Mishpacha BBYO
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Mishpacha BBYO #5383 is a BBYO chapter of the Connecticut Valley Region.
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[edit] History
Mishpacha was founded in September of 2009 with help from Temple B'Nai Israel. Mishpacha was created to give Jewish teens in Northeastern CT a youth group to be part of, and services Willimantic, Mansfield, Willington, Ashford, Lebanon, Columbia, and other towns in Tolland and Windham counties. The chapter is based out of Temple B'Nai Israel in Willimantic, and prides itself on a strong partnership with the temple and commitment to the community.
In January of 2011, Mishpacha BBYO became an officially recognized BBYO chapter, receiving a "friggin'" plaque. We currently have 12 members.
[edit] Fun Facts
- Won the CVR Spirit Gavel at Spring Convention 2011
- Mascot is "Meshugganah" the frog
- Colors are blue and silver (with "green accents")
- Current advisor is Brian Levy (February 2014-present). Past advisors are Abby Morrison (September 2009-June 2013) and Joseph "Fuzz" Kopman-Fried (January 2011-June 2012).
- Most members ever at a convention is 8 (Kallah 2010, Kallah 2011, Fall 2013). Most members ever at a regional event is 10 (Kickoff 2010).
[edit] Chapter Leaders
Current 2014-15 Chapter Board:
- N'siah - Arielle Schwartz
- S'ganit - Rachel Horowitz-Benoit
- Mazkir/Gizbor - Mike Balaban
- Shaliach - Jediah Zuraw-Friedland
[edit] Past Boards
2013-14:
- N'siah/S'ganit - Arielle Schwartz
- Mit Mom - Rachel Horowitz-Benoit
- Shaliach - Mike Balaban
2012-13:
- N'siah/S'ganit - Eva Allison
- Mit Mom - Emma Barton-Zuckerman
- Sh'licha - Arielle Schwartz
2011-12:
- N'siah - Fay Stoloff
- S'ganit - Caroline Casey
- Mit Mom - Eva Allison
- Mazkir - Sam Shapiro
- Sh'licha - Emma Barton-Zuckerman
2010-11:
- N'siah/S'ganit - Fay Stoloff
- Mit Mom - Caroline Casey
- Mazkir - Sam Shapiro
- Gizborit - Renee Gochros
[edit] Regional Board Members
2011-12:
- Regional Shaliach - Sam Shapiro
- Regional Sadranit/Mazkirah - Fay Stoloff
2012-13:
- Regional S'gan - Sam Shapiro
- Regional Mit Mom - Caroline Casey
- Regional Sadranit - Eva Allison
2013-14:
- Regional Godol - Sam Shapiro
