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.

Contents 1 Regional Board 1.1 AZA 1.2 BBG 2 Chapters 2.1 AZA 2.2 BBG 2.3 BBYO 3 Regional Overview

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

AZA

• Mossad AZA
• Barney Ross AZA
• Haganah AZA
• Armand Hammer AZA
• Bonim AZA

BBG

• Ahavah BBG
• Korczak BBG
• Aviva BBG
• Sababa BBG
• Chaverim BBG
• Ruach BBG

BBYO

• Etzel Ha'agam BBYO

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!