expected that you will uphold NFTY’s Brit Kehillah–Code of Conduct as well as support the enforcement of the Brit at all NFTY events in which you participate, and in how you portray yourself online. Breaking any of its rules may result in the consequences outlined in the NFTY Constitution. If elected to be a NFTY North American Board Member, you will be held to a higher standard. You will serve under a contract for your time at the URJ Kutz Camp. If for any reason you are terminated from Kutz Camp, you will lose your NFTY North American Board position.
The Candidate’s Signature
I am fully aware of the expectations placed upon NFTY North American Board Members and commit to the terms of this contract and the NFTY Board Election Packet if elected to the 5778-5779 NFTY North American Board. Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _______________
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED FORM NO LATER THAN January 14th AT 9 PM EASTERN TIME, 2019 TO:
5779-5780 NFTY North American Board Parent/Guardian Certification
Name of Candidate: ______________________________________ Candidate for the position of: ________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
I am aware that my teen is registering to be a candidate for the 5778-5779 NFTY North
American Board. I have read the NFTY Board Election Packet and NFTY’s Brit Kehillah – Code of Conduct - and am familiar with the preliminary travel schedule outlined in this packet.
I understand that if my child breaks the NFTY Brit Kehillah while holding a North American Board position, they may lose their NFTY Board position. I understand that if elected, my teen is making a commitment to make NFTY their primary extra-curricular activity during the 2018-2019 academic year. I am fully aware of the expectations placed upon NFTY North American Board Members. I understand that if I choose, I can arrange a call with Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller ([email protected]) between December 21st and January 14th to answer questions I might have about my teen’s role if elected to the NFTY North American Board, before the application deadline.
Signature: _____________________________________
Date: ____________________
Printed Name: __________________________________
Email: _________________________________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED FORM NO LATER THAN January 14th AT 9 PM EASTERN TIME, 2019 TO:
5779-5780 NFTY North American Board Clergy Certification
Name of Candidate: ______________________________________ Candidate for the position of: ________________________________ Dear Rabbi or Cantor,
The above-named candidate intends to run for a NFTY Board position for the 2019-2020 school year. Please take the time to meet with the candidate and discuss the potential role as a board member as well as the importance of such a commitment. If you have questions about what is appropriate for this meeting, please be in touch with Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller at the email below. After you meet with the candidate, please sign the bottom of this form, certifying his/her candidacy for the position above. Please feel free to contact us with us any questions.
Lila Greene Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller NFTY President | 2018-2019 NFTY Director of Learning and Innovation
[email protected] [email protected]
I am aware that this member of my URJ congregation is registering to become a candidate for the NFTY North American Board. I have spoken to him/her in detail about this commitment. I certify that he/she is a member in good standing of my community. I have spoken with this member of my congregation about the time commitment involved and the expectations and Jewish values of following NFTY’s Brit Kehillah. I also certify his/her candidacy for the position above. Signature of Clergy: ________________________________________________
Date: ______________ Printed Name of Clergy: _______________________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________
Name of URJ Congregation: ________________________________________________
City, State: _________________________________________
I certify that I have met with my Rabbi or Cantor to discuss my candidacy for the NFTY Board.
Candidate Signature: _______________________________________ Date: ______________
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED FORM NO LATER THAN January 14th AT 9 PM EASTERN TIME, 2019 TO:
5779-5720 NFTY North American Board Candidate Regional Staff Certification
Name of Candidate: ______________________________________ Candidate for the position of: ________________________________ Dear NFTY Regional Staff, The above-named candidate intends to run for a NFTY Board position for the 2019-2020 school year. Please take the time to meet with the candidate and discuss the potential as a board member as well as the importance of such a commitment. If you have questions about what is appropriate for this meeting, please be in touch with Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller at the email below. After you meet with the candidate, sign the bottom of this form in order to certify his/her candidacy for the position above. Please feel free to contact us with us any questions.
Lila Greene Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller
NFTY President | 2018-2019 NFTY Director of Learning and Innovations [email protected] [email protected] I am aware that this member of my NFTY Region is registering to become a candidate for the NFTY North American Board. I have spoken with this member of my region about the commitment level expected of NFTY North American Board members, and my personal expectation that they will uphold the NFTY Brit Kehillah while in office. I certify that he/she is a member in good standing of this Region. I also certify his/her candidacy for the position above. _____________________________________ _________________
Signature of Regional Staff Date ______________________________________ Name of NFTY Region
I certify that I have met with my Regional Staff Member to discuss my candidacy for the NFTY Board. ______________________________________ _________________ Signature of Candidate Date
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED FORM NO LATER THAN January 14th AT 9 pm EASTERN TIME,
2019 TO:
5779-5780 NFTY North American Board Candidate Current North American Board Certification
Name of Candidate: ______________________________________ Candidate for the position of: ________________________________
Dear Candidate, While we have tried to clearly outline the expectations and goals for North American Board Members, the greatest understanding of a North American Board position can only come from one who has held that position. Please take the time to talk with the current North American counterpart for the position you currently hold and the position for which you choose to run (which may be the same person) and discuss the realities of being a board member as well as the importance of such a commitment. You should also be prepared to share WHY you want to run for this office. After you speak with the North American Board members, please sign the bottom of this form, and indicate who you have spoken with. Please know that at any time, in addition having the required conversation(s) with the current NFTY Board, you can also feel free to direct questions to Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller, NFTY’s Director of Learning and Innovation. Lila Greene Rabbi Elizabeth Zeller
NFTY President | 2018-2019 NFTY Director of Learning and Innovations [email protected] [email protected]
I certify that I have spoken to the following NFTY Board member(s) to discuss my candidacy for the 5779-5780 NFTY Board.
_________________________________________ _________________________
Signature of Candidate Date Position for which I am running: _____________________________________ Names of the two North American Board members I have had a formal conversation with about my candidacy before January 14, 2019: (no signatures required, please print these names) ___________________________________________ Current Board member who holds the position I am seeking ___________________________________________
One additional current or former NFTY Board Member
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED FORM NO LATER THAN January 14th AT 9 pm EASTERN TIME,
2019 TO:
Contact Information for 2018-2019 NFTY Board
In order to contact current NFTY North American Board members to complete the Current North American Board Certification, please refer to the contact information below.
President Lila Greene [email protected]
Programming VP Marissa Klass [email protected]
Social Action VP Zoe Terner [email protected]
Religious & Cultural VP Garrett Layton [email protected]
Membership VP Ione Heigham [email protected]
Communications VP Nobie Fried [email protected]
NFTY’s B’rit K’hilah — Code of Conduct
NFTY is a movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. This b’rit serves to ensure that we are able to focus on enacting our shared mission. We will promote the creation of a religious youth community based on mutual respect and a sense of personal responsibility. We will treat others with kavod (honor and respect) in order to facilitate the feeling of shalom bayit (peace in the home) and create a sense of NFTY’s welcoming community. Our NFTY community feels incomplete without all our members fully present, I will attend and participate fully in the entire event, unless otherwise agreed upon with the NFTY Regional staff member I will arrive on time, stay until the end, and remain on the event premises at all times. To maintain shalom bayit within our living space I will abide by the event curfew announced by the leadership. At the time of the announced curfew I will go directly to my cabin, hotel room, or host home and remain there until the next session As a means of respect and for the well-being of the community and myself, I agree to exercise proper consent, and I agree to refrain from inappropriate sexual behavior. I understand that consent is only given when someone gives positive and verbal permission to a sexual activity with another person, and that all people in a sexual situation must feel comfortable saying an explicit "yes" or "no" of their own free will to stop the physical activity at any point. In order to maintain our kehilah kedosha , it is essential that I uphold consent at NFTY events and in my daily life. Consent is a form of respect, and I will continue to show respect for my peers. As NFTY is a safe and inclusive space for all participants, I will not participate in any activities before, during or after events that could be deemed as hazing, sexually harassing, demeaning, hurtful, or bullying. This includes in-person interactions during regional events, interactions over cell phone and email, and actions in online spaces including Facebook groups, twitter, Instagram, and other forms of social media between events. If I hear of, or see any act of sexual misconduct, whether it be seen in person, over social media, or by ear, I will report it to my regional director or trusted adult. I also agree not to photograph or make video recordings of anyone without their express permission, and not to take any photographs in inappropriate places, such as restrooms, host homes, and cabins. If I post or distribute any pictures/media, they will represent NFTY, the staff, and other participants in a positive and
wholesome manner. Anything I post will represent the Jewish values the NFTY community teaches and upholds. In order to ensure the well-being of myself and my peers, I understand that no guests are allowed at any event, unless the adult leadership grants permission in advance, and that any unauthorized guests will be asked to leave immediately. Because overnight events can cause a lack of sleep and create dangerous driving conditions, I will not drive to, during, or from events, unless advance permission for a special situation is requested in writing by my parent/guardian and granted in writing by the NFTY Regional staff member. This includes driving to/from my home to meet NFTY’s designated transportation. To promote a healthy and safe NFTY environment, I will not possess, consume, or distribute alcoholic beverages, other than that served by adult leadership for Jewish sacramental purposes, even if I am of legal drinking age. I will not smoke, consume, or distribute tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, at any time during the event. I will not possess, use, or distribute any illegal drug or drug paraphernalia, including marijuana regardless of the legality in the hosting state. I will not commit any illegal act. I understand that vandalism, disturbing the peace, or other inappropriate behavior as determined by the adult leadership in accordance with the youth leadership will not be tolerated. I understand that I will have to pay for any damage that I cause. I understand that no gambling is allowed, except for fundraisers approved by the adult leadership. As NFTY is a community that I want to keep safe and free of violence, I will not bring or use any weapons, firearms, or anything that may be construed as a weapon. As NFTY is a community of teens that respect and appreciate the adult leadership and each other, I agree to abide by any additional rules, pertinent to a specific Event, which may be announced, and to accept the consequences of their violation. I understand that elements of this brit apply from the time I leave home for the event, during the event itself, and until I return home after the event. Some elements include behaviors and expectations between events. My signature, and the signature of my parent or guardian, on the attached Health and Safety Form for Union for Reform Judaism Youth Programs, affirms my agreement to the rules and policies of NFTY and this B’rit K’hilah.
________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Candidate Date
TRAVEL PARAMETERS TO MIFGASH HAFIFAH MARCH 29TH-31ST, 2019
The weekend of Mifgash Hafifah, where the current board and the 5779-5780 board-elect come together with the Kutz Camp Leadership will be taking place March 29th-31st at the Kutz Camp in Warwick, NY. NFTY will be booking your flights to and from this event. Because of the very small window to book these tickets between election at NFTY Convention and attendance at Mifgash Hafifah, we need to preliminarily collect the information from you so that we can book those tickets immediately, after your election to the NFTY North American Board. Please submit the following information with all your materials:
Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________
Preferred Airport or City of Origin: _____________________________________________________________________________
Preferred Airline: _____________________________________________________________________________
Frequent Flyer Number: _____________________________________________________________________________
TSA number: _____________________________________________________________________________
Birthdate: _____________________________________________________________________________
In-flight preferences (food, seat selection):
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
While we try to accommodate your airline preference requests, due to the short turnaround time of booking flights, flight times and costs, we may not end up booking you on the airline of your choice. Once we have found travel plans for you, the day after Convention, we will let you know and you will have 24 hours to confirm with us on that particular flight or travel plan. Attendance at Mifgash Hafifah is mandatory, and if you are not able to confirm within 24 hours, we will ask that you book your own travel to the event, at your cost.
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED FORM NO LATER THAN January 14th AT 9 PM EASTERN TIME,
2019 TO:
Kutz Camp Roles and Responsibilities while serving on NFTY North American Board June 23, 2019 – July 25, 2019
Position: NFTY North American Board
Dates: June 12-22 Staff Orientation June 23-July 21 Kutz Camp Session July 21-25 NFTY Mechina July 25-26 Staff Closing Experience CORE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
• The NFTY Board is comprised of six individuals who are elected by their peers of the NFTY General Board. The NFTY Board serves as conveners of the NFTY Incubator with a primary goal of bringing the North American level of NFTY to our most highly engaged Reform Jewish teens.
• Recruitment for the 2019 summer program, which will be the last Kutz summer program on the property of 46 Bowen Road.
• Partnership with Kutz leadership in determining the best way to reach and honor teenage Kutz alumni in our final summer
GENERAL INFORMATION
• This position reports to the NFTY Directors
• NFTY Board members will each have an opportunity to spend time sharing their specific specialty area and expertise with each program area offered in camp
• NFTY Board members will each be responsible for developing and implementing the NFTY Leadership Experience Immersive Learning Block
• The NFTY Board will host a series of ‘meet and greets’ to avail themselves to the general camp population
• The NFTY Board is housed with the Avodah staff members
• Each NFTY Board member serves under contract from the URJ Kutz Camp, and agrees to adhere to all rules and regulations expected of every staff member in camp
• It is understood that if for any reason a NFTY Board member is terminated from camp during the contracted summer session by the Kutz Camp Director, they will immediately resign their NFTY Board position
• Time off for NFTY Board is determined in partnership with the NFTY Directors
• NFTY Board is compensated in the form of a scholarship or honorarium from NFTY rather than salary from Kutz Camp
Position requirements:
• Elected by the NFTY General Board
• Individuals who will approach each day with a camp-first mentality, always with a willingness to step in and support the overall structure of camp
• Represent NFTY as competent leaders and ambassadors to the movement
• Must display enthusiasm and positivity for one’s own role, and encourage this sentiment throughout camp
• Be open to new learning experiences that allow for personal growth
• Provide leadership and management in the following areas: • Educating on behalf of the position you are elected to fulfill • Contribute meaningfully to all-camp programming, social action opportunities, tefilah, and more
• Serve as the ‘hosts’ of the NFTY Leadership Experience
• Exude positivity and remain physically and mentally present throughout the Kutz session
DEFINING ATTRIBUTES
• Team Player Enthusiastic
• Responsible • Focused
• Self-Motivated
• Hardworking
• Passionate
ADDITIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Be a mensch
• Be a positive influence in the camp community
• Do the right thing
• Be kind
• Share your thoughts with your supervisors, challenge ideas, push the status quo
• Accept feedback
• Accept responsibility for success and for mistakes
• Accept support from team members
• Share your passion and joy in the work you do
• Work daily to create a community of inclusion for every individual in camp
Qualifications
• Proven record of exceptional attitude and follow-through
• Experience with and enjoy working with teens
• Familiar with the goals and mission of the Union for Reform Judaism, NFTY and the Kutz Camp
• Firm understanding of NFTY’s Thirteen Principles
• Familiar with NFTY programming and structure
• Deep passion for Judaism and youth leadership
Essential Job Functions:
• Full participation on Kutz Camp staff orientation • Stand and walk to various camp locations • Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds of program supplies
• Be able to see potential hazards in situations
• Function on less than optimal sleep
I have read through and understand my role at the URJ Kutz Camp for summer 2018.
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Signature of Candidate Date
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED FORM NO LATER THAN January 14th AT 9 PM EASTERN TIME,
2019 TO: [email protected]