NETTY Board Election Packet

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1 NETTY Board Election Packet (There is a strict no campaigning guideline. No campaigning before elections will be tolerated.) If you are interested in being a leader in NETTY by serving on the upcoming year s board, please look through the positions, responsibilties and duties as a board member with your parents. **Speeches should not exceed 3 minutes ***Speeches for drop downs will have 1:30 Due Dates: - to NETTY advisors announcing your candidacy and the position for which you are running (use the sign up sheet in this package on page 5): May 18 11:59 PM -RSVP to elections & end of the year party to current NETTY President (Lindsay Lipschultz): May 18 th -Elections are on May 20 th at 5:00 (candidates are highly encouraged to attend) -End of the year event is a party at Mountasia after elections that ends at 8:00 -Please bring the signed Brit Board to elections on May 20 th

2 Board Positions in Gavel Order: President Programming Vice President (PVP) Social Action Vice President (SAVP) Religious & Culture Vice President (RCVP) Membership Vice President (MVP) Communications Vice President (CVP) Freshman Rep **In the case that NETTY does not have anyone running OR dropping down to both MVP & CVP, then the combined MVP & CVP position (MCVP) will be created.** The term of office is one year. The positions are listed in gavel order. All board members are strongly encouraged to: * Attend and represent NETTY at NFTY-TOR and NFTY events. (Events are listed below.) * Attend all NETTY events. * Promote a positive image of the youth group, NFTY, and its affiliates (such as the URJ and GFC). * Encourage involvement of other teenagers within the Reform Jewish Community. * Abide by the NFTY Code of Conduct. *Abide by the NETTY board by-laws (see below)

3 The Responsibilities of each board position are as follows: President: (open to 10th-12th grade students with at least one year on NETTY Board and must be a member in good standing of NETTY & the region) > Shall serve as the primary executive officer of NETTY. > Shall preside at NETTY executive and general board meetings. > Shall oversee the successful administration of NETTY events during the year. > Shall, in cooperation with all of the other board members, determine goals and direction for the year. > Shall serve as an ex-officio member of the CBI Congregation Board of Directors and make a status report to the CBI Board at each CBI board meeting. > Shall be responsible for setting and printing out agendas (in cooperation with the youth advisor) for all meetings. > Shall meet periodically with Rabbi and engage in dialogue with CBI adult leadership. Shall act as a liaison between the youth group and the adult community. > Shall communicate with the NFTY-TOR regional president. > Shall lead by example, and help strengthen and develop leadership within the TYG. > Shall act as a liaison between the youth group and the adult community. Programming Vice-President (PVP): (open to th graders. Must be a member in good standing of NETTY & the region) > Shall take over in the absence of the President > Shall be responsible for the overall yearly programming in line with the TOBA requirements. This includes planning, organization and implementation. Shall work with the NETTY SAVP and RCVP as necessary to ensure program success. > Shall ensure that Judaic content is brought into all programs (religious or educational) > Shall maintain communications with the NFTY-TOR PVP.

4 Social Action Vice President (SAVP): (open to 10th-12th grade students) > Shall be third in line of succession to the President, > Shall be responsible for the overall yearly social action calendar and projects (including providing assistance with CBI Congregation social action events) in accordance with the NFTY- TOR social action theme for the year. > Shall serve as the youth liaison to CBI s Social Action Committee (e.g. the school supply donation program for the High Holy days). > Shall find new and interesting projects to help the community and educate NETTY about issues. > Shall be responsible for NETTY participation at CBI social action events > Shall maintain communications with the NFTY-TOR SAVP. Religious and Cultural Vice President (RCVP): (open to 10th-12th grade students. Must be a member of good standing in NETTY and the region) > Shall be responsible for creating and leading creative and other worship services needed at NETTY events. > Shall be responsible for raising cultural awareness and Judaic content programming with the help of NETTY PVP. > Shall work with the local and regional rabbinic staff as necessary. > Shall maintain communications with the NFTY-TOR RCVP. Membership Vice-President (MVP): (open to 10th-12th grade students. Must be a member of good standing in NETTY and the region) > Shall be responsible for recruitment > Shall be responsible for developing a method whereby NETTY members in 9th through 12th grades are notified about upcoming events. > Shall be responsible for implementing a method of communication to members. > Shall be responsible for making announcements in religious school classes about upcoming events. > Shall be a liaison to the Junior Youth Group and assist with their activities as necessary.

5 > Shall work in cooperation with the PVP to develop all social programming. > Shall be responsible for fundraising activities. Communications Vice-President (CVP): (open to 10th-12th grade students) > Shall be responsible for publicizing all NETTY programs. > Shall be responsible for creating flyers. > Shall be responsible for sending and making phone calls. > Shall be responsible for decorating the NETTY bulletin boards. > Shall be responsible for writing a bulletin article each month (a brief update about the TYG and events). > Shall be responsible for photographing NETTY events and providing pictures to the regional yearbook chairperson. > Shall be responsible for NETTY t-shirts, including design and sales at local and regional events. Attendances by NETTY Board members are HIGHLY encouraged at ALL NFTY- TOR events: -Summer Kallah: Around Labor Day GFC -Fall Conclave: Late TBD -Na aseh V Nishama: Early GFC -Winter Conclave: Late Jan. / Early TBD -Spring Kallah: GFC ATTENDANCE AT SUMMER KALLAH IS MOST IMPORTANT. This is where you will meet your network and Regional Board counterpart and really learn what to do this upcoming year.

6 How to announce your candidacy for NETTY Board: Please send an to NETTY advisors in the following format: I,, announce my candidacy for NETTY s for the year. In the case that I am not elected to the above position, my drop down position is. Drop Downs: In the case that someone is not elected to their first desired position and have previously declared a drop-down position to NETTY advisors, then they will be able to run for that drop down position. Drop downs will have a 1:30 to give a speech for their drop down and will have time to compose themselves and their thoughts. Please send the s to NETTY Advisors by May 18th: jlipschultz1@gmail.com (Jeff Lipschultz) RSVP to Elections and Skate Town Party to NETTY President by May 18 th : lindsaylipschultz@gmail.com (Lindsay Lipschultz) Speech Tips: -Talk about your goals, plans, and ideas for the upcoming year -Show your personality and don t be afraid to make people laugh, etc. -Speeches are how NETTY members will determine who they are voting for so be honest about what you want to accomplish this upcoming year

7 Brit Board - A Board Covenant for Prospective Board Members Preamble - As a leader of the Jewish youth, it is expected that NETTY board members will be exemplars of Judaism s highest ideals. In accordance with these ideals, the following are specific guidelines and expectations for every board member. I. Attendance It is expected that all officers will maintain consistent attendance at all NETTY sponsored events and meetings. We acknowledge that there will be conflicts, but maintain there must be a high level of commitment to NETTY. If a Board Member has more than 3 absences in a semester from scheduled meetings and/or events (to be defined by the board before June), or failure to adhere to published deadlines, the individual will have to meet with the advisor to determine his/her role on the board in the future. *One of the requirements of being a NETTY board member is to be a role model for the general membership of NETTY. While it is not required that NETTY board members attend all regional events, it is strongly suggested. Attending regional events involves a financial commitment. NETTY board members are eligible for need-based scholarships to help offset costs of attending local and regional events. II. Tasks Complete individual and group tasks in a timely & complete manner. Please ask for assistance from other board members and adult leadership. Remember that if you don t know how to do something, can t do something, or simply will not meet a deadline, your task involves the success of the whole youth group, thus tell someone in a timely manner so that the task will be completed for the sake of the youth group. Board members must bring their personal, family, and NETTY Calendar to every meeting. III. Communication Communication is a key element to NETTY s success. Communication is needed between fellow board members, adult leadership, NETTYites, and program venues and their staff. To ensure the success of our programming and cohesiveness of the NETTY board and youth group you must: * Reply to and text messages in timely manner (within 24 hours). * If you will be out of town, notification is to be provided to the board as soon as you know about it.

8 * RSVP and pay for events prior to the deadline * Speak positively to others about us and our programs The success of NETTY depends on you. By signing this Board Brit, you and your parents agree to comply with the expectations as listed above if elected to the NETTY board. NETTYite Signature Parent signature

9 NETTY Board by-laws 1. Meetings are mandatory. You will be dismissed from board if you miss 3 total, or 2 in a row. If you become aware that you may miss a meeting contact the president to see if the meeting can be rescheduled. A weeks notice is necessary if you are going to miss a meeting. Except in the case of illness. The board will excuse attendance at its discretion. All board meeting minutes will include attendees and absences. The president is responsible for keeping up with attendance. 2. You must respond to all forms of contact within 24 hours with a definitive answer. I am not sure right now but I will tell you by (definitive date/time) is an acceptable answer, but is not preferred, and you must respond by that definitive date/time. 3. Planned events are mandatory. If you will be unable to attend a weeks notice is required. With the exception of illnesses. The board will excuse absences at its discretion. 4. You are encouraged to attend the quarterly NFTY events, especially Summer Kallah, however they are not mandatory. 5. Contacting your counterpart on regional board is required. You will be supplied with contact information at the beginning of the year. 6. After discussing with the board the president has the final say on all matters. 7. The board can vote to dismiss someone from board, a simple majority (51%) is needed. The person in question does not get a vote. If a majority is not reached the deciding vote goes to the highest in power that isn t being impeached. Full attendance of the board is required for an impeachment process. If someone cannot attend they must be conferenced in. 8. Decisions made at board meetings must be upheld and completed by the specified agreed date. 9. These by-laws may be amended by majority vote of the board. 10. As a board member you are responsible for abiding by these laws, fulfilling your positions responsibilities, and respecting your fellow board members. Violation of any of these by-laws may result in a board members expulsion. NETTYite Signature Parent signature