Great Midwest Region

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'''Great Midwest Region #61''' (also known simply as '''GMR''') is a [[BBYO]] Region located in Illinois spanning Chicago and its suburbs. GMR is made up of 11 chapters; 6 AZA, 4 BBG, and one BBYO chapter.  
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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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==Regional Board==
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==Chapters==
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===AZA===
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*[[Godol]] - Eli Horowitz
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*[[S'gan]] - Daniel "Blinky" Breitberg
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*[[Moreh]] - Kevin Gurwin
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*[[Shaliach]] - David Israel
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*[[Mazkir]] - Mike Wigodner
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*[[Gizbor]] - Stanley Dayan
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===BBG===
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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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*[[N'siah]] - Rachel Garfinkel
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*[[S'ganit]] - Haley Leibovitz
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*[[Mit Mom]] - Anna Graham
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*[[Mazkirah]] - Becca Helberg
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*[[Gizborit]] - Erica Schechter
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*[[Sh'licha]] - Elena Solomon
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==Chapters==
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===AZA===
===AZA===
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*[[Hammer AZA|Armand Hammer AZA]]
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*[[Shabak AZA]]
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*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
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*[[Palmach AZA]]
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*[[Bonim AZA]]
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*[[Haganah AZA]]
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*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
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*[[Ometz AZA]]
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*[[Mossad AZA]]
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===BBG===
===BBG===
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*[[Ahavah BBG (GMR)|Ahavah BBG]]
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*[[Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Aviva BBG]]
*[[Aviva BBG]]
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*[[Chaverim BBG]]
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*[[Chai Tov BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
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*[[Ruach BBG]]
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*[[JBA BBG]]
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*[[Sababa BBG]]
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*[[New Northshore BBG]]
===BBYO===
===BBYO===
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*[[Etzel Ha'agam BBYO]]
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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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===Teen Connection===
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===Connect===
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GMR is also home of monthly Teen Connection Events planned by its BBYO members. These programs include trips to the city among other things.
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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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==Regional Overview==
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==Leadership==
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===History===
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===AZA Regional Board===
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GMR has 11 strong chapters in and around Chicago.  Each chapter meets weekly for either a meeting or program.
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*[[Godol]] - '''Elan Mesa'''
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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. 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.
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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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===Symbols===
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===BBG Regional Board===
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*Regional Mascot: '''Ostrich'''
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*[[N'siah]] - '''Ella Marks'''
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*Regional Color: '''Chartuce'''
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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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===Location===
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===Advisors===
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Regional Office:
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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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Great Midwest BBYO Inc.
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C/O JCYS NW Family Center
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1700 Weiland Road
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Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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(847) 947-4358
 
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gmr@bbyo.org
 
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===Staff===
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===Regional Professional Staff===
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Rachel Heilbronner  - Program Director
 
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rheilbronner@bbyo.org
 
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Stacy Heller  - Regional Director
 
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sheller@bbyo.org
 
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===Advisors===
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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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The Region has dedicated advisors who are there to help guide and serve the members as positive role models. They are:
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==History==
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*Marla Altshul
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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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*Adam Cohen
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*Drew Edwards
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*Danny Glassman
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*Matt Goldberg
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*Elana Goldenberg
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*Roger Herling
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*Jordan Hobfoll
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*Jessica Jacobson
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*Alisa Lemke
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*Jason Newman
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*Marty Ritt
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*Darryl Sher
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*David Stock
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*Talia Sussman
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*Audee Whitman
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*Karee Whitman
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*David Wittenstein
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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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