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Member survey results help define future Congregational priorities In preparation for Beth Tfiloh’s approaching 100th anniversary, the Congregation’s Board of Directors launched a Strategic Planning initiative last year. A Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) was formed under the leadership of Cass Gottlieb and Michael Friedman, appointed by Board Chair Fran Pruce. The SPC was given the task of identifying and prioritizing the needs of the Congregation for the next several years, and developing a strategy for attaining goals in the long term with guidance from professional facilitator Orlee Turitz of Orlee/Golden. As part of the Strategic Planning process, the SPC conducted a survey of the entire membership to gather input from as many stakeholders as possible and to help establish a baseline of information from which to move forward into the future.
Here is an overview of the survey results and the goals of the SPC, provided by Cass and Michael. What are the objectives of the Beth Tfiloh Strategic Planning Committee? As part of this initiative, a statement of the Congregation’s Vision and Values (available at bit.ly/BTValues) was established, serving as the underpinning of our future direction and priorities. In examining the needs of the Congregation, the following key issues were identified: • Ensure that BT continues to be relevant in the lives of our members (across all ages) and the broader Jewish community • Enhance the coordination of professional services, programs and Continued on page 4
Celebrating the Joy of Judaism, Embracing all Jews. TISHREI-CHESHVAN 5777 NOVEMBER 2016
BETH TFILOH CONGREGATION
MEMBER SURVEY 426respondents 23% of members
AGE of respondents 84% were 45 or older 45% were 65 or older
SERVICE ATTENDANCE
44% attend the Sanctuary regularly 33% attend the BT Minyan regularly 14% attend services occasionally
OVERALL SATISFACTION
78% are satisfied with services and programs
MOST VALUED
36% - Inspiring sermons 36% - High quality religious services 17% - Family/Youth Programming 17% - Participatory religious services
AREAS TO IMPROVE Hebrew School Role of women in services Programs for singles Rabbinic continuity Member communication
MOST PRESSING ISSUE
37% - Future rabbinic leadership 33% - Sustaining membership levels
VALUE RECEIVED FOR MEMBERSHIP 59% - High 31% - Moderate
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