Community Fair 2019 Profile Information Dear Community Rep: One of the most important aspects of our Community Fair is the Community Guide booklet that is given to each guest who attends the Fair. (Following the Fair the Guide is available for purchase -- we are still getting requests for the 2017 Guide!) Please submit Profile Form by MAY 1. Creating an effective Community Profile is crucial. The following are suggestions to assist you in preparing your Profile. Length of profile length: 200-250 words -- length is important. If it is too long, it might not be read by Fair visitors. Focus should be on community. Avoid mention of the synagogue(s) in the first or second sentence. Affordable housing – what does a 3/4-bedroom house start at? Are apartments available? Rental costs? Is housing within WALKING DISTANCE OF ORTHODOX SYNAGOGUES Is there an Income tax? If so, how does it compare with metro-NY income tax? Property taxes? How do they compare with metro-NY taxes? Sales tax? Job opportunities –specify industries and types of jobs; what companies are there? Which companies employ members of Orthodox Jewish community? Do you provide any assistance with identifying job opportunities? Hospitals –are there any prominent medical facilities nearby? Universities – what is close by (graduate students may be looking for communities near a university that they are considering attending) Typical length of time of commute to/from work? Mass transit availability Traffic Retirees/Senior amenities JCC (Jewish Community Center) Hashkafa of community – avoid “frum” -- use Modern Orthodox; diverse? -- (Orthodox should have cap O) What cities are close by? How far driving/flying to NYC metro area AVOID: phrases like: Hidden treasure; best kept secret Schools: how many? Types: Preschool, Elementary, High School Local family entertainment – action parks, museums, etc. Limit: history of area/local synagogue to a sentence. – limit information on warmth/friendliness of community. School vouchers Weather (if it provides motivation to move) What else makes your community unique? PICTURES – use families/people –not just empty buildings -- please provide 3 or 4 high res JPGS. Whenever possible take outside pictures of people engaged in activities. Pictures can be emailed to steinigj@ou.org by June 15. Profile information should be prepared with the attached form: Name of Community* (Do not use name of synagogue)State* Name of Community Rep* First Last (To be published in Profile)Email of Community Rep* (To be published in Profile)Phone Number of Community Rep (to be published in Profile)*Website (To be published in Profile)Name of 2nd Community Rep First Last (OPTIONAL: 2nd Rep is for communities with multiple organizations that want to publicize an additional rep--information will be published in Profile) Email of 2nd Community Rep (OPTIONAL: 2nd Rep is for communities with multiple organizations that want to publicize an additional rep--information will be published in Profile) Phone Number of 2nd Community Rep(OPTIONAL: 2nd Rep is for communities with multiple organizations that want to publicize an additional rep--information will be published in Profile) Website for 2nd Community Organization OPTIONALName of 3rd Community Rep First Last (OPTIONAL: 3rd Rep is for communities with multiple organizations that want to publicize an additional rep--information will be published in Profile) Email of 3rd Community Rep (OPTIONAL: 3rd Rep is for communities with multiple organizations that want to publicize an additional rep--information will be published in Profile) Phone Number of 3rd Community Rep(OPTIONAL: 3rd Rep is for communities with multiple organizations that want to publicize an additional rep--information will be published in Profile) Website for 3rd Community Organization OPTIONALCommunity Profile -- 200-250 words (please see accompanying email for suggestions)*Incentives (free membership, tuition assistance, etc.) OPTIONAL FOR ALL COMMUNITIESAmenities* Affordable Apartment Rentals Affordable Homes/Co-ops Eruv Job Opportunities Kollel Kosher Food Availability Kosher Dining Low Taxes Mikvah Retirement/Senior Living Special Needs/Disability Resources Tuition Vouchers/Rebates Yeshiva Elementary Day School Yeshiva High School Other Other Name of Individual Completing Form* First Last Title of Individual Completing Form Email of Individual Completing Form* Cell Phone for Individual Completing Form*