Great Midwest Region
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Great Midwest Region (GMR) is a region of BBYO located in Illinois spanning Chicago and its suburbs. GMR is made up of 11 chapters; 6 AZA, 4 BBG, and one BBYO chapter.
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Regional Board
AZA
- Godol - Eli Horowitz
- S'gan - Daniel "Blinky" Breitberg
- Moreh - Kevin Gurwin
- Shaliach - David Israel
- Mazkir - Mike Wigodner
- Gizbor - Stanley Dayan
BBG
- N'siah - Rachel Garfinkel
- S'ganit - Haley Leibovitz
- Mit Mom - Anna Graham
- Mazkirah - Becca Helberg
- Gizborit - Erica Schechter
- Sh'licha - Elena Solomon
Chapters
- Mossad AZA
- Barney Ross AZA
- Haganah AZA
- Armand Hammer AZA
- Bonim AZA
- Ahavah BBG
- Korczak BBG
- Aviva BBG
- Sababa BBG
- Chaverim BBG
- Etzel Ha'agam BBYO
- Ruach BBG
Regional Overview
- Former Name/s: Illinois Council, Chicago Council
- Geographic: Greater Chicagoland from Homewood/Flosmoor to the Wisconsin Border
- GMR has 11 strong chapters in the Windy City of Chicago full of the most energetic members in the Order! Each chapter meets weekly for either a meeting or program. We have dedicated advisors who are here to help guide and serve our members as positive role models.
- BBYO in Chicago use to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council. 4 years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and will continue to carry on with it's unique flavor and tradition.
- GMR is here to help our youth develop leadership skills and a Jewish identity in a friendly atmosphere!
- Region Mascot: Ostrich
- Region Color: Chartuce
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- Location:
- Regional Office:
- Great Midwest BBYO Inc.
- C/O JCYS NW Family Center
- 1700 Weiland Road
- Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
- (847) 947-4358
- gmr@bbyo.org
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- Staff:
- Rachel Heilbronner - Program Director
- rheilbronner@bbyo.org
- Stacy Heller - Regional Director
- sheller@bbyo.org
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- Advisors:
- Marla Altshul
- Adam Cohen
- Drew Edwards
- Danny Glassman
- Matt Goldberg
- Elana Goldenberg
- Roger Herling
- Jordan Hobfoll
- Jessica Jacobson
- Alisa Lemke
- Jason Newman
- Marty Ritt
- Darryl Sher
- David Stock
- Talia Sussman
- Audee Whitman
- Karee Whitman
- David Wittenstein
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- TEEN CONNECTION
- GMR is also proud of our monthly Teen Connection Events planned by our very own BBYO members. Some of these programs include a day in the City of Chicago, a trip up to the Wisconsin Dells, and much more!
