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. Its 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
- Chicago BBYO
- Morris-Neirick BBYO (folded)
Teen Connection
GMR is also home of several Teen Connection Events planned by its BBYO members and largely run by Regional Program Associate Aaron Robbin. Most participants come from the Buffalo Grove area, although there are some participants from areas like Skokie, Northbrook, and Highland Park.
Leadership
AZA Regional Board
- Godol - Jacob Grossman
- S'gan - Danny Goodman
- Moreh - Ben Gitles
- Shaliach - Evan Gewirtz
- Mazkir - Sam Hokin
- Gizbor - Chad Cogan
BBG Regional Board
- N'siah - Arielle Solomon
- S'ganit - Autumn Rizzio
- Mit Mom - Stephanie Joffe
- Sh'licha - Eve Hirschman
- Mazkirah - Shira Marks
- Gizborit - Stephanie Sabath
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 | Stu Katz | - | David Stock | |
| Zach Wachs | ||||
| Adam Bellows | ||||
| 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
- Program Director - Stacy 'Steller' Heller
- Program Director - Rachel Heilbronner
- Program Associate - Aaron Robbin
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.
