Great Midwest Region
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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.
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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
BBG
BBYO
- Ra'am 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 - Joey Greenebaum
- S'gan - Spencer Malkin (aka papa aka daddy aka rattled)
- Moreh - Sony Oliff
- Shaliach - Jake Davis
- Mazkir - Jonny Liss
- Gizbor - Ben Krebs
BBG Regional Board
- N'siah - Natalie McCulloh
- S'ganit - Lauren Heiss
- Mit Mom - Sonia Holstein
- Sh'licha - Sydney Weisman
- Mazkirah - Sara Goldberg
- Gizborit - Sarah Woodstein
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 - Celia Bernstein and Lauren Robbins
- 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.
