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Frank Fierman AZA #2233 is a chapter of Atlanta Council BBYO located in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area. Fierman is currently the oldest chapter in Atlanta Council, with a history rich in tradition. The chapter colors are red and black and the chapter's mascot is Captain Planet.

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History

Frank Fierman AZA has existed, in its current state, since 1980. Before that year, chapters in Atlanta Council were organized by grade, lasting only four year periods. Thus, in 1980, Fierman was rechartered. According to some unofficial documents, the actual date of the charter was January 19, 1980. The date it was originally founded, however, is unknown. The chapter is named after Frank Fierman, a man recognized for his contributions to the Atlanta Jewish community.

Traditions

• Inductions: A journey through the mall- Chapter inductions mark the entrance of a new generation of fiermanites. They are taken to the mall where we then complete a list of hilarious tasks created by the older members. Once complete we head to a sleepover where the inductions ceremony is carried out by the Kohen Godol.
• Hoo-Hah- A longstanding tradition of Frank Fierman, Hoo-Hah is performed at every council/regional meeting. The chapter godol counts to three and each fiermanite shouts "hoo-hah" as they cross their legs. As the chapter shouts "hoo," the members stomp their right foot on the ground and begin to lift it up. On "hah," the right leg is lifted, turned, and placed on the left knee. At International Convention, the Atlanta Council delegation introduced Hoo-Hah to the international order, but it endures in Atlanta as Fierman tradition.

From left: Fiermanite sitting at a meeting; Stomps right foot on "Hoo"; Raises and fold right leg; Places right leg on left leg on "Hah"

• Candle Carving- each year during the State of the Council Address, it is traditional for Fiermanites to carve wax Shabbat candles with their teeth. These candles will often be used as Life candles later in the member's BBYO career.

• Bash Night- a monthly program where members compete to eat the most chicken wings. Whoever consumes the most wings does not have to pay for their meal. The current record is 105 wings set by Scott Zweigel, in 1996.

• Chapter Convention- an annual overnight campout at Lake Lanier in north Georgia. Usually occuring in late May, chapter convention marks the end of the Fierman programming year. Life ceremonies are held here, as well as the State of the Chapter address and a final initiation ceremony for new Alephs run entirely by outgoing Seniors. Often, chapter elections are held the day the chapter returns from chapter conventions, although scheduling conflicts have altered that in recent years.

• The Last Supper- At the last dinner at the Atlanta Council Spring Convention (the last convention of the Atlanta Council programming year), the entire chapter of Frank Fierman sits at one side of the table. If available, Bible verses are recited throughout the meal. The memories of this tradition are preserved by a photograph in which nobody is looking at the camera.

Left: Fierman Last Supper 2005; Fierman Last Supper 2006

Old Fierman Websites

http://www.angelfire.com/ga3/fierman2233/home.html

http://wreif.home.comcast.net/

http://www.geocities. com/yosemite/7878/

http://fierman.home.comcast.net/main.htm

Current Website: www.FrankFierman.com

Home Of

• Our Mascot, Captain Planet
• Our Former Mascot, Sir Ron Jeremy
• The 2004 Championship BBall Game, with half of Woodward in the crowd
• 2004-2005 Sweetheart Fariel Fumer
• being Better than a Dead Cat
• Phobia
• More Frank Fierman Home of's
• Unsuccessfully trying to impress BBGs with funny stories

Awards

• 1993-1994- Henry Monsky
• 1995-1996- Atlanta Council Chapter of the Year

                  - Henry Monsky

• 1996-1997- Atlanta Council Chapter of the Year
• 1998-1999- Atlanta Council Chapter of the Year

Quotes

"We are like a stepdad. We beat everyone else and they hate us for it." -Evan Wildstein

"How dare you insult Bernie Marcus' granddaughter!" -Seth Euster

"Give me that old time religion" -Seth Euster

"Guess What?! (what) DIS DICK!" -Jordan Reznik

"No more programs with Shamayim. Thay all get f***ed up." -Alex Goldberg

"Your mouth says it was fun, but your eyes say no." -David Fierman

"Adam had sex with a snake. How do you elaborate on that?" -Jake

"There's this kid. He lives down the street. He has a tail. His name's tailboy. Get me tailboy!" -Fettucini Alfredo (played by Daniel Klein)

"Are you kidding? I am Queen's Boulevard." -Mean Man (played by David Fierman)

"You're a mean man, Mean Man." -Tailboy (played by Alex Goldberg)

"Who's that black guy in the west? It's Will Smith and he's the best." -Greg Goldberg

"I disrespectfully accept. I'll accept, but I'll be a jerk about it." -David Fierman

"I like robots." -Adam Kamor

"I have a big house with lots of food in the basement." -Ryan Enoch

"MMMM, Swiss Bank Account." -Ross Draluck