Great Midwest Region

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-	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 '''.
-	Nickname: GMR	+
-	Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council	+
-	Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border	+
-	Office Info:	+	==Chapters==
-	1700 Weiland Road	+
-	Buffalo Grove, IL 60089	+
-	T- 847-947-4358	+
-	F- 847-279-0909	+
-	E- gmr@bbyo.org	+
-	Youth Leadership:	+	GMR currently has twelve chapters in and around Chicago. Some chapters have both a meeting and event every week. Other chapters meet less often.
-	Mollie Corbett- N'siah	+
-	Jason Stec- Godol	+
-	Jodi Alperstein- Morah	+
-	Sammy Marks-S'gan	+
-	Shaun Abrams- Moreh	+
-	Anna Lakso- Mazkirah	+
-	Aaron Ratoff- Mazkir	+
-	Mari Bryerman- Gizbarit	+
-	Jason Lane- Gizbor	+
-	Ilissa Sabath- Sh'lichah	+
-	Max Dyan- Shaliach	+
-	Staff Info:	+	===AZA===
-	Stacy Heller- Regional Director	+
-	Chapters:	+	*[[Etz Chaim AZA]]
-	Mossad AZA	+	*[[Palmach AZA]]
-	Barney Ross AZA	+	*[[Haganah AZA]]
-	Haganah AZA	+	*[[Ometz AZA]]
-	Hammer AZA	+
-	Etzel Ha'agam AZA	+
-	Palmach AZA	+
-	Ahavah BBG	+
-	Shalom El Amee BBG	+
-	Korczak BBG	+
-	Chaverim BBG	+
-	Kesher BBYO	+
		+	===BBG===
-	Regional Overview:	+	*[[Ahavah BBG]]
-	GMR has 10 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order!  Each chapter meets regularly for a weekly meeting or program.  We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.	+	*[[Aviva BBG]]
		+	*[[Chai Tov BBG]]
		+	*[[Korczak BBG]]
		+	*[[JBA BBG]]
-	BBYO in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council.  4 years ago the council's merged to what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.	+	===BBYO===
-	GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!	+	*[[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.

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Current revision as of 16:07, 24 January 2021

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 .

Contents 1 Chapters 1.1 AZA 1.2 BBG 1.3 BBYO 1.4 Connect 2 Leadership 2.1 AZA Regional Board 2.2 BBG Regional Board 2.3 Advisors 2.4 Regional Professional Staff 3 History

[edit] 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.

[edit] AZA

• Etz Chaim AZA
• Palmach AZA
• Haganah AZA
• Ometz AZA

[edit] BBG

• Ahavah BBG
• Aviva BBG
• Chai Tov BBG
• Korczak BBG
• JBA BBG

[edit] BBYO

• Moreshet Ma'arav BBYO
• Champaign BBYO
• South Suburbs BBYO

[edit] Connect

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

[edit] Leadership

[edit] AZA Regional Board

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

[edit] 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

[edit] 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.

[edit] Regional Professional Staff

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

[edit] 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.