Shotar The B'nai B'rith Youth Organization Tishri 5745, October 1984 Aleph Zadik Aleph (AZA) B'nai B'rith Girls (BBG) Campaign 84-The Year of the Conventions This past summer our nation was wit- things. Said Weinshienk, "It gave me the ness to the staging of two political con- self confidence to let me know I could be ventions. As our citizens focused on the INVENTION a leader; and it helped me to appreciate ORNATION selection of delegates and listened to the BRITH my Judaism to a greater extent." rhetoric of campaign speeches, BBYOers Grossman told the convention body that throughout the Order were involved in a he considered himself at that moment, similar process in preparation for the AZA "A gold medal winner in the olympics of and BBG International Conventions held Jewish life." He continued on to laude the at B'nai B'rith Perlman Camp in August. teenagers as "the inspirational force that Yes, not only did many BBYOers have an when properly applied can move the im- opportunity to watch the political activi- movable." ty that took place at the national party And there were others who were noted conventions, but they also were given the for their outstanding devotion not only to chance to serve as delegates and cam- the continuity of the Judaic movement paign for office within their own organiza- but to the furtherance of the goals of the tion State of Israel. For his work in this behalf. In total, there were more than 400 Senator Henry Jackson was memorialized youth who gathered for the five-day con- at the convention and a plaque bearing vention period this year. They came from his name was affixed to the Memorial 36 regions of North America, and they Grove. hailed as well from Districts #14 (Israel), Then there were elections, where the #15 (Great Britain and Ireland), and #19 40th N'siah and 60th Grand Aleph Godol (Continental Europe). were brought forth to office-Betsy Win- Once at Perlman Camp, they enjoyed a nick of West Haven, Connecticut and How- variety of activities, all based around the ard Cohen of New Castle, Pennsylvania. theme: Anachnu Echad-We are one. Both are the first individuals to serve in Their programs ranged from business INTERNATIONAL this role from their respective cities. meetings to AZA 60th anniversary celebra- And in the category of programming, tions. and the spirit exhibited by the par- the convention kicked off the 1984-85 In- ticipants created an atmosphere of excite- ternational program thrust-B'nai B'rith ment for all who were involved. Against Drunk Driving (BBADD) aimed at Their reasons for coming were as var- removing from the streets and highways ied as the accents that uniquely identified across the United States drivers who are their home territories. Some came to fur- under the influence of alcohol. There was ther the goals of the BBYO program; oth- also an intergenerational program that ers came to renew the friendships they explored the issues revolving around rela- had developed at previous conventions. tionships between youth and senior Whatever the reason, they were deeply adults. unified in their zest for the program, and Rounding out the convention program once again, the spirit that they generated were the awards ceremonies, middle east witness to that. selective courses and the kick-off of the They honored individuals and memori- new membership program, "Go for the alized others. Those who were honored Goal." Aside from the installations and life were deemed outstanding alumni of the ceremonies, there were many special program. They were Judge Zita Wein- messages for the conventioneers. These shienk of Denver, Colorado, an alumna of included remarks from Beverly Davis, Stars of Rebecca BBG in Tucson, Arizona, president of B'nai B'rith Women; Anita who received the Anita Perlman Distin- Perlman, AZA international sweetheart and guished BBG Alumna Award; and Aaron Shown in top photo are members of the AZA 1984-85 Executive Board who will be BBG pioneer; and Philip Klutznick, hon- Grossman, an Ohio businessman and serving with Grand Aleph Godol Howard Cohen. From left are: Dan Fields, Kohen orary president of B'nai B'rith Interna- chairman of the B'nai B'rith Youth Com- Godol; Itai Ferber, Overseas Shaliach; David Warshaw; North American Shaliach; tional and the second Grand Aleph Godol mission who received the Sam Beber Dis- Jeff Oberstein, Dovair; Jeff Ackerman, Mazkir; and Donald Tobin, S'gan. In the of AZA. tinguished AZA Alumnus Award. bottom photo are pictured the BBGs who will serve with Betsy Winnick, N'siah, on Yes, there certainly was over that five- In accepting the award, Judge Wein- her Executive Board. From left are: Andrea Jaron, S'ganit; Hadine Joffe, Mazkirah; day period something for everyone and a shienk told the youth that BBG helped her Andrea Gordman, Doveret; Susan Sherman, h'licha; Debbie Bernstein, Contest purpose that unified all within the conven- to appreciate her ability to do many Chairwoman; and Brenda Fishman, Madricha. tion theme-We Are One.