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. Its regional mascot is the '''Ostrich''', and its regional color is ''' Chartreuse'''.
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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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===AZA===
===AZA===
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*[[Hammer AZA|Armand Hammer AZA]]
 
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*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
 
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*[[Bonim AZA]]
 
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*[[Haganah AZA (GMR)|Haganah AZA]]
 
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*[[Mossad AZA]]
 
*[[Shabak AZA]]
*[[Shabak AZA]]
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*[[Palmach AZA]]
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*[[Haganah AZA]]
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*[[Ometz AZA]]
===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]] (folded)
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*[[New Northshore BBG]]
===BBYO===
===BBYO===
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*[[Chicago BBYO]]
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*[[Moreshet Ma'arav BBYO]]
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*[[Morris-Neirick BBYO]] (folded)
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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 several Teen Connection Events planned by its BBYO members and largely run by Regional Program Associate Aaron Robbin. Most participants come from the Buffalo Grove area, although there are some participants from areas like Skokie, Northbrook, and Highland Park.
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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]] - '''Jacob Grossman'''
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*[[Godol]] - '''Elan Mesa'''
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*[[S'gan]] - '''Danny Goodman'''
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*[[S'gan]] - '''Aaron Iskowitz'''  
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*[[Moreh]] - '''Ben Gitles'''
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*[[Moreh]] - '''Gavin Meyers'''
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*[[Shaliach]] - '''Evan Gewirtz'''
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*[[Shaliach]] - '''Seth Perlman'''
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*[[Mazkir]] - '''Sam Hokin'''
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*[[Mazkir]] - '''Jack Sollinger'''
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*[[Gizbor]] - '''Chad Cogan'''
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*[[Gizbor]] - '''Ethan Garfield'''
===BBG Regional Board===
===BBG Regional Board===
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*[[N'siah]] - '''Arielle Solomon'''
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*[[N'siah]] - '''Ella Marks'''
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*[[S'ganit]] - '''Autumn Rizzio'''
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*[[S'ganit]] - '''Samantha Gingiss'''
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*[[Mit Mom]] - '''Stephanie Joffe'''
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*[[Mit Mom]] - '''Mimi Simon'''
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*[[Sh'licha]] - '''Eve Hirschman'''
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*[[Sh'licha]] - '''Hallie Horwich'''
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*[[Mazkirah]] - '''Shira Marks'''
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*[[Mazkirah]] - '''Gaby Simons'''
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*[[Gizborit]] - '''Stephanie Sabath'''
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*[[Gizborit]] - '''Emma Goldberg'''
===Advisors===
===Advisors===
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GMR has eighteen 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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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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! Chapter
 
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! Advisor
 
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| Ahavah BBG
 
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| Audee Whitman
 
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| Karee Whitman
 
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| Armand Hammer AZA
 
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| Daniel Glassman
 
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| Matthew Goldberg
 
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|Daniel Wolff
 
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| Aviva BBG
 
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| Elana Goldberg
 
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| Barney Ross AZA
 
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| Adam Cohen
 
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| Bonim AZA
 
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| Michael Bernstein
 
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| Chaverim BBG
 
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| Alisa Lemke
 
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| Etzel Ha'Agam BBYO
 
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| Shainah Falk
 
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| Jessica Jacobson
 
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| Jason Newman
 
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| Haganah AZA
 
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| Stu Katz
 
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| David Stock
 
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| Zach Wachs
 
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| Adam Bellows
 
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| Korczak BBG
 
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| Julie Leven
 
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| Talia Sussman
 
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| Mossad AZA
 
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| Brian Katz
 
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| Ross Neihaus
 
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|Ruach BBG
 
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|Lisa Heilbronner
 
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Lindsi Wyner
 
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| Sababa BBG
 
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| Ria Day
 
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Shabak AZA
 
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Aaron Robbin
 
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Kevin Friduss
 
===Regional Professional Staff===
===Regional Professional Staff===
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*Program Director - '''Stacyyyyyyy 'Steller' Heller'''
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*Program Director - '''Ben " The Legend'' Kozberg"
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*Senior Regional Director - '''Jami Goldberg'''
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*Program Associate - '''Aaron Robbin'''
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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==
[[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.
[[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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