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Rocky Mountain Region

Tai-guy — Tue, 09 May 2006 04:17:49 GMT

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== Geography ==
RMR spans throughout Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. There are currently chapters in:
*Boulder County (CO)
*Denver Metro Area (CO)
*Colorado Springs (CO)
*Albequerque (NM)

== Chapters ==

'''AZA'''
*[[Ilan Ramon AZA #380]]
*Judge Saul Pinchik AZA #6
*Phillip Klutznik AZA #734
*David Vaad AZA #275
*Hank Greenspun AZA #705

'''BBG'''
*[[Ahavah BBG #331]]
*CSGAY BBG #1210
*Yehudiot Me'emot BBG #587
*Neshama BBG #165
*Vereauch BBG #201

'''BBYO'''
*Rocky Mountain Chai BBYO #5179
*Alby BBYO

== Regional Board ==

'''AZA'''
*Regional Aleph [[Godol]]: Josh Tillis (Judge Saul Pinchick AZA #6)
*Regional Aleph [[S'gan]]: Brandon Green (Hank Greenspun AZA #705)
*Regional Aleph Chaver: Danial Smith (Judge Saul Pinchick AZA #6)
*Regional Aleph [[Moreh]]: Justin Sedgewick (Hank Greenspun AZA #705)
*Regional Aleph [[Gizbor]]: Zachary Seigel (Phillip Klutznik AZA #734)
*Regional Aleph [[Mazkir]]: Brandon Kaufman (Phillip Klutznik AZA #734)
*Regional Aleph [[Kohen Godol]]: Jeremy Gelman (Judge Saul Pinchick AZA #6)

''Ozrim''
*Denver: Adam Knaster (Hank Greenspun AZA #705)
*South: Daniel Wolf (Hank Greenspun AZA #705)
*North: Amitai Gross ([[Ilan Ramon AZA #380]])

'''BBG'''

== Staff ==

*Regional Director: David Adelstein
*Assistant Regional Director: Marc Geller
*Office Manager: Sandra Yaron
*Teen Connections Director: Audra Feierstein
*Boulder City Director: Mark Megibow
*Albequerque City Director: Eric Maxon

== Regional Events ==

These are night or weekends that are chances for the whole region to gather together and do whatever the events purpose is:
*BoulderCon (kickoff convention at the end of August. Held in Boulder but subject to change and become a "traveling convention")
*RLTC (Regional Leadership Training Conference during mid-october. A Convention based on building up leadership skills. Also the event where regional inductions happen)
*Beau Dance (Dance where regional BBG chapter announce their elected Beaus. Held in November or December)
*AZAA Tournament (AZA basketball tournament held the night before Winter Convention)
*Winter Convention (Held near the end of December. This is where the Regional Aleph Godol and N'siah give their States of the Region, members are awarded life membership, spirit competitions are held as well as a story and oratory competition and most importantly, Regional elections and installations take place)
*Final Night Dance (A dance held the last night of Winter Convention after installations)
*AIT/MIT Conclave (First convention for the new AITs and MITs of RMR. This is an introduction to how BBYO works and a welcome to the new members)
*Intake Dance (A dance held on the last night of AIT/MIT Conclave where we announce which chapters each new member will join. Held in March)
*Kallah (Regional convention solely based on Judaism. We also hold senior circle, a ritual for seniors to give their stories and pass whatever they wish to down to other members. Held in April or May)
*Sweetheart Dance (A dance where regional AZA chapters announce their elected Sweethearts. Held in May)

Ilan Ramon AZA

Tai-guy — Tue, 09 May 2006 01:44:43 GMT

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== Chapter History ==

=== Rabbi Rose BBYO #5026 ===

Rabbi Rose BBYO #5026 was founded in 2000 by Mark Megibow and Rabbi Doug Weber, the Rabbi at Bonai Shalom, the Conservative synagogue in Boulder, CO at the time. Megibow was, and still is, among many things, a youth activist, trying to bring out leadership potential among teens, especially Jewish teens. He is also a professional musician. He started BBYO #5026 so that Boulder teens could have their own group that would not require any synagogue affiliation. Later, the girls of Rabbi Rose, who had enough to split into their own chapter as opposed to the lone boy member, decided to leave 5026 and start [[Ahavah BBG #331]]. That day Mark Megibow called up the lone boy, Ben Greenberg and informed him that he was now the only member of Rabbi Rose BBYO #5026.

=== The Legacy of Ben Greenberg ===

Ben Greenberg wasn't really sure what to do as the only member. He asked Megibow who responded with: "You have a Shul directory right? Why don't you call up everyone in high school and get them to join?"
The next day, Ben called Mark and asked him, "What do I do now?" Mark was confused as to what he meant. Ben informed him that he had called every high school male at Bonai Shalom and had some interested guys. What should he do now? Mark was excited with Ben's enthusiasm for getting the work done and gave him further instructions on how to begin. Ben had recruited the other founders of what would become Ilan Ramon AZA #380: Michael Salzman, Paul Kirschner, Nathan Fox, Aaron Freedman and Simi Adler. Ben took on the role as the first Godol.

=== Receiving a Charter: Nathan Fox's Work ===

Ben's term as Godol ended and then came along Michael Salzman's. After Salzman, Nathan Fox took on the position of Godol and made some radical changes. Fox pushed for support from the central part of the region, Denver, attendance at regional events and strong fraternity within the chapter. Nathan and other founding members worked hard to build up membership so that in the Fall of 2004, Rabbi Rose BBYO #5026 would no longer exist and the men would finally have their own chartered AZA chapter. In the Fall term of 2004, Nathan Fox became the first official Godol of the yet-to-be-named Boulder AZA chapter (see Fall '04 board). After long discussions among members who attended regular meetings, the chapter finally received a name, a mascot, a number (recycled from a folded Chicago AZA chapter), a chapter sport (sort of), colors and a theme (Rastafarian/hippie influence).

=== Members Coming From Everywhere: Amitai Gross' Additions ===

As the gregorian year came to a close and IRAZA #380 received recognition for it's hard work at the Regional Winter Convention, the founders believed that there work was done and it was time for others to take on the leadership of the chapter. At the next term's board elections, Amitai Gross, a Freshman and the first Chaver of the chapter, was elected as the next Godol. Not only was Amitai young, but the entire second executive board was composed of Freshmen, minus Simi Adler, a Senior and founder. During Gross' term, the chapter had an all-time record membership, through the extensive work of Adler, and a record six programs held that term, with the help of S'gan, Martin Singer, which all had excellent attendance thanks to the boards push for communication. Regional programs had record attendance, especially Kallah with a record twelve members there. At the next elections, thanks to the superior communication of the chapter, there was a strong push for many members to run. Not a single position went unapposed. The next term's attendance and membership was nearly as impressive as the lasts.

== Chapter Board ==

===Current Board===

*[[Godol]]: David Weaver
*[[S'gan]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Chaver]]: Yoni Fallik
*[[Moreh]]: Leonid "Comrade" Vaisberg
*[[Gizbor]]: Adam Ornstein
*[[Mazkir]]: Ben "Bead" Mead
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Amitai Gross

===Past Boards===

(Fall 05)
*[[Godol]]: Amitai Gross
*[[S'gan]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Chaver]]: Yoni Fallik
*[[Moreh]]: Martin Singer
*[[Gizbor]]: Daniel "Dance Masta Flex" Rheiner
*[[Mazkir]]: Ben "Bead" Mead
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Amitai Gross

(Spring 05)
*[[Godol]]: Amitai Gross
*[[S'gan]]: Martin Singer
*[[Chaver]]: Simi Adler
*[[Moreh]]: Simi Adler
*[[Gizbor]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Mazkir]]: David Weaver
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Nathan Fox

(Fall 04)
*[[Godol]]: Nathan Fox
*[[S'gan]]: Paul Kirschner
*[[Chaver]]: Amitai Gross
*[[Moreh]]: Simi Adler
*[[Gizbor]]: Amit Halevi
*[[Mazkir]]: Aaron Freedman
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Nathan Fox

== Home Of ==

*Nickname: The Mighty Hebes
*Mascot: Rastafarian Hooters Owl "Mr. Hebe"
*Colors: Red, Green, Yellow, Black (Rasta)
*Advisors: Mark Megibow, David Scully
*Sister Chapter: Ahavah BBG #331
*Brother Chapter: Mordechai Analevitch AZA #1387 "The Flying Aces" (Folded)

''Past Advisors''
*Kovi Bessoff
*Zach Gelman

''Items of The Chapter''
*The Godol has a few items passed down:
**Ilan Ramon has gone through two gavels. The first, as the story is told, was stolen from the Cherry Creek High School Debate Team by Brandon Rattiner, the RAG of RMR at the time and given to Nathan Fox at the chapter's first official elections. This gavel was stolen multiple times, first by Ahavah BBG #331 (we got back at them), then by a few chapter members and then finally by Rocky Mountain Chai BBYO #5179 in Colorado Springs where it now resides. The second and current gavel was, boringly, bought off of [http://www.amazon.com|amazon.com] by Amitai Gross to hand down to David Weaver.
**The Godol Pin was bought by Amitai Gross during his first erm as Godol
**The Godol Files were compiled by Nathan Fox to pass on to Amitai Gross and are an extensive resource on how a Godol should work
**The S'ganim of IRAZA pass down Owl figurines in honor of our mascot. Each S'gan will add a figure to the collection. This was started by Paul Kirschner.
**Amitai Gross, in his term as Chaver, bought a Yad to pass down to each Chaver along with a personal teaching he wrote. This Yad is currently in the posession of Simi Adler since he can't remember where it is in his house.

== Regional Awards Held ==

===Convention 05===
*Highest Memebership Retention Rate
*Best Song Performance
*Oratory Contest (Amitai Gross)

===Convention 04===
*Most Improved Chapter
*Program of the Year (Summer Kickoff: Paul Kirschner)
*Godol of the Year (Nathan Fox
*Chaver of the Year (Amitai Gross)
*Highest Membership Retention Rate
*Highest Membership Increase
*Justin Kutner Jewish Heritage Chair (Amitai Gross)
*Sam Beber Distinguished Senior Award (Paul Kirschner)

== Distinguished Members ==

*Ben Greenberg: RMR 49th Regional Mazkir
*You know more will come eventually. Bound to happen.

Ahavah BBG

Tai-guy — Tue, 09 May 2006 00:03:48 GMT

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== Chapter Board ==

=== Current Board ===

*N'siah: Julia Sallo
*S'ganit: Celia Schacht
*Yehudia: Evelyn Masoner
*Aym-Ha Haverot: Celia Schacht
*Gizborit: Maya Shaffer
*Makirah: Maya Shaffer
*Madricha: Danielle Salinger

=== Past Boards ===

(Fall '05)
*N'siah: Danielle Salinger
*S'ganit: Tessa Bartlett
*Yehudia: Julia Sallo
*Aym-Ha Haverot: Lorna Rosenblum
*Gizborit: Talia Loewenstein
*Mazkirah: Talia Loewenstein
*Madricha: Danielle Salinger

(Spring '05)
*N'siah: Danielle Salinger
*S'ganit: Lorna Rosenblum
*Yehudia: Julia Sallo
*Aym-Ha Haverot: Tessa Bartlett
*Gizborit: not filled
*Mazkirot: Maisie Salinger and Shayna Weingast
*Madricha: Danielle Salinger

== Home Of ==

*Mascot: Winnie The Jew
*Colors: Black and Pink
*Advisors: Zane Altman and Dena Goldberg
*Brother Chapter: Ilan Ramon AZA #380 "The Mighty Hebes"

== Regional Awards Held ==

Coming soon

== Distinguished Members ==

*Talia Loewenstein: RMR 50th Regional Mazkirah and 51st Regional S'ganit

Ahavah BBG

Tai-guy — Mon, 08 May 2006 06:32:08 GMT

Tai-guy:

== Chapter Board ==

=== Current Board ===

*N'siah: Julia Sallo
*S'ganit: Celia Schacht
*Yehudia: Evelyn Masoner
*Aym-Ha Haverot: Celia Schacht
*Gizborit: Maya Shaffer
*Makirah: Maya Shaffer

=== Past Boards ===

(Fall '05)
*N'siah: Danielle Salinger
*S'ganit: Tessa Bartlett
*Yehudia: Julia Sallo
*Aym-Ha Haverot: Lorna Rosenblum
*Gizborit: Talia Loewenstein
*Mazkirah: Talia Loewenstein
*Madricha: Danielle Salinger

(Spring '05)
*N'siah: Danielle Salinger
*S'ganit: Lorna Rosenblum
*Yehudia: Julia Sallo
*Aym-Ha Haverot: Tessa Bartlett
*Gizborit: not filled
*Mazkirot: Maisie Salinger and Shayna Weingast
*Madricha: Danielle Salinger

== Home Of ==

*Mascot: Winnie The Jew
*Colors: Black and Pink
*Advisors: Zane Altman and Dena Goldberg
*Brother Chapter: Ilan Ramon AZA #380 "The Mighty Hebes"

== Regional Awards Held ==

Coming soon

== Distinguished Members ==

*Talia Loewenstein: RMR 50th Regional Mazkirah and 51st Regional S'ganit

Ilan Ramon AZA

Tai-guy — Wed, 03 May 2006 06:29:41 GMT

Tai-guy: /* Chapter Constitution */

== Chapter Board ==

===Current Board===

*[[Godol]]: David Weaver
*[[S'gan]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Chaver]]: Yoni Fallik
*[[Moreh]]: Leonid "Comrade" Vaisberg
*[[Gizbor]]: Adam Ornstein
*[[Mazkir]]: Ben "Bead" Mead
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Amitai Gross

===Past Boards===

(Fall 05)
*[[Godol]]: Amitai Gross
*[[S'gan]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Chaver]]: Yoni Fallik
*[[Moreh]]: Martin Singer
*[[Gizbor]]: Daniel "Dance Masta Flex" Rheiner
*[[Mazkir]]: Ben "Bead" Mead
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Amitai Gross

(Spring 05)
*[[Godol]]: Amitai Gross
*[[S'gan]]: Martin Singer
*[[Chaver]]: Simi Adler
*[[Moreh]]: Simi Adler
*[[Gizbor]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Mazkir]]: David Weaver
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Nathan Fox

(Fall 04)
*[[Godol]]: Nathan Fox
*[[S'gan]]: Paul Kirschner
*[[Chaver]]: Amitai Gross
*[[Moreh]]: Simi Adler
*[[Gizbor]]: Amit Halevi
*[[Mazkir]]: Aaron Freedman
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Nathan Fox

== Home Of ==

*Nickname: The Mighty Hebes
*Mascot: Rastafarian Hooters Owl "Mr. Hebe"
*Colors: Red, Green, Yellow, Black (Rasta)
*Advisors: Mark Megibow, David Scully
*Sister Chapter: Ahavah BBG #331
*Brother Chapter: Mordechai Analevitch AZA #1387 "The Flying Aces" (Folded)

''Past Advisors''
*Kovi Bessoff
*Zach Gelman

== Regional Awards Held ==

===Convention 05===
*Highest Memebership Retention Rate
*Best Song Performance
*Oratory Contest (Amitai Gross)

===Convention 04===
*Most Improved Chapter
*Program of the Year (Summer Kickoff: Paul Kirschner)
*Godol of the Year (Nathan Fox
*Chaver of the Year (Amitai Gross)
*Highest Membership Retention Rate
*Highest Membership Increase
*Justin Kutner Jewish Heritage Chair (Amitai Gross)
*Sam Beber Distinguished Senior Award (Paul Kirschner)

== Distinguished Members ==

*Ben Greenberg: RMR 49th Regional Mazkir
*You know more will come eventually. Bound to happen.

Ilan Ramon AZA

Tai-guy — Wed, 03 May 2006 06:28:23 GMT

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Ilan Ramon AZA

Tai-guy — Wed, 03 May 2006 06:22:04 GMT

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Ilan Ramon AZA

Tai-guy — Wed, 03 May 2006 06:19:36 GMT

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Ilan Ramon AZA

Tai-guy — Wed, 03 May 2006 06:17:12 GMT

Tai-guy: /* Regional Awards Held */

Ilan Ramon AZA

Tai-guy — Wed, 03 May 2006 06:16:21 GMT

Tai-guy: /* Chapter Board */

== Chapter Board ==

===Current Board===

*[[Godol]]: David Weaver
*[[S'gan]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Chaver]]: Yoni Fallik
*[[Moreh]]: Leonid "Comrade" Vaisberg
*[[Gizbor]]: Adam Ornstein
*[[Mazkir]]: Ben "Bead" Mead
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Amitai Gross

===Past Boards===

(Fall 05)
*[[Godol]]: Amitai Gross
*[[S'gan]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Chaver]]: Yoni Fallik
*[[Moreh]]: Martin Singer
*[[Gizbor]]: Daniel "Dance Masta Flex" Rheiner
*[[Mazkir]]: Ben "Bead" Mead
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Amitai Gross

(Spring 05)
*[[Godol]]: Amitai Gross
*[[S'gan]]: Martin Singer
*[[Chaver]]: Simi Adler
*[[Moreh]]: Simi Adler
*[[Gizbor]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Mazkir]]: David Weaver
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Nathan Fox

(Fall 04)
*[[Godol]]: Nathan Fox
*[[S'gan]]: Paul Kirschner
*[[Chaver]]: Amitai Gross
*[[Moreh]]: Simi Adler
*[[Gizbor]]: Amit Halevi
*[[Mazkir]]: Aaron Freedman
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Nathan Fox

== Home Of ==

*Nickname: The Mighty Hebes
*Mascot: Rastafarian Hooters Owl "Mr. Hebe"
*Colors: Red, Green, Yellow, Black (Rasta)
*Advisors: Mark Megibow, David Scully
*Sister Chapter: Ahavah BBG #331
*Brother Chapter: Mordechai Analevitch AZA #1387 "The Flying Aces" (Folded)

''Past Advisors''
*Kovi Bessoff
*Zach Gelman

== Regional Awards Held ==

'''Convention 05'''
*Highest Memebership Retention Rate
*Best Song Performance
*Oratory Contest (Amitai Gross)

'''Convention 04'''
*Most Improved Chapter
*Program of the Year (Summer Kickoff: Paul Kirschner)
*Godol of the Year (Nathan Fox
*Chaver of the Year (Amitai Gross)
*Highest Membership Retention Rate
*Highest Membership Increase
*Justin Kutner Jewish Heritage Chair (Amitai Gross)
*Sam Beber Distinguished Senior Award (Paul Kirschner)

== Distinguished Members ==

*Ben Greenberg: RMR 49th Regional Mazkir
*You know more will come eventually. Bound to happen.

Ilan Ramon AZA

Tai-guy — Wed, 03 May 2006 06:13:41 GMT

Tai-guy:

== Chapter Board ==

(Spring 06)
*[[Godol]]: David Weaver
*[[S'gan]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Chaver]]: Yoni Fallik
*[[Moreh]]: Leonid "Comrade" Vaisberg
*[[Gizbor]]: Adam Ornstein
*[[Mazkir]]: Ben "Bead" Mead
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Amitai Gross

'''Past Boards'''

(Fall 05)
*[[Godol]]: Amitai Gross
*[[S'gan]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Chaver]]: Yoni Fallik
*[[Moreh]]: Martin Singer
*[[Gizbor]]: Daniel "Dance Masta Flex" Rheiner
*[[Mazkir]]: Ben "Bead" Mead
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Amitai Gross

(Spring 05)
*[[Godol]]: Amitai Gross
*[[S'gan]]: Martin Singer
*[[Chaver]]: Simi Adler
*[[Moreh]]: Simi Adler
*[[Gizbor]]: Jacob Koplen
*[[Mazkir]]: David Weaver
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Nathan Fox

(Fall 04)
*[[Godol]]: Nathan Fox
*[[S'gan]]: Paul Kirschner
*[[Chaver]]: Amitai Gross
*[[Moreh]]: Simi Adler
*[[Gizbor]]: Amit Halevi
*[[Mazkir]]: Aaron Freedman
*[[Kohen Godol]]: Nathan Fox

== Home Of ==

*Nickname: The Mighty Hebes
*Mascot: Rastafarian Hooters Owl "Mr. Hebe"
*Colors: Red, Green, Yellow, Black (Rasta)
*Advisors: Mark Megibow, David Scully
*Sister Chapter: Ahavah BBG #331
*Brother Chapter: Mordechai Analevitch AZA #1387 "The Flying Aces" (Folded)

''Past Advisors''
*Kovi Bessoff
*Zach Gelman

== Regional Awards Held ==

'''Convention 05'''
*Highest Memebership Retention Rate
*Best Song Performance
*Oratory Contest (Amitai Gross)

'''Convention 04'''
*Most Improved Chapter
*Program of the Year (Summer Kickoff: Paul Kirschner)
*Godol of the Year (Nathan Fox
*Chaver of the Year (Amitai Gross)
*Highest Membership Retention Rate
*Highest Membership Increase
*Justin Kutner Jewish Heritage Chair (Amitai Gross)
*Sam Beber Distinguished Senior Award (Paul Kirschner)

== Distinguished Members ==

*Ben Greenberg: RMR 49th Regional Mazkir
*You know more will come eventually. Bound to happen.

Ilan Ramon AZA

Tai-guy — Wed, 03 May 2006 05:59:36 GMT

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Ilan Ramon AZA

Tai-guy — Wed, 03 May 2006 05:57:38 GMT

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Ilan Ramon AZA

Tai-guy — Wed, 03 May 2006 05:54:05 GMT

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== Chapter Board ==

(Spring 06)
*Godol: David Weaver
*S'gan: Jacob Koplen
*Chaver: Yoni Fallik
*Moreh: Leonid "Comrade" Vaisberg
*Gizbor: Adam Ornstein
*Mazkir: Ben "Bead" Mead
*Kohen Godol: Amitai Gross

'''Past Boards'''

(Fall 05)
*Godol: Amitai Gross
*S'gan: Jacob Koplen
*Chaver: Yoni Fallik
*Moreh: Martin Singer
*Gizbor: Daniel "Dance Masta Flex" Rheiner
*Mazkir: Ben "Bead" Mead
*Kohen Godol: Amitai Gross

(Spring 05)
*Godol: Amitai Gross
*S'gan: Martin Singer
*Chaver: Simi Adler
*Moreh: Simi Adler
*Gizbor: Jacob Koplen
*Mazkir: David Weaver
*Kohen Godol: Nathan Fox

(Fall 04)
*Godol: Nathan Fox
*S'gan: Paul Kirschner
*Chaver: Amitai Gross
*Moreh: Simi Adler
*Gizbor: Amit Halevi
*Mazkir: Aaron Freedman
*Kohen Godol: Nathan Fox

== Home Of ==

*Mascot: Rastafarian Hooters Owl
*Colors: Red, Green, Yellow, Black (Rasta)
*Advisors: Mark Megibow, David Scully

''Past Advisors''
*Kovi Bessoff
*Zach Gelman

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Tai-guy — Wed, 03 May 2006 05:48:49 GMT

Tai-guy: Mr. Hebe

Mr. Hebe