Great Midwest Region
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Great Midwest Region #61 (also known simply as GMR) is a B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Region located in Illinois, spanning Chicago and its suburbs. It's regional mascot is the Ostrich, and its regional color is Chartruse.
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Chapters
AZA
BBG
BBYO
Teen Connection
GMR is also home of monthly Teen Connection Events planned by its BBYO members. These programs include trips to the city among other things.
Leadership
AZA Regional Board
- Godol - Eli Horowitz
- S'gan - Daniel "Blinky" Breitberg
- Moreh - Kevin Gurwin
- Shaliach - David Israel
- Mazkir - Mike Wigodner
- Gizbor - Stanley Dayan
BBG Regional Board
- N'siah - Rachel Garfinkel
- S'ganit - Haley Leibovitz
- Mit Mom - Anna Graham
- Mazkirah - Becca Helberg
- Gizborit - Erica Schechter
- Sh'licha - Elena Solomon
Advisors
The Region has dedicated advisors who are there to help guide and serve the members as positive role models. They are:
- 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
Directors
- Regional Director - Stacy Heller
- Program Director - Rachel Heilbronner
History
GMR has 11 strong chapters in and around Chicago. Each chapter meets weekly for either a meeting or program. BBYO in Chicago used to be known as the Illinois Council and Chicago Council, which made up the Great Midwest Region. Four years ago the councils merged into what is now known as the Great Midwest Region and continue to carry on the Region's unique traditions.
