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.
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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.
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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?