AZA Blue Book 2014 | Page 29

TEEN LEADERSHIP AZA is a teen-led fraternal order. Each chapter, council, region and the International Order elects officers with different responsibilities to sustain the Order. Chapter officers serve six-month or full-year terms. On the council, region and International levels, all officers serve for one year. The following are the major offices found in AZA chapters, though the order of offices varies in different areas: Aleph Godol, President Leads his chapter Works with each board member to help accomplish their individual goals Represents his chapter to his council/region Runs business meetings Makes sure the board is fulfilling their responsibilities Communicates with the chapter advisor Presides over chapter elections Responsible for the well-being of the chapter 2002 2004 BBYO transitioned to independence from B’nai B’rith International to become a new and legally independent organization under the name of BBYO. It is no longer officially recognized by its former full name, “B’nai B’rith Youth Organization.” Matthew Grossman became Executive Director of BBYO. 27