Monday, December 7, 2009

BBYO Wins “Best Large Nonprofit” in Jewish Choice Awards

November 30, 2009

BBYO is excited to announce that it has won the “Best Large Nonprofit Award” in the South category (based on headquarter’s location) as part of the inaugural Jewish Choice Awards, sponsored by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user-generated ratings and reviews of nonprofits, Jewish Funders Network, JTA, Natan, Slingshot Fund, Jewish Jumpstart, Upstart Bay Area, JGooders.com, and Guidestar.

Over the course of the Jewish Choice Awards, more than 103,000 people visited the GreatNonprofits Web site, and almost 4000 reviews were posted about more than 180 nonprofits serving youth. This is the first ever list providing reviews of Jewish nonprofits by those who have actually experienced their work. The contest, held during October and November in honor of the Jewish High Holidays, asked people to submit reviews and ratings about Jewish nonprofits. The results show the dynamic and cohesive nature of the Jewish community, as well as the emphasis being placed on engaging the next generation. These unique results will be helpful to donors and supporters looking to get involved.

“Through this first-ever list of top-rated Jewish nonprofits, you can see how some of these nonprofits are changing lives,” said Perla Ni, CEO and founder of GreatNonprofits. “Donors and volunteers who are interested in getting involved now see which nonprofits are really making a difference."

Thank you to everyone who reviewed BBYO!

The entire list of winners and nonprofits reviewed is at http://greatnonprofits.org/jewish.

To read BBYO's reviews check out: http://greatnonprofits.org/reviews/profile2/bbyo

Monday, November 2, 2009

Dream Big, Act Bigger!

Join New England Region and hundreds of other BBYOers
at the 2010 International Convention
International Convention is always a great opportunity for BBYO members to get a taste of International BBYO, to meet BBYOers from across North America and around the globe, and to take part in activities and events that will help shape BBYO Programming for the year ahead. As BBYO continues to expand and evolve, IC offers an opportunity for our members to chart our organization's future. There is a 750 person cap on IC- making it the largest convention in BBYO history! IC will set standards for programming- from Service and Advocacy Programs, to Shabbat programming, Celebrating our 85th and 65th anniversaries, and many other exciting programs and activities! IC is an exciting event for many members of BBYO, and one we should encourage them to explore.

This year, the cost of IC will be $765. Scholarships will be available for anyone who plans on attending IC. Please contact myself or the NER AZA President Harry Pesce for the scholarship form.

In addition, BBYO is working on securing a discounted airline rate from American Airlines and possibly Southwest Airlines. Please stay tuned for this information. It will be available ASAP.

visit the BBYO International Convention Facebook page for updated information:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=54807587101


News thus far:


IC Registration is OPEN on www.B-linked.org. The cost is $765! Register TODAY to guarantee your spot!

The IC Theme has been announced: "DREAM BIG, ACT BIGGER!"

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: All scholarship is need-based! You must be registered for convention to be considered for scholarship.
http://old.b-linked.org/intranet/downloadfile.php?i=dc09c97fd73d7a324bdbfe7c79525f64


Travel Information: Click here to find out when to book your flights! http://old.b-linked.org/intranet/downloadfile.php?i=e816c635cad85a60fabd6b97b03cbcc9


-IC Steering and Committee Applications will be available soon! Keep checking back for more information!

Parent FAQ: http://old.b-linked.org/intranet/downloadfile.php?i=78b9cab19959e4af8ff46156ee460c74

Teen FAQ: http://old.b-linked.org/intranet/downloadfile.php?i=83cdcec08fbf90370fcf53bdd56604ff

Countdown: http://www.timeanddate.com/counters/fullscreen.html?mode=m&year=2010&month=2&day=11&p0=70


Summer Program Registration opens Monday November 2, 2010

Mark you calendars and start spreading the word registration for all our domestic summer programs will open at 8pm EST on November 2nd.




CLTC – Chapter Leadership Training Conference

Price $1700 early bird discount by 2/19/2010 after price goes up to $1800

Beber Camp, Mukwonago, Wisconsin
Session 1: June 15-June 27, 2010
Session 3: June 29-July 11, 2010
Session 5: July 13-July 25, 2010
Session 7: July 27-August 8, 2010
For further information, contact Sherrie Stalarow, sstalarow@bbyo.org, (214) 363-4654

American Hebrew Academy, Greensboro, North Carolina
Session 2: June 22-July 4, 2010
Session 4: July 6-July 18, 2010
Session 6: July 20-August 1, 2010
For further information, contact Ellen Goldstein, egoldstein@bbyo.org, (704) 944-6734


ILTC – International Leadership Training Conference
Perlman Camp, Lake Como, Pennsylvania
June 28-July 13, 2010 Price $2,600
For further information, contact Anita Blustein, ablustein@bbyo.org, (713) 838-7200


Kallah
Perlman Camp, Lake Como, Pennsylvania
July 14-August 1, 2010 Price $2,500
For further information, contact Jill Pottel, jpottel@bbyo.org, (408) 357-7426

Impact Boston - formally called Project Impact
at Brandeis University
Boston, Massachusetts
June 23-July 4, 2010 Price $1,950
For further information, contact Malki Karkowsky, mkarkowsky@bbyo.org, (617) 581-6804

Newly added Panim:

Impact Southwest
Arizona and New Mexico
Session 1: July 18-July 29, 2010 Price $2,500
Session 2: August 1-August 12, 2010 Price $2,500
For further information, contact Natalie Sukienik, nsukienik@bbyo.org, (202) 857-6509

Impact DC JAM
George Washington University, Washington, DC
June 28-July 11, 2010 Price $2,650
July 13-July 26, 2010 Price $2,650
For further information, contact Natalie Sukienik, nsukienik@bbyo.org, (202) 857-6509

For any registration questions contact Sabrina Moore at smoore@bbyo.org

Come one come all to the Family Shabbat


New England Region BBYO Family Shabbat



Join NER BBYO for a family

Shabbat!

Where: Rhode Island JCC

401 Elmgrove Avenue

Providence, RI 02906

When: November 13, 2009;

6:30 pm—services

7:15 pm—Shabbat dinner

Cost: $5 per person, $15 per family

Please bring a dairy/vegetarian dish to contribute to our potluck Shabbat dinner. If you wish not to cook, please send donations (make checks payable to NER BBYO) to the regional BBYO office at:

NER BBYO

PO Box 103,

Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464

Please RSVP with the number of adults and children coming to the dinner, to volunteer a dish, or if you have questions please contact Shelley Keimach at

Monday, September 21, 2009

Go to College with NER!


New England College Info Panel

everything you wanted to know about entering freshman year and beyond


Date:
Monday, October 19, 2009
Time:
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Northeastern University, Snell Library Classroom #33
Email:

Description

Schmooze with local jews at the upcoming COLLEGE PANEL at Northeastern University:

Come to the College Panel to ask questions and get information about what to expect when you walk onto campus freshman year or how to find the school or program that is right for you.

This event is open to all Jewish high school students but will be most helpful to juniors and seniors.

You do not have to be in BBYO to go.

There will be Hillel representatives, AEPi and AEPhi reps, the List College Director of Admissions and more!!!

Monday, September 14, 2009

Registar TODAY for March of the Living... The trip of a life time!


March of the Living

Length: 15 Days
2009-2010 Grades: 10,11,12

This April 8-22, 2010, join thousands of Jewish teens from around the world on a two-week, life-altering journey that marks the tragedy of the Holocaust in Poland followed by a celebration of the establishment of the modern State of Israel in the Jewish Homeland. Register today or learn more below.


March of the Living 2010 / Registration Now OPEN


About the Experience


Week #1 / Poland. We travel to Poland to memorialize the Jewish community of the past and connect with Poland's Jewish community of today. To mark Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), participants from over 60 countries take part in an emotional 2-mile march between the concentration camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau.

Week #2 / Israel. Fly from Poland to Israel to join millions of Israelis in celebrating Yom Ha'Atzmaut - Israel's 62nd Independence Day. Travel from the Galilee to the Dead Sea to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Walk in the footsteps of 3000 years of Jewish history and experience the modern day miracle of Israel.

BBYO's March of the Living program is open to members and non-members alike.



If you have anymore questions about the trip including different fundraiser ideas please contact Casey Topol- ctopol@bbyo.org. Also don't forget to visit BBYO's website for all MOTL info-
http://passport.bbyo.org/destinations/europe/march_of_the_living



JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP!!!



Friday, September 11, 2009

COLOR WAR!!!


Congratulations to our FALL CONVENTION Steering Committee:

Alana Deluty
Alex Mollahan
Felicia Cohen
Ian Weininger
Jacob Gannon
Lauren Gertz
Mike Saminsky
Sydney Goldstein


Heading Up the committee are the
2009-2010 S'ganim Eli Keimach and Corinne Pellows.




It's COLOR WAR!!!

Don't forget to sign up for Fall Convention 10/16/2009-10/18/2009 at Camp Jori
sign up at www.b-linked.org

STAND UP and remember to do a good deed






September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance

visit this website to learn more- http://911dayofservice.org/


"Our mission is to honor the victims of 9/11 and those who rose to service in response to the attacks by encouraging all Americans and others throughout the world to pledge to voluntarily perform at least one good deed, or another service activity on 9/11 each year. In this way we hope to create a lasting and forward-looking legacy -- annually rekindling the spirit of service, tolerance, and compassion that unified America and the world in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks."

Hello World!












Yes! It is true.

NER BBYO has joined the fine world of blogging. This will hopefully be your one stop shop for Chapter and Regional events and information as well as Parent and Advisor information. We will be featuring different chapters in the region as well as outstanding programs. We will also have pictures and articles from the teens of the New England Region, Alumni and much more.
Stay tuned!

And now your New England Regional Leaders of 2009-2010:
AZA:
Godol- Harry Pesce
S'gan- Eli Keimach
Moreh- David Raykhman
Mazkir- Josh Winik
Shaliach- Cory Levinson

BBG:

N'siah- Jenny Travis
S'ganit- Corinne Pellows

Aym Ha-Chaverot- Ellie Winkler

Mazkirah- Kendyll Flanagan

Sh'licha- Lexi Knopf