My youth group is on the rise. Around five years ago, our run of awesomeness ended, and SHAFTY started to shrink, our regional presence declined, and we struggled with membership and leadership. Starting last year, we've turned things around. We have a full 8-person board of sophomores and juniors, we have great turn-out at events, we have one regional board member this year and two next year, and now the cherry on top: we're hosting a conclavette. It really shows our strength as a youth group, and it shows how far we've come. So in November when around 400 NFTYites stay at our temple and our homes, enjoy our programming and services, and hopefully leave with lasting memories, it'll truly show that SHAFTY is back and is here to stay.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
The Excitement of Hosting A Regional Event
This November, my temple youth group, SHAFTY, will be hosting NFTY Northeast's Fall Conclavette, and I'm very excited. Conclavettes consist of three-days (Friday night to Sunday morning) of programming, fun activities, services and havdalah, a dance, and staying at people's homes. It's a lot of work to host a conclavette for both the youth group and the entire temple but it's also very exciting, and a big honor. In addition to the planning of the event, we will be working with our temple's executive board and staff, the clergy, congregants, and many other people in our community. It takes a village to host a conclavette. And I can't wait.
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This is so amazing! I am so glad that you have what seems like a strong Jewish community and that you will be able to host a conclave. I also think that it is great that your youth group was able to bring back life into your temple group and that you are fortunate enough to host this kallah. Mazel Tov and good luck!
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