Hey Lake Ontario Region!

The Regional Leadership Network (RLN) is an opportunity for members from every chapter, regardless of position or grade, to raise their hand and help build our region. Whether you want to plan events, envision new ways to strengthen our priorities, or build bridges between our communities across the region—there are endless ways for you to step up and lead.

Don't hesitate to text or email us if you need anything or have an idea for something you don't see here. As well, please share these opportunities with any Aleph or BBG that you think can make a difference in our region. Everyone should have the opportunity to apply, so spread this to as many of your friends as possible (groups, emails, text, WhatsApp, etc.). Talk to you soon!

Sincerely,

Zoe Hiltz-Fishman, nsiah@bbyo.ca
Elliot Kritzer, godol@bbyo.ca
Your 46th Regional Presidents

Aleph Engagement Committee
The Aleph Engagement Committee will work alongside the Regional Aleph Godol to elevate the AZA experience in our region. Committee members will explore new initiatives and ideas aimed at Alephs to spread spirit, build connections, and truly make an impact amongst the AZA culture in Lake Ontario. Meetings will take place on Zoom about once a month.

BBG Sunshine Committee
The BBG Sunshine Committee will work alongside the Regional N'siah to create welcoming and engaging spaces for all BBGs in our region. Committee members will explore new ideas and initiatives aimed at strengthening connections between BBGs, enhancing the impact of BBG events, and spreading positivity in Lake Ontario Region BBG. Meetings will take place on Zoom about once a month.

BBYO Separates Chair (1 Aleph or BBG)
The BBYO Separates Chair will work alongside the Regional Presidents to create and run a BBYO Separates program at each convention (FallCon and SpringCon) that will be offered as a third option during Separates. These programs, rooted in BBYO's values, serve as a time to separate from everyday commotion to engage in creative programming that strengthens siblinghood for members who chose to participate in BBYO Seperates at convention. As the BBYO Separates Chair you will be running BBYO Separates at convention so you will not have the option to attend BBG or AZA Separates. The BBYO Separates Chair must be available for 2-3 online meetings leading up to each convention and they must attend the final in-person steering committee meeting for each convention.

Connect Committee (5 Toronto/Vaughan + 3 Hamilton/Oakville)
BBYO Connect provides 6th, 7th and 8th graders with safe, enriching programming, fun activities and meaningful involvement in the community. The Connect Committee will work alongside the Regional Morim to help develop and steer BBYO Connect programs and initiatives for 6th-8th graders. This includes programs like Limo Scavenger Hunt, Fourth Night on Ice, Snow Tubing, Dance Party, J-Serve, and the Niagara Falls Day Trip. Apply for this committee if you are passionate about creating a fun and unique atmosphere that can inspire younger kids to get involved in BBYO. Connect Committee members must be available to attend Connect events as well as 1-2 online meetings before each event. Click to view Toronto/Vaughan Connect Programs. Click to view Hamilton/Oakville Connect Programs.

Jewish Engagement Taskforce
The Jewish Engagement Taskforce (JET) will work alongside the Regional Shlichim to ensure Jewish content is meaningfully and consistently woven into BBYO programming all year long. As a part of JET, you will automatically serve as the JE Team on the steering committees for both FallCon and SpringCon. In addition, you’ll help plan and facilitate Jewish experiences at other regional programs, and lead both in-person and virtual initiatives to bring Judaism to life across LOR. JET is about more than just programming, it’s about creating a lasting Jewish impact and fostering meaningful Jewish connections across the region. JET members must be available for all in-person steering committee meetings for both conventions (FallCon Steering at the Vaughan JCC on Mondays Sept 29, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 10, and SpringCon Steering at the Vaughan JCC on Thursdays Apr 16, Apr 23, Apr 30, May 7, and Monday May 11), and they will also have reccurring online meetings throughout the year.

Press Corps
The Press Corps will work alongside the Regional Mazkirim to promote and engage members across social media. As a member of the Press Corps, you will be responsible for taking photos at regional events and any notable chapter events and creating content for @lorbbyo on Instagram and Tik Tok. Press Corps members should be interested in social media, love capturing interesting moments, and want to help promote BBYO. Meetings will take place on Zoom about once a month.

Seniors Chairs (1 non-senior Aleph and 1 non-senior BBG)
The Seniors Chairs will work alongside the Regional S'ganim to create a meaningful experience for seniors throughout the year. These chairs will plan a Seniors Program at each convention (FallCon and SpringCon) and will also coordinate our Seniors Overnight in the spring. Additionally, they can create swag for the senior class and develop initiatives and experiences for the senior class throughout the year. Seniors Chairs must be available for 2-3 online meetings leading up to each convention, they must attend the final in-person steering committee meeting for each convention, and they will also have reccurring online meetings throughout the year.

Wellness Committee (1 Aleph and 1 BBG)
The Wellness Committee will work alongside the Regional Presidents to develop resources and implement initiatives that foster and maintain safe, healthy, and inclusive environments at all Lake Ontario Region programs. The Wellness Committee will be available to any participants who would benefit from additional support and committee members will be trained in how to recognize and respond to their peers. Note: This position requires that you attend Fall & Spring Convention.

Yearbook Committee
The Yearbook Committee will work alongside the Regional Mazkirim to create a regional yearbook that captures the energy and excitement of the 2025-2026 year. As a member of the Yearbook Committee, you will be responsible for choosing a yearbook theme, collecting photos to be used, designing page layouts, and promoting and selling yearbooks. Committee members should be creative, hardworking, and passionate about putting together a yearbook that will be loved for years to come. Meetings will take place on Zoom about once a month.

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General Questions

• Please list any officer positions you’ve held on Chapter or Regional Board, any Chapter or Regional chair or committee positions you’ve held, as well as any other leadership experiences you’ve had that you believe make you qualified for the Regional Leadership Network.
• Please list any international BBYO Experiences you have attended or leadership roles you've held.
• Please explain why you think you are a good fit for the Regional Leadership Network.
• Is there anything else you would like us to know?

Aleph Engagement Taskforce

• Why do you think you would be a good fit for the Aleph Engagement Committee?
• Please describe an experience in BBYO that made you proud to be an Aleph.
• What are some ideas and initiatives you want to bring to Alephs across the region that will make them proud to be apart of AZA?

BBG Sunshine Committee

• Why do you think you would be a good fit for the BBG Sunshine Committee?
• Please describe an experience in BBYO that made you proud to be a BBG.
• What are some ways you think we can enhance the BBG experience to ensure there are welcoming and positive spaces for all BBGs in our region?

BBYO Separates Chair

• Why are you interested in becoming the BBYO Separates Chair and what do you hope to bring to this role?
• How would you create a meaningful and inclusive Separates program that resonates with all members, regardless of gender identity or background?
• Separates is a time to slow down, connect, and reflect. Share an idea or theme you would consider bringing to a BBYO Separates program and explain how it reflects BBYO’s values.

Connect Committee

• What experience do you have with planning and facilitating programs for younger kids?
• Why should you be selected for the Connect Committee?

Jewish Engagement Taskforce

• What role does being Jewish play in your everyday life?
• What is something you’ve liked about Jewish engagement in BBYO?
• What Jewish values do you want to highlight in LOR this year?
• What’s one way you think we can add Jewish engagement to a currently “non-Jewish” event?

Press Corps Committee

• What makes you a good fit for the Press Corps Committee?
• What different kinds of photos do you think are necessary when trying to capture the energy and experience of an event?
• Please submit 3 photos you have taken that you are proud of (these should be photos that LOR could actually use for marketing purposes).

Seniors Chair

• What role do you believe seniors can play within BBYO as members of the community and as role models?
• What are your ideas for Seniors Programs at Regional Conventions?
• What is your vision for Seniors Overnight?
• What are your ideas for creating exclusive moments for 12th graders at regional programs and ongoing experiences for seniors throughout the year?

Wellness Committee

• Why do you think you would be a good fit for the Wellness Committee?
• What experience do you have with fostering safe, healthy and inclusive environments?
• Why do you believe wellness training is important?
• What is one wellness initiative you feel would benefit LOR?

Yearbook Committee

• What experience do you have with design?
• What are your ideas for the yearbook theme? Explain how you would incorporate this theme into the yearbook’s graphics.
• Imagine you are looking back at the 2025/2026 LOR Yearbook 10 years from now. What would you have included that makes this yearbook stand out and truly capture the year when compared to other years?

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