Events

CMC:  “Central West Machon Conclave”; our first NFTY-CWR event of the year, dedicated to leadership training.  (October 19-21, 2007)
Conclave: Another name for a regional event.  Where you are now?
Convention: Held every other year, where all 19 regions meet for a several day event.  Last Convention had over 1500 NFTYites, and this year’s will have similar numbers (it will be a party).  Last year it was in Philadelphia (home of cream cheese, cheese steak, and Rocky Balboa). 
Fall-Inter: “Fall-Inter”; the second CWR event of the year.  Home of the NFTY Prom.  (November 30-December 2, 2007).
MTC: “Mitzvah Torah Corps”;  our final CWR event of the year where we participate in a social action event and say our goodbyes.  (May 16-18, 2008).
Spring Conclave: CWR’s spring event.  Home of regional elections and the second regional board meeting.  (March 14-16, 2008).

At Conclaves

BIG FUN!: This is the Saturday night activity and it is always written in Caps.  Needless to say, there are copious amounts of fun…
Closing Circle: How we end our days at NFTY.  We stand in a circle and sing.
Code of Conduct: The behavioral/ethical agreement you signed to come to this event (the rules).  Also known as the Brit Kehilla.  Know the code…
General Board Meeting: When all the TYGs meet at an event to make all the regional decisions twice a year (at CMC and Spring Conclave).  BYOC (bring your own comida).
NFTY Cheer: Self-explanatory, but CWR adds a little something to the end.
NFTY Note: A way to let someone know how much fun you had at the event without actually talking to them.  They will be passed out Sunday morning for 1 for 25¢ or 5 for $1.  It’s for a good cause…
Ruach: Soul, spirit, “the stuff”… call it what you will, CWR has a plethora.