Defining the MVP
How to get new members
Dealing with Members
Membership Checklist
The JBG Award
Regional Caravan
MVP Resources
Program Format
MVP Forum
  • Have I made a list of the members of my TYG (are they paid)?
  • Have I made a list of all 9th-12th graders at my temple and have they been  receiving mailings and/or phone calls?
  • Have I made a list of all 7th-8th graders at my temple and have they been  receiving mailings and/or phone calls (if my synagogue has a JYG and if  that is my job)?
  • Have I been running mixers at TYG events?
  • Have the mixers been successful and could I run better ones?
  • Have I been going up to anyone who looks lonely or sad at a TYG event  and made them feel welcome in the youth group?
  • Have I contacted the JYG advisor and planned an event with them to help  get new freshman Senior Youth Group members for next year?
  • Do the younger kids know about the Senior Youth group at my temple?
  • Are they saying “Wow! I can’t wait to be in (insert my TYG name here)!!!”?
  • Does the congregation and the parents of kids in my congregation know  about the Senior Youth Group?
  • If there is anything I could do to make my TYG more of a presence in the  Temple so that kids know about it and want to join?
  • I’m Ron Burgundy?
  • Does my youth group have as many members as possible?
  • Is there anything I could do to boost the membership of my TYG?
  • Have I or my board been making good/influential phone calls about TYG  events?
  • Are the flyers catchy, appealing, and fun?
  • Is there anything else I could do to help my TYG be the best that it can  be?

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