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To our Members, Prospective Members, and Parents,
Happy November, Shabak! We have a month full of fun events planned! As the term begins to wrap up we still have many big events to look forward to, namely the GMR Regional Invite Convention where Shabak will be competing to win our 3rd straight Invite Convention Win, something never before done in the region! With November starting, Declaration Packets for Shabak’s 9th Chapter board have opened! We highly recommend running for a position on Shabak’s 9th Chapter board as being on board is a great opportunity to increase your involvement in the chapter and requires a lot of responsibility. We can’t wait to see you all have fun at Invite Convention. Have a great November and a Happy Thanksgiving, Shabak! 🍁🥧🦃
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November Events:
Invite Prep #3, Wednesday, November 5th, 7:00-8:15 PM, @JCC
Join Shabak in continuing to prepare for GMR’s upcoming Invite Convention, as we continue to have fun and practice our chapter’s song and dance that we will present at Invite Convention! This event is mandatory for all Shabakites attending Invite, as we will be practicing and preparing stuff required for the Invite Convention.
Invite Prep #4, Wednesday, November 12th, 7:00-8:15 PM, @JCC
Come join Shabak in practicing our chapter’s song and dance and watching our finalized Chapter Video for Invite Convention for the final time before we go perform at Invite Convention! This event is mandatory for all Shabakites attending Invite, as we will be practicing and preparing stuff required for the Invite Convention.
GMR Regional Invite Convention, Friday-Sunday, November 14th-16th, 5:00 PM Friday - 11:00 AM Sunday, @Renaissance Hotel, Northbrook
Join Shabak and the rest of the Great Midwest Region at the Renaissance Hotel for a weekend of fun participating in fun chapter vs chapter games, performances, and other unique activities as Shabak attempts to win its 3rd straight invite, something never before done in the Region! Signups are already closed, but if you have already signed up, meet us at the Renaissance Hotel packed for an overnight stay, and get ready to have a weekend of fun!
GMR Upperclassmen October 7th Remembrance Event, November 19th, 6:30PM, Location TBD
10th and 11th graders, come join Shabak and the rest of the region in attending an October 7th remembrance service at the Nova Music Festival Exhibition. This event is only available to upperclassmen due to limited space. Address will be released closer to the day of the event.
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Shabak AZA #2342 strongly condemns the Hamas terrorist organization's horrific actions. We support Israel and stand by its right to defend itself. We are sickened by this, and we pray for the safety of the State of Israel and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with its people. We especially recognize the efforts of teens our age being called upon to fight. We also recognize that many of you may have deeply personal connections to the land of Israel and its people, and we want you to know that we, as a board, are here for you. If you need anything or just want someone to talk to, reach out to any one of us. This is a difficult time to be a Jew, and it is essential that we are there for each other as brothers and sibling Alephs.
- Shabak AZA #2342’s 8th Chapter Board
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Invite Convention Packing Tips
Invite is an amazing convention, and we want to give some advice on what to bring to these conventions for Shabakites who are attending Invite as their first overnight convention.
1 pair of Shabbat Clothes
Invite Convention opens with a shabbat dinner/services, come dressed!
2 pairs of clothes
Make sure to pack enough clothing for each day of the weekend!
1 sweatshirt
The Renaissance Hotel can get cold, we advise you to bring a warm layer!
1 piece of Red Clothing
Shabak will be competing in sports competitions, make sure to bring a piece of red clothes to represent Shabak!
Gym Shoes
Make sure to pack a pair of gym shoes for when we compete in some games against the region!
Toiletries
While the Renaissance Hotel does provide shampoo and conditioner, make sure to bring your own toothbrushes/toothpaste!
While this is not a comprehensive list of things you may want to bring for Invite, these are the items we highly suggest you pack for the convention. Attending members will also be provided a T-Shirt to wear during Shabak’s performances, but that will be provided once we are at the convention.
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Additional Information:
WhatsApp:
Here is the link to join our chapter WhatsApp. WhatsApp is the main platform that our chapter uses to spread information. All events, chapter or regional, as well as any relevant information for our members, can be found in the chapter WhatsApp, so please join if you have not already.
Reminder:
Follow our Instagram and Tiktok!
Any suggestions?
Fill out our suggestion form to help us out with programs, posts, and other ideas! We are open to any ideas.
9th Board Elections / Declaration Packet:
If you or your child is considering running for Shabak’s 9th Chapter board, please fill out this packet to apply, and follow all the deadlines listed to commit to your candidacy. Please remember BBYO’s no politicking policy (No campaigning online or in person, badmouthing other candidates, or plagiarizing candidacy materials) when running for Chapter Board.
Final Notes:
For any parents or members, please let us know if you know anyone who might be interested in joining BBYO who lives in the Highland Park/Deerfield/Northbrook area. Those interested can email Jacob Weissman, our Chapter Moreh (Head of Recruitment) at weissmanjacobh@gmail.com, Sam Pinsky, our Chapter Godol (President) at Sampinsky08@icloud.com, or Isabel Strauss at istrauss@bbyo.org We are so excited to see what's in store for the future of our chapter and we all hope to see Shabak grow as much as possible.
Lastly, please check out or download our calendar at Shabak’s official website to have the most up-to-date information on all of our chapter events. Let us know if you have any questions! Thank you and we can't wait to see all of you at our events!
Sincerely, Brad Feinstein and the 8th Shabak AZA Board
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- Shabak AZA #2342
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