To: Our Keaders
From: Our Leaders
As time goes by, of course, things change. I
don't know about you, but as I was growing
up, there were some businesses and
institutions that I thought would NEVER
change. They were fixtures in my life, in my
mind-set of what was just meant to be. So
you can imagine my surprise when
downtown Hudson's closed, Crowley's went
out of business, and now Ward's is leaving
the scene; Pan Am, Eastern, and now TWA
disappear from the skies; Olympia Stadium
was leveled and the Tigers abandoned Tiger
Stadium; HoJo's and the Pickle Barrel in
Southfield closed; and now Hudson's becomes Marshall Field's.
Come on, Marshall Field's is in Chicago.
Remember all the good times we used to have in BBYO? Whatever
became of BBYO...WAIT A MINUTE! BBYO is still here and going
strong! We're still serving 1000 Jewish teens in the Metro Detroit area,
Ann Arbor, and Windsor and doing it very well, thank you. I am not
saying that BBYO hasn't changed. It has, and in my estimation, much
for the better. Chapters still meet once a week in people's homes. Teens
still meet new people from all over and make "friends for life." We still
emphasize leadership training, working with others, reaching for goals,
and caring about our fellow man (and woman).
But we have also become so much more. We have reached out to
attract Jewish teens from all walks of Jewish life, from the unaffiliated
to those attending Jewish day schools. Informal Jewish education has
become our byword, delivering services in a context that Jewish teens
still love. Yet, AZA basketball, BBG volleyball, Regional Convention
are still there, but now joined by Jewish Heritage Nights, BBG MBA
(Mind- Body-Attitude) and TASC community service programming, a
myriad of Israel travel choices, and special trips to visit BBYO in
Bulgaria and March of the Living in Poland.
BBYO is still staff-directed, but volunteer-driven, both in the chapters
themselves and through a fine Board of Directors, whose aim is to
secure BBYO for the future, a future in which your children and
grandchildren can experience this fixture of their youth that was there for
you and your parents as well. There is still a place for you in BBYO.
Won't you make the decision to make your best contribution today?
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As Chairperson of the Michigan BBYO Board
of Directors, I have been proud to serve
along with the group of superb individuals
on our Board.
AZA, BBG, and Teen Connection membership
are all running ahead of last year at this time
and retention of old members is very high. All
our mass Regional programs this year have
resulted in increases in attendance and were
excellent in quality. Now the youth are busy
recruiting 8th and 9th graders to assure next
year's success as well.
As BBYO continues to grow, our Board of Directors, comprised of
volunteer adults and youth, is experiencing its own personal growth.
The Board has worked very hard to maintain the high quality of
Michigan BBYO programs through times of financial challenges. We
have established a 5-Year Strategic Plan to keep us on the road to
fiscal security and responsibility. The support of local B'nai B'rith and
the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit will help us map out the
future of Michigan BBYO to assure our youth of the continued strength
of the program.
On April 1, our Michigan Board will begin our Annual Campaign with
the goal of raising $88,000, all of which stays here in Michigan Region
to support this program, which serves our kids and our community.
We need the participation of everyone who has been touched by our
program — alumni, parents, former parents, friends — to meet that
important goal. Based on our past record, the Board expects to achieve
this goal.
So, when you receive a letter or phone call asking for your support of
the 2001 Annual Campaign, I hope that you will respond by giving
your BEST gift. Your contribution will help assure the continuation of
Michigan BBYO's strong Jewish youth program, which helps produce
the future leaders of our community and offers our children a place to
develop their Jewish identity together with their peers.
Sincerely,
B'shalom,
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Sherry Kanter
Arnold J. Weiner, MSW
Chairperson, BBYO Board of Directors
Senior Executive Regional Director
BBYO
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APRIL 22
Advisor Group Meeting - WBJCC - 10:00 a.m.
Detroit Teen Connection High R.O.P.E.S.
at Camp Maas - 1:00-6:00 p.m.
APRIL 29
AZA Basketball Playoffs & Championship -
WBJCC - 6:00 p.m.
MAY 4 6
Elections Training Conclave -
Camp Maas, Ortonville
MAY 11
Jewish Heritage Night #3 -
B'nai Moshe - 8:00 p.m.
MAY 20
Detroit Teen Connection Mini-Golf & Go-
Karting - Van Dyke Dome, Warren - 1-4 p.m.
MAY 24
Board of Directors Annual Meeting -
WBJCC - 7:30 p.m.
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MAY 31
AZA-BBG Council Installations & Awards
Night - WBJCC - 7:30 p.m.
JUNE 5
AZA-BBG Regional Life Ceremonies -
WBJCC - 4:00, 7:00 p.m.
JUNE 15 17
AZA-BBG Exec Weekend - Milan
Conference Centre, Belle River, Ontario
JUNE 20
Detroit Teen Connection at Cedar Point
JUNE 25 JULY 22
Kallah - B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp,
Starlight, PA
JUNE 25 JULY 8
Chapter Leadership Training Conference I -
B'nai B'rith Beber - Camp, Mukwonago, WI
JUNE 25 JULY 8
Chapter Leadership Training Conference IV -
B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp, Starlight, PA
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Chapter Leadership Training Conference V -
B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp, Starlight, PA
JULY 10 23
Chapter Leadership Training Conference II -
B'nai B'rith Beber Camp, Mukwonago, WI
JULY 23 AUG. 12
International Leadership Training Conference
- B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp, Starlight, PA
JULY 25 AUG. 7
Chapter Leadership Training Conference III -
B'nai B'rith Beber Camp, Mukwonago, WI
JULY 30 AUG. 12
Chapter Leadership Training Conference VI -
B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp, Starlight, PA
AUG.13 19
International Convention - B'nai B'rith
Perlman Camp, Starlight, PA
AUG. 19 24
VIP Leadership Camp - Milan Conference
Centre, Belle River, ON
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