Connecticut Valley Region

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These are the elected youth leaders that run the region.
These are the elected youth leaders that run the region.
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===AZA Regional Board 2013-2014===
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The 7 Alephs comprising the AZA Regional Board for the 2013-2014 Programming Year
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*Regional [[Aleph]] [[Godol]] Sam Shapiro ([[Mishpacha BBYO]])
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*Regional [[Aleph]] [[S'gan]] Skylar Morley ([[Achla AZA]])
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*Regional [[Aleph]] [[Moreh]] Zach Alter ([[Nadav BBYO]])
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*Regional [[Aleph]] [[Mazkir]] Peter D'Agostino ([[Achla AZA]])
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*Regional [[Aleph]] [[Shaliach]] Josh Frieser ([[Leviticus AZA]])
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*Regional [[Aleph]] [[Gizbor]] Ricky MacGregor ([[Achla AZA]])
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*Regional [[Aleph]] [[Rakkaz]] Jake Teplitzky ([[Exodus AZA]])
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*Regional [[Aelph]] [[Kohen Godol]] Logan Ratick ([[Gottlieb AZA]])
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===BBG Regional Board 2013-14===
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*Regional [[N'siah]] Emmie Herbstman ([[Sabbaba BBG]])
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*Regional [[S'ganit]] Amelia Abemayor ([[Sabbaba BBG]])
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*Regional [[Aym HaChaverot]] Emmy Goodman ([[L'Chaim BBYO]])
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*Regional [[Mazkirah]] Sammy Polinsky ([[Nadav BBYO]])
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*Regional [[Sh'licha]] Talia Weseley ([[Tikvah BBG]])
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*Regional [[Gizborit]] Daryl Pazer ([[Sabbaba BBG]])
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*Regional [[Sadranit]] Sophie Handler ([[Tikvah BBG]])
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*Regional [[Madricha]] Genna Fudin ([[Genesis BBYO]])
===AZA Regional Board 2012-2013===
===AZA Regional Board 2012-2013===
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==Cheers==
==Cheers==
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===CVR Cheers===
 
1)We are CVR, Rewind the VCR, Drive that CRV, once again, who are we? (repeat)
1)We are CVR, Rewind the VCR, Drive that CRV, once again, who are we? (repeat)
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Booty, booty, booty, booty, WOO! (x2)
Booty, booty, booty, booty, WOO! (x2)
(repeat entire thing)
(repeat entire thing)
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===BBG Cheers===
 
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=====Identity=====
 
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Identity, Identity,
 
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Who am i? A BBG.
 
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I am one, though only one,
 
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There's so much i can do!
 
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(repeat)
 
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=====We Pledge to Thee=====
 
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We pledge to thee, oh BBG
 
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Our love, our youth, our loyalty
 
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we sing to thee with joyous sounds our voices reach the sky!
 
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(bada dum)
 
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From Zion came the white and blue
 
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to give these colors bold and true
 
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our loyal daughters gather round to raise our flags on high!
 
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=====BBG Pep song=====
 
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B'nai b'rith girls, we're standing tall we're one for all
 
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B'nai b'rith girls, we're here to stay we'll pave the way
 
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for all the jewish youth!
 
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B'nai b'rith girls, we're standing here as one! (hey!)
 
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B'nai b'rith girls, for sisterhood and fun!
 
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for love and laughter, friends that last
 
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times so good, they go so fast
 
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we stand and sing, with all our might,
 
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B'nai b'rith girls, our future so bright!
 
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SOOOOOOO...
 
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B'nai b'rith girls, we're standing here as one! (hey!)
 
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B'nai b'rith girls, for sisterhood and fun!
 
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TOGETHER AS ONE
 
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FOREVER UNITED
 
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B'NAI B'RITH GIRLS! (b)
 
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B'NAI B'RITH GIRLS! (b)
 
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B'NAI B'RITH GIRLS! (g)
 
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=====We are the BBG’s=====
 
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(all)
 
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We are the BBGs the BBGs are we
 
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Happy golucky, bareass and free
 
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(freshmen)
 
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we are the freshman we get the best men, we are the BBGs
 
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(all)
 
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We are the BBGs the BBGs are we
 
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Happy golucky, bareass and free
 
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(Sophmores)
 
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we are the sophmores we get a lot more, we are the BBGs
 
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(all)
 
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We are the BBGs the BBGs are we
 
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Happy golucky, bareass and free
 
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(Juniors)
 
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We are the juniors we get it sooner, we are the BBGs
 
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(all)
 
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We are the BBGs the BBGs are we
 
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Happy golucky, bareass and free
 
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(seniors)
 
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We are the seniors, we get the wieners, we are the BBGs
 
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=====I’m just a BBG (to the tune of “Sandra dee”)=====
 
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Look at me I’m a BBG
 
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Lousy without and NJB
 
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Wholesome and pink…. At least that’s what they think!
 
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I’m just a BBG
 
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Hey you, you’re not a jew!
 
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I cannot go out with you
 
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You’re a really nice guy, but you don’t wear a chai,
 
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I’m just a BBG!
 
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Hey you, AZA!
 
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I was not brought up that way,
 
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Keep your stuff in your pants, you can wait till Beau dance!
 
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I’m just a BBG
 
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=====The order=====
 
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BBG, AZA, BBYO ( clap clap!)
 
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(repeat as many times as necessary to make an AZA understand the REAL order…)
 
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=====East to west=====
 
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I said From east to west (all repeat)
 
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BBG is the best! (all repeat)
 
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I said From east to west (all repeat)
 
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BBG is the best! (all repeat)
 
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Na na na na na  (all repeat)
 
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Na na na na na  (all repeat)
 
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Nananananana (all repeat)
 
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Na na na na na  (all repeat)
 
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Other verses:
 
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I said from kitchen to kitchen, BBG is really bitchin’
 
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I said from rain to drizzle, BBG is off the hizzle
 
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I said from bagels to lox, BBG really rocks
 
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I said from shower to shower, BBG has the power
 
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I said from titty to titty, AZAs are itty bitty
 
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I said from tit to tit, BBG is the shit
 
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I said from Peanut Butter to Jelly, AZAs are really smelly
 
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I said from coast to coast, BBG has got the most
 
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I said from blossom to blossom, BBG is really awesome
 
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I said from town to town, BBGs can break it down
 
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I said from bed to bed, BBG's give good backrubs
 
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ETC
 
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=====Backstreet Boys=====
 
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We are, on fire
 
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We are, desire
 
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Don’t doubt
 
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When we say, I don’t want that AZA
 
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Tell me why, they’re really not good looking
 
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Tell me why, they’re really bad at schnookling
 
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Tell me why, I never want to hear you say
 
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I don’t want that AZA
 
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=====Come on BBG Let’s Go=====
 
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E-I-E-I-E-I-O (repeat)
 
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Come on BBG let’s go! (repeat)
 
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Shoobe doobe doobe doo (repeat)
 
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Uh uh uhhh yeah! (repeat)
 
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=====Yo Baby=====
 
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I said a yo baby, yo baby, yo baby, yo! (repeat)
 
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I said you gots bbg or you gots to go! (repeat)
 
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=====That BBG Beat=====
 
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(one) Give me a long B!
 
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All: B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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(one) Give me a short B
 
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All: B!
 
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Don’t give me no word no word
 
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Don’t give me no phrase no phrase
 
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Just give me that beat (clap 2x)
 
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That BBG beat (clap 2x)
 
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(repeat for each letter)
 
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=====She’s a star=====
 
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My name is ___ and I’m a star
 
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Come with me, I’ll take you far
 
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(oh she thinks she’s bad)
 
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please guys, I know I’m bad
 
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(oh she thinks she’s bad)
 
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___(another name)___ please,
 
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=====BBG Bop=====
 
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I said heeeeeyyyyy BBG bop,
 
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I said woaaah BBG bop
 
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I wish that all the guys (all repeat)
 
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Were like the energizer bunny ((all repeat)
 
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If they could last 5 minutes (all repeat)
 
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Now that would be funny (all repeat)
 
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I said heeeeeyyyyy BBG bop,
 
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I said woaaah BBG bop
 
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I wish that all the guys (all repeat)
 
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Were like the fresh prince (all repeat)
 
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Straight out of the 80’s (all repeat)
 
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And the best thing since (all repeat)
 
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I said heeeeeyyyyy BBG bop,
 
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I said woaaah BBG bop
 
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I wish that all the guys (all repeat)
 
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Were like the sunrise (all repeat)
 
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Keep me warm all day (all repeat)
 
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And go down at night (all repeat)
 
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I said heeeeeyyyyy BBG bop,
 
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I said woaaah BBG bop
 
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I wish that all the guys (all repeat)
 
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Were like joshco (all repeat)
 
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Get all up in my region (all repeat)
 
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And take control (all repeat)
 
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=====Bump and Grind=====
 
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(one) Hey __(name)___
 
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(second) Hey what?
 
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(one) Hey ___(name)____
 
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(second) Hey what?
 
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(one) I heard your name up on the street and they all say you got no beat
 
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(second) Oh honey child, you must be blind cuz you aint seen my bump and grind!
 
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All: Bump and grind, bump bump and grinddd
 
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=====Reebok=====
 
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All: Reebok, hit it hit
 
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All: Reebok, hit it hit
 
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(one) Yo my name is ___ and I do the Reebok,
 
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You’re gonna turn around
 
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Touch the ground
 
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Get back up and break it down
 
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===AZA Cheers===
 
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=====Up You Men=====
 
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chorus: Up, you men
 
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and sing to AZA
 
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time will pass
 
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and we'll be on our way
 
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As the years go by
 
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There will be happiest of memories (Rah Rah Rah)
 
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Stand and then
 
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We'll sing the song again
 
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all you loyal men
 
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sing the praises of our order
 
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sing up, you men of AZA
 
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up, you men of AZA
 
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Brothers we'll be
 
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as we share our cares each day
 
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happy and free
 
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though the years pass on their way
 
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starting anew
 
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face to face with destiny
 
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hearts beating true for the friends and loves to be
 
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(Chorus)
 
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=====The order=====
 
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AZA, BBG, BBYO ( clap clap!)
 
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(repeat as many times as necessary to make an AZA understand the REAL order…)
 
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=====The Wizard=====
 
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Once there was a wizard
 
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who went to china
 
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To study the Torah
 
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Torah
 
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Torah horah
 
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Torah horah horah Torah
 
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Torah horah horah Torah Torah horah horah Torah
 
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Once there was a wizard
 
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Who went to Africa
 
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To study the megillah
 
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megillah
 
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megillah gorilla
 
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megillah gorilla gorilla megillah
 
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megillah gorilla gorilla megillah megillah gorilla gorilla megillah
 
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Once their was a wizard
 
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Who went to canada
 
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To study the blue book
 
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blue book
 
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blue book glue buck
 
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blue book glue buck glue buck blue book
 
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blue book glue buck glue buck blue book blue book glue buck glue buck blue book
 
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=====Put Your Hands Together=====
 
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Gentlemen, put your hands together
 
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i said gentlemen put your hands together
 
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ready go (stomp stomp clap) 2x
 
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[then you can ad lib something like] 'tell those BBGs who are we?'
 
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'we are AZA' (jumping up and down)
 
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==General Information (MIT)==
 
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===Board Positions===
 
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*N'Siah-President
 
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Represents chapter to the community and region
 
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Leads, supervises, and conducts all chapter activities, meetings, and business meetings
 
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Meets with and keeps advisors informed
 
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Makes sure all that all chapter officers are carrying out their responsibilites
 
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*S'ganit- Vice-President of Programming
 
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Responsible for the planning and quality of all chapter programming (6 fold)
 
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Promotes regional/international awards
 
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Assumes the position of the president in their absence
 
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Submits programs to BBYO Program Bank
 
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*Mit-Mom/ Aym HaChaverot- Vice-President of Membership
 
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Educates all members on the principles, history, traditions, folds, rituals, and policies of BBYO and BBG
 
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Conducts MIT training for new members
 
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Coordinates the chapters retention efforts
 
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Supervises BBYO Connect activites and promotion
 
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*Mazkirah- Secretary
 
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Takes minutes for chapter business meetings
 
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Takes attendence
 
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Sends out emails, calls, texts to keep chapter informed
 
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Maintains chapter facebook page, twitter account, web page,etc.
 
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*Sh'licha- Judaism/Community service
 
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Run programs for Shabbat and High Holidays
 
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Work with S'ganit to include Judaic aspects to programming
 
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Work on chapter Stand-Up and Israel programming (Advocacy, hands on community service)
 
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*Gizborit- Treasurer
 
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Oversees chapter finances
 
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Responsible for chapter fundraising
 
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Run the shuk table at convention
 
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Oversees chapter philanthropy efforts for Stand-Up
 
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===The Folds of Programming===
 
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*Jewish Heritage
 
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*Community Service
 
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*Sisterhood
 
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*Creativity
 
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*Social Action
 
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*Recreation
 
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===The Menorah Pledge Principals===
 
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*Citizenship
 
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-We pledge our devotion to our beloved country, whose blessing we shall never take for granted. We shall guard zealously our democratic rights and shall fulfill our duties as citizens.
 
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*Jewish Heritage
 
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-We have a magnificent Jewish heritage, which has enriched the civilization of every land. We shall aim to become imbued with an understanding and a love of our Jewish culture so that we may be a conscious part of the people from whom we stem. We shall always strive to live up to the ideals, which are the essence of Jewish religious faith.
 
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*Community Service
 
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-We recognize our responsibility to render selfless service as citizens of the community in which we live.
 
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*Philanthropy
 
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-We shall always be concerned with the underprivileged and distressed. We shall offer our help to those in need, recognizing that the ability to help others is a blessing and a responsibility.
 
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*Inter-faith Relations
 
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-We represent one of the faiths that make up the diverse patterns of the religious world. We shall learn to understand and respect our neighbor. We shall so live as individuals and groups that we may reflect credit upon the Jewish people.
 
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*Tradition
 
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-We shall try to exemplify in our home the finest of Jewish family traditions.
 
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*Good Sisterhood
 
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-We make possible the warmth and joy of good sisterhood through our association in Chapters. We shall respect the rights of each member. We shall make our Chapter a true example of democratic living so that companionship and friendship may endure.
 
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*Prayer for World Jewry
 
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-Lighting the candles is a privilege we engage in that displays the freedom we, as B'nai B'rith Girls, and as Jews are able to exhibit. However, there are Jews in our world who are not allowed to observe Judaism freely. Oppressed Jewry is a major concern in our society. The light that is burning so brightly is the light of hope. We hope that one day all oppressed Jews will be able to practice Judaism as freely as we are doing here today.
 
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===A Brief History of BBG (Herstory)===
 
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Anita Perlman founded BBG in 1927 shortly after AZA.
 
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The first permanent chapter started in San Francisco with the help of Rose Mauser.
 
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In 1941 BBG was officially named B'nai B'rith Girls.
 
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==General Information (AIT)==
 
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===Board Positions===
 
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*Godol-President
 
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Represents chapter to the community and region
 
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Leads, supervises, and conducts all chapter activities, meetings, and business meetings
 
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Meets with and keeps advisors informed
 
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Makes sure all that all chapter officers are carrying out their responsibilites
 
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*S'gan- Vice-President of Programming
 
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Responsible for the planning and quality of all chapter programming (5 fold)
 
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Promotes regional/international awards
 
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Assumes the position of the president in their absence
 
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Submits programs to BBYO Program Bank
 
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*Moreh- Vice-President of Membership
 
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Educates all members on the principles, history, traditions, folds, rituals, and policies of BBYO and AZA
 
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Conducts AIT training for new members
 
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Coordinates the chapters retention efforts
 
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Supervises BBYO Connect activites and promotion
 
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*Mazkir- Secretary
 
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Takes minutes for chapter business meetings
 
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Takes attendence
 
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Sends out emails, calls, texts to keep chapter informed
 
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Maintains chapter facebook page, twitter account, web page,etc.
 
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*Sh'liach- Judaism/Community service
 
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Run programs for Shabbat and High Holidays
 
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Work with S'ganit to include Judaic aspects to programming
 
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Work on chapter Stand-Up and Israel programming (Advocacy, hands on community service)
 
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*Gizbor- Treasurer
 
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Oversees chapter finances
 
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Responsible for chapter fundraising
 
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Run the shuk table at convention
 
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Oversees chapter philanthropy efforts for Stand-Up
 
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===The Folds of Programming===
 
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*Athletics
 
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*Education
 
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*Social
 
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*Community Service/Social Action
 
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===Seven Cardinal Principles===
 
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*Patriotism
 
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-Loyalty to my homeland, to its laws, to its principles, to its ethics. To die for if need be, but primarily to live for it.
 
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*Judaism
 
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-Always to observe the tenants of my faith; ever to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord my G-d.
 
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-Ever to honor and love my parents. To be considerate of my elders and to respect age.
 
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-To give myself and my substance for all worthy causes; to be kind and generous to all in need, regardless of race or color.
 
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-Never too bold, never to forward, ever humble, ever observing the principles of gentlemen.
 
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*Purity
 
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-To keep my soul pure, my mind active, and my body healthy.
 
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*Fraternity
 
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-A spirit of sociability, of cooperation, and of friendship toward all AZAs that shall make us one fellowship; a love of and loyalty to AZA and its ideals
 
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===A Brief History of AZA===
 
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AZA was founded in June, 1922 in Omaha, Nebraska as a response of the Jewish Community, who, at the time was forbidden from joining Greek Fraternities
 
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The first official chpater was formed in 1923: Mother Chapter AZA #1
 
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Abe Babior was the first president of AZA
 
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Sam Beber Officially Founded AZA, and cemented the goals of our order on May 3rd, 1924
 

Revision as of 22:46, 21 April 2013

eltaleltoua Connecticut Valley Region BBYO spans many smaller communities. A region of just over 600 members, CVR is a top tier region within the international order of the B'nai B'rith Youth Organization

Contents

Geography

CVR spans all of Connecticut, South Western Massachusetts and Westcheseter, NY. There are chapters in:

  • Greater Bridgeport Area (CT)
  • Stamford (CT)
  • Greenwhich (CT)
  • Greater New Haven Area (CT)
  • Ridgefield (CT)
  • Greater Newtown Area (CT)
  • Greater Hartford Area (CT)
  • Amherst (MA)
  • Willimantic(CT)
  • Eastern CT
  • Longmeadow (MA)

Chapters

These are the next division for CVR below the regional level. Each chapter encompasses an area and draws members from the local Jewish population. They hold weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly meetings.

AZA

BBG

BBYO

Regional Boards

These are the elected youth leaders that run the region.

AZA Regional Board 2013-2014

The 7 Alephs comprising the AZA Regional Board for the 2013-2014 Programming Year

BBG Regional Board 2013-14

AZA Regional Board 2012-2013

The 7 Alephs comprising the AZA Regional Board for the 2012-2013 Programming Year

BBG Regional Board 2012-2013


Cheers

1)We are CVR, Rewind the VCR, Drive that CRV, once again, who are we? (repeat)

2)The C is for Connecticut the V is for the Valley the R is for the Region and that is why we say, we say, C-V-R-C-C-V-R C-V-R-C-C-V-R (repeat)

3)C-O-N-N-E-C-T I-C-U-T VALLEY!

4)CVR SPIRIT FINGERS! ohhhhh, 1-2-3-4-5, CVR we keep it alive! 6-7-8-9-10, CVR we're at it again! CVR don't mess with us! CVR we'll mess you up! C-V-C-V-C-V-argggg

5)CVR es Buenooooo!

6)Connecti- what? Connecticut! (repeat)

7) Aint nothin’ but tuttie fruitie CVR gets lots of booty Booty, booty, booty, booty, WOO! (x2) (repeat entire thing)

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