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USY Cited as a "Chapter of Excellence".........posted May 24, 2006

Tikvat Israel's USY chapter received public recognition for its marked improvement over the past year, capturing three awards at the Regional USY Spring Convention May 18-21 at Camp Tall Timbers in Highview, W.Va.

For the first time in recent memory, the TI USYers won three awards, including the "Chapter of Exellence" honor. This is a prestigious award as only five chapters from the 26 chapters in the Mid-Atlantic Region were recognized with this award, which is given for all- around excellence in programming in all areas (religious, social actions, sports, social, educational).

The TI chapter also won an award for Best All Around Kadima Programming. Starting in January, the USY chapter began inviting all 8th graders to its programs to introduce them to USY. To say farewell to USY seniors, the chapter held a dinner followed by Israeli dancing and an initiation ceremony for the 8th graders.

TI also won an award for Social Action Programming.

The TI chapter was represented at the convention by Jennie Berger and Rachel May. Ariel Gold, the USY chapter adviser, and TI Youth Director Lynn Berk served as staff at the event.

"Congratulations to Lynn Berk, Ariel Gold, Rachel Travis and Dayna Rothstein for this wonderful news! We knew we had a great program this year -- it is terrific that the region recognizes that, too," said Lynne Benzion, TI's Youth Commission chair.