Editing Great Midwest Region

'''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 the '''Ostrich''', and its regional color is ''' Chartreuse'''.

==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.

===AZA===

*[[Armand Hammer AZA]]
*[[Barney Ross AZA]]
*[[Palmach AZA]]
*[[Haganah AZA]]
*[[Shabak AZA]]
*[[Ometz AZA]]

===BBG===

*[[Ahavah BBG]]
*[[Aviva BBG]]
*[[Chai Tov BBG]]
*[[Chaverim BBG]]
*[[Korczak BBG]]
*[[Hatikvah BBG]]

===BBYO===

*[[Elgin BBYO]]
Raam BBYO

===Connect===

GMR is also home of monthly Connect Events planned by its the BBYO Connect & Outreach Coordinator, and it's BBYO members.

==Leadership==

===AZA Regional Board===

*[[Godol]] - '''Colin Silverman'''
*[[S'gan]] - '''Jake Horwitz'''
*[[Moreh]] - '''Adam Joseph Teplinsky'''
*[[Shaliach]] - '''Nathaniel Bernstein'''
*[[Mazkir]] - '''Adam Shaw'''
*[[Gizbor]] - '''Ben Hirschman'''
*[[Ozer]] -  '''Zach Levay '''

===BBG Regional Board===

*[[N'siah]] - '''Pamela Kekst'''
*[[S'ganit]] - '''Jessica Gbur'''
*[[Mit Mom]] - '''Michelle Weil'''
*[[Sh'licha]] - '''Jami Goldberg'''
*[[Mazkirah]] - '''Leah Sherin'''
*[[Gizborit]] - '''Samantha Horowitz'''
*[[Ozeret]] - '''Lindsey Rabinowitz'''

===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.


===Regional Professional Staff===

*Program Director - '''Marty Shankle'''
*Program Director - '''Celia Bernstein'''
*Connect & Outreach Coordinator  - ''' DJ Storm_____'''

==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.