May 28, 2012

Weekly Announcements



HEY AHAVAH!
We've had a very eventful week, and first of all I'd like to congratulate our fall term board, and everyone who was brave enough to declare as a candidate. 


Nsiah- Sydney Rabinowitz
Sganit- Jayne Chorpash
Mit Mom- Abbie Brenner
Sh'licha- Abby Finkle
Mazkirah- Emma Schneider
Katvanit- Pamela Keskt 
Gizborit-?


That being said, we are still without a Gizborit!
-Wednesday, 7:00 at the JCC we will be finishing up our elections.
- After we elect our fall term Gizborit, we will continue with a good & welfare. 
If you have any questions about running, contact Stacie Dunn
317.418.5058


Senior Life was a huge success!
Thank you Rabinowitz family for hosting :)
There is a ton of stuff that was left there so contact Sydney 
and she'll bring it to the meeting Wednesday
Sydney Rabinowitz- 847.924.6666


There are 2 birthdays this week!!!
Sydney Roth- May 28th
Emma Schneider- May 31st


Whoever has elmo, PLEASE BRING HIM TO THE MEETING!!!
though no one will win him this week, he has been missing for too long!
thank you :)


There are still spots available for some summer programs!
I would reccommend CLTC because it's only 2 weeks, the time slots are extremely flexible, and summer programs are one of my favorite parts of BBYO :)
please contact Ben or Stacy, or talk to them Wednesday. 
Sheller@bbyo.org
Bkozberg@bbyo.org




Since I was lucky enough to get the BBG Members Manual passed down to me at Life, I wanted to incorporate a Blue Book fun fact to help us stay a traditional chapter :)
From page 39, I learned that the last international Nsiah from Chicago was named Vivian Brown, and served from 1948-1949. 


DUE THIS WEDNESDAY!
If you are interested in becoming a convention coordinator for GMR next year, and you were inspired by YLTC, Kallah, Invite, or Spring, applying to be coordinator is a great decision :) 

Chair positions are important as well! They are great ways to get involved with BBYO Connect, Advisor Appreciation, all that. 
PLEASE take a look at this application, due Wednesday May 30th.
Click here for great opportunities, yo.



If you were a candidate for Mazkirah, and you believe that you had a great idea that I didn't, let me know! And you can be that chair position. 
That being said, Gabrielle Marzouk will be our new Parent Communication Chair starting next term!
Contact me at 847.363.6081 if you have an idea for a chair position :)





HEY AHAVAH PROSPECTS! are you ready to become an official member of ahavah bbg??? then go to www.blinked.org and click BECOME A MEMBER. we cant wait to have you become a part of our family! any questions, please let Sydney Rabinowitz know!

Sydney Rabinwitz-847.924.6666



With undying love for fly yoga, my new candles, briana katz's pin, ali's up you men shirt, mindys shirts, eves tie dye shirt, brianas woodstock shirt, baker's guarder, amandas boxes, mango chairman, wiener circle, molly's cupcakes, grandma carol's cupcakes, owl calling with abby and briana last night (i heard one), more henna, my puppy, tyler, family, my new fancy facial brush, my birthday on thursday, and every one of you, i remain
emma jane schneider





May 20, 2012

Weekly Announcements

Well hi :)
let's see what's new for this week...
(you all looked STUNNING at prom, btw)


Elections are this Wednesday!
**candidates- please come prepared with at least 40 platforms, just to be safe. Also come prepared with your speech.
**Please be there by 5:30! THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT SO WE CAN GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY.
** Elections will be held at the Roth's house, 3000 Acacia terr. BG.
**this obviously means don't show up at the JCC please


This is your last chance to submit questions for the candidates. 
click here to have your voice heard!

Attention yearbook committee!
There is a sleepover this Friday at Jayne Chorpash's house, 7:00
**messege Jayne for her address or check in the event. 
**don't forget to bring your sleepover stuff!
**and also bring all of your Ahavah pictures, preferably on your phone or a flash drive.
Jayne (hostess)- 847.571.0382
Abbie Brenner- 847.736.3774

Senior life is coming up
**May 27th at Sydney & Lindsey's house
**1912 Beverly ln, BG
**Between 4:00 and 5:00, we will let you know.
**Bring your sleepover stuff if you will be sleeping over (pick up is at 9 the next morning)
**If you're not planning to sleep over, pickup is at midnight. 



End of the Year Event - "PAINT" Party!!!
**Wednesday, June 6th 5pm-8pm
**Northbrook JCC
 Take a break from studying for Finals and come say good-bye to your GMR friends before everyone leaves for summer. There will be "Paint" games and food! If you plan on attending, RSVP to Ben at bkozberg@bbyo.org

With undying love for Lake Geneva with good friends, Tyler's band- Like I Fall (check um out on facebook!), my sweet lil puppy, Gracie, great weather, my rockin' henna tattoo abilities, short stories by the lake, my car, and Ahavah BBG #2414, I remain Emma Jane Schneider. 


HUGE congrats to our new regional board!

Jennifer Pollack- Nsiah
Rachel Tennenbaum- Sganit
Sydney Oliff- Mit Mom
Jessie Gordon-Mazkirah
Kyle Hoffenberg- Gizborit
Beth Brownfield- Ozeret

May 17, 2012

Haganah Fundraiser


On Saturday, May 19th come out and support Haganah all day at our SUPERDAWG fundraiser. 

If you say you're with Haganah, then WE GET 20% of the proceeds! Please print out this FORM in order to help out Haganah.

Both locations apply.  Addresses: 6363 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 & 333 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL 60090.

PAINT PARTY!


End of the Year Event - "PAINT" Party!!!
Wednesday, June 6th 5pm-8pm
Northbrook JCC
 Take a break from studying for Finals and come say good-bye to your GMR friends before everyone leaves for summer. There will be "Paint" games and food! If you plan on attending, RSVP to Ben at bkozberg@bbyo.org

Sign the Pledge!


Have You Signed BBYO's Anti-Bullying Pledge Yet?

As part of BBYO's Stand UP for Each Other Campaign and in partnership with Hollywood's BULLY Movie, BBYO is collecting signatures for anti-bullying pledges from teens and their families. All signatures will contribute towards The Bully Project’s goal to reach one million teens with an important message to take action and put an end to bullying. Sign the pledges today.
BBYO's Partnership with BULLY Published More than 50 Times!
With more than 18 premiere screenings across North America, BBYO's exclusive partnership with Hollywood's BULLY movie gained a lot of attention in the media! More than 50 articles, including several teen written reflections, were published over the past two months.

The Shofar Blog


BBYO recently launched the Shofar Blog, a digital and ongoing BBYO news source to innovate the Shofar Newsletter, which AZA and BBG members have been using to share movement news for almost 90 years!
The latest Shofar articles include highlights of BBYO teens starting their own nonprofits, the TUNED IN in Northern Region East, J-Serve, and a BBYO Passover Seder in Albania!
Now you can also be a published author on bbyo.org! Submit articles on BBYO accomplishments in your region that are between 300 and 500 words to abudman@bbyo.org along with a stellar photo and you might be published on the Shofar Blog! This is a year-round opportunity, so please keep the blog in mind as your region has news to share.

Regional Website

bbyo.org/region/gmr


BBYO Great Midwest Region has gained some new real estate on the web! Click here to check out our new regional site, complete with upcoming program information, regional board contact info, BBYO Connect events and so much more. Visit the page frequently to stay up to date on the latest happenings and news from around BBYO Great Midwest Region

Become a member!

HEY AHAVAH PROSPECTS! are you ready to become an official member of ahavah bbg??? then go to www.blinked.org and click BECOME A MEMBER. we cant wait to have you become a part of our family! any questions, please let Sydney Rabinowitz know!

Regional Coordinator Application

If you are interested in becoming a convention coordinator for GMR next year, and you were inspired by YLTC, Kallah, Invite, or Spring, applying to be coordinator is a great decision :) 

Chair positions are important as well! They are great ways to get involved with BBYO Connect, Advisor Appreciation, all that. 

PLEASE take a look at this application, due Wednesday May 30th.

Click here for great opportunities, yo.
Have fun at prom, seniors! You'll all look beautiful!

BBYO Connect Dance Party


Want to get your younger sibling, cousin, friend involved in BBYO? 

If they are in 6th-8th grade invite them to the BBYO Connect Dance Party!


Any Alephs and BBGs that bring a 6th-8th grader to this event will receive GMR Swag!


There will be a DJ with dancing, music, and games provided by Mobile Music Interactive Entertainment! 

ALL Jewish 6-8th graders are invited! 

Saturday May 19th from 7:00-9:00 at Michael's in Buffalo Grove. (340 West Half Day Road) 

The cost of the program is $10 and there will be a special menu for food for purchase.


RSVP to Samantha at sisenstein@bbyo.org or the BBYO office at 224-406-9261 by Tuesday May 15th


I know it's after the 15th but if you or anyone you know still wants to go I bet you can still RSVP :)