They need something to be there for them. I think, if done correctly, NCSY can provide that for them and that with NCSY's help these kids can become the next leaders of NCSY and the Jewish people all over the world. I think a Junior newsletter sent out a few times a year will help keep Jr. NCSYers informed on what's going on and help keep them connected. I also think there should be other publications sent out including things written by the NCSYers themselves. Another thing I would like to make is a National NCSY Jr. webpage.
Technology is the big thing and preteens spend a lot of time online.
It could have a message board for kids to sound off on, an advice service, quizzes and contests and all sorts of other things to keep them interested and coming back. Another aspect of this position is to help the Regional VPJs. I think one way of doing this would be to send out a packet a few times a year with ideas for events and programming, tips on what works and what doesn't and ways to improve events and make them successes. Also I think it would be nice to have a phone meeting for VPJs a few times during the year. I know that would have helped me a lot this year to exchange ideas and get feedback.