Leaders and advisors of Bnos Shabbos groups have begun networking via telephone to set goals and share ideas.� Approximately 60 branch leaders across the country participated in a national conference call on May 3 to discuss common concerns.� One focus of the conference call was the recruitment of leaders for the coming year.� Another was the need to upgrade Bnos for junior high school girls by providing innovative and stimulating programming.� And the participants brainstormed as well about ideas for the annual leadership convention, which is in the process of being scheduled.

�Leadership training and a sense of responsibility for Klal Yisroel have always been central to Bnos,� says Mrs. Chana Baila Hass, Bnos� national director. �This telephone conference allowed leaders and advisors to share their ideas and experience the benefits of being part of a national organization.��

Bnos Agudath Israel, the girls� division of Agudath Israel of America, has been providing fun-filled Shabbos programs with a purpose for over 70 years. Branch leaders are high school-age volunteers who serve as the �head counselors� of the program, supervising leaders and running branch events.

(YWN Desk – NYC)