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EXECS + CNS + GPS + JEI + MGS - A MUSICAL SHACHARIT / MORNING PRAYER SERVICE , REUNION G / H 7:30 AM Join the JEI BBYO Sings Track will lead us in prayer and song . International Shlicha , Nicci Mowszowski , and Grand Aleph Shaliach , Jed Golman will offer words of Torah so that we start our day inspired and ready to get to work !
ARUCHAT BOKER / BREAKFAST , MARSALIS A 8:15 AM
CNS - LET ' S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS , EH ?, CUMBERLAND B / C 9:00 AM From chapter initiatives to the National Cabinet , we ' re going to explore all the ways in which Canadian Alephs and B ' nai B ' rith Girls can enhance and grow BBYO Canada . This special session for the CNS is designed by your 72nd International N ' siah , Ellie Bodker and 92nd Grand Aleph Godol , Aaron Cooper .
EXECS - DELEGATE PREPARATION , REUNION A / B / C / D 9:00 AM Delegates will prepare for the International AZA BBG Joint Business Meeting . Now is your chance to do a final review of all legislation and business materials before voting begins .
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MGS - BRINGING IT HOME : THE ASK , COCKRELL 9:00 AM After diving deeper into BBYO ’ s relationship-driven recruitment model , MRIHA and learning all the strategies that can drive strong recruitment efforts , the final piece , and often the most difficult , is the ASK . AZA and BBG are amazing gifts to share with Jewish teens . We ' re going to explore best practices on closing the deal with new members .
JEI - BBYO SINGS - HEARING A HERO : LEONARD COHEN , CUMBERLAND G / H 9:00 AM We ' re diving into the poetic words of Leonard Cohen ' s compendium of songs as we explore songleading best practices . All of us can lean on one another and build on each other ' s strengths . Together , we have many reasons to sit back and say , " Hallelujah ."
JEI - COMMUNITY - BRINGING SMILES TO THE COMMUNITY , CUMBERLAND F 9:00 AM We will head to The Legacy Willow Bend to spend time with the senior residents . Together , we will build BBYO Stand UP ' s " Bottles of Smiles ," a movement-wide initiative founded by AZA and BBG members Gavin Roth and Ilana Vines of Lonestar Region . This project is one that can easily be replicated in your home community and allow you to make an impact on two generations at the same time !
JEI - SPIRITUAL - STARTING THE DAY ON THE RIGHT FOOT , CUMBERLAND E 9:00 AM Our day will begin with energizing yoga , breathing techniques , guided meditation , soundscapes , and discussion . We know that sometimes our lives can be stressful , especially as community leaders , so we ' ll explore a myriad of self-care practices and stress-relief methods .
GPS - MY PERSPECTIVE , MY VALUES , CUMBERLAND I / J / K / L 9:00 AM We are a diverse people , with a powerful and dynamic history . Together , we ' re celebrating our differences and learning about the movement of which we are all a part . Once we understand where we come from , we are able to mobilize around bringing our sacred values to action and more effectively contribute to the world around us .
EXECS - INTERNATIONAL AZA BBG JOINT BUSINESS MEETING , REUNION A / B / C / D 9:15 AM We ' ll open business the same way generations of Alephs and BBGs have done before , mindful that we vote on behalf of more than 83,000 Jewish teens worldwide , many in places where they cannot meet as freely as we do here today . By doing so , we celebrate the legacy of 500,000 alumni who had their Judaism ignited here and practice our democratic traditions according to the values of AZA and BBG .
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