| A Note from NATA President -
Ed Alpert, FTA | 
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It is safe to say that the last three years have been a time of great turmoil and upheaval for our synagogues and the Reform movement as a whole. I am well aware of the incredible challenges the economic crisis has placed on all of us. However, in so many meetings and conversations I have had over the past couple of years, the commitment by Executive Directors, synagogue leaders and our national movement to get through the crisis has been extraordinary. While there has been obvious hurt, pain and sacrifice, our foundation remains strong and the future of the Reform movement is bright and positive.
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| Renew Your Dues for 2010/2011 Now! |  | |
You may now begin to renew your NATA dues if you wish to pay them out of your 2009/2010 Budget.
NATA dues will not increase, and remain the same as in previous years.
Simply log into:
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MEMBERSHIP - Recruitment, Integration and Retention
It is important that our Temple leaders ensure our congregation is welcoming and attractive to the unaffiliated, as well as cultivate increased engagement and retention among our current members.
The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) has done an amazing job in providing resources and tools for membership recruitment, integration and retention.
Please visit the URJ website.
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The Alban Institute - a Helpful Resource
 The Alban Institute is an independent center of learning and leadership development with a focus on congregations. Located in greater Washington, D.C., Alban is a not-for-profit, membership organization that develops and shares knowledge through consulting, publishing, research, and education programs.
While primarily church-focused, the Alban Institute's Newsletter and Congregational Resource Guide are worth a look. The Alban Bookstore and the Alban Institute can also provide consultants on many aspects of our work and some of our colleagues can provide references on consultants they've used - feel free to ask for details on NATA-Net. |
MUM - Maintenance of Union Membership
Submitted by Carole Goldberg, URJ
 It is spring, that wonderful time of year when many of our congregations are working through their budget process for next year. The Union for Reform Judaism is also approaching the end of the budget process for FY 2011. At the June Board meeting, the URJ Board of Trustees will review and vote on the adoption of the budget approved by the Budget Committee on April 18.
A major portion of the revenue side of the Union budget consists of the MUM obligations that our member congregations send to the Union. It is my responsibility, along with my lay leaders, to make the projection of what the MUM collections will be in the coming year. The current economic environment has added challenges to that responsibility, just as your task of projecting the revenues for your congregation is challenging for you. Some of our newer colleagues may be wondering about MUM. For them, and to refresh everyone else on some of the more recent changes to the Proportional Dues Program, I would like to briefly share a few basics with you.
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We are pleased to unveil the
2010 Conference Logo!
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.
The registration fee for the conference has been confirmed at $550 ($45 less than originally thought). We are also encouraging members to pre-pay your conference fee now, especially if you have funds available in your 2009/2010 budgets. Checks may be sent to the NATA Office. Please make note that the check is for the 2010 Conference.
Limited scholarships funds may be available for Regular and Senior members of NATA. These scholarships are designed to support those members who are experiencing financial challenges. Please contact Ed Alpert for additional information and a scholarship application.
Visit The Nines Hotel online to see this beautiful property. The special conference hotel room rate is $179.
Whet your appetite for Portland and visit Travel Portland
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Many Thanks!
We have many NATA members contribute to the NATA E-Exchange each month. In the first issue, Sandy Silverstein prepared the NATA-Net Archive article. We have also had articles from Blair Brown on Budgeting; Dale Glasser on URJ matters and services; and Jeff Manis on Brit Avodah.
We are fortunate to have such a talented group of members. Their articles are timely and informative, and we thank them for sharing their wisdom in the NATA E-Exchange!
Do you have something to contribute? Please contact Bekki Kaplan and share with us a topic that is of interest to you.
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Welcome New NATA Members!
We are pleased to introduce the following new members to NATA:
Karen Brachman, Temple Beth Shalom, Arnold,MD
Elizabeth Cohen, Emanuel Congregation, Chicago, IL
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Member News and Tributes
 MAZAL TOV TO:
Norm (and Helaine) Fogel, FTA on the birth of their fifth granddaughter! With APPRECIATION to the following members who made contributions to the NATA Tribute Fund: Gary Cohn, FTA, Cindi Crutchfield, Joe Elbaum, Sheila Feldman, Norman Fogel, FTA, Terry Kraus, FTA; Robin Rubin, Nancy Schneider, and Carolyn Shane. |
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