Boulder Jewish Teen Council (BJTC) is the advisory board for the new J-Teen Department at the Boulder JCC.
What is BJTC?
The Boulder Jewish Teen Council is a community teen leadership council charged with the development of the new J-Teen Department at the Boulder JCC and increasing community awareness of issues facing Jewish teens in the Boulder area.
BJTC members:
- Provide direction, advice and information to the Boulder JCC and other local Jewish agencies about youth issues
- Organize programs, events and activities for the new J-Teen department of the Boulder JCC
- Participate in a year-long leadership training program
Benefits of being on the BJTC:
- Have a direct say in the types of programs developed for local Jewish teens
- Develop leadership skills
- Get to know Jewish teens from other schools
- Learn to work with youth and adult leaders in the Jewish Community
- Have a direct impact on the community and have fun!
Requirements:
- Identify as a Jewish teen (at least one parent is Jewish)
- High school age (entering 9-12 grade)
- Live in Boulder area (Boulder, Longmont, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Broomfield, Nederland, Lyons, etc.)
- Willing to commit to a year-long program and attend required meetings/events
- Able to work with a group of teens, follow-through on assignments and open to new ideas
- Interest in having a direct impact on the local community!
Time Commitment:
- Monthly meetings: 2nd Monday of each month, 6:15 - 8pm (Dinner Provided)
- One weekend retreat in late August or early September
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Occasional sub-committee meetings after school or on weekends
- Participate in various J-teen events / programs
- One hour per month working in the J-teen office
QUESTIONS?
Contact Phil Rubinstein, jteen@boulderjcc.org
2012-2013 Application Deadline: July 15th, 2012
Mail, deliver, email or fax completed application to:
Phil Rubinstein, Boulder JCC 3800 Kalmia Ave. Boulder, CO 80301
Fax: (303) 447-5936
Email: jteen@boulderjcc.org
Selection Process:
The J-Teen Director will read all written applications and interview applicants. New members will be invited to join based on their potential to positively contribute to the work of the BJTC and their capacity to represent a diverse group (affiliated, unaffiliated, variety of communities and ages represented). A total of 8-10 teens will be selected.
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BJTC Membership Information
2011-2012 Council Members
Dustin Michels
Grant Harrop
Hannah Fertig
Kate Dow
Lexi Jennings
Nate Stein
Savi Bailey
Sharone Goldman
Yuliya Levertova
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