Eastern Canada Region & Lake Ontario Region Spring Convention May 15-17, 2015 Steering Committee Application You have the chance to be involved in the planning of Spring Convention 2015 by applying for a position on the Steering Committee! Spring Convention will take place May 15-17, 2015. Members of the Steering Committee have the opportunity to influence the programming content of one of the most exciting events of the year. Applicants should be incredible role models, hard workers, and eager to become the driving force behind this convention! Please take a moment to think about whether you have the time to dedicate to planning Spring Convention. Steering should be a top priority as convention approaches. You will have the chance to work with peers from across Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal to plan and lead amazing and inspiring programs. Applications are due by Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:59pm Please send completed applications to: julietarybnik@rogers.com and kgoodman@bbyo.ca You will be notified of our selections as soon as possible following the application deadline. In the meantime, if you have ANY questions about applying for Spring Convention Steering, PLEASE CONTACT US! Julieta Rybnik, Regional S’ganit 2014-2015 julietarybnik@rogers.com STEERING OPPORTUNITIES Although each member of the Steering Committee will focus on one or two specific programs, each member will also work together to support their entire team. For example, if you are part of the Shabbat Team, you might be planning Havdalah but you will also support the rest of the Shabbat Team by providing ideas and feedback on their services and working with your teammates to organize all aspects of Shabbat Atmosphere throughout convention (including Shabbat Décor, Blessings During Meals, etc.). The specific program(s) you will be planning will be chosen after the first steering meeting. Job Descriptions Convention Associate (Lake Ontario Region only) – The Convention Associate will work directly with the Convention Coordinators, acting as an extra pair of hands throughout the entire planning process. The Convention Associate will assist in organizing all steering meetings, communicating with the steering committee and enabling Ottawa and Montreal Steerers to participate in meetings by video. Additionally, the Convention Associate will oversee the Hospitality Team (see below) to coordinate Check-In, Hospitality (for Participants, Staff and Guests) and Convention Shuk. Program Team – The Program Team will work directly with the Convention Coordinators to ensure that Spring Convention features programs that are of the highest quality. This team will be in charge of planning Icebreakers (creative activities that serve as a way for participants to get to know each other), Limmud Sessions (two rounds of meaningful and impactful programs on Saturday morning) and Shabbat Electives (three rounds of fun and active programs on Saturday afternoon). Shabbat Team – The Shabbat Team will work directly with the Convention Coordinators to ensure that Spring Convention has an engaging and inclusive Jewish atmosphere. This team will be in charge of planning and leading Friday Night Services (2 options), Saturday Morning Services (2 options), Havdalah and Blessings During Meals. Hospitality Team – The Hospitality Team will work directly with the Convention Associate to coordinate Check-In, Hospitality (for Participants, Staff and Guests) and Convention Shuk. Steering Committee Meetings Everyone must attend the first meeting. This is where we will introduce the theme, choose the convention give-away and brainstorm program ideas with our team members. MANDATORY 1st MEETING: Tuesday, April 14 (6pm to 8pm at Prosserman JCC) Everyone must choose one more meeting to attend with their partner. After the first meeting each member will be selected to work on one or two specific programs or projects within their team. Along with your partner, you will choose one .more meeting to attend. CHOOSE ONE OPTION: Tues. April 21 or Tues. April 28 (6pm to 8pm at Prosserman JCC) Please note that Convention Coordinators and the Convention Associate must attend all three meetings (April 14, 21, 28). Also, all Steerers from Ottawa and Montreal must attend the mandatory 1st meeting as well as their choice of one additional meeting by video chat. STEERING APPLICATION Please rate your choices (with 1 being your first choice): Rating Convention Associate (LOR only) Program Team Shabbat Team Logistics Team Personal Information: Name: Grade: Chapter: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email: Application Questions: 1. Your Passion Why do you want to be a member of the Steering Committee? 2. Qualifications What are your qualifications and how will they assist you in your role on the Committee? 3. Personal Strengths What are your personal strengths and how can they be used to enhance the convention? Please relate your answer to the position(s) for which you are applying. 4. Ideas What are some of your specific ideas for the position or team(s) that you selected? Please provide ideas for one or two specific programs within your selected team(s) and provide some additional ideas for implementation across your entire team (for example, if you selected the Shabbat Team, you could provide specific ideas for Friday Night Services but also provide some ideas for Blessings During Meals or Shabbat Atmosphere at Convention). 5. Time Management Are you available to attend the mandatory meeting on April 14th? Are you available to attend both or one (please specify) of the additional meetings on April 21st and April 28th? How will you manage your time in order to do all the work that this position requires?