NFTY-OV Emerging Leaders Track 2018-2019
What is NFTY-OV? The Formal Definition NFTY Ohio Valley is a region of the North American Federation of Temple Youth. NFTY-OV brings together Reform Jewish Teens from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Central and Southern Ohio, and western West Virginia. Our members come tighter at many times during the year for learning, fun, worship, community service, and fellowship to help young Jewish adults throughout the region build and strengthen lifetime ties with each other and Reform Judaism. Our Definition NFTY is a community where Jewish teenagers find their niche so no matter what their interests are, no matter where they come from, no matter who they are we will find a place where you can be happy and grow. Jacob Price Whatever we are doing, it doesn t matter because of the connections you have with these people. Adam Simha I come here and I m instantly surrounded by family. Everyone here is like a giant family. Emily Braverman Everyone in NFTY loves and cares for each other and every single person. NFTY is a second home Ashley Schlaeger Never going to Forget These Years. NFTY. NFTY is what you make of it.
Who are those teens leading Ohio Valley anyway? President The person who is responsible for the work of the members of the board. He or she supervises the other members of the board, calls and presides over all board meetings, corresponds with the region s TYGs and when necessary, appoints chair people and committees. Programming Vice President (PVP) - The person who serves as a resource for programming in the region and who is responsible for programming during regional events. They also communicate with TYG PVPS in the region, and maintain/make available a program bank. Social Action Vice President (SAVP) - The person responsible for coordinating social action in the region. They also correspond with the TYG SAVPs and publicize social action projects in the region. Religious and Cultural Vice President (RCVP) - The person who is responsible, either directly or indirectly, for all worship services at Regional events. They also correspond with and serve as a resource for TYG RCVPs, make and maintain a file of worship services and materials, coordinate with the regional clergy, and oversee a network of songleaders. Membership Vice President (MVP) The person responsible for maintaining and growing membership. They also promote participation in NFTY programs, general spirit across the region, and serve as a resource for all TYG MVPs. Communications Vice President (CVP) - The person who records the minutes at all meetings, maintains or creates the NFTY-OV slide show, serves as a resource for all TYG CVPs. The person is also responsible for maintaining and compiling a members list and representing OV on social media. Financial Vice President (FVP) The person responsible for fundraising for the region, purchasing OV gear, and serves as a resource for all the TYG FVPs. They additionally work with the Regional Director to ensure fiscal responsibility per NFTY OV s budget. Regional Board The individuals from our region who are elected by the members of the region each spring to serve in the positions listed above.
Getting to know the Regional Board President Jenna Kerschner PVP Katherine Brice SAVP Grace Lefton RCVP Emma Zelkind MVP Lindsey Marnocha CVP Frances Magee FVP Shayna Codd ov-president@nfty.org ov-pvp@nfty.org ov-savp@nfty.org ov-rcvp@nfty.org ov-mvp@nfty.org ov-cvp@nfty.org ov-fvp@nfty.org NFTY s Mission Statement: NFTY is a movement that builds strong, welcoming, inspired communities through teen-powered engagement. Together, we pursue Tikkun Olam, personal growth, youth empowerment, and deep connections, all rooted in Reform Judaism.
NFTY s 13 Principles ת ו ר ה - TORAH A commitment to God and Torah as a means of inter- and intra-personal fulfillment; ע ם י ש ר א ל - YISRAEL THE JEWISH PEOPLE AM The unity of the Jewish People; מ ד י נ ת י ש ר א ל - YISRAEL THE STATE OF ISRAEL MEDINAT The centrality of the State of Israel to the strength and survival of the Jewish People; ע ב ר י ת - IVRIT HEBREW The importance of the Hebrew language as a vital component to the strength of the Jewish People; מ ד ו ר ל ד ו ר - L DOR HISTORY MIDOR The recognition that in order to fully appreciate our present and ensure our future we must strive to understand our past; נ ל מ ד ו נ ע ש ה - V NA ASEH TO LEARN AND TO DO NILMAD The necessity of lifelong Jewish learning and teaching as a foundation for our observance through a life of continual discovery of Jewish tradition, law and ethics; כ ל י ה ו ד י ם - YEHUDIM PLURALISM KOL The acceptance and encouragement of alternate modes of Jewish experience; ת י ק ו ן מ י ד ו ת - MIDDOT SELF TIKKUN The understanding that we are to be a light unto the nations by fostering an environment where every individual can meet and exceed their potential as Jews and citizens of the world; צ ד ק - TZEDEK JUSTICE The obligation to work for justice for all; ק ה י ל ה - KEHILAH COMMUNITY The need for community to provide an outlet for the individual needs of all Jews; ת י ק ו ן ע ו ל ם - OLAM REPAIRING THE WORLD - TIKKUN The obligation to repair the world; ש ו ת פ ו ת - SHUTAFUT PARTNERSHIP The need and desire to work together to foster each individual s connection and commitment to ensuring the vibrancy of our movement; כ יף ו ר ו ח - v RUACH FUN AND SPIRIT KEF The importance of fun and spirit as foundations of our movement;
Myers-Briggs Personality System (https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test) Extrovert Introvert Observation Intuition Thinking Feeling Judging - Perceiving
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What s Inside Your Head? (Notes for leadership strategies)