MenschWorks is a volunteer program that allows Jewish adults in their 20's and 30's, to meet like-minded adults while learning about, and being of service to, the Seattle Jewish community. Commit to one day of service each month for five months, and meet up with team members for a fun project and new friendships.

Applications now available for MenschWorks 2009

We invite you to join a select group of national up-and-coming Jewish leaders from March 13-17, 2009 at the United Jewish Communities National Young Leadership Conference and Seattle bonus pre-retreat in New Orleans. Interact with other Jewish young leaders from across the country and bond with fellow Seattlites over hands-on community service projects, Shabbat and Havdallah Cajun-style, leadership training and dynamic lectures from local and national Jewish leaders.

We have two travel options for you and an early bird discount:

Total costs for the basic conference (3/15 - 3/17): $160 at double occupancy rate, plus $350 registration fee if registered BEFORE December 1 (does not include airfare or evening meals).

Basic conference plus Seattle bonus pre-retreat (3/13 - 3/17): $320 at double occupancy rate, plus $350 registration fee if registered BEFORE December 1 (does not include airfare or evening meals).

Travel with us to the Big Easy! YLD is offering a limited amount of stipends to those who apply in advance. Please contact Cameron Levin, YLD Director, to request an application. If you plan to apply for a subsidy, please submit an additional letter requesting your specific financial needs to CameronL@JewishInSeattle.org. For more information, please call (206) 774-2249.

There are a number of ways to get more involved that range from planning Young Leadership Division programs to helping out at a phone-a-thon or serving on a committee. The Young Leadership Division Board of Directors oversees the entire scope of Young Leadership Division programs. Board members serve a 2 year term. New members are nominated and approved year-round. Please contact YLD@JewishInSeattle.org if you are interested in learning more.

2008-2009/ 5769 Young Leadership Board:

Chairperson: Rob Dolin

Communications and infrastructure Vice-Chair: Rob Dolin
CIO and database – Shoshana Billik
Social Marketing– Sarah Tobis

Connections / Community / Engagement Vice-Chair: Andy Leikin
MenschWorks – Beth Drummond
Smaller Events – Matt Titelbaum
Larger Events – Nick Barrat
Campaign – Co-Chairs: Andy Leikin & Hilary Krant

Leadership Vice-Chair: Elizabeth Siegel
BGS: Brian & Kara Schultz
SpringBoard: Alexa Burns
Expeditions: Eliizabeth Siegel

Immediate Past Chair: Brian Schultz

Meet the Young Leadership Staff:
Cameron, YLD Director

December 24, 2008--Latkepalooza
Young Leadership Division annual December 24th Bash! 9pm-2am.
Event Chair: Nick Barrat

March 13-17, 2009--National Young Leadership Division Conference/Service Program in New Orleans
Travel to New Orleans with Young Leadership Division to build our future.
Event Chair: Elizabeth Siegel

May 31, 2009--Main Event
This year Main Event will be a 5k run, so strap on your sneakers and get ready to run for the community.

The Young Leadership Division of the Jewish Federation (YLD) provides a forum for community building, leadership and service through social, cultural and philanthropic activities. YLD educates, motivates and trains women and men in their twenties and thirties to become community leaders, and is dedicated to enriching Jewish life and ensuring its survival in greater Seattle, Israel and throughout the world.

YLD's Core Values and the framework of future YLD programming:

• Community Building
• Leadership Development
• Service

Young Leadership Events and Opportunities

• Main Event
  YLD Raises Funds for the Jewish Community
• Springboard Series
  Emerging Leadership Seminars
• MenschWorks
  Team volunteering for young Jewish adults in their 20's and 30's
• Latkepalooza

For more information about Young Leadership Division programming, contact Young Leadership Division.

If you are new to Seattle or YLD, we would like to invite you to coffee with one of our kind souls from the Welcoming Committee! The Welcoming Committee is here too make sure everyone looking to connect to the Seattle Jewish community is able to find their place. They can tell you more about the federation, YLD and other local Jewish young adult activities.

We know that is can be hard to go to an event if you don't know anyone, so this would be a perfect opportunity to meet get to know a friendly face.

If you want to set up a coffee date, send a email to YLD@Jewishinseattle.org, subject coffee date and a little about yourself or call (206) 443-5400 to speak with YLD Director, Cameron.

Want to make an impact or new to the community?

There are a number of ways to get more involved that range from planning YLD programs to helping out at a phone-a-thon or serving on a committee. Please don’t hesitate to get more involved, we can find a way for you to make a difference in the community.

Please contact YLD@JewishInSeattle.org if you are interested in learning more.

Cameron
Young Leadership Division Director
206 774-2249
CameronL@JewishInSeattle.org