Great Midwest Region

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Great Midwest Region (GMR)
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'''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 '''.
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Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council
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==Chapters==
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Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border
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GMR currently has twelve chapters in and around Chicago. Some chapters have both a meeting and event every week. Other chapters meet less often.
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Regional Board:
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===AZA===
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AZA:
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*[[Shabak AZA]]
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*[[Palmach AZA]]
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*[[Haganah AZA]]
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*[[Ometz AZA]]
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Godol - Jason Stec
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===BBG===
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S'gan - Sammy Marks
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*[[Ahavah BBG]]
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*[[Aviva BBG]]
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*[[Chai Tov BBG]]
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*[[Korczak BBG]]
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*[[JBA BBG]]
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*[[New Northshore BBG]]
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Moreh - Shaun Abrams
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===BBYO===
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Mazkir - Aaron Ratoff
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*[[Moreshet Ma'arav BBYO]]
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*[[Darom BBYO]]
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*[[Shawn Gilley BBYO]]
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Gizbor - Jason Lane
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===Connect===
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Shaliach - Max Dyan
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GMR is also home of monthly Connect Events planned by its the BBYO Connect & Outreach Coordinator, and it's BBYO members.
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==Leadership==
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BBG:
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===AZA Regional Board===
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N'siah - Mollie Corbett
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*[[Godol]] - '''Elan Mesa'''
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*[[S'gan]] - '''Aaron Iskowitz'''
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*[[Moreh]] - '''Gavin Meyers'''
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*[[Shaliach]] - '''Seth Perlman'''
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*[[Mazkir]] - '''Jack Sollinger'''
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*[[Gizbor]] - '''Ethan Garfield'''
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Morah - Jodi Alperstein
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===BBG Regional Board===
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Mazkirah - Anna Lakso
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*[[N'siah]] - '''Ella Marks'''
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*[[S'ganit]] - '''Samantha Gingiss'''
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*[[Mit Mom]] - '''Mimi Simon'''
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*[[Sh'licha]] - '''Hallie Horwich'''
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*[[Mazkirah]] - '''Gaby Simons'''
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*[[Gizborit]] - '''Emma Goldberg'''
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Gizborit - Mari Bryerman
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===Advisors===
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Sh'licha - Ilissa Sabath
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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.
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Chapters:
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===Regional Professional Staff===
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Mossad AZA
 
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Barney Ross AZA
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*Senior Regional Director - '''Jami Goldberg'''
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*Community Director - '''Max Smith'''
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*Associate Regional Director - '''Naomi Looper'''
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*Genesis Fellow - '''Isabel Strauss'''
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Haganah AZA
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==History==
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Hammer AZA
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[[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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Etzel Ha'agam AZA
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Palmach AZA
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Ahavah BBG
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Shalom El Amee BBG
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Korczak BBG
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Chaverim BBG
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Kesher BBYO
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Regional Overview:
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GMR has 10 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.
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[[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.
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GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!
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Current revision as of 04:36, 13 January 2026

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

[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

[edit] BBG

[edit] 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

[edit] BBG Regional Board

[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 - Jami Goldberg
  • Community Director - Max Smith
  • Associate Regional Director - Naomi Looper
  • Genesis Fellow - Isabel Strauss

[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.

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