BBYO FAQs

BBYO is the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement aspiring to involve more Jewish teens in more meaningful Jewish experiences. For more than 90 years, AZA and BBG chapters around the world have been providing exceptional leadership programs and identity enrichment experiences, shaping the lives of 250,000 alumni who are among the most prominent figures in business, politics, academia, the arts and Jewish communal life.

BBYO was launched with the creation of the Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) in 1923 by a group of boys from Omaha, Nebraska in an attempt to create a fraternity that not only accepted Jews but was also based on Jewish values. In 1924, AZA was declared an international organization with the help of advisor Sam Beber. The official establishment of the B’nai B’rith Girls (BBG) did not occur until 1944, years after the first permanent chapter was established in San Francisco, CA in 1927. B’nai B’rith adopted both youth movements in the mid 1940s and the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO) quickly spread around the world. It didn’t take long for BBYO to be recognized as the premier Jewish youth movement of the global Jewish community.

In 2002, BBYO was restructured as an independent international organization. After 80+ years of support, B’nai B’rith International (BBI) ended its financial support of BBYO. BBI’s divestment from BBYO comes at a time of significant growth in its efforts to reach more Jewish teens with more meaningful Jewish experiences. Over the past five years, BBYO has doubled the number of teens involved in Jewish life throughout North America, from 13,000 to nearly 26,000.  Now, more than ever, BBYO relies on the support of local communities to support this growth, despite the cut in funds from B’nai B’rith.

BBYO is structured to involve teens both locally and internationally through its chapters, regions/councils, and international opportunities. More than 450 chapters distributed across regions/councils in North America make up what is called International BBYO, headquartered in Washington, DC. BBYO also has counterparts across the globe in Israel, UK, Australia, Bulgaria, etc.

BBYO prides itself on being a teen-led, adult-supervised program, but most importantly, it is a chapter-based, democratic organization. Individual members are the most important part of the chapter.  Members will get as much out of their BBYO involvement as they are willing to invest in it.

AZA means Aleph Zadik Aleph. The Aleph Zadik Aleph is the fraternity component of BBYO. New members are often referred to as AITs or Alephs in Training. BBG means B’nai B’rith Girls. B’nai B’rith Girls is the sorority component of BBYO. New members are often referred to as MITs or Members in Training.

You can register to become a member at bbyo.org.

You can contact the local BBYO office for help, bbyo@atlantajcc.org or 678.812.3970.

Greater Atlanta Region is one of the regions and councils that form International BBYO.

Greater Atlanta Region serves all of metro Atlanta including, but certainly not limited to Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Intown, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and Duluth.

Fourteen teens are elected yearly in the spring to serve on Greater Atlanta Region Board.

The positions for AZA Board are:

• Godol – President
• S’gan – Vice President
• Moreh – Vice President of Retention and Education
• Shaliach – Vice President of Judaism, Social Action, and Community Service
• Mazkir – Secretary
• Gizbor – Treasurer

The positions for BBG Board are:

• N’siah – President
• S’ganit – Vice President
• Morah – Vice President of Retention and Education
• Sh’licha – Vice President of Judaism, Social Action, and Community Service
• Mazkirah – Secretary
• Gizborit – Treasurer

Yes, the Sabbath is a day of rest and all programming on that day should reflect this spirit.

Business and formal decision-making is not permitted on Shabbat.

Dances and similar social activities may not occur on Shabbat.

Travel is not permitted on Shabbat unless it is to attend a Shabbat experiential program or authorized by the BBYO office. When necessary, alternate travel will be provided for those who require it.

Fundraising activities are not permitted on Shabbat.

We utilize policies to: help carry out the goals and objectives of BBYO; clarify what we stand for and how our program fits in within these goals; and reflect prevailing values.

The intent of the policies is to provide the members with an atmosphere conducive to carrying out the objectives of BBYO and the purpose of the specific program, while insuring the safety, comfort, and enjoyment of all members.

Tobacco, drug, and alcohol consumption will not be tolerated under any circumstances. BBYO has a zero tolerance policy regarding both.

BBYO has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol. Your teens are aware of this policy and have signed a drug policy statement that is included on their BBYO participation application.

Therefore, if a teen shows up at any BBYO event visibly intoxicated, smelling of alcohol, or with any alcohol or drugs in their possession, you will be called to take your teen home. Your teen will face a mandatory suspension from all BBYO activities. Their reinstatement may occur only at the discretion of the BBYO Director after a joint meeting with the teen and parents.

Hazing is forbidden. BBYO International policy states, “BBYO has been and shall remain an organization based on the principles of spirit, brotherhood, sisterhood, and values.” Hazing is a practice that operates separate from all of the values and beliefs that we teach as an organization and is a legal danger to the continued existence of BBYO. This includes any act that is subtle or causes physical or emotional harm. All programs or functions must have prior approval by the advisor and staff.

Gambling in any form is not permitted at any BBYO function.

If the participant in a BBYO activity must arrive late, parental consent must be given prior to the event to the advisor. Any participant must remain at the program until its conclusion unless a phone call from a parent/guardian is provided to the advisor or staff before the program begins about their early departure.

You can drive your teen to and from the event or you can call the advisor and discuss an appropriate alternative. The advisor (at their discretion) can drive your teen. Any time a teen drives in a car with an adult (including an advisor) there must be written parent consent emailed to the BBYO GAR staff at bbyo@atlantajcc.org.

You can also help out with some of the driving and talk to the advisor about setting up a carpool system with other families that live in your area that might have the same concerns. BBYO staff and advisors are happy to assist in this process.

Each convention registration requires release forms (electronically) in order to participate in the weekend events.

BBYO encourages the continuity of all prescription medications such as Ritalin, Claritin, insulin, an asthma inhaler, etc. A break in the medication schedule during the weekend of a BBYO program may cause the teen to feel acutely distressed or unfocused and may interrupt programming. We want your teen to fully participate and enjoy our program.

It is imperative that BBYO knows what medications your teens take and what their allergies/ailments are on their convention registration form. If we have prior knowledge of your teen’s restrictive diet, we will make every effort to accommodate them.

Teens are responsible for taking their own medications at programs.

Kickoff happens at the beginning of the programming year in August to “kickoff” the program year. We invite all 9-12th graders to participate. At this time, we welcome new members and welcome back our returning members.

Folds are programming focal points for the teen leaders in BBYO. AZA has five folds: athletic, community service/social action, education, Judaic, and social. BBG has six folds: community service, creativity, Jewish heritage, sisterhood, recreation, and social action.

Any infraction of the rules may result in immediate dismissal from the weekend at the expense of the member and his/her parents. There will be no refund if a participant is sent home. Parents will be notified.

Members traveling to out-of-city events, as well as regional conventions, will travel by bus. We typically have a few meeting places, in Dunwoody, East Cobb, Intown, and Alpharetta. For each convention, we will send you transportation information.

Prior to each convention, the local office will send a transportation and packing list.  Typically, we ask participants to pack:

• Shabbat attire for Friday night (Boys: collared shirts with pants. Girls: casual dress or skirt).
• Casual clothing for Saturday and Sunday during the day (t-shirt, sweatshirts, jeans, and shorts are appropriate)
• Saturday night: there will be a dance and the teens often like to dress up but it is not required
• Toiletries
• If we are at a camp, appropriate shoes and rain gear is suggested
• Bedding and pillows are required for all camp conventions.

We want all teens to be able to attend our events. The MJCCA and BBYO’s scholarship request form is used to evaluate the scholarship being requested. Before a convention or summer program, the BBYO Director and MJCCA Financial Assistance Coordinator will review the documents and decide on the scholarship award based on a number of different criteria. We will make every effort to provide scholarships for those who need them. Please call or email the BBYO Director at bbyo@atlantajcc.org for more information on how to apply.

Yes! BBYO’s summer leadership programs are truly one-of-a-kind and teach leadership skills that will benefit the teens for the rest of their lives.

Simply check out the summer program offerings. Once your teen has chosen the summer experience to attend simply click “register now” on the program and log on to bbyo.org and follow the instructions.

You can honor your teen through a number of different ways. You can set up a scholarship fund in their name or you can donate to BBYO.

Typically the hours fluctuate because professional staff often have late meetings with the teens. The best time to contact staff is between the hours of 10:00 am-6:00 pm.

BBYO is a high school youth organization. Teens can join BBYO during the second semester of their 8th grade year. In Atlanta, teens are introduced to BBYO during their 8th grade year and are placed in a chapter based on geography once they register at bbyo.org. Teens can join in any grade and won’t be at a disadvantage.

New members can join BBYO in the spring of their 8th grade year. They will be invited to chapter events in their respective geographic areas to meet older members. Teens are placed in a chapter based on their zip code.

n regards to chapter placement, our chapters are localized so that chapter members are in one area. For girls, we have one Dunwoody chapter, one Sandy Springs chapter, one Intown chapter, one East Cobb chapter, and two North Metro chapters. For boys, we have one Dunwoody chapter, one Sandy Springs chapter, one Intown chapter, one East Cobb chapter, and one North Metro chapter. Teens will be placed in a chapter based on their zip code.

The reason for geographically based chapters is to allow teens and parents to get the most out of the experience within their chapter and not be limited due to travel time during the week. On the weekends, all chapters interact together for programming, and members have the opportunity to mingle with their friends from other chapters and areas. We really find this to be the most successful way to function for both our chapters and members as it allows teens to make new friends but also get excited about joint programming on the weekend because they know their other friends will be there.

Beginning January 1, 2015, if a teen would like to transfer their membership to a chapter other than the one in which he/she is initially placed, he/she must follow the steps listed below:

1. At least six months after initially paying his/her BBYO membership fees, the teen must write a letter expressing his/her desire to transfer to another chapter which shall include why he/she wants to leave his/her chapter, and why he/she wants to transfer specifically into the other chapter.
2. The teen must meet with his/her chapter Godol or N’siah (president) and at least one chapter advisor, both of whom must sign the letter acknowledging they read it and met with the teen.
3. The teen must meet with the Greater Atlanta Region BBYO Director to present the letter with the necessary signatures and discuss his/her desire to transfer chapters.
4. The Greater Atlanta Region BBYO Director will meet with the Greater Atlanta Region Godol and Moreh (for Alephs who want to transfer), or the Greater Atlanta Region N’siah and Morah (for BBG’s who want to transfer), before the transfer can be approved.
5. The Greater Atlanta Region BBYO Director will inform the teen and new advisor of the result of the request; and the Region Godol/N’siah, and Region Moreh/Morah will inform the teen’s new chapter Godol/N’siah, and Moreh/Morah of the teen’s request to transfer into their chapter.

Greater Atlanta Region serves as the governing body for the Atlanta chapters. Three full-time staff oversee the chapters, volunteer advisors, the region board, and all region functions. 12 teens are elected by the members to serve on the Greater Atlanta Region board. These teens train and work with chapter leaders and members, as well as determine the direction of Greater Atlanta Region.

The core unit in BBYO is the chapter. Chapters strive to: develop programs and projects that satisfy the basic interests of members; attract new members and involve them in the activities of the chapter; maintain continuity of leadership by developing new leaders; and stimulate the chapter’s activities through diverse programming.

The chapter is made up of an executive board of individuals who are democratically-elected by their peers to conduct the business of the chapter. These boards are elected by the rest of the chapter for one term, which lasts six months to a year. Each chapter has a volunteer advisor(s) who supports, suggests, and supervises their chapters, works with chapter boards, and acts as a friend (with authority) to our youth.

Chapter executive boards are elected for 6-12 month terms (depending on the chapter).

The positions for AZA Chapter Board are:

• Godol – President
• S’gan – Vice President
• Moreh – ice President of Membership
• Shaliach – Vice President of Judaism, Social Action, and Community Service
• Mazkir – Secretary
• Gizbor – Treasurer
• Sopher – Newspaper/Newsletter Editor (not all chapters have a Sopher)
• Mekasher –Recruitment

The positions for BBG Chapter Board are:

• N’siah – President
• S’ganit – Vice President
• Morah – Vice President of Membership
• Shlicha – Vice President of Judaism, Social Action, and Community Service
• Mazkirah – Secretary
• Gizborit – reasurer
• Sophranit – Newspaper/Newsletter Editor (not all chapters have a Sophranit)
• Mekasheret –Recruitment

Chapters organize regularly scheduled events to provide opportunities for local Jewish teens to gather socially and to enrich their Jewish experience. Additionally, by participating in the process of programming, from brainstorming to budgeting, marketing to evaluation, BBYO teens learn and utilize important skills that will help them for years to come. To ensure that programming is diverse, each AZA and BBG chapter programs around the organization’s historic focus areas; these are known as folds.

Yes. These supervisors are called advisors, and they are all required to pass a background check. They are trained by the local BBYO professionals on how to work with their chapter officers and members. They are also required to know the BBYO policies and adhere to them. If you are interested in being an advisor, please email bbyo@atlantajcc.org.

Our volunteer advisors are adults from within our community who have an interest in helping shape and mold the life of your teen. They are interviewed, trained, and supervised on an ongoing basis. They need to be at every chapter meeting and event in order for the program to take place. We encourage you to get to know them. The advisors will play an important role in the development of your teen! Call your teen’s advisor with any questions on upcoming events and to ask what you can do to help.

The teens know their chapter cannot meet or have a program if there is not an advisor present. The advisor and our staff will help find a suitable adult chaperone to take the place of the chapter advisor for any event other than a chapter sleepover.

Though this is not permitted by BBYO, it is possible that the chapter will take it upon themselves to meet without an advisor. That is why it is important for you and the advisor to be in communication. If the chapter does program without an advisor, they are put on probation. If they decide to meet without an advisor at any other point throughout the programming year, the chapter is put on a mandatory 30-day program suspension. You will be notified if a second offense occurs.

Yes, BBYO staff, volunteers, and youth leaders have the collective responsibility to monitor and maintain the integrity of BBYO activities and programs. These standards have been developed and designed to assist the staff, commission, and youth leaders to achieve the above stated goal.

We have national standards to adhere to AZA and BBG By-Laws and Constitutions of International BBYO and Greater Atlanta Region. Locally we also have program guidelines for individual chapter programs, as well as regional events, which are determined by Regional Board each programming term.

Programming focal points known as folds provide a structure to strengthen chapter programming. AZA has the following five folds: athletic, community service/social action, education, Judaic, and social.  BBG has the following six folds: community service, creativity, Jewish heritage, sisterhood, recreation, and social action.

BBYO requires a chapter meeting or program on Sunday to start after 12:00 pm. If your teen is attending a sleepover, send a notice to the advisor or call/email prior to the event to arrange early pick-up for your teen on Sunday morning.

The advisor and presidents make every effort to involve each member of their chapter to ensure that he/she hears about details of every program. If there is a communication error, please call the advisor and president to let them know. If you can’t reach your advisor or president, please contact the local BBYO staff.

Depending on the offense, the chapter advisor may simply talk to the teen and work it out at the program. The advisor will notify us as to what happened and how it was handled.

If it is a severe offense, such as hazing or something involving illegal substances, advisors are trained to call staff and ask how to handle the situation. Staff will talk the advisor through the situation and following the incident, staff will determine the appropriate punishment and talk to both the parent and teen.

If your teen will tell the advisor he/she needs a kosher restaurant, then every effort will be made to accommodate your teen. You may prefer to have your teen meet the chapter for the program after the restaurant, or have your teen order a dairy or a vegetarian meal.

BBYO Inc. sets all national policies for the organization. Local policies are set by the professional staff, in consultation with lay leaders and the JCC, and carried out by the professional staff and the volunteer advisors who work with chapters.

Yes, the Program Attendance Policy states:

Local Regional and Chapter programs must end by 11 pm. If a program is a sleepover and a participant is not sleeping over then he or she must leave the program by 11 pm. BBYO chapter members attending their BBYO chapter program must stay from start to finish.

If participants are going to be more than 1/2 hour late a parent must call the advisor and let them know. If parent doesn’t notify the chapter advisor, the participants will not be allowed admittance to the program without parent permission. BBYO programs have specific end times. Parents should be aware of when programs end since BBYO assumes no responsibility for participants after the program ends.

Kashrut laws are observed at all BBYO functions where food is provided. When kosher food is not available, only vegetarian or dairy foods are permitted. If a chapter is having a dinner and each member is purchasing their food, they may individually choose to follow Kashrut laws.

There is not a form but please read the information below about supervising a program:

• Before agreeing to host and be a parent supervisor for the chapter event, speak with the chapter advisor and/or local BBYO professional to make sure it is an official BBYO event and to find out if the advisor will be present for the event. Know the start and end times of the event.
• It is recommended that at least two adults supervise all events. If no advisor can attend the chapter program, you must be present for the duration of the event as a parent supervisor.
• If the advisor is present, please make sure your presence is known. Please make sure you and the advisor speak with the chapter at the beginning of the program about the policies and any rules for your house. You will also need to occasionally check in during the event. For example, if the event is in the basement, stop in a minimum of a couple of times throughout the night.
• If an advisor is not present, then your presence must be more akin to program supervisor, until the program has ended. (Being a program supervisor means facilitating the program for the evening and being present in the same room as the event for as much of the time as possible).
• If food is being served, it must be kosher. If kosher food is not available, it must be dairy or vegetarian.
• This is your house. BBYO rules and your rules apply. If the activity is to be limited to a specific part of the house and/or if you do not want food and drinks in a certain part of the house, tell the advisor or the teen leader.
• Additional Program Guidelines per BBYO:
  • Participants should stay inside the house unless a supervised and organized activity is going on outside.
  • The advisor or parent supervisor must remain on site and available during the designated hours of the program.
  • BBYO is an alcohol, drug and tobacco free organization.  Please refrain from using such products during the program.
• If an advisor is not able to be present:
  • The same guidelines as above still apply, but you should make your presence known more frequently.
  • If there are any issues that need to be dealt with immediately, please contact a BBYO staff member.  Please contact us even if you are unsure of a policy or how to handle a situation.
• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
  • Teens may not leave a program to get supplies or food (this includes your teen). All teens must stay on-site for the entire duration of the program once they have arrived.
  • The only people who should be at a chapter program are the chapter members and guests. Guests include the beau, sweetheart, and Greater Atlanta Region Board. These guests will follow the same rules and BBYO policies as the other program participants.  An advisor or supervisor should be aware of the guest or guests visiting the program and should be introduced by the N’siah or Godol upon their arrival.
  • AZA chapters choose a girl to be their sweetheart and BBG chapters choose a boy to be their beau. It is an honorary position. They must follow the same rules and BBYO policies as the other program participants. An advisor or supervisor should be aware of the beau or sweetheart visiting the program and should be introduced by the N’siah or Godol upon their arrival.
  • Regardless of the time, if a policy is violated by any teen, that teen is to be sent home immediately. Please contact the professional staff as soon as the violation takes place. When teens are dismissed from a program, a parent must be contacted and must pick them up (even if the teen drove themselves).
  • If policy is broken and the teen or teens involved do not come forward, the event should end immediately and all parents should be notified to pick their teen up from the program (even if the teen drove themselves the parent must pick the teen up).  Immediately contact the professional staff as soon as the violation takes place.

Conventions are weekend programs designed with a specific theme in mind. During the conventions, teens do BBYO-related activities focused around the AZA and BBG folds (see fold explanation below). Typically we have five conventions during our programming year. The conventions are:

Leadership Training Institute (LTI): This weekend convention focuses on basic leadership training and other information needed for current and future leaders on the regional and chapter levels. During the weekend we also have a variety of other social, educational, and Judaic activities. LTI is held in August and is open to 10-12th graders.

New Member Convention (NMC): This convention is geared specifically for new members of BBYO. New BBG members, also know as MITs (Members in Training) and new AZA members, also known as AITs (Alephs in Training), receive comprehensive training about BBYO and how it operates. The sessions will focus on every aspect of AZA and BBG, including BBYO history, philosophy and terminology, rituals and traditions, songs, structures, and who’s who among the youth leadership and the staff. The program is run by the Regional Moreh and Morah (membership vice-presidents). NMC is held in the fall and is open to all 9th graders and chapter presidents, seniors, and regional board members.

Kallah: A weekend focused on Judaism, social action, and community service and is open to all members in 9^th-12^th grades who are interested in an opportunity to further connect to Judaism, learn how to be an advocate for Israel, get involved in their community, and have fun with their BBYO friends. Kallah is held in March and open to all 9-12th graders. remove this sentence

Spirit Region Convention (SRC): A weekend that includes elections, business meetings, and the state of the region address, showing chapter spirit through activities and a variety of social, educational, and Judaic activities. SRC is held in the fall and open to all 9-12th graders.

Atlanta Spring Convention (ASC): A weekend filled with five and six fold programming. This is where the annual BBYO life ceremony is held for seniors. ASC takes place in the spring and open to all 9-12th graders.

Typically Greater Atlanta Region BBYO has two BBYO dances.

Winter Formal is BBYO’s formal dance in December or January where the King and Queen are elected. Many teens attend the dance without a date and have a great time with good music and great friends. Over 250 teens come this event and any Jewish 9-12th grader is welcome to attend.

Beau Sweetheart Dance is BBYO’s casual themed dance in April where the chapters elect their Beau or Sweetheart. Any Jewish 9-12th grader is welcome to attend.

Dates are not required at either dance.

Yes, conventions have similar rules to chapter programs.  Including, but not limited to the following:

• You must be a registered member of BBYO to attend conventions.
• All convention participants must attend every scheduled event on time.
• No participant may leave the activities at any time without permission from the staff (volunteer or professional).
• There will be a curfew after all scheduled events.  Everyone must be in his or her respective rooms by curfew.
• There will be no use, possession, or distribution of alcohol or illegal substances at any time during the convention; this includes drug paraphernalia and incense.
• NO ONE is allowed to leave convention without the pre-approval of the BBYO Director after he/she has talked to the parent.
• NO ONE is allowed to have visitors without the pre-approval of the BBYO Director.
• No visitors are allowed to join the convention at anytime during the convention without the pre-approval of the BBYO Director.
• NO boys in girls’ rooms, NO girls in boys’ rooms.  If the convention is at a hotel, teens must remain on BBYO assigned floors.
• Destruction of property, theft, or vandalism will result in suspension from BBYO.  Full payment of property damage will be charged to the individuals found to be responsible.
• Conventions are often at different venues, so staff will walk the venue and determine where teens can go and which areas are off-limits.
• Teens are asked to respect staff and each other.

Our policy is one staff member for every 15 teens. BBYO staff and volunteer adult chapter advisors will be staffing. One to two members are assigned to one dorm or cabin. During programming times a staff member will be assigned to monitor and assist with a specific program. Roll call is taken in each dorm or cabin by the staff member and they report to the professional staff if there are any problems.

Our policy is one staff member for every 15 teens. BBYO staff and volunteer adult chapter advisors will be staffing. Before bed staff and volunteers do room checks and report to professional staff if there are any problems. Boys are on one floor and girls on another. Staff rooms are located on each floor. At night, security guards monitor the floor for the safety and security of our participants. During programming, a staff member will be assigned to monitor and assist with a specific program.

Rooming assignments vary depending on the convention, ranging from staff placing teens in cabins or rooms by chapter or grade, allowing teens to request roommates, or by random assignments.  We feel that it is important for Atlanta teens to mix and mingle at conventions, but also realize they want to be with their friends.  Girls and boys will be housed on separate floors of the hotel.

The local BBYO staff find BBYO alum, partner with young adult organizations in Atlanta, advertise in newspapers e-newsletters, etc. As the teens plan more programs with their chapter, BBYO is in need of more and more advisors. We need your help finding adults within our community who can serve as responsible Jewish role models for our teens. If you know of anyone who would like to give back to the community, whether a niece, nephew, or family friend, we would appreciate the referral. Feel free to call us with their name and number or have them call us. Thank you for taking an active interest in helping your teen’s chapter.

Teens can develop leadership skills for their chapter and beyond at Chapter Leadership Training Conference (CLTC); take their leadership skills to the next level with International Leadership Training Conference (ILTC); explore their Jewish identity at Kallah; or make a difference in the world by signing up for Impact! Teens can even travel with the Passport to the World programs.

• Encourage regular attendance at chapter meetings, functions, and regional conventions.
• Help provide transportation when and where necessary. We do request your assistance in making sure your teen has transportation.
• Open your home for a BBYO program. If you do so, please be aware of the following guidelines:
• All BBYO policies must be adhered to.
  • An advisor/responsible adult is required to attend and be visible at every program.
  • The unforeseen can happen. If a disturbance or damage occurs, please report all pertinent information to the BBYO Office.
  • Volunteer to help at programs when advisors ask for assistance. Every parent is needed to assist at different times, and advisors will only ask when help is needed.
• Share your personal resources. Many times, a parent can be an excellent speaker, discussion leader, etc. or you may know of others who would be appropriate for chapter/regional programs.
• Talk to your teen about BBYO; help them follow through with any responsibilities they may undertake. Speak to your chapter advisor if you have any questions or concerns.
• Send in necessary forms on time.