Shabak AZA
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Shabak AZA #2342, also known simply as Shabak was an Aleph Zadik Aleph chapter located in Northbrook, Illinois, where it served the northern suburbs of Chicago. It was a part of the Great Midwest Region #61. The chapter represented the cities of Northbrook, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Lake Forest, Arlington Heights, Glenview and Highland Park.
In June 2017, it was mutually decided by the regional staff, advisor and parents that the chapter would cease due to inconsistent chapter board leadership and laziness of its honorary board. Many factors went into the decision, however, leadership and brotherhood broke apart a year prior with many of the blame falling on 3-4 people that took the chapter down with them.
All in all, Shabak won three Invite Convention Championships, was host to several chapter and individual International Awards, including International Advisor of The Year Honors, regional board members and Godolim, and members which entered the IDF after High School.
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Advisors
Shabak's final Advisor was award winner, Kevin Friduss, who gave his time to interpret BBYO policy and work with elected leadership to guide the chapter. He attended chapter events and was available as a resource and mentor to chapter members. Other Advisors were Yehudah Polstein, Regional Advisor of the Year Michael Schuff, and Aaron Robbin.
Inside Information
Symbols
Mr. Clean was the chapter's mascot.
Shabak's chapter colors were blue and black.
Past Chapter Aleph Godolim
Spring 2017: Matthew Shore Fall 2016: Max Shapiro Spring 2016: Max Shapiro Fall 2015: Andrew Grossman Spring 2015: Ari Cohen^ Fall 2014: David Chasanov Spring 2014: Austin Feldman Fall 2013: Dennis Nabrinsky Spring 2013: Daniel Way* Fall 2012: Daniel Way Spring 2012: Eddy Nabrinsky Fall 2011: Daniel Way Spring 2011: Jonathan Osacky Fall 2010: Adam Becker Spring 2010: Sam Grobart^ Fall 2009: Ethan Ritz^ Spring 2009: Evan Gewirtz* Fall 2008: Evan Gewirtz^ Spring 2008: Evan Gewirtz Fall 2007: Evan Gewirtz
- Elected Regional Aleph Godol
^Elected Regional Officer
Honors and Awards
- 2014-2017: N/A (see below)
- 2013
International Tree of Life Recruitment Award - David Chasanov
Advisor of the Year: Michael Schuff
- 2012
Advisor of the Year: Kevin Friduss
- 2011
International Bronze Shield of David Award - Ethan Ritz
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
