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Great Midwest Region

24.12.153.64 — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:36:26 GMT

24.12.153.64: /* Regional Professional Staff */

'''Great Midwest Region #61''' (also known simply as '''GMR''') is a [[BBYO|B'nai B'rith Youth Organization]] Region located in Illinois, spanning Chicago and its suburbs. It's regional mascot is the '''Ostrich''', and its regional color is ''' Chartruse'''.

==Chapters==

GMR currently has twelve chapters in and around Chicago. Each chapter meets weekly for a meeting or an event.

===AZA===

*[[Hammer AZA|Armand Hammer AZA]]
*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
*[[Bonim AZA]]
*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
*[[Mossad AZA]]

===BBG===

*[[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Aviva BBG]]
*[[Chaverim BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[Ruach BBG]]
*[[Sababa BBG]]

===BBYO===

*[[Etzel Ha'agam BBYO]]

===Teen Connection===

GMR is also home of monthly Teen Connection Events planned by its BBYO members.

==Leadership==

===AZA Regional Board===

*[[Godol]] - '''Eli Horowitz'''
*[[S'gan]] - '''Daniel "Blinky" Breitberg'''
*[[Moreh]] - '''Kevin Gurwin'''
*[[Shaliach]] - '''David Israel'''
*[[Mazkir]] - '''Mike Wigodner'''
*[[Gizbor]] - '''Stanley Dayan'''

===BBG Regional Board===

*[[N'siah]] - '''Rachel Garfinkel'''
*[[S'ganit]] - '''Haley Leibovitz'''
*[[Mit Mom]] - '''Anna Graham'''
*[[Mazkirah]] - '''Becca Helberg'''
*[[Gizborit]] - '''Erica Schechter'''
*[[Sh'licha]] - '''Elena Solomon'''

===Advisors===

GMR has eighteen advisors working with its chapters and the region as a whole. They are volunteers who give of their time to interpret BBYO policy as well as work with the elected leadership to guide the chapters and region. Advisors attend all chapter and regional events and are available as resources and mentors to regional members.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Chapter
! Advisor
|-
| Ahavah BBG
| Audee Whitman
|-
|
| Karee Whitman
|-
| Armand Hammer AZA
| Daniel Glassman
|-
|
| Matthew Goldberg
|-
| Aviva BBG
| Elana Goldberg
|-
| Barney Ross AZA
| Adam Cohen
|-
| Bonim AZA
| Michael Bernstein
|-
| Chaverim BBG
| Alisa Lemke
|-
| Etzel Ha'Agam BBYO
| Shainah Falk
|-
|
| Jessica Jacobson
|-
|
| Jason Newman
|-
| Haganah AZA
| David Stock
|-
| Korczak BBG
| Julie Leven
|-
|
| Talia Sussman
|-
| Mossad AZA
| Brian Katz
|-
|
| Ross Neihaus
|-
| Ruach BBG
| Debbie Zarkowsky
|-
| Sababa BBG
| Ria Day
|}

===Regional Professional Staff===

*Regional Director - '''Stacy 'Steller' Heller'''
*Program Director - '''Rachel Heilbronner'''
*Outrech Director - '''Aaron Robbin'''

==History==

[[BBYO]] in Chicago used to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council, which made up the Great Midwest Region. Four years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and continue to carry on the Region's unique traditions.

Hammer AZA

24.12.153.64 — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:31:33 GMT

24.12.153.64: /* Past Chapter Aleph Godolim */

[[Image:Hammer_aza.jpg|frame|Armand Hammer AZA #2414 Logo]]

'''Armand Hammer AZA #2414''', also known simply as '''Hammer''' is an [[Aleph Zadik Aleph]] chapter located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, where it serves the northern suburbs of Chicago. It is one of five active AZA chapters in the [[Great Midwest Region]] #61, and along with [[Bonim AZA]], one of two AZA chapters currently serving the Buffalo Grove area.

==Leadership==

===Board and Elections===

Hammer AZA hold elections for each of the board positions each semester. Once a board is elected, it cannot serve until officially installed. Board installations occur a few weeks after elections. Hammer's current board members are:

*Aleph Godol: '''Chad Cogan'''
*Aleph S'gan: '''Andrew Rodheim'''
*Aleph Moreh: '''Garrett Horwitz'''
*Aleph Mazkir: '''Ryan Jerome Herold'''
*Aleph Gizbor: '''James Silverstein'''
*Aleph Shaliach: '''Jacob Grossman'''
*Aleph Kohane Godol: '''Michael Wigodner'''

===Advisors===

Hammer has currently has two volunteer advisors, '''Matthew Goldberg''' and '''Daniel Glassman'''. Goldberg is a lawyer in the Chicago area and Glassman works at JCYS Camp Henry Horner in Ingleside, Illinois (Another suburb of Chicago). They are volunteers who give of their time to interpret BBYO policy and work with elected leadership to guide the chapter. They attend chapter events and are available as resources and mentors to chapter members.

==Inside Information==

===Meetings===
Hammer, like other chapters, has weekly meetings. As a chapter tradition, however, the Alephs of the chapter often perfer sitting in a circle on the ground, or around a table, rather than the more formal setting of the traditional meeting room.

===Namesake===
[[Image:Armand_Hammer.jpg|frame|Dr. Armand Hammer]]

Hammer AZA is named for '''Dr. Armand Hammer'''. Hammer (May 21, 1898 – December 10, 1990) was an American industrialist and art collector. Hammer was CEO of the Occidental Petroleum Company, an oil and natural gas exploration and development company. He was a philanthropist, supporting causes related to education, medicine, and the arts. Among his legacies is the Armand Hammer United World College of the American West (now generally called the UWC-USA, part of the United World Colleges). He embraced a kind of Victorian view of world affairs, in which personal relationships could overcome geopolitical tensions. Hammer bragged that he was the only man to have known both Vladimir Lenin and Ronald Reagan.

===Symbols===
The '''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''' have been the chapter's mascots for several years.

More recently, Alephs of the chapter named '''Chuck Norris''' its second mascot. This is due, most likely, to the popularity of the websites promoting "Chuck Norris Facts." These websites attested to Chuck Norris's extreme manliness. Whereas the opening cermonies of AZA business meetings clearly state that an Aleph devotes his youth to becoming a "Manly Man," Norris seemed a fitting choice for chapter mascot.

Hammer's chapter colors are '''green''', '''silver''', and '''black'''.

===Sister Chapter===
Hammer AZA's sister chapter is [[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]. Both Hammer and Ahavah share charter number 2414. As a tradition, Hammer's elected sweetheart usually comes from Ahavah's B'nai B'rith Girls, though this is not always the case.

==Past Chapter Aleph Godolim==

*'''2006-2007''': Michael Wigodner
*'''2005-2006''': Jeremy Cogan
*'''2004-2005''': Jason Stec
*'''2003-2004''': Evan Epstein
*'''2002-2003''': Brandon Stec

Great Midwest Region

24.12.153.64 — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:38:57 GMT

24.12.153.64: /* Regional Overview */

'''Great Midwest Region (GMR)''' is a region of [[BBYO]] located in Illinois spanning Chicago and its suburbs. GMR is made up of 11 chapters; 6 AZA, 4 BBG, and one BBYO chapter.

==Regional Board==
===AZA===
*[[Godol]] - Eli Horowitz
*[[S'gan]] - Daniel "Blinky" Breitberg
*[[Moreh]] - Kevin Gurwin
*[[Shaliach]] - David Israel
*[[Mazkir]] - Mike Wigodner
*[[Gizbor]] - Stanley Dayan

===BBG===
*[[N'siah]] - Rachel Garfinkel
*[[S'ganit]] - Haley Leibovitz
*[[Mit Mom]] - Anna Graham
*[[Mazkirah]] - Becca Helberg
*[[Gizborit]] - Erica Schechter
*[[Sh'licha]] - Elena Solomon

==Chapters==
*[[Mossad AZA]]
*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
*[[Armand Hammer AZA]]
*[[Bonim AZA]]
*[[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[Aviva BBG]]
*[[Sababa BBG]]
*[[Chaverim BBG]]
*[[Etzel Ha'agam BBYO]]
*[[Ruach BBG]]

==Regional Overview==
*Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council
*Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border
*
*GMR has 11 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order! Each chapter meets weekly for either a meeting or program. We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.
*
*[[BBYO]] in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council. 4 years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.
*
*GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!
*
*
*Region Mascot: Ostrich
*Region Color: Chartuce
*
*----
*
*'''Location:'''
*
*Regional Office:
*Great Midwest BBYO Inc.
*C/O JCYS NW Family Center
*1700 Weiland Road
*Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
*
*(847) 947-4358
*gmr@bbyo.org
*
*----
*
*'''Staff:'''
*Rachel Heilbronner - Program Director
*rheilbronner@bbyo.org
*Stacy Heller - Regional Director
*sheller@bbyo.org
*
*----
*
*'''Advisors:'''
*Marla Altshul
*Adam Cohen
*Drew Edwards
*Danny Glassman
*Matt Goldberg
*Elana Goldenberg
*Roger Herling
*Jordan Hobfoll
*Jessica Jacobson
*Alisa Lemke
*Jason Newman
*Marty Ritt
*Darryl Sher
*David Stock
*Talia Sussman
*Audee Whitman
*Karee Whitman
*David Wittenstein
*
*
*----
*
*'''TEEN CONNECTION'''
*GMR is also proud of our monthly Teen Connection Events planned by our very own BBYO members. Some of these programs include a day in the City of Chicago, a trip up to the Wisconsin Dells, and much more!

Great Midwest Region

24.12.153.64 — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:35:49 GMT

24.12.153.64: /* Chapters */

'''Great Midwest Region (GMR)''' is a region of [[BBYO]] located in Illinois spanning Chicago and its suburbs. GMR is made up of 11 chapters; 6 AZA, 4 BBG, and one BBYO chapter.

==Regional Board==
===AZA===
*[[Godol]] - Eli Horowitz
*[[S'gan]] - Daniel "Blinky" Breitberg
*[[Moreh]] - Kevin Gurwin
*[[Shaliach]] - David Israel
*[[Mazkir]] - Mike Wigodner
*[[Gizbor]] - Stanley Dayan

===BBG===
*[[N'siah]] - Rachel Garfinkel
*[[S'ganit]] - Haley Leibovitz
*[[Mit Mom]] - Anna Graham
*[[Mazkirah]] - Becca Helberg
*[[Gizborit]] - Erica Schechter
*[[Sh'licha]] - Elena Solomon

==Chapters==
*[[Mossad AZA]]
*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
*[[Armand Hammer AZA]]
*[[Bonim AZA]]
*[[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[Aviva BBG]]
*[[Sababa BBG]]
*[[Chaverim BBG]]
*[[Etzel Ha'agam BBYO]]
*[[Ruach BBG]]

==Regional Overview==
Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council
Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border

GMR has 11 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order! Each chapter meets weekly for either a meeting or program. We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.

[[BBYO]] in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council. 4 years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.

GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!

Region Mascot: Ostrich
Region Colors: Chartuce & Silver

----

'''Location:'''

Regional Office:
Great Midwest BBYO Inc.
C/O JCYS NW Family Center
1700 Weiland Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

(847) 947-4358
GMRBBYO18@Aol.com

----

'''Staff:'''
Rachel Heilbronner -
rheilbronner@bbyo.org
Stacy Heller -
sheller@bbyo.org

----

'''Advisors:'''
Marla Altshul
Adam Cohen
Drew Edwards
Danny Glassman
Matt Goldberg
Elana Goldenberg
Roger Herling
Jordan Hobfoll
Jessica Jacobson
Alisa Lemke
Jason Newman
Marty Ritt
Darryl Sher
David Stock
Talia Sussman
Audee Whitman
Karee Whitman
David Wittenstein

----

'''TEEN CONNECTION'''
GMR is also proud of our monthly Teen Connection Events planned by our very own BBYO members. Some of these programs include a day in the City of Chicago, a trip up to the Wisconsin Dells, and much more!

Great Midwest Region

24.12.153.64 — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:34:59 GMT

24.12.153.64: /* BBG */

'''Great Midwest Region (GMR)''' is a region of [[BBYO]] located in Illinois spanning Chicago and its suburbs. GMR is made up of 11 chapters; 6 AZA, 4 BBG, and one BBYO chapter.

==Regional Board==
===AZA===
*[[Godol]] - Eli Horowitz
*[[S'gan]] - Daniel "Blinky" Breitberg
*[[Moreh]] - Kevin Gurwin
*[[Shaliach]] - David Israel
*[[Mazkir]] - Mike Wigodner
*[[Gizbor]] - Stanley Dayan

===BBG===
*[[N'siah]] - Rachel Garfinkel
*[[S'ganit]] - Haley Leibovitz
*[[Mit Mom]] - Anna Graham
*[[Mazkirah]] - Becca Helberg
*[[Gizborit]] - Erica Schechter
*[[Sh'licha]] - Elena Solomon

==Chapters==
*[[Mossad AZA]]
*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
*[[Hammer AZA]]
*[[Bonim AZA]]
*[[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[Aviva BBG]]
*[[Sababa BBG]]
*[[Chaverim BBG]]
*[[Etzel Ha'agam BBYO]]

==Regional Overview==
Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council
Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border

GMR has 11 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order! Each chapter meets weekly for either a meeting or program. We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.

[[BBYO]] in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council. 4 years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.

GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!

Region Mascot: Ostrich
Region Colors: Chartuce & Silver

----

'''Location:'''

Regional Office:
Great Midwest BBYO Inc.
C/O JCYS NW Family Center
1700 Weiland Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

(847) 947-4358
GMRBBYO18@Aol.com

----

'''Staff:'''
Rachel Heilbronner -
rheilbronner@bbyo.org
Stacy Heller -
sheller@bbyo.org

----

'''Advisors:'''
Marla Altshul
Adam Cohen
Drew Edwards
Danny Glassman
Matt Goldberg
Elana Goldenberg
Roger Herling
Jordan Hobfoll
Jessica Jacobson
Alisa Lemke
Jason Newman
Marty Ritt
Darryl Sher
David Stock
Talia Sussman
Audee Whitman
Karee Whitman
David Wittenstein

----

'''TEEN CONNECTION'''
GMR is also proud of our monthly Teen Connection Events planned by our very own BBYO members. Some of these programs include a day in the City of Chicago, a trip up to the Wisconsin Dells, and much more!

Great Midwest Region

24.12.153.64 — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:32:53 GMT

24.12.153.64: /* AZA */

'''Great Midwest Region (GMR)''' is a region of [[BBYO]] located in Illinois spanning Chicago and its suburbs. GMR is made up of 11 chapters; 6 AZA, 4 BBG, and one BBYO chapter.

==Regional Board==
===AZA===
*[[Godol]] - Eli Horowitz
*[[S'gan]] - Daniel "Blinky" Breitberg
*[[Moreh]] - Kevin Gurwin
*[[Shaliach]] - David Israel
*[[Mazkir]] - Mike Wigodner
*[[Gizbor]] - Stanley Dayan

===BBG===
*[[N'siah]] - Anna Lasko
*[[S'ganit]] - Leah Cohen
*[[Morah]] - Carla Friedman
*[[Mazkirah]] - Ilissa Sabbath
*[[Gizborit]] - Esther Sussman
*[[Sh'licha]] - Rachel Garfinkel

==Chapters==
*[[Mossad AZA]]
*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
*[[Hammer AZA]]
*[[Bonim AZA]]
*[[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[Aviva BBG]]
*[[Sababa BBG]]
*[[Chaverim BBG]]
*[[Etzel Ha'agam BBYO]]

==Regional Overview==
Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council
Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border

GMR has 11 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order! Each chapter meets weekly for either a meeting or program. We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.

[[BBYO]] in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council. 4 years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.

GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!

Region Mascot: Ostrich
Region Colors: Chartuce & Silver

----

'''Location:'''

Regional Office:
Great Midwest BBYO Inc.
C/O JCYS NW Family Center
1700 Weiland Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

(847) 947-4358
GMRBBYO18@Aol.com

----

'''Staff:'''
Rachel Heilbronner -
rheilbronner@bbyo.org
Stacy Heller -
sheller@bbyo.org

----

'''Advisors:'''
Marla Altshul
Adam Cohen
Drew Edwards
Danny Glassman
Matt Goldberg
Elana Goldenberg
Roger Herling
Jordan Hobfoll
Jessica Jacobson
Alisa Lemke
Jason Newman
Marty Ritt
Darryl Sher
David Stock
Talia Sussman
Audee Whitman
Karee Whitman
David Wittenstein

----

'''TEEN CONNECTION'''
GMR is also proud of our monthly Teen Connection Events planned by our very own BBYO members. Some of these programs include a day in the City of Chicago, a trip up to the Wisconsin Dells, and much more!

Hammer AZA

24.12.153.64 — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:46:37 GMT

24.12.153.64: Who are we?

Repuation for most pimptastic chapter

Great Midwest Region

24.12.153.64 — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:45:44 GMT

24.12.153.64: /* Regional Overview */

'''Great Midwest Region (GMR)''' is a region of [[BBYO]] located in Illinois spanning Chicago and its suburbs. GMR is made up of 11 chapters; 6 AZA, 4 BBG, and one BBYO chapter.

==Regional Board==
===AZA===
*[[Godol]] - Sammy Marks
*[[S'gan]] - Eli Horowitz
*[[Moreh]] - Jeremy Cogan
*[[Mazkir]] - Daniel "Blinky" Breitberg
*[[Gizbor]] - Gus Anderson
*[[Shaliach]] - Jonah Furman

===BBG===
*[[N'siah]] - Mollie Corbett
*[[S'ganit]] - Heather Nissenberg
*[[Morah]] - Jodi Alperstein
*[[Mazkirah]] - Anna Lakso
*[[Gizborit]] - Mari Bryerman
*[[Sh'licha]] - Ilissa Sabath

==Chapters==
*[[Mossad AZA]]
*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
*[[Hammer AZA]]
*[[Bonim AZA]]
*[[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[Aviva BBG]]
*[[Sababa BBG]]
*[[Chaverim BBG]]
*[[Etzel Ha'agam BBYO]]

==Regional Overview==
Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council
Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border

GMR has 11 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order! Each chapter meets weekly for either a meeting or program. We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.

[[BBYO]] in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council. 4 years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.

GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!

Region Mascot: Ostrich
Region Colors: Chartuce & Silver

----

'''Location:'''

Regional Office:
Great Midwest BBYO Inc.
C/O JCYS NW Family Center
1700 Weiland Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

(847) 947-4358
GMRBBYO18@Aol.com

----

'''Staff:'''
Rachel Heilbronner -
rheilbronner@bbyo.org
Stacy Heller -
sheller@bbyo.org

----

'''Advisors:'''
Marla Altshul
Adam Cohen
Drew Edwards
Danny Glassman
Matt Goldberg
Elana Goldenberg
Roger Herling
Jordan Hobfoll
Jessica Jacobson
Alisa Lemke
Jason Newman
Marty Ritt
Darryl Sher
David Stock
Talia Sussman
Audee Whitman
Karee Whitman
David Wittenstein

----

'''TEEN CONNECTION'''
GMR is also proud of our monthly Teen Connection Events planned by our very own BBYO members. Some of these programs include a day in the City of Chicago, a trip up to the Wisconsin Dells, and much more!

Great Midwest Region

24.12.153.64 — Wed, 03 May 2006 02:25:41 GMT

24.12.153.64: /* Regional Overview */

'''Great Midwest Region (GMR)''' is a region of [[BBYO]] located in Illinois spanning Chicago and its suburbs. GMR is made up of 11 chapters; 6 AZA, 4 BBG, and one BBYO chapter.

==Regional Board==
===AZA===
*[[Godol]] - Jason Stec
*[[S'gan]] - Sammy Marks
*[[Moreh]] - Shaun Abrams
*[[Mazkir]] - Aaron Ratoff
*[[Gizbor]] - Jason Lane
*[[Shaliach]] - Max Dyan

===BBG===
*[[N'siah]] - Mollie Corbett
*[[S'ganit]] - Heather Nissenberg
*[[Morah]] - Jodi Alperstein
*[[Mazkirah]] - Anna Lakso
*[[Gizborit]] - Mari Bryerman
*[[Sh'licha]] - Ilissa Sabath

==Chapters==
*[[Mossad AZA]]
*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
*[[Hammer AZA]]
*[[Palmach AZA (GMR)|Palmach AZA]]
*[[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Shalom El Amee BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[Chaverim BBG]]
*[[Etzel Ha'agam BBYO]]
*[[Kesher BBYO (GMR)|Kesher BBYO]]

==Regional Overview==
Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council
Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border

GMR has 11 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order! Each chapter meets weekly for either a meeting or program. We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.

[[BBYO]] in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council. 4 years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.

GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!

Region Mascot: Ostrich
Region Colors: Chartuce & Silver

----

'''Location:'''

Regional Office:
Great Midwest BBYO Inc.
C/O JCYS NW Family Center
1700 Weiland Road
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

(847) 947-4358
GMRBBYO18@Aol.com

----

'''Staff:'''
Lisa Erdmann -
lisacoijason@yahoo.com
Stacy Heller -
gmrbbyo18@aol.com

----

'''Advisors:'''
Marla Altshul
Adam Cohen
Drew Edwards
Danny Glassman
Matt Goldberg
Elana Goldenberg
Roger Herling
Jordan Hobfoll
Jessica Jacobson
Alisa Lemke
Jason Newman
Marty Ritt
Darryl Sher
David Stock
Talia Sussman
Audee Whitman
Karee Whitman
David Wittenstein

----

'''TEEN CONNECTION'''
GMR is also proud of our monthly Teen Connection Events planned by our very own BBYO members. Some of these programs include a day in the City of Chicago, a trip up to the Wisconsin Dells, and much more!

Kesher BBYO (GMR)

24.12.153.64 — Wed, 03 May 2006 01:52:15 GMT

24.12.153.64:

website www.kesherbbyo.tk

Board:
N'siah ~ Haley Leibovitz
S'gan ~ Lee Cutler
Moreh ~
Morah ~ Anna Graham
Mazkirah ~ Dara Shapiro
Mazkirah ~ Amy Kohen
Katvanit ~ Kara Zimmerman
Gizbor ~ Alex Miner
Shlicha ~ Steph Eisner

Advisor: Elana Goldenberg

Weekly meetings are on Wednesdays at 7:30 inside the JCYS in Buffalo Grove

Great Midwest Region

24.12.153.64 — Wed, 03 May 2006 01:48:52 GMT

24.12.153.64: /* Chapters */

'''Great Midwest Region (GMR)''' is a region of [[BBYO]] located in Illinois spanning Chicago and its suburbs. GMR is made up of 11 chapters; 6 AZA, 4 BBG, and one BBYO chapter.

==Regional Board==
===AZA===
*[[Godol]] - Jason Stec
*[[S'gan]] - Sammy Marks
*[[Moreh]] - Shaun Abrams
*[[Mazkir]] - Aaron Ratoff
*[[Gizbor]] - Jason Lane
*[[Shaliach]] - Max Dyan

===BBG===
*[[N'siah]] - Mollie Corbett
*[[S'ganit]] - Heather Nissenberg
*[[Morah]] - Jodi Alperstein
*[[Mazkirah]] - Anna Lakso
*[[Gizborit]] - Mari Bryerman
*[[Sh'licha]] - Ilissa Sabath

==Chapters==
*[[Mossad AZA]]
*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
*[[Hammer AZA]]
*[[Palmach AZA (GMR)|Palmach AZA]]
*[[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Shalom El Amee BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[Chaverim BBG]]
*[[Etzel Ha'agam BBYO]]
*[[Kesher BBYO (GMR)|Kesher BBYO]]

==Regional Overview==
Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council
Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border

GMR has 11 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order! Each chapter meets weekly for either a meeting or program. We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.

[[BBYO]] in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council. 4 years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.

GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!

Great Midwest Region

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'''Great Midwest Region (GMR)''' is a region of [[BBYO]] located in Illinois spanning Chicago and its suburbs. GMR is made up of 11 chapters; 6 AZA, 4 BBG, and one BBYO chapter.

==Regional Board==
===AZA===
*[[Godol]] - Jason Stec
*[[S'gan]] - Sammy Marks
*[[Moreh]] - Shaun Abrams
*[[Mazkir]] - Aaron Ratoff
*[[Gizbor]] - Jason Lane
*[[Shaliach]] - Max Dyan

===BBG===
*[[N'siah]] - Mollie Corbett
*[[S'ganit]] - Heather Nissenberg
*[[Morah]] - Jodi Alperstein
*[[Mazkirah]] - Anna Lakso
*[[Gizborit]] - Mari Bryerman
*[[Sh'licha]] - Ilissa Sabath

==Chapters==
*[[Mossad AZA]]
*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
*[[Hammer AZA]]
*[[Etzel Ha'agam AZA]]
*[[Palmach AZA (GMR)|Palmach AZA]]
*[[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Shalom El Amee BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[Chaverim BBG]]
*[[Kesher BBYO (GMR)|Kesher BBYO]]

==Regional Overview==
Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council
Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border

GMR has 11 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order! Each chapter meets weekly for either a meeting or program. We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.

[[BBYO]] in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council. 4 years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.

GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!