Connecticut Valley Region

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==CVR CHEERS==
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==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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6)Connecti- what?
6)Connecti- what?
Connecticut! (repeat)
Connecticut! (repeat)
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===BBG Cheers===
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===AZA Cheers===
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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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==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
 +
Meets with and keeps advisors informed
 +
Makes sure all that all chapter officers are carrying out their responsibilites
 +
 +
 +
*S'gan- Vice-President of Programming
 +
Responsible for the planning and quality of all chapter programming (5 fold)
 +
Promotes regional/international awards
 +
Assumes the position of the president in their absence
 +
Submits programs to BBYO Program Bank
 +
 +
 +
*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
 +
Conducts AIT training for new members
 +
Coordinates the chapters retention efforts
 +
Supervises BBYO Connect activites and promotion
 +
 +
*Mazkir- Secretary
 +
Takes minutes for chapter business meetings
 +
Takes attendence
 +
Sends out emails, calls, texts to keep chapter informed
 +
Maintains chapter facebook page, twitter account, web page,etc.
 +
 +
*Sh'liach- Judaism/Community service
 +
Run programs for Shabbat and High Holidays
 +
Work with S'ganit to include Judaic aspects to programming
 +
Work on chapter Stand-Up and Israel programming (Advocacy, hands on community service)
 +
 +
*Gizbor- Treasurer
 +
Oversees chapter finances
 +
Responsible for chapter fundraising
 +
Run the shuk table at convention
 +
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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*Judaic
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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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*Filial Love
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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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*Charity
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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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*Conduct
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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

Revision as of 21:41, 21 February 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 2012-2013

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

BBG Regional Board 2012-2013


Cheers

CVR 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)

BBG Cheers

AZA Cheers

General Information (MIT)

Board Positions

  • N'Siah-President

Represents chapter to the community and region Leads, supervises, and conducts all chapter activities, meetings, and business meetings Meets with and keeps advisors informed Makes sure all that all chapter officers are carrying out their responsibilites


  • S'ganit- Vice-President of Programming

Responsible for the planning and quality of all chapter programming (6 fold) Promotes regional/international awards Assumes the position of the president in their absence Submits programs to BBYO Program Bank


  • Mit-Mom/ Aym HaChaverot- Vice-President of Membership

Educates all members on the principles, history, traditions, folds, rituals, and policies of BBYO and BBG Conducts MIT training for new members Coordinates the chapters retention efforts Supervises BBYO Connect activites and promotion

  • Mazkirah- Secretary

Takes minutes for chapter business meetings Takes attendence Sends out emails, calls, texts to keep chapter informed Maintains chapter facebook page, twitter account, web page,etc.

  • Sh'licha- Judaism/Community service

Run programs for Shabbat and High Holidays Work with S'ganit to include Judaic aspects to programming Work on chapter Stand-Up and Israel programming (Advocacy, hands on community service)

  • Gizborit- Treasurer

Oversees chapter finances Responsible for chapter fundraising Run the shuk table at convention Oversees chapter philanthropy efforts for Stand-Up


The Folds of Programming

  • Jewish Heritage
  • Community Service
  • Sisterhood
  • Creativity
  • Social Action
  • Recreation

The Menorah Pledge Principals

  • Citizenship

-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.

  • Jewish Heritage

-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.

  • Community Service

-We recognize our responsibility to render selfless service as citizens of the community in which we live.

  • Philanthropy

-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.

  • Inter-faith Relations

-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.

  • Tradition

-We shall try to exemplify in our home the finest of Jewish family traditions.

  • Good Sisterhood

-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.

  • Prayer for World Jewry

-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.


General Information (AIT)

Board Positions

  • Godol-President

Represents chapter to the community and region Leads, supervises, and conducts all chapter activities, meetings, and business meetings Meets with and keeps advisors informed Makes sure all that all chapter officers are carrying out their responsibilites


  • S'gan- Vice-President of Programming

Responsible for the planning and quality of all chapter programming (5 fold) Promotes regional/international awards Assumes the position of the president in their absence Submits programs to BBYO Program Bank


  • Moreh- Vice-President of Membership

Educates all members on the principles, history, traditions, folds, rituals, and policies of BBYO and AZA Conducts AIT training for new members Coordinates the chapters retention efforts Supervises BBYO Connect activites and promotion

  • Mazkir- Secretary

Takes minutes for chapter business meetings Takes attendence Sends out emails, calls, texts to keep chapter informed Maintains chapter facebook page, twitter account, web page,etc.

  • Sh'liach- Judaism/Community service

Run programs for Shabbat and High Holidays Work with S'ganit to include Judaic aspects to programming Work on chapter Stand-Up and Israel programming (Advocacy, hands on community service)

  • Gizbor- Treasurer

Oversees chapter finances Responsible for chapter fundraising Run the shuk table at convention Oversees chapter philanthropy efforts for Stand-Up

The Folds of Programming

  • Athletics
  • Education
  • Social
  • Judaic
  • Community Service/Social Action

Seven Cardinal Principles

  • Patriotism

-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.

  • Judaism

-Always to observe the tenants of my faith; ever to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with the Lord my G-d.

  • Filial Love

-Ever to honor and love my parents. To be considerate of my elders and to respect age.

  • Charity

-To give myself and my substance for all worthy causes; to be kind and generous to all in need, regardless of race or color.

  • Conduct

-Never too bold, never to forward, ever humble, ever observing the principles of gentlemen.

  • Purity

-To keep my soul pure, my mind active, and my body healthy.

  • Fraternity

-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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