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aMAZEing Collaboration, Carroll

Come experience the value behind positively harnessing the varying and contrasting strengths of
those around you through art and an interactive and collaborative maze!
Host: BBYO Central Region West

Be a Man: Jewish Male Leadership, BCC 346

For Alephs ONLY: Explore what it means to be a strong, Jewish male leader who is a positive role
model for his peers, and understand how we can work together to make sure Judaic involvement is
strong in each of our communities. 
Host: BBYO Cotton States Region

Bottles of Smiles, Paca

Join Gavin Roth and Ilana Vines of BBYO Lonestar Region as they create Bottles of Smiles to support
children recovering from, and living with, serious illnesses. You can restate a sense of normalcy into
the lives of pediatric patients. Take their minds off of treatments and surgeries when you prepare
your own bottles filled with toys, activities and a personalized message. Happiness is good for
everyone’s health—it helps combat diseases, strengthens immune systems and lengthens lives!
Host: BBYO Lonestar Region

Daffodil Project, BCC 348

Today we are able to come together from all over the world and celebrate being Jewish. But there
was a time in our history when we were not able to be united. After a brief lesson on the Holocaust
and modern genocide, we'll show you how you can educate others and take action against
atrocities happening around the world today.
Host: BBYO Lonestar Region

Enough is Enough, Douglass

In partnership with It’s On Us, NO MORE and Jewish Women International, Alephs and BBGs are
standing up to say “enough” to domestic violence and sexual assault, recognizing that the solution
begins with us. It’s a declaration that sexual violence is not only a crime, but a societal problem in
which all of us have a role to play. Learn the ways you can stand up with your chapter to create an
environment where all men and women feel, and are, safe.
Host: BBYO South Jersey Region

Gossip Girl ‘Assassins’, Ruth

Using social media and technology, play a game of ‘assassins’ and try to find your given targets.
As the game unfolds, you’ll gain perspective on the repercussions of spreading rumors and
cyberbullying.
Host: BBYO Mountain Region

Great White North Expo, BCC 339

Join us for an amazing experience to learn about and embrace Canadian culture, identity and food.
In four stations you will recreate the Canadian flag, rewrite the anthem, play games and learn more
about BBYO in Canada.
Host: BBYO Lake Ontario Region

Jewish Life Since the Holocaust, BCC 340

What is your vision for the Jewish future? Join Alephs and BBGs from BBYO Balkans members for a
discussion about how Jewish life has evolved in different communities over the past few decades
and how BBYO has made impact on the lives of Jewish teens worldwide.
Host: BBYO Balkans

Lean In Together, BCC 345

The Lean In Foundation, established by BBG alumna Sheryl Sandberg, is focused on encouraging
girls to pursue their ambitions, and changing the conversation from what we can’t do to what we
can do. Learn how to be a strong leader in your community and empower the women in your life to
be bold, not bossy. 
Host: BBYO Great Midwest Region

LGBTQ Inclusion, BCC 349

Take part in interactive simulations and discussions on best practices to ensure that your
chapter programs are a safe space for all members. Gain an understanding of how to approach
programming that ensures all teens feel comfortable within BBYO.
Host: BBYO Northern Region East: DC Council

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