BBG Red Book 2014 | Page 43

CONVENTIONS AND OTHER IMPORTANT DAYS A-I-T/M-I-T (New Member Convention) New member weekends provide an opportunity for Members-In-Training (--) to experience  on a broader level. They learn the basics of the organization and meet new members from other chapters. Kallah Kallah and Judaism Institute programs focus on Jewish exploration and culture. The program often revolves around a Shabbat experience and provides opportunities for BBGs to explore their own Jewish identities. Leadership Training Institute Leadership Training Institutes provide leadership development opportunities for all participants. These programs train BBGs to become leaders in their chapters, councils and regions. Council or Regional Conventions Council or regional conventions serve different purposes in different areas and at different times of the programming calendar. Some conventions’ programming addresses the major business for the year and elect officers to the council or regional board. In all instances, conventions serve to bring the membership of a council or region together for fun and meaningful weekends. 41