Editing Great Midwest Region

'''Great Midwest Region #61''' (also known simply as '''GMR''') is a region located in Illinois, spanning Chicago and its suburbs. It's regional mascot is “‘Superman”’, and its regional color is '''red '''.

==Chapters==

GMR currently has twelve chapters in and around Chicago. Some chapters have both a meeting and event every week. Other chapters meet less often.

===AZA===

*[[Shabak AZA]]
*[[Palmach AZA]]
*[[Haganah AZA]]
*[[Ometz AZA]]

===BBG===

*[[Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Aviva BBG]]
*[[Chai Tov BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[JBA BBG]]
*[[New Northshore BBG]]

===BBYO===

*[[Moreshet Ma'arav BBYO]]
*[[Champaign BBYO]]
*[[South Suburbs BBYO]]

===Connect===

GMR is also home of monthly Connect Events planned by its the BBYO Connect & Outreach Coordinator, and it's BBYO members.

==Leadership==

===AZA Regional Board===

*[[Godol]] - '''Ari Dattel'''
*[[S'gan]] - '''Louis Berman''' 
*[[Moreh]] - '''Jake Adler'''
*[[Shaliach]] - '''Blake Gitler'''
*[[Mazkir]] - '''Matt Sturt'''
*[[Gizbor]] - '''Alex Stein'''

===BBG Regional Board===

*[[N'siah]] - '''Sara Schwartz'''
*[[S'ganit]] - '''Dani Holstein'''
*[[Mit Mom]] - '''Jolie Ring'''
*[[Sh'licha]] - '''Rachel Krzesinski'''
*[[Mazkirah]] - '''Anna Cohen'''
*[[Gizborit]] - '''Daniela Ostrov'''

===Advisors===

GMR has twenty four 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.


===Regional Professional Staff===


*Senior Regional Director - '''Doug Winkelstein'''
*Associate Regional Director - ''' Brett Musick and Alana Ben-Zeev'''

==History==

[[BBYO]] in Chicago used to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council, which made up the Great Midwest Region. In 2001, the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and continue to carry on the Region's unique traditions.