USYers,

How did you become involved with USY? My guess is that someone told you about our organization. Would you be as active in USY had this communication not occurred? These questions lead us back to the essence of communication and how it is essential to the future of USY. This year is USY's year to be propelled forth into the 21st century for all things communication, using new social mediums such as Twitter and LiveStream, and continue our use of the forever popular program – Facebook. Here's how you can help!

1. Become a fan and friend on Facebook! This is how you can stay up to date on all things USY, and while you're at it, invite all your Jewish friends who are USY-aged to join as well.
2. Follow us on Twitter
3. Join the international and your region's listserv! The listserv is another way to stay up to date on USY. Don't know what region you belong to? Find out by using the Regional Directory
4. Submit to Achshav! USY's newsletter that goes out to members, parents, synagogues, and potential USYers. This is your chance to show everyone exactly what makes USY special. Look here for this issue's topics and deadlines and how to submit. Email Lauren Silva (achshav@usy.org) to submit to Achshav!
5. Submit to the Shalhevet Spotlight. Outlet your artistic talents and your love for USY in our section of Achshav dedicated entirely to creativity! We'd love your poems, short stories, artwork, and photos. Email Danielle Stein (shalhevet@usy.org) to submit to Shalhevet.

If you have any ideas to share, questions, comments, or concerns. I'm here for you 24/6. Drop me a line at communications@usy.org.

B'ahava,

Mor Bass
2010 USY International Communications Vice President
communications@usy.org

Resource for Chapter Communication VPs

• Communications Officer Packet