Great Midwest Region
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Revision as of 03:56, 21 March 2012
Great Midwest Region #61 (also known simply as GMR) a BBYO (BBYO no longer stands for B'nai B'rith Youth Organization) Region located in Illinois, spanning Chicago and its suburbs. Its regional mascot is the Ostrich, and its regional color is Chartreuse.
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Chapters
GMR currently has ten chapters in and around Chicago. Some chapters have both a meeting and event every week. Other chapters meet less often.
AZA
BBG
Non-Chartered Chapters of BBYO
BBYO Connect
GMR is also home of several Teen Connection Events planned by its BBYO members and largely run by BBYO Connect and Membership Outreach Associate, Samantha Isenstein. Most participants come from the North Shore area, but GMR is open to any and all areas.
Leadership
AZA Regional Board
- Godol - Jeremy Solomon
- S'gan - Jeremy Breit
- Moreh - Benny Nahrstadt
- Shaliach - Zachary Taub
- Mazkir - Sam Breitberg
- Gizbor - Matthew Wengerhoff
- Ozer - Sam Miller
BBG Regional Board
- N'siah - Samantha Kopinsky
- S'ganit - Trudy Miller
- Mit Mom - Jessica Ribet
- Sh'licha - Jenna Shaw
- Mazkirah - Amanda Johnson
- Gizborit - Jeri Dritz
- Ozeret - Marti Pine
Advisors
GMR has 26 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. You can find out who is an advisor by going to each chapters information page via WikiBBYO!
Regional Professional Staff
- Senior Program Director & International Coordinator for Advisor Leadership - Stacy Heller
- Program Director - Ben Kozberg
- BBYO Connect and Membership Outreach Associate - Samantha Isenstein
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.
