Summary of Major Conventions/Events

Regional Leadership Training Institute (RLTI)
RLTI is a 5 day long convention held in Cedar Lake Camp in Milford, PA.  Each member is placed in a bunk where there are activities that occur that develop bonds between the members.  Each member learns leadership of specific board positions as well as general leadership techniques.  Members work on team building activities and as a result learn about themselves and their abilities as a leader and a person.

Kickoff Dance
Kickoff Dance is a dance that jump-starts the programming year. The dance traditionally has a theme and is held annually in the Whippany JCC. Both members and any Jewish teens can attend!

Members in Training/Alephs in Training (MIT/AIT)
 This convention is exclusive to new members so they can learn about why they are in BBYO and what BBYO means for them. It is a great convention to meet new people without the performed bonds of the older members. Members are inducted into the region and get a chance to see what BBYO is all about.

Spirit Weekend
Spirit weekend is split into GJHRR's two councils (Northern and Central) and it is a giant chapter competition in song, skit, cheer, banner, clothes etc. This is one of the conventions that receive the most attendance and the most excitement. This convention gives chapters the chance of showing off their creativity and other skills.  There is also a dance on Saturday night where the two councils join together.

Senior Weekend
Senior Weekend is for seniors only, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and is inter-regional! There is a reason that you need to wait until your a senior to go to this convention...but you'll just have to wait and see. All that can be said is that it is worth the wait.

 

Regional Judaism Institute (RJI)
This is the only convention that is held at a hotel! This generates a lot of excitement for the sheer fact that you get to go away with your friends to a hotel for the weekend! The convention concentrates on being a Jewish teenager in today's society.

Leadership is For Everyone (L.I.F.E.)
At LIFE, seniors give their final thoughts about BBYO. Installations of new council boards and chapter presidents take place. Many members find this weekend to be inspirational as well as a great end to an unbelievable four years! THIS CONVENTION IS NOT ONLY FOR SENIORS!