Idea Bank for Successful Programming
Every club gets in a rut from time to time. One of the best ways to re-energize the Board and attract new members is to develop new programs. Now, while it would be a gross overstatement to state that there are no new ideas under the sun (elsewhere on this website you will find Guidelines for the FJMC's Torch Award program, which bi-annually rewards clubs for new innovative programming – see also www.fjmc.org), there are many tried and true programs from other clubs that would give your club new life without having to reinvent the wheel.
In the club listings, you will find what each club has identified as its Key Club Programs. We encourage you to follow up with those club Presidents to find out more about their programs. In addition, you'll find some programming ideas that have been developed and fine-tuned over the years, to give you some additional food for thought.
Remember, be creative, but be realistic and don't forget to put as much thought, energy and time into program planning, as you do into program delivery. And don't hesitate to call on one of our Region's Leadership Consultants (see Region Consulting Servicespage) for ideas and for assistance in planning.
TYPES OF MEN'S CLUB PROGRAMS
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EDUCATIONAL
Hearing Men’s Voices
Authors as Speakers
CPR/Defibrillator Workshops
Finding Your Roots on the Internet
Hebrew Literacy
Judaic Music
History of the NJ Jewish Community
Parenting
Ethical Wills
Retirement Planning
Health Fair
Scholar in Residence Weekend
Being Jewish in a Christian World
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RELIGIOUS
Men’s Club Shabbat
Erecting Sukkah
Purim Carnival
Hanukkah Party
Holiday Workshops
How to Prepare & Deliver a D’var Torah
Tefillin Workshop/World Wide Wrap
Yom HaShoah Yellow Candle Program
Lag B’Omer Picnic
Torah/Haftorah Reading Workshop
Yad Shel Chai Program
Blowing Shofar Workshop
Synagogue Second Seder
Tu B’Shevat Seder
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CULTURAL
Museum Trips (e.g. Jewish Museum)
Jewish Heritage Trips (e.g. Lower East Side)
Book Club
Concerts
Jewish Film Festival
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FUND RAISING
Raffles
50/50 raffle
Kosher Wine Sale
Casino Night/Silent Auction
Sefer Haftorah Project
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SOCIAL/ENTERTAINMENT
Broadway Theater Party
Dance with Sisterhood/Women’s League
Card/Game Night
Regional Hockey Night
Purim Costume Party
New Year’s Eve Party
Talent Show
Bowling/Tennis Party
Iron Man (golf, bowling, poker)
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COMMUNITY SERVICE/MITZVOT
Habitat for Humanity / "Bonim Builders"
Community Food Bank
Holocaust Programming
Volunteer Staffing of Hospital on Christmas
Volunteer Service at Soup Kitchen
Career Networking Group
Jewish War Veterans Event
Bikur Holim (visiting the sick)
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ISRAEL
Mission Trips to Israel/Masorti Communities
Israel Expo in Your Synagogue
Israel Fund Raiser (e.g. Israel Bonds; JNF)
Israel Political Action Activity/Speaker
Youth Scholarship for Israel Travel
Israeli Food "Cabaret" Dinner
Pairing with Masorti Kehillot
Israel Arts and Entertainment Culltural "Bank"
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RECREATION
Men’s Club Softball League
Men’s Club Basketball league
Men’s Club Tennis Ladder
Father/Child Sports Activity
Men’s Club Golf Outing/Tournament
Hockey Night Out at the NJ Devils
Texas Hold 'Em Regional Tournament
Regional "SPORT" Committee
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