Great Midwest Region
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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 | + | '''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=== | ||
| - | *[[ | + | *[[Shabak AZA]] |
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*[[Palmach AZA]] | *[[Palmach AZA]] | ||
*[[Haganah AZA]] | *[[Haganah AZA]] | ||
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*[[Ometz AZA]] | *[[Ometz AZA]] | ||
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*[[Aviva BBG]] | *[[Aviva BBG]] | ||
*[[Chai Tov BBG]] | *[[Chai Tov BBG]] | ||
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*[[Korczak BBG]] | *[[Korczak BBG]] | ||
| - | *[[ | + | *[[JBA BBG]] |
| + | *[[New Northshore BBG]] | ||
===BBYO=== | ===BBYO=== | ||
| - | * | + | *[[Moreshet Ma'arav BBYO]] |
| + | *[[Darom BBYO]] | ||
| + | *[[Shawn Gilley BBYO]] | ||
===Connect=== | ===Connect=== | ||
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===AZA Regional Board=== | ===AZA Regional Board=== | ||
| - | *[[Godol]] - ''' | + | *[[Godol]] - '''Elan Mesa''' |
| - | *[[S'gan]] - ''' | + | *[[S'gan]] - '''Aaron Iskowitz''' |
| - | *[[Moreh]] - ''' | + | *[[Moreh]] - '''Gavin Meyers''' |
| - | *[[Shaliach]] - ''' | + | *[[Shaliach]] - '''Seth Perlman''' |
| - | *[[Mazkir]] - ''' | + | *[[Mazkir]] - '''Jack Sollinger''' |
| - | *[[Gizbor]] - ''' | + | *[[Gizbor]] - '''Ethan Garfield''' |
===BBG Regional Board=== | ===BBG Regional Board=== | ||
| - | *[[N'siah]] - ''' | + | *[[N'siah]] - '''Ella Marks''' |
| - | *[[S'ganit]] - ''' | + | *[[S'ganit]] - '''Samantha Gingiss''' |
| - | *[[Mit Mom]] - ''' | + | *[[Mit Mom]] - '''Mimi Simon''' |
| - | *[[Sh'licha]] - ''' | + | *[[Sh'licha]] - '''Hallie Horwich''' |
| - | *[[Mazkirah]] - ''' | + | *[[Mazkirah]] - '''Gaby Simons''' |
| - | *[[Gizborit]] - ''' | + | *[[Gizborit]] - '''Emma Goldberg''' |
===Advisors=== | ===Advisors=== | ||
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| - | * | + | *Senior Regional Director - '''Jami Goldberg''' |
| - | * | + | *Community Director - '''Max Smith''' |
| + | *Associate Regional Director - '''Naomi Looper''' | ||
| + | *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 .
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[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
- Godol - Elan Mesa
- S'gan - Aaron Iskowitz
- Moreh - Gavin Meyers
- Shaliach - Seth Perlman
- Mazkir - Jack Sollinger
- Gizbor - Ethan Garfield
[edit] BBG Regional Board
- N'siah - Ella Marks
- S'ganit - Samantha Gingiss
- Mit Mom - Mimi Simon
- Sh'licha - Hallie Horwich
- Mazkirah - Gaby Simons
- Gizborit - Emma Goldberg
[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.
