BBYO International Convention 2016 Program Guide | Page 20

ARUCHAT BOKER / BREAKFAST, KEY BALLROOM 1
8:15 AM

Execs delegates should sit with their community partner for a working breakfast and networking.

CNS – LET’S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS, EH?, KEY BALLROOM 7
9 AM

Chapter initiatives are the driving force behind our Movement. We will have a chance to experience
one today, and design our very own Canadian chapter initiative to launch in 2016! Don’t worry, we’ll
also talk about Summer Experiences (get ready for a challenge!) and together we’ll have the time to
conduct joint business as a Canadian delegation.

EXECS – DELEGATE PREPARATION, KEY BALLROOM 9
9 AM

Delegates will prepare for the International AZA BBG Joint Business Meeting. Now's your chance to
do a final review of all legislation and business materials before the voting begins.

GPS – IDENTIFYING AND TACKLING ISSUES, KEY BALLROOM 8
9 AM

What are the issues facing our communities? When we talk about the resources that BBYO makes
available to us – what can we actually do with them? Together, we will explore challenges that exist
for the global Jewish community and you’ll work together to prioritze the best ideas.

JEI – COMMUNITY – PUTTING TIKKUN OLAM INTO PRACTICE: SERVING
THE BALTIMORE COMMUNITY!, DOUGLASS
9 AM

We’ll travel into the Baltimore community to perform meaningful and interactive service work.
We will focus on seeing every individual as created in the image of G-d, and will perform the holy
service of exchanging with others and giving others the dignity that all people deserve. 
Facilitator: Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School; Weinberg Senior Living

JEI – MUSICAL – THE PHILOSOPHY OF SONGLEADING: BUILDING A
MUSICAL COMMUNITY, TUBMAN
9 AM

We’ll dive into both the philosophy of songleading and the practical skills in applying that
philosophy. This program will showcase the different choices you can make while songleading and
what effect they have on the communal singing experience.

JEI – SPIRITUAL – GETTING TO THE HEART OF IT: LEARNING TO LEAD
MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION PRACTICES; READY, SET, SLOW DOWN:
TOOLS, TIPS AND TECHNIQUES ON BRINGING IT HOME, PACA
9 AM

So many of us in BBYO are connecting deeply with mindfulness and meditation practices, especially
during Shabbat services. This session will prepare participants to lead these experiences effectively
and wholeheartedly. We will also focus on compassionate listening – cultivating our love of our
friend – and building even stronger relationships with our community.  

MGS – MEMBERSHIP MATTERS: HOW TO TAKE MGS HOME, BRENT
9 AM

Over the past 12 hours, you’ve