October 2019

Hello JBA!

October is going to be a great month for JBA and for the region. Many of our members who applied were chosen to participate on the International Leadership Network (ILN). We are so excited for our JBAbes who got positions and can’t wait to see the amazing things they do! ILN work with International Board to oversee region procedures, inform the international community about BBYO news, and more varying from committee to committee. Just as exciting were the numerous members who applied and were chosen to participate on our Regional Leadership Network (RLN) for the Great Midwest Region (GMR)! These teens will work with our Regional Board to oversee chapter programming, parliamentary procedures, globalization, and so much more depending on the committee. There are so many opportunities in BBYO for your child to get involved and become a better leader. Another one of these amazing upcoming chances is International Convention! Registration opened on the 26th of September and if your child is interested in attending, here is some information regarding IC:

Sign up now because spots are limited!!

60% of the spots are already taken :)

IC this year will be held in Dallas, Texas

Over President’s Day weekend (February 13-17 2020)

Cost: ~$1,020

Deposit: $250

Deposits are refundable anytime until November

Transportation (airfare) is a separate cost

If there are any questions regarding scholarship, email one of our regional directors:

Brett Musick bmusick@bbyo.org

Alana Ben-Zeev abenzeev@bbyo.org

Doug Winkelstein dwinkelstein@bbyo.org

International Convention (IC) is:

The largest gathering of Jewish teen leaders worldwide

A great way to make Jewish friends internationally

Meeting inspiring speakers

Deepening leadership skills

Serving the local community

Celebrating and learning about Shabbat together

Having access to exclusive music performances

Doing your part to strengthen the Jewish future

A LOT of FUN!!!

https://azabbg.bbyo.org/ic

Along with IC, registration for GMR’s Fall Convention is now open to all members! This is another great way to get involved and learn more about BBYO and how to participate. Our hope with this convention is to leave all participants but specifically younger members feeling comfortable in all future BBYO settings. Fall Convention will be at Beber Camp from November 8-10. The cost is $300 and transportation is provided. Register here! Again, if there are any questions about scholarship, email the directors above.

We are so excited to tell you about all the fun chapter programs we have planned for this month!

2nd - Mean Girls Night

In an ironic twist at our Mean Girls themed movie night, us nice Jewish girls will reenact scenes and wear pink. This event is from 6:30-8:30pm at BJBE.

16 - Edible Sukkot (Business Meeting)

At our business meeting, we will be discussing invite designs, stand up causes, and beau elections. Also, celebrate Judaism and Sukkot with JBA at BJBE from 6:30-8:30pm!

16 - Portillos Fundraiser

Enjoy a dinner at Portillos to help support our chapter before the business meeting and before our dessert edible sukkot.

22 - Big/Little Reveal

Your child is either a big or a little depending on how long they have been in the chapter! At this event at Rosie's house, littles will find out who their assigned bigs are will gifts!

27 - Game Night Fundraiser

Help support JBA by coming to our game night fundraiser! Time and location are TBD.

29 - Young Member Hangout

(Applicable to 8-10 graders) Get to know your board members, have any questions answered, have fun and bond!​

30 - Chapter Halloween!

Get in the spooky season spirit with JBA at our chapter Halloween party! This will be at BJBE from 6:30-8:30pm.

As always, contact us with any questions @jbabbg@gmail.com and look for more information about JBA on Instagram @jbabbg2514, and on our Facebook group (found by searching JBA) This has all upcoming events and their registration links, save-the-dates for the rest of the term above (up-to-date but still subject to change), and more! If you would like to see any other information in these monthly chapter newsletters, let us know. Also, if you know of any 8th graders or Freshman girls looking to join, contact us with their parent’s contact information as well as theirs if possible!

Have an Outstanding October,

JBA’s 2019 Fall Term Board