1. 1 District Chairs, District Coordinators and Sub-District Coordinators Bridge Builder Module 1 Summer, 2010

2. 2 3 Training Outcomes Participants will... 1. Understand 2. Visualize 3. Learn

3. 3 Exercise 1 ► We know that you’ve heard a lot about the Bridge Builder program. Write down what you understand to be the primary goal(s) of the Bridge Builder program.

4. 4 Understand: Objectives Build Capacity Strengthen Small Congregations Collaborate with Congregational Representatives Connect with Leaders Cultivate New Leadership

5. 5 Visualize: District Structure Los Angeles Dallas New York Chicago

6. 6 Visualize: District Offices Congregational Support Center Staff 1 Managing Congregational Representative 1-2 Congregational Representatives 1 Office Manager 1 Digital Media Assistant 1-2 Union Rabbis 1 District Leadership Manager (DLM)

7. 7 Visualize: District Offices Other District Staff 1 Congregational Representative supporting Large Congregations (over 1199 member units) 1 Congregational Representative supporting Small Congregations (fewer than 79 member units) 1 Coordinator CCRJ (Canadian Council of Reform Judaism) Programming and Administration

8. 8 Visualize: Partnership Bridge Builder – Congregational Representative Relationship

9. 9 Visualize: Partnership “Who initiates contact?”

10. 10 Visualize: Partnership Represent the Union Link Congregations to Union Staff and Resources Ascertain Trends and Needs Develop Relationships

11. 11 Exercise 2 ► In addition to congregational support center staff, there is another team of Union staff dedicated to providing consultation, resources and programs to congregations. Can you guess the name of this vital team? Congregational Consulting Group

12. 12 Visualize: Consultant Role Provide Resources Phone Consultations and Webinar Classes Make on-site Visits Participate in gatherings

13. 13 Visualize: Connections Link Congregations to Union Resources

14. 14 Visualize: Consultant Role http://urj.org/about/contact/specialists/ Lifelong Learning Spirituality & Community Teen EngagementCongregational Systems

15. 15 Visualize: Connections Strategize & Link Follow Through Assess

16. 16 Visualize: Program Quality Control

17. 17 Visualize: Program Quality Control

18. 18 Visualize: Program Quality Control

19. 19 Visualize: Program Quality Control St Thomas Puerto Rico Canada Anchorage

20. 20 Visualize: Program Quality Control

21. 21 Visualize: Lay District Structure Los Angeles Dallas New York Chicago Shelley/Lisa/Gillian – What should go here??

22. 22 Visualize: District Council Structure District Chair District Vice Chair* District Council Members *District Vice Chairs: responsible for District Committees e.g. Bridge Builders

23. 23 Visualize: Program Structure District Chair District Bridge Builder Coordinator Sub District Bridge Builder Coordinator Bridge Builder

24. 24 Understand: Program Structure District Chair... Appoints District and Sub District Bridge Builder Coordinators

25. 25 Visualize: Program Structure District Bridge Builder Coordinators... (also called “ Vice Chairs ” ) Administers and Implements Supervises Liaison to District Council Identifies new Bridge Builders Identifies trends Bridge Builder Program Evaluation Attends Training

26. 26 Visualize: Program Structure Sub District Bridge Builder Coordinators... Supervises and Administers Implements Communicates Trends Prepares Reports Drafts Talking Points Participates in Bridge Builder/Staff Calls Helps Identify Prospective Bridge Builders Participates in Training

27. 27 Visualize: Program Structure Bridge Builder...

28. 28 Visualize: Program Structure Bridge Builder... Builds relationships Participate in lifecycle events Communicate regularly Ascertain, document, and communicate needs and trends Links Congregations to Union Resources Identify new leaders Represents the Union

29. 29 Exercise 2 ► Name 4 personal qualities or attributes you believe essential to be a successful Bridge Builder

30. 30 Visualize: Program Structure Bridge Builder Core Attributes… Commitment Time Listening Maintains Confidentiality Team Player Good Follow-Through

31. 31 Visualize: Program Structure Other Core Attributes… Strong familiarity with Congregational life and desire to help strengthen URJ Congregations Enthusiastic schmoozer, self-confident and detail oriented Willingness to learn and participate in Bridge Builder training Ability to think on one’s feet

32. 32 Learn: What’s Next Training Modules ► URJ Structure and Resources ► Human Resource Guidelines ► Bridge Builder Call Guidelines