Adult Director’s Institute Draft Schedule

Chair: Bonnie Wind, Senior Adult and Program Director,
JCC-Y Rockland, New City, NY

Staff: Patricia Cipora Harte, Vice President of Program Services,
JCC Association

 

Sunday, March 11, 2007

2:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions

Institute #1
Adults & the JCC: Defining Ourselves
In an age where organizations and departments are fighting for distinction, what makes the adult services department at the JCC unique? We will discuss and clarify our roles and responsibilities, target audience, and program areas.  We will question what is the JCC niche in the community and in adult programming? Who is the competition and what do they offer? What are we doing and what could we offer that would set us apart from the competition?  What are we doing and what could we be doing to collaborate and partner within the JCC and in the community at large?  Explore and share best practices and professional challenges.

Chairs: Bonnie Wind & Jodi Valenstein

 

Monday, March 12, 2007

11:15 a.m.                       

Institute# 2
JCC and the Ritz: How to Deliver the Platinum Member Experience
This session explores how to create a platinum service model in your JCC.  Learn about research developed from companies of excellence and make links to your JCC.  Explore how to retain and attract new members/participants. 
                                   
Presenter: Scott Asalone, Co-Founder of ASGMC
Chair: Miriam Abramovich

 

4:00 p.m.                     

Institute# 3
A Crash Course in Developing and Managing Committees
This session will cover the roles of professional staff, volunteers and lay leadership.  Develop skills to work with these groups to get the most from them.  Learn to get what you need from committees in order to be the most effective professional.  Discover how to create committees, keep them useful and meaningful, and help them help you!

Presenter: Mark Zalkin, Owner of Zalkin Training and Development
Chair: Larry Rothenberg

 

7:00 p.m.                     

Institute Dinner [shared cost]

 

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

10:00 a.m.                     

Institute# 4
Coaching for Excellence
This dynamic and interactive session is based on the latest research about coaching others to excellence. Through best practice ideas, interaction, and role plays, you will experience coaching through an analysis of your own learning and listening styles to better understand those you coach, and learn practical behavioral changes to enhance your coaching.  Learn the most powerful ways to influence individuals and motivate them to excellence. 

Presenter:  Jan Sparrow, Cofounder and President of ASGMC
Chair: Orly Lewis

 

1:30 p.m.                      

Institute# 5
FRD 101: Everything You Want to Know About Fundraising for Your Adult Programs
Learn how to raise the much needed dollars for your programs.  Cover methodologies used by FRD (financial resource development) professionals that include foundation research, solicitation, grant writing and making the case for giving.  Develop an outline plan for you to take back to your JCC.

Presenter: Fani Magnus Monson, Vice President, Financial Resource Development, JCC Association
Chair: Mona Cohen

 

3:30 p.m.                     

Institute# 6
Warning: Adult Language Used: Successfully Marketing our Programs
Learn about the subject of generational influences and dynamics that are relevant for your JCC programs.  Identify defining characteristics of each generation to better help shape programs and services to appeal to a particular generation.  Glean inside information to reach the right audience with the right approach. 

Presenter: Chuck Underwood, founder/principal, The Generational Imperative, Inc.
Chair: Emily Zadeh

 

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

10:00 a.m.                     

Institute# 7
What Does a Mall Have to Do with Jewish Learning?
JCC Association’s Mandel Center for Jewish Education is developing an Adult Jewish Learning program.  It is called Kanyon, the Hebrew word for mall.  The mall as a concept, not a place, embodies choice, variety and diversity. We are seeking your involvement and input in the development of this program which will be made available to all JCCs.  You will also experience a Jewish learning component that you can take home with you.

Presenter: Rabbi Alvin Mars, Director Mandel Center for Jewish Education, JCC Association
Chair: Marcy Lahav

 

11:30                            

Conclusion and Wrap Up

 

12:00 p.m.                    

2007 Professional Conference Concludes