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==Objectives== | ==Objectives== | ||
- | [[BBYO]] members participate in democratically functioning small groups, called chapters, under the guidance of adult volunteer | + | [[BBYO]] members participate in democratically functioning small groups, called chapters, under the guidance of adult volunteer advisors and professional staff. Specifically, the objectives of BBYO are: |
#To help Jewish youth enhance their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish religion and culture by discovering those aspects which are meaningful to them. | #To help Jewish youth enhance their knowledge and appreciation of Jewish religion and culture by discovering those aspects which are meaningful to them. | ||
- | #To provide Jewish youth with the | + | #To provide Jewish youth with the opportuniites to learn leadership skills and develop their leadershp potential to their fullest capabilities. |
- | #To help Jewish youth recognize | + | #To help Jewish youth recognize opportuniites for service and encourage involvement in the Jewish and general communities. |
#To develop in Jewish youth an appreciation for the meaning and practice of ''tzedakah'' both in the Jewish and general communities. | #To develop in Jewish youth an appreciation for the meaning and practice of ''tzedakah'' both in the Jewish and general communities. | ||
#To help Jewish youth develop a commitment to the State of Israel and ''K'lal Yisrael''. | #To help Jewish youth develop a commitment to the State of Israel and ''K'lal Yisrael''. | ||
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*[[N'siah]], ''President'' | *[[N'siah]], ''President'' | ||
*[[S'ganit]], ''Programming Vice-President'' | *[[S'ganit]], ''Programming Vice-President'' | ||
- | *[[Aym Ha-Chaverot]] | + | *[[Aym Ha-Chaverot]], ''Membership Vice-President'' |
*[[Mazkirah]], ''Corresponding Secretary'' | *[[Mazkirah]], ''Corresponding Secretary'' | ||
*[[Katvanit]], ''Recording Secretary'' | *[[Katvanit]], ''Recording Secretary'' | ||
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The adult with whom you will come in contact most often is your chapter advisor. She is a volunteer who gives her time to help interpret [[BBYO]] policy as well as work with the elected leadership to guide the chapter. The advisor attends chapter events and is available as a resource and mentor to chapter members. | The adult with whom you will come in contact most often is your chapter advisor. She is a volunteer who gives her time to help interpret [[BBYO]] policy as well as work with the elected leadership to guide the chapter. The advisor attends chapter events and is available as a resource and mentor to chapter members. | ||
- | The professional staff member primarily responsible for overseeing a council or region, is the Regional or Council Director. The director serves as | + | The professional staff member primarily responsible for overseeing a council or region, is the Regional or Council Director. The director serves as teh advisor to the regional and council boards, spuervises the chapter advisors, and helps plan regional events. The director is also responsible for working with the regional or council adult commissions, coordinating the fundraising efforts, and forging relationships with community agencies. |
Through summer programs and other international activities, a BBG will likely encounter members of the international staff. These professionals are charged with setting and leading the strategic direction of the organization. Members of the international staff have responsibilities ranging from managing the finances of the operations and running our summer leadership programs to hiring and training our regional and council paid professional staff and serving as a liaison with our international youth executive boards. In addition, fundraising and alumni relations efforts are coordinated at this level. | Through summer programs and other international activities, a BBG will likely encounter members of the international staff. These professionals are charged with setting and leading the strategic direction of the organization. Members of the international staff have responsibilities ranging from managing the finances of the operations and running our summer leadership programs to hiring and training our regional and council paid professional staff and serving as a liaison with our international youth executive boards. In addition, fundraising and alumni relations efforts are coordinated at this level. | ||
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Unlike [[Aleph Zadik Aleph| AZA]], which began in Omaha and then spread to become a national and then international organization, Chapters of girls began to mushroom throughout the United States and Canada in response to spontaneous local forces but without any central pattern of structure or policy and without professional supervision. | Unlike [[Aleph Zadik Aleph| AZA]], which began in Omaha and then spread to become a national and then international organization, Chapters of girls began to mushroom throughout the United States and Canada in response to spontaneous local forces but without any central pattern of structure or policy and without professional supervision. | ||
- | As a matter of fact, there was no common organizational name. The early chapters were known as Junior Auxiliaries, | + | As a matter of fact, there was no common organizational name. The early chapters were known as Junior Auxiliaries, Girlsâ Auxiliaries, Young Women's Auxiliaries, B'nai B'rith Junior Leagues, B'nai B'rith Girls, B'nai B'rith Young Women, and BZB. The last intended as a catchy substitute for [[Aleph Zadik Aleph| AZA]], was often taken by Chapters of girls that were "sponsored" by [[Aleph Zadik Aleph| AZA]] Chapters. |
The ages of girls varied as much as the names of the Chapters. Ranging from 15 into the 30's, there were also a number of sub-junior groups which enrolled girls between the ages of 12 and 15. | The ages of girls varied as much as the names of the Chapters. Ranging from 15 into the 30's, there were also a number of sub-junior groups which enrolled girls between the ages of 12 and 15. | ||
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==International Boards== | ==International Boards== | ||
- | Every Year at IC, a new international board for the B'nai B'rith Girls is elected, they are installed at | + | Every Year at IC, a new international board for the B'nai B'rith Girls is elected, they are installed/destalled at ILTC every year, and serve one calendar year. |
===Current International Board=== | ===Current International Board=== | ||
+ | 2010-2011 | ||
+ | International N’siah – Arielle Braude, South Jersey Region | ||
- | + | International S’ganit – Carley Gaynes, Southern Region – Atlanta Council | |
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- | + | International Aym HaChaverot – Orli Berman, Northern Region East – DC Council | |
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+ | *'''[[N'siah]]''' - Renee Sharron ([[Eastern Region|ER]] - [[North Carolina Council|NCC]]) | ||
+ | *'''[[S'ganit]]''' - Ali Greenberg ([[Miami Region|MIA]]) | ||
+ | *'''[[Aym HaChaverot]]''' - Lauren Shenfeld ([[Pacific Coast Region|PCR]]) | ||
+ | *'''[[Mazkirah]]''' - Emily Rosenfeld ([[North Texas Oklahoma Region|NTO]]) | ||
+ | *'''[[Sh'licha]]''' - Lisa Weisshar ([[Pacific Coast Region|PCR]]) | ||
+ | *'''[[Madricha]]''' - Dina Finer ([[North Texas Oklahoma Region|NTO]]) | ||
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2008-2009 | 2008-2009 | ||
*'''[[N'siah]]''' - Lauren Shenfeld ([[Pacific Coast Region|PCR]]) | *'''[[N'siah]]''' - Lauren Shenfeld ([[Pacific Coast Region|PCR]]) | ||
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*'''[[Madricha]]''' - Renee Sharron ([[Eastern Region|ER]] - [[North Carolina Council|NCC]]) | *'''[[Madricha]]''' - Renee Sharron ([[Eastern Region|ER]] - [[North Carolina Council|NCC]]) | ||
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2006-2007 | 2006-2007 | ||
*'''[[N'siah]]''' - Dina Finer ([[North Texas Oklahoma Region|NTO]]) | *'''[[N'siah]]''' - Dina Finer ([[North Texas Oklahoma Region|NTO]]) | ||
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*'''[[N'siah]]''' - Shauna Ruda ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]]) | *'''[[N'siah]]''' - Shauna Ruda ([[Rocky Mountain Region|RMR]]) | ||
*'''[[S'ganit]]''' - Erica Robinson ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]]) | *'''[[S'ganit]]''' - Erica Robinson ([[Lonestar Region|LSR]]) | ||
- | *'''[[Aym HaChaverot]]''' - Nina Rosen ([[ | + | *'''[[Aym HaChaverot]]''' - Nina Rosen ([[Greater Jersey Hudson River Region|GJHRR]]) |
*'''[[Mazkirah]]''' - Melissa Finger ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]]) | *'''[[Mazkirah]]''' - Melissa Finger ([[Big Apple Region|BAR]]) | ||
*'''[[Sh'licha]]''' - Dina Finer ([[North Texas Oklahoma Region|NTO]]) | *'''[[Sh'licha]]''' - Dina Finer ([[North Texas Oklahoma Region|NTO]]) | ||
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2004-2005 | 2004-2005 | ||
- | *'''[[N'siah]]''' - Rachel Schwager | + | *'''[[N'siah]]''' - Rachel Schwager - Mountain |
- | *'''[[S'ganit]]''' - Alex Rosenberg | + | *'''[[S'ganit]]''' - Alex Rosenberg - CRE |
- | *'''[[Aym HaChaverot]]''' - Whitney Appelrouth | + | *'''[[Aym HaChaverot]]''' - Whitney Appelrouth - Miami |
- | *'''[[Mazkirah]]''' - Emily Cohen | + | *'''[[Mazkirah]]''' - Emily Cohen - Philly |
- | *'''[[Sh'licha]]''' - Shauna Ruda | + | *'''[[Sh'licha]]''' - Shauna Ruda - RMR |
- | *'''[[Madricha]]''' - Emily Hyatt | + | *'''[[Madricha]]''' - Emily Hyatt - RMR |
2003-2004 | 2003-2004 | ||
- | * | + | *N'siah Emily Hyatt - RMR |
- | * | + | *S'ganit Marisa Costa - BAR |
- | * | + | *Mit Mom Shannon Mantell - CSR |
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- | * | + | *Sh'licha Rachel Schwager - RMR |
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2002-2003 | 2002-2003 | ||
- | * | + | *N'siah Michelle Weinberg - NTO |
- | * | + | *S'ganit Amy Rothberger - Michigan |
- | * | + | *Mit Mom Rachel Haskell - NSR |
- | * | + | *Mazkirah Vanessa Lustig - NTO |
- | * | + | *Sh'licha Emily Hyatt - RMR |
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2001-2002 | 2001-2002 | ||
- | * | + | *N'siah Jamie Koningberg - SJR |
- | * | + | *S'ganit Jo Haber - ECR |
- | * | + | *Mit Mom Farrah Freis -RMR |
- | * | + | *Mazkirah Michelle Weinberg - NTO |
- | * | + | *Sh'licha Nicole Sousson - LSR |
- | * | + | *Madricha Jen Kraus NRE |
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