Great Midwest Region

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'''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'''.
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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 '''.
==Chapters==
==Chapters==
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GMR currently has twelve chapters in and around Chicago. Each chapter meets weekly for a meeting or an event.
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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.
===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.
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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.
==Leadership==
==Leadership==
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===AZA Regional Board===
===AZA Regional Board===
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*[[Godol]] - '''Eli Horowitz'''
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*[[Godol]] - '''Elan Mesa'''
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*[[S'gan]] - '''Daniel "Blinky" Breitberg'''
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*[[S'gan]] - '''Aaron Iskowitz'''  
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*[[Moreh]] - '''Kevin Gurwin'''
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*[[Moreh]] - '''Gavin Meyers'''
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*[[Shaliach]] - '''David Israel'''
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*[[Shaliach]] - '''Seth Perlman'''
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*[[Mazkir]] - '''Mike Wigodner'''
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*[[Mazkir]] - '''Jack Sollinger'''
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*[[Gizbor]] - '''Stanley Dayan'''
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*[[Gizbor]] - '''Ethan Garfield'''
===BBG Regional Board===
===BBG Regional Board===
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*[[N'siah]] - '''Rachel Garfinkel'''
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*[[N'siah]] - '''Ella Marks'''
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*[[S'ganit]] - '''Haley Leibovitz'''
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*[[S'ganit]] - '''Samantha Gingiss'''
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*[[Mit Mom]] - '''Anna Graham'''
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*[[Mit Mom]] - '''Mimi Simon'''
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*[[Mazkirah]] - '''Becca Helberg'''
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*[[Sh'licha]] - '''Hallie Horwich'''
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*[[Gizborit]] - '''Erica Schechter'''
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*[[Mazkirah]] - '''Gaby Simons'''
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*[[Sh'licha]] - '''Elena Solomon'''
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*[[Gizborit]] - '''Emma Goldberg'''
===Advisors===
===Advisors===
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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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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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*Marla Altshul
 
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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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===Directors===
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===Regional Professional Staff===
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*Regional Director - '''Stacy Heller'''
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*Program Director - '''Rachel Heilbronner'''
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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'''
==History==
==History==
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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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[[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.

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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