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Federation board unanimously app.w.w^.. By Barbara Chandler, Federation communications director ' Mr. Krutter explained that the process is now ^Thee Federation Board of Directors unanimously Omaha. 4. ywra«/-Israel: The development of a reciprocal moving into its third phase — solutions for closing approved the Strategic Planning Committee's vision statement, "An Agenda for the Future," at relationship between Israel and our local communi- the distance that exists between the vision and ty, going beyond raising funds locally and sending where the community is today. their Jan. 24 meeting. i Forrest Krutter, Strategic Planning Committee them overseas. ' Six sub-committees have been appointed to begin 5. Anas/iim~Human Resources Development: The working on solutions. The sub-committee chairmen Chairman, explained that the vision statement is the result of many months of work by the planning Federation recognizes the need to cooperate more are: Marty Shukert, Communal Directions; Steve committee members and reflects the input of many, fully with the synagogues and the agencies in Nogg, Internal Relations; Joel Alperson, External developing more systematic methods of identifying Relations, Jan Schneiderman, Israel; Fred Simon, many mem,bers of the Jewish community. "The vision is where we would like to be in terms and recruiting lay volunteers and professionals Financial Resource Development and Margo • of Jewish community programs, services and orga- who can received the background and education to Riekes, Human Resource Development. lead in different organizations and institutions Members of the sub-committees will include those nizational relationships," said Mr. Krutter. Marty Shukert reviewed with the Federation throughout the community. on the Strategic Planning Committee plus a numBoard, in detail, the six components of the visioq: 6. MeAorot-Financial Resources Development': ber of individuals from the active Jewish communi1. Jfiuoonim--Communal Directions: The renewal The Federation recognizes the need to estabUsh a ty. V The sub-committees will be charged with the of the Jewish community by establishing an over- more integrated approach to fund-raising including riding mission for the Federation system based on endowment development, annual campaign and responsibility for coming back to the Strategic Planning Committee and the Federation Board of five focuses of excellence and accomplishment; capital fund-raising. Jewish Experience, Education and Culture; Human Mr. Krutter then thanked the committee mem- Directors with proposals for change. Steve Nogg, Service's; Social and Recreational Services; bers for their dedication and commitment to devel- Chairman of the Federation Family Sub-commit.Community Relations; and Community oping this vision and extended a special thanks to tee, emphasized to the Board his goal of assuring Marty Shukert who, with the help of Fred Simon, opportunities for participation in the sub-commitDevelopment. 2. Mishpachah-The Federation Family: The Joel Alperson and Margo Riekes, took all of the tee's work by interested members of the communiestablishment of a structure of eOicient, account- various ideas in draft form and did a wonderful job ty. As the planning process continues, each of the able agencies that address the five focuses of of organizing the various ideas into a format that accomplishment outlined in Communal Directions. clearly states the community's vision for the future. sub-committees welcomes com^nents and questions This structure provides agencies with the latitude The next step in the process is to identify the gaps from members of the community and will do their to plan and implement programs effectively an cre- — those areas which fall short of achieving the best to respond promptly. Suggestion boxes for community input are located atively, while assuring accountability within the vision. Mr. Krutter noted that while we do an context of the community mission and financial excellent job of serving the Jewish community, at the main desk and member services desk at the there are many areas which need improvement and Jewish Community Center, and the Federation has responsibility. established a telephone hotline number, 334-6400, 3. IChilah-'The Federation and the Community; others in which we have identified real problems. Federation Agencies and Synagogue Boards have for comments and questions. ;The creation of full and reciprocal partnerships Copies of the vision statement are available and • between the Federation and synagogues toward received copies of the "gap analysis" and have been fulfilling our mutual goal — the renewing and sus- asked to discuss these problems and submit their may be picked up at the Federation office or requested by calling the Federation hotline. taining of Jewish life, spirituality, and culture in input to the committee.
Foundation to mail award-winning reports
Creighton announces scholarship for Jewish students
By Claudia Sherman Foundation public relations director Three thousand copies of The Jewish Federation Creighton University is seeking applicants for its Foundation's award-winning annual report will be first A.A. and Ethel Yossem Scholarships. mailed soon throughout the Omaha Jewish comTwo $6,000 per year, renewable scholarships munity. will be awarded to freshmen entering Creighton's "A Guide to Planned Giving, Charitable Gifts, undergraduate program in the fall of 1996. Bequests and Endowments," the formal name of Jewish students who are in the top 7.5 percent the annual report, won a bronze award in the cate- of their high school class, and who have an ACT gory of Best Annual Reports in the 1995 Council of score of at least 29 or an SAT score of at least Jewish Federations (CJF) competition. 1,280, are eligible for the scholarships. It is renewPublic relations material for the CJF competition able for four years if the recipient maintains at came from the continental association of 189 least a 3.0 grade point average. Jewish Federations. A panel of judges consisting of The scholarships are funded by gifts from the a group of professional advertisers and public rela- late A.A. and Ethel Yossem. An Omaha real estate tions/communication specialists from the New York developer, Yossem's gifts to Creighton exceed $1 area reviewed and scored the entries. million and include funding for the A.A. and Ethel The annual report includes an updated message Yossem Endowed Chair in Legal Ethics at the from Ted Seldin, chairman of The Foundation Creighton University School of Law. Board of Trustees; a mission statement and leader"We are pleased to announce this new scholarship roster; a financial statement; a list of organi- ship program, which recognizes and perpetuates zations and activities supported by The Creighton's historic ties and positive working relaFoundation's philanthropic and endowment funds; tionship with the Jewish community," said Dr. and a Letter of Intent which acknowledges a desire Charles Dougherty, vice-president of academic to provide either current or future financial sup- affairs at Creighton. *I know the Yossems would be port to The Foundation in its mission of subventing pleased that their generosity is helping qualified the Jewish Federation of Omaha and its seven Jewish students attend Creighton University," he affiliated agencies. added. A mMsage from Endowment Director Sheldon A. For more information or an application for Bernstein accompanieB the updated version of the admission to Creighton, contact the University's annual report. Mr. Bernstein said, 'The durable Department of Admissions at (402) 280-2703. portion of the annual report covers planned giving Creighton is an independent Catholic university alternatives such as wills, bequests, trusts, endow- operated by the Jesuits. It has an enrollment of ment and philanthropic funds, supporting founda- approximately 6,200. Cr«ighton anrolls students in itions, life insurance as well as other information to the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Business help members of our Jewish community in their Administration, the Oraduata School, University current and future estate planning." Mr. Bernstein laid he would be happy to answer College, and schools of Nursing, Medicine, Law, any questions that might arise ft-om reading this Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, and Summer Seuioni. material. He can be reached at 334-6440. fa-wruaa'g'j •«'j3s.'bi^4jaa«M,'«t«a!icr;rjig'i'.T-- .-i.r>^gtE3ia,'^_a^^^Fg tqmm.-ta.-'iis-mi'ii: w
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