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
GMR currently has twelve chapters in and around Chicago. Each chapter meets weekly for a meeting or an event.
AZA
BBG
BBYO
Teen Connection
GMR is also home of monthly Teen Connection Events planned by its BBYO members.
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
GMR has eighteen 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.
| Chapter | Advisor |
|---|---|
| Ahavah BBG | Audee Whitman |
| Karee Whitman | |
| Armand Hammer AZA | Daniel Glassman |
| Matthew Goldberg | |
| Aviva BBG | Elana Goldberg |
| Barney Ross AZA | Adam Cohen |
| Bonim AZA | Michael Bernstein |
| Chaverim BBG | Alisa Lemke |
| Etzel Ha'Agam BBYO | Shainah Falk |
| Jessica Jacobson | |
| Jason Newman | |
| Haganah AZA | David Stock |
| Korczak BBG | Julie Leven |
| Talia Sussman | |
| Mossad AZA | Brian Katz |
| Ross Neihaus | |
| Ruach BBG | Debbie Zarkowsky |
| Sababa BBG | Ria Day |
Shabak AZA Aaron Robbin
Regional Professional Staff
- Regional Director - Stacy 'Steller' Heller
- Program Director - Rachel Heilbronner
- Outrech Director - Aaron Robbin
History
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.
