Conference taveng::bagels

    I, too, spent 4 years in AZA (1963-67). And like yourself I still have 
    friends from that experience.
    
    I was in Metro Council(?), North Jersey Region, District 3.
    
    I know BBYO is still pretty active in North Jersey, and recently saw 
    a notice of an AZA dance (ahh...fond memories). I'm not sure about 
    BBG.
    
    You could find out more info by contacting a local B'nai Brith Lodge.
    
    Rich

    I am also an AZA alumnus:  Heart of Ohio AZA in Columbus, Ohio,
    1964-1968.  Unlike previous respondents, I don't remember the
    district number but the district comprised chapters in Ohio,
    Indiana, and Kentucky.

    There is no AZA in Colorado Springs.  I have no idea if it still
    exists in Ohio.

    Sid

    I was in the Gilead Chapter (#239) of AZA in Milwaukee. BBYO still
    exists.  My younger sister was an adviser to a BBG group.

    I was in AZA in Detroit 1960-1966. I don't remember the chapter
    number,just the fond memories.
    

    I was in Al Jolson AZA, in Milton, from around 1956-1959. The chapter 
    number, I believe, was 858.
    
    All I have to do to confirm the chapter number is schlep down to
    the walk-in closet in my cellar and look at my not-so-very-clean
    AZA jacket.
    
    But it's Sunday, and I'm especially lazy today. 
    
    Besides, if my wife sees me going downstairs unencumbered, she'll 
    manage to find a basket of dirty clothes for me to put in the washing 
    machine. :-)
    
      Alan 
     

    Let's play a little Jewish Geography...
    
    For 834.1 -- Do you know any of the Neiditchs (Steve and older)
    Alan Winters, Steve Cahn.  Are they alive?
    
    For 834.3 -- I knew someone from Milwaukee named Paul Roczatcher
    or something like that.  He would be between 37 and 40.  I met him
    in the summer of 1968.  I don't know what chapter he was in. 
    
    

    re: .6
    
    I (used to) know Alan Winters, if you mean the one from Jersey City
    whose father owned the seafood business. Have not had word of his
    demise so I must assume he still lives. I don't recall the name 
    "Neiditch" but do recall the "Niedycks' (spelling suspect but
    phonetically correct) specifically Alan J. N________ . He was something
    like an assistant District Advisor. He was recently (early Nov.) named
    as Director of the Jewish Federation of Somerset County (N.J.).
    Steve Cahn sounds familiar but I can't recall any details. I do have a
    dear friend who is a former Jersey City BBG - will test her memory.
    
    BTW- How do you know these folks? 
    
    Rich
    

    How about any of the Federation youth groups...I was part of LIFTY
    - Long Island Federation of Temple Youth...I know there were others
    - my sister was part of OVFTY - Ohio valley fed....
    
    I was in LIFTY for almost 5 years - 1973-1978/79...anyone out there
    part of that group...I grew up in Queens...
    
    Jill
    

    re .6
    
    The name "Paul Roczatcher" seems familiar.  My sister may know him. 
    I'll call her this week and get back to you.
    
    Av

    I was in AZA in both Pittsburgh (Stanton AZA in 1973-74) and Tucson
    (Brandeis AZA, 1974-76), as well as Tempe BBYO (a joint AZA-BBG
    chapter) in 1976.  The latter 2 were in Mountain Region.  Any other
    Pittsburghers or Tucsonians out there?
    
    Alan Simon

    re: -1
    
    I don't remember the chapter number for Stanton, but Brandeis was
    chapter #999 (rather easy to remember).

    re .7
    
    I was involved with a number of District events, so I encountered
    them all a few times a year.  Alan Winters was the District Godol
    at my first District Convention -- I though he was a G-d.  Steve
    Nei... was the District Godol in my last year.  
    
    LI

    re: .12
    
    I recall Winters being District Gadol, and I'm trying desparately to
    remember what we did to him at convention - I'm sure it was rather
    ugly.
    
    In answer to your title...Yes, I'm from Jersey. I was a member (A.G.
    one year) of the Newark (Felix Fuld?) Chapter, from 1963 - 67.
    
    Since you were active in the late 60's, do you remember a Steve Freid ?
    Also a Jersey City boy, he was a "macher" at District.
    
    Did you ever attend "Sweetheart" weekend in Jersey City? 
    Ever make the rounds of the Saturday Night Dances? Ever see my chapter 
    get kicked out of a Dance? Ever see a bus carrying my chapter to a
    dance get met at the town line by the local cops? - before the dance?!?
    
    Here's one you might re-call: At District convention, did you ever see 
    North Jersey Region yell "Shut Up, Mel" at Abe Beacon (BBYO Admin.)? 
    
    I always wondered who paid for the damages at the Camp that hosted
    convention!
    
    "a hundred and 4
    Pounds of W***e
    Is that what we 
    came here four???
    
    Get a load of BBG Girls"
    
    Rich   _who_has_a_lot_of_strange_memories_coming_back_

    In Albuquerque, New Mexico I belonged to the Temple Albert Society of
    Temple Youth (TASTY) -- really!  We were part of SWFTY (Southwest
    Federation of Temple Youth).  Anyone else from that part of the world
    circa 1968-70??

	I was in Dafna BBG in DC council, Northern Region, District 5 ('69-
	'73).  I am a Lifetime member and recieved the Star of Deborah (for 
	doing lots of stuff during my 4 years!)

	I was N'siah of my chapter, I held several chairs in the Council.
	I even ran for Regional N'siah!  I went to one District convention
	(June '71) and one International convention in Starlight PA. 

	I still get mail from the local council and an occasional newspaper
	from the national organization.  My father has been very active in
	his BB lodge and knew/knows the folks involved in the national org.
	(since we lived outside DC those folks were our neighbors)And my
	dad still runs into the woman who ran Northern Region and keeps us
	all up to date.

	Both of my sisters were in Dafna and my brother belonged to 
	Brandeis (# unknown, but the DC council chapter).

	BBG was a very significant part of my teen years and helped me 
	grow up.  I have many fond memories and hope other teens are having
	as much fun in the organization today!
_Susan

I had the honor of being in AZA in Kansas City (Mo-Kan Region of District 2)
from 1972-1976

I also had the dubious distiction of being in 3 chapters that folded while or 
shortly after I was in them. I started in B'nai Juhuda AZA #621 which folded
after 2 years and then I moved to Albert Michelson AZA #224 (?) which folded and
then for my last year I was in AZA #2 (no name) which also folded 

BTW... AZA #1 was in Omaha. 

AZA and BBG were/are very big in Kansas City with the high point being about
5 years before I was in where there were 10 AZA and 11 BBG chapters in the city
each with 25-40 people in them. 

    I knew some folks from that area.  I even went to a council dance at Montgomery
    Mall -- 1968/69 -- and ended up being maced.  DC cops were into
    that in those days.  Anyhow, if any names come to mind, I'll get
    back to you.  Do you remember when you were at Starlight?