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Own a NATA Management Manual? Time to take it down from your shelf, dust it off, and put it to good use! The NATA Management Manual is chock-full of guidance for all aspects of our jobs. Don't have one? So worth the $45! Send an email to the NATA Office to order.
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A Board Member You Should Know...
What better way to launch E-Exchange than to get to know our own
NATA President,
Ed Alpert
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LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT ED ALPERT
We all know Ed Alpert as the President of NATA , the Executive Director of Am Shalom in Glencoe, Illinois and he previously served on the Reform Pension Board and the Hebrew Union College - Cincinnati Board of Overseers. However, did you know:
1. In Grammar School Ed was an accomplished equestrian. He rode both English and Western saddle and won several competitions in his age group.
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Welcome to the first issue of NATA E-Exchange! This monthly resource will not only serve as a great educational resource for each of us, but it will provide you with useful and timely tools and ideas to contemplate as you provide your own voice within your congregation. This newsletter will also serve as a wonderful way to stay connected with your colleagues throughout the world and learn the latest news about and from NATA.
As this is created by our peers, however, it is only as great as the ideas that you provide. Please take a moment as you read this newsletter and share with us interesting topics or questions that you would like considered for future issues. We have created an online survey to make your feedback easy and quick - see the link on the left! And, while you are thinking... help us give this newsletter a name! We would love to hear your suggestions - winners will win a prize at our Portland Conference in October. Send your thoughts to Bekki Kaplan.
Most importantly, read on and welcome! May this help each of us go from strength to strength.
- NATA E-Exchange Task Force: Blair Brown, Betti Greenstein, Bekki Harris Kaplan, Terry Kraus, and Jeff Manis.
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A Note from NATA President, Ed Alpert
 As written in the NATA Mission Statement, the top priority for the organization is meeting the needs of its members (the community.) In the middle of my third and final year as NATA President, I can say with great confidence that all of the decisions made by your leadership have been done with this priority in mind. You are truly valued as a member of NATA and please know how much your affiliation is appreciated. Over the last few years, so many of you have shared with me your thoughts about initiatives NATA should undertake to better serve its members. I know each one has been carefully analyzed, discussed and in most cases implemented. I have never been prouder when in 2009 your leadership approved and granted (47) full scholarships to attend the NATA Conference in Toronto. As per the above saying, there is simply no doubt in my mind that the Officers and Board of NATA occupy themselves with trying to meet your needs.
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BUDGETING - What? Me Worry? 
Hakuna matata - yes, I have children - but they're in college now - so why the phrase? Translated from Swahili - No Worries - about what? The economy hasn't completely bounced back. Many congregants are in need. I'm already exhausted and the High Holy Days are still months away. I could go on.
But for most of you - you are either entering or are deep into the dreaded budget season. Hakuna matata. No, we won't do your budget for you - but hopefully the following tid-bits, thoughts and links may lessen your worries.
First stop - The Temple Management Manual - Chapter 12. Lots of good stuff. Remember - 'The budget reflects the priorities of congregations in their efforts to create spiritually fulfilling communities, provide positive worship experiences, and respond to family and life-cycle needs.' And 'A budget is a financial blueprint of the programs and aspirations of the congregation. It is a planning tool for anticipating expense and income and determining how to allocate them. Synagogue vision, goals, and mission should determine the budget, and the budget should be responsive to change.'
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HUMAN RESOURCES - Jewish Style
 In our own work, we are always trying to find ways in which to connect Judaism in what we do. At Temple Israel in Memphis a Brit Avodah was created to help guide conversations surrounding personnel issues. The covenant is part of every staff member's job description, and the expectation is for each member of the staff, regardless of the hierarchy, to follow and reflect Jewish values at all times. And when disagreements arise or situations are created that involve intervention, the Brit Avodah is reviewed with the staff member and discussion focuses on what can be done in the future to avoid conflict.
Check out their example, and if you have a Brit Avodah that you wish to share with NATA, send it to the NATA office and we will post.
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NATA-Net Archives - You Can Access Them Too!
Kno w you saw it on NATA-Net but can't remember the details? Never fear! It's so easy to search the NATA archives - just follow these simple directions, courtesy of Sandy Silverstein.
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Three "hot" topics this past month include:
- B'nai Mitzvah fees
- Collections, including outstanding dues from resigned members
- Rabbinic car/car allowance
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MAZAL TOV TO:
Sara Louise Reis on the marriages of her two sons; Madya Clark on the birth of her grandson (Aug '09); Loree Resnik, FTA on the birth of her second grandchild (Nov. '09); to Janice Rosenblatt, FTA on the birth of her first grandchild (Nov. '09); to Jeanne Kort, FTA on her marriage to Dan Adler (Nov. '09); to the 2009 NATA Award Winners: Serane Blatt, FTA received the Myron E. Schoen Service to Judaism Award; Nancy Schneider and Marc Swatez, FTA who both received the Service to NATA Award; and to Susie Amster, FTA who received the Service to Community Award; to Robin Rubin, Ruth Cohen, Ed Alpert, FTA and Jeff Herzog, FTA for a great 2009 Convention.
GET WELL WISHES TO:
Loree Resnik, FTA, who is recovering from a knee injury.
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO:
Selda Bernstein on the passing of her spouse, Joseph Bernstein (Aug '09); the family of Miles Fox (Aug. '09); Russell Finer on the passing of his spouse, Pamela Finer (Nov. '09); Susie Amster, FTA on the passing of her brother, Jim Weinstein (Dec. '09); the family of Julian Feldman, FTA (Feb. '10); Joel Elliott on the passing of his father, Leonard Elliott (Feb. '10); the family of Harold Press, FTA (Feb. '10); the family of Bernard Lepoff, FTA (Feb. '10); the family of Henry Fruhauf, FTA who passed away on February 24, 2010.
With APPRECIATION to the following members who made contributions to the NATA Tribute Fund: Frank Adler, FTA, Ed Alpert, FTA, Gary Cohn, FTA, Joe Elbaum, Norman Fogel, FTA, Robert French, Henry Fruhauf, FTA, Mark Jacobson, Doris Markoff, Janice Rosenblatt, FTA, Robin Rubin, Nancy Schneider, Carolyn Shane, Marilyn Shebshaievitz, Joyce Sturm, Karen Walanka and Diane Wiener. |
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 NATA Conference 2010 in Portland, Oregon!
Save the dates of October 23-27, 2010 for our annual conference in beautiful Portland, Oregon. This year's theme will be "Transformational Leadership" and will be applied to our relationships with our staffs, our Boards, our congregations and ourselves.
When building your Temple budget, please remember how important the NATA Conference is to your professional growth and the many ways that it comes back to benefit you and your synagogue. We estimate the registration fee for the conference will be $595. The hotel room rate is $179.
Whet your appetite for Portland and visit www.travelportland.com/
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In Memoriam...
Julian Feldman, FTA
In a half-century of service to NATA, Julian was the epitome of a Temple Administrator.
Henry Fruhauf, FTA
The NATA community has lost an icon and true friend, Henry Fruhauf, FTA. Henry was a true mench in every sense of the word.
Bernard Lepoff, FTA
Known for his work in the field of Temple Admiminstration, Benard Lepoff was the president of NATA from 1969-1971.
Harold Press, FTA
Past NATA President, Harold Press, FTA, passed away February 17, 2010.
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Welcome New NATA Members!
The following new members have joined NATA within the past four months:
Dani Einsohn, Bet Breira Samu-El Or Olom, Miami, FL
Phyllis Friedman, Beth Chaverim, Virginia Beach, VA
Jami Goldman, Temple Emanuel of Tempe, Tempe, AZ Sharon Haber, Congregation B'naiTzedek, Fountain Valley,CA
Michal Lesner, Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Los Angeles, CA Lisa Merriman, Temple Beth Israel, Fresno, CA
Floy Work, Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, Charleston, SC | |
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