BBYO International Convention 2017 Program Guide | Page 21

JEI - BBYO SINGS - THURSDAY SHACHARIT PRACTICE , CUMBERLAND G / H 8:00 PM We will break into mishpacha groups and run through our musical and prayer facilitation roles for Thursday morning shacharit . This is a time to hone and practice , improve group dynamics and do a full run through to practice transitions .
JEI - COMMUNITY - LEADING # GAMECHANGING SERVICE , CUMBERLAND F 8:00 PM We ' ll immerse ourselves in understanding the Stand UP Toolkit , exploring how we can identify causes we care about and deepen how we serve them . It ' s not just about going through the motions . We can amplify our impact and make an even more significant difference .
JEI - SPIRITUAL - WRITING , REFLECTING AND MEDITATING , CUMBERLAND E 8:00 PM We ' ll engage in deep reflection before the recitation of the Shema at bedtime . We ' ll reflect on and share experiences that we ' re grateful for as a community . Following the reflection , our coordinators will lead us in guided meditation experiences to help us widen our array of techniques . We ' ll also unveil our new chapter resource , ' Mindfulness , Meditation and Mantra ,' to support innovative spirituality practices across the order .
WEDNESDAY
CNS + EXECS + GPS - CELEBRATING OUR STRENGTH , REUNION A / B / C / D 8:00 PM Let us join together to feel the excitement across our global movement . Before we get down to work , we will take a moment to celebrate our collective wins this year . We ' ve made great progress and the BBYO International Convention Pre-Summits are the perfect platform from which we ' ll finish this year strong !
MGS - BEYOND THE BASICS : RELATIONSHIPS DRIVE RECRUITMENT , COCKRELL 8:00 PM You ’ re a member of AZA and BBG because at some point , a brother Aleph or Sister BBG met you , captured your contact information , invited you to an event , hosted you in a welcoming way and asked you to take part in AZA or BBG . Now you know their secret : their chapters had a thoughtful and strategic program calendar that made it possible for you to build strong relationships fast . Now you can do the same !
EXECS - YEAR OF RESULTS : WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE ?, REUNION A / B / C / D 8:30 PM AZA and BBG have had a year of sucesses and the metrics to prove it . We ' ll reflect on the last six months as we chart the rest of the year , while empowering BBYO ' s global network to drive toward a shared vision of a vibrant Jewish future .
GPS - THE JEWISH COMMUNITY , A MIGRANT COMMUNITY , CUMBERLAND I / J / K / L 8:30 PM The story of refugees and immigrants is one we know well . As a migrant people our history reminds us how it feels to be one of the 65.3 million displaced people worldwide . We will learn how this global issue is relevant to us , and how as young Jews with a shared tradition , culture and history we can best support people currently in transit .
CNS - ELEVATING BBYO : UNDERSTANDING OUR POTENTIAL FROM A TO ZED , CUMBERLAND B / C 8:30 PM Convening together from across all Canadian regions , we have a unique opportunity to understand our collective potential and chart a course forward that energizes and rallies our communities . We ' re joined by a national leader and great friend of BBYO to learn how she mobilizes communities around the country to strengthen Jewish life . Facilitator ( s ): Jaime Reich , Director of Outreach and Programming for the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee ( CJPAC )
JEI - BBYO SINGS - REPERTOIRE BUILD AND SONG SESSION , CUMBERLAND G / H 9:00 PM We ' ll learn new songs from our professional songleaders and the JEI coordinators . After learning the basics of each tune , we ' ll finish the evening by singing together as one community in our first full song session !
21