2017 Next Generations Group Programming Survey

As we begin to plan get-togethers and programs for 2017, we would like to hear from you about what you would like this group to be – how it can best serve your interests and needs, as well as the community's.

Currently the Next Gen Group is defined as:

Next Generations Group, formed in 2011, is comprised of descendants of Holocaust survivors. refugees, and other types of supporters who care about keeping the stories of survivors and refugees alive and relevant. The group meets monthly In the Portland, OR area for camaraderie, films, guest speakers, lively discussion, community projects, and more. We are affiliated with and share in the mission of the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education.
Our website is nextgenerationsgroup.wordpress.com

Please take a few moments to answer the following seven questions. Your input is most appreciated and will help us as we plan for 2017 and beyond.

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* 1. Contact Information (optional, but helpful if you would like a response from us)

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. What kinds of educational or program get-togethers are you most likely to attend? (Check all that apply)

Hearing stories from survivors and refugees

Hearing stories from Next Generations members

Book reviews and discussion

Film and discussion

Learn more about the Holocaust as history

Presentations by members of spin-off groups (see below)

Exploring the concept of historical trauma and its relation to next generations

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What kinds of social activities (in addition to monthly meetings) are you most likely to attend? (check all that apply)

Movies

Concerts

Lunch/Brunch

Dinners out

Potlucks

Holiday celebrations

Travel

Other (please specify)

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* 4. I am interested in participating in the following community projects:

Becoming an OJMCHE Holocaust Memorial Docent

Becoming an OJMCHE exhibit docent

Becoming a Next Generations speaker on the OJMCHE Speakers Bureau

Volunteering at Jewish Family and Child Service, especially helping Holocaust Survivors by driving survivors to shopping or appointments, home help, or volunteering at Café Europa

Participating in seasonal Holocaust Memorial clean-up

Volunteer for the Next Gen Chanukah Fair Book Table

Help with the Speakers Bureau Chanukah party

Help with the Yom HaShoah annual program

Help at the Speakers Bureau summer annual Memorial picnic

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Currently we meet the 3rd Sunday of each month, from 12:30pm to 3pm at various locations. In 2017 will meet on some Saturdays, too. What other times/places would work for you?

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* 6. Would you be interested in forming a spin-off group that meets independently to discuss or participate in any of the following topics?

Literature/Book club especially as it pertains to survivors, or next generations

Film Club, discussion and appreciation especially as it pertains to survivors, or next generations

Holocaust history

Writing Club, especially as it pertains to next generations

Making and appreciating art, especially as it pertains to survivors, or next generations

Social justice

Work with Next Gen member Dr. Aart Lovenstein to develop understanding and explore personal thoughts and feelings related to being a part of the next generations. The focus would not be on therapy, but rather on sharing, comparing, and learning. Could form a separate group for second generation, third generation, etc.

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Contact Information (optional, but helpful if you would like a response from us)

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* 2. What kinds of educational or program get-togethers are you most likely to attend? (Check all that apply)

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* 3. What kinds of social activities (in addition to monthly meetings) are you most likely to attend? (check all that apply)

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* 4. I am interested in participating in the following community projects:

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* 5. Currently we meet the 3rd Sunday of each month, from 12:30pm to 3pm at various locations. In 2017 will meet on some Saturdays, too. What other times/places would work for you?

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* 6. Would you be interested in forming a spin-off group that meets independently to discuss or participate in any of the following topics?

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* 7. Please add any additional comments/ideas: