Frank Fierman AZA
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'''Frank Fierman AZA #2233''' is a chapter of [[Atlanta Council]] [[BBYO]] located in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area. Fierman is currently the oldest chapter in [[Atlanta Council]] with a history rich in tradition. | '''Frank Fierman AZA #2233''' is a chapter of [[Atlanta Council]] [[BBYO]] located in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area. Fierman is currently the oldest chapter in [[Atlanta Council]] with a history rich in tradition. | ||
| - | + | ==History== | |
Frank Fierman AZA has existed, in its current state, since 1980. Before that year, chapters in [[Atlanta Council]] were organized by grade, lasting only four year periods. Thus, in 1980, Fierman was rechartered. The date it was originally founded, however, is unknown. | Frank Fierman AZA has existed, in its current state, since 1980. Before that year, chapters in [[Atlanta Council]] were organized by grade, lasting only four year periods. Thus, in 1980, Fierman was rechartered. The date it was originally founded, however, is unknown. | ||
The chapter is named after Frank Fierman, a man recognized for his contributions to the Atlanta Jewish community. | The chapter is named after Frank Fierman, a man recognized for his contributions to the Atlanta Jewish community. | ||
| - | ==Traditions== | + | ===Traditions=== |
| - | *'''Hoo-Hah | + | *'''Hoo-Hah'''- A longstanding tradition of Frank Fierman, Hoo-Hah is performed at every council/regional meeting. The chapter godol counts to three and each fiermanite shouts "hoo-hah" as they cross their legs. As the chapter shouts "hoo," the members stomp their right foot on the ground and begin to lift it up. On "hah," the right leg is lifted, turned, and placed on the left knee. At [[International Convention]], the Atlanta Council delegation introduced Hoo-Hah to the international order, but it endures in Atlanta as Fierman tradition. |
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| + | *'''Candle Carving'''- each year during the [[State of the Council Address]], it is traditional for Fiermanites to carve wax Shabbat candles with their teeth. These candles will often be used as [[Life]] candles later in the member's [[BBYO]] career. | ||
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| + | *'''Bash Night'''- a monthly program where members compete to eat the most chicken wings. Whoever consumes the most wings does not have to pay for their meal. | ||
| + | The current record is 105 wings set by Scott Zweigel. | ||
Revision as of 21:13, 9 April 2006
Frank Fierman AZA #2233 is a chapter of Atlanta Council BBYO located in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area. Fierman is currently the oldest chapter in Atlanta Council with a history rich in tradition.
History
Frank Fierman AZA has existed, in its current state, since 1980. Before that year, chapters in Atlanta Council were organized by grade, lasting only four year periods. Thus, in 1980, Fierman was rechartered. The date it was originally founded, however, is unknown. The chapter is named after Frank Fierman, a man recognized for his contributions to the Atlanta Jewish community.
Traditions
- Hoo-Hah- A longstanding tradition of Frank Fierman, Hoo-Hah is performed at every council/regional meeting. The chapter godol counts to three and each fiermanite shouts "hoo-hah" as they cross their legs. As the chapter shouts "hoo," the members stomp their right foot on the ground and begin to lift it up. On "hah," the right leg is lifted, turned, and placed on the left knee. At International Convention, the Atlanta Council delegation introduced Hoo-Hah to the international order, but it endures in Atlanta as Fierman tradition.
- Candle Carving- each year during the State of the Council Address, it is traditional for Fiermanites to carve wax Shabbat candles with their teeth. These candles will often be used as Life candles later in the member's BBYO career.
- Bash Night- a monthly program where members compete to eat the most chicken wings. Whoever consumes the most wings does not have to pay for their meal.
The current record is 105 wings set by Scott Zweigel.
