American-Lebanese evnents 2006

House Of Lebanon Event : A Bridge To Our Roots

Please mark your calendars, November 3, 2007 at 7:30pm, the Lebanese American Foundation will hold its House of Lebanon Annual Banquet at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The highlight of this event will be the "Ray R. Irani Pride of Heritage Award", presented this year to Mr. Mohamed Ahmar, a pioneer in the field of graphic and imaging systems distribution. Mr. Ahmar, just out college in 1985, founded International Computer Graphics, ICG . Twenty years later in 2005 ICG was ranked 67 on the list of top 100 private California companies, with seven nation-wide distribution centers .

Mr. Mohamed Ahmar is the third distinguished recipient of the "Ray R. Irani Pride of Heritage Award". The first Award was presented in 2005 to the International Industrialist Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury. The second award was presented in 2006 to Mr. George Hage, founder of Hetron USA, a leading international manufacturer of security systems.

The House of Lebanon Ray R. Irani “Pride of Heritage” Award is given annually by the House of Lebanon to an individual who best exemplifies those qualities that have distinguished Lebanese Americans - Love of family and country, generosity of spirit, dedication to the community, excellence in business or profession, and is supportive to the mission and purposes of the Lebanese American Foundation.

We are fortunate this year, that LAF Director Dr. Nabil Feghali and his capable wife Mrs. Fairouz Fegahli have accepted to be the Co-chairs of this event. They will present to you on November 3rd, 2007 a most interesting program rich in entertainment and culture. The House of Lebanon "Artists Group" will exhibit works of art and literature.

American Lebanese National Mission
Cordially Invites you to a Leadership conference Designed to bring together leaders in Medicine, Aerospace, Business, Education, and Non-profit organization for a weekend of fun and brainstorming.
When/where Aug 25-26 @ Houston, TX
Contact: leadershipconference@alnm.net or www.alnm.net

Bring your Family and Friends
and enjoy the "House of Lebanon" second spectacular picnic
Games, International DJ, Dancing
Kids Games, Tawleh Tournament, Tarneeb Tournament,

Sunday June 3, 2007, 12 Noon -6:00 PM
El Dorado Regional Park East
7550 E. Spring St. Long Beach

Admission is Free
Bring your own food, or Purchase excellent Lebanese Food there
Please call for information
Hadi Khalil (909) 612-0612
Hanan Hamzeh (949) 499-1622

Unveiling ceremony for the Beirut sign, Concert and Farewell Party

I would like the honor of your presence in attending the Unveiling ceremony of the Beirut Sign downtown at City Hall. Series of events will take place afterwards that will highlight our heritage in positive ways. Please forward this message to your family, friends and colleagues.

Date: Friday, May 18

9:30 a.m.
Unveiling of the Beirut Sign on first and Main
10:00 am
Walk to the brief ceremony at the Council Chambers
200 North Spring Street , LA CA 90012
10:30-1:00 pm
Refreshments, HORS D’OUVRES and entertainment by the Notre Dame University Students Choir at City Hall Spring Street Forecourt of City Hall

Dignitaries that will be participating in this event
Ambassador Charbel Wehbi and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
City Council President Eric Garcetti
City Councilmember Dennis P. Zine
City Councilmember Tom LaBonge
Please RSVP to this event by email to ferris@labeirut.org

Date: Saturday May 19

LOS ANGELES DEBUT of the Notre Dame University Chorale from Beirut , Lebanon . This cultural exchange marks our first official collaboration with Lebanon . The performance will feature 180 singers from El Camino College, California Academy of Math and Science, Los Cancioneros Master Chorale, and our visiting chorale from Lebanon . We will perform Mozart’s “Coronation Mass” with the ECC Symphony and then selections from our Carnegie Hall selections and Lebanese Folk songs

Time: 8:00 pm
Place: Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College http://www.elcamino.edu/about/docs/Directionsmap.pdf
$20.00 general admission and $10.00 seniors and students
You could buy your tickets by calling 310-329-5345 or from the box office at El Camino College Monday-Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Date: Sunday May 20

Farewell Party for Notre Dame University Chorale from Beirut , Lebanon
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale 343 Central Avenue , Glendale CA 91203
Cost: $25.00-$30.00 per person
Please RSVP to the restaurant directly by calling 818-956-7800
Website: www.labeirut.org Email: ferris@labeirut.org

The proceeds will be used to purchase Medical Equipment for a hospital in Ain Ebel

Your participation would be greatly appreciated.
We invite you to place an ad in the program book
or to donate items for the silent auction.

For information please call
Amira (310) 786-7812
Majeda (714) 993-2521
Susan (818) 913-2000
Therese (310) 787-1892
Yara (805) 494-9745

BEIRUT NIGHTS 1st Year Anniversary
Celebration Event @ BYBLOS! APRIL 13 @ 9pm

- Best International DJ Music Mix
- TOP HITS Live band
- Spectacular Bellydance Show

BYBLOS
1964 Westwood Blvd.
LA, Ca. 90025
310-475-9558

For Reservations & info, call:
FAMOUS STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
818-378-7550
info@famousstage.com
www.famousstage.com

SALUTE TO JUSTICE 2007

An event honoring Michigan’s Distinguished Judges of Lebanese descent

(DETROIT) – Few seats remain available at what is expected to be a completely sold-out audience when the Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce holds its first annual Salute to Justice honoring eleven distinguished Michigan judges of Lebanese-descent. As featured on the front page of the Detroit Legal News and in the Macomb Daily & Arab American News, the event is set to take place on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 6:30 pm at the Farmington Hills Manor in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

“Judges serve a fundamental role in communities across America, and I don’t know of anywhere else where this many judges of Lebanese-descent currently serve on the bench,” said John Akouri, Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Chairman & CEO. “Just this month alone, Michigan sees the investiture of two newly elected Lebanese American judges. With the Metro Detroit area’s rich cultural heritage and ethnic diversity, the Chamber is pleased to recognize their work and celebrate their achievements.”

The Judges confirmed to attend include:

United States District Court Judge George Caram Steeh

United States District Court Magistrate Judge Mona Majzoub

United States Administrative Law Judge Alfred Morad (ret)

Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Henry William Saad

Macomb Circuit Court Judge David Viviano

Macomb Circuit Court Judge Tracey Yokich

Wayne 3^rd Circuit Court Judge David J. Allen

Wayne 3^rd Circuit Court Judge Charlene Mekled Elder

Oakland Probate Court Judge Linda Saoud Hallmark

Redford 17^th District Court Judge Karen Khalil

Dearborn Heights 20^th District Court Judge David Turfe

Also special guests confirmed to attend include:

Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox

Wayne County Executive Robert A. Ficano

Fmr Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer, Esq.

ABOUT THE CHAMBER: The Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit national business organization headquartered in Michigan with offices in Detroit, New York, Houston, Seattle, Chicago & Washington, DC. The Chamber serves to actively develop, promote and advance Lebanese American business and to enhance the economic, social, educational, trade and cultural interests by providing leadership, legislative advocacy, social and philanthropic activities, business networking, special projects and the exchange of business and information. It also seeks to promote economic growth and development, expand business opportunities and heighten awareness between the Lebanese and American communities throughout the United States and Lebanon operating as an American, Michigan-based non-profit corporation linking business professionals locally, nationally, and globally.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, TICKETS, OR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - PLEASE CALL THE CHAMBER OFFICE BY MONDAY JANUARY 22 AT 248.320.7300.

New events arranged by date	Location & Date

Southern Convention Khalil Gibran Biography & Works His Drawings and Paintings will be available for public viewing www.sfslac.org	Jan 3/6 of 2008- Savannah, Georgia
The Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Network quarterly meeting http://www.cedarsusa.com/newsletter/2007/oct.htm	Dec 19- Michigan
2007 Golden Cedar Award Gala The Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce www.lebanesechamber.org	Nov 30- Michigan
Rene Moawad Foundation 14th Annual Gala in Washington http://www.cedarsusa.com/newsletter/2007/oct.htm	Nov 20- Washington
NOLAA 2nd Annual American-Lebanese Heritage Ball www.nolaa.org or http://www.cedarsusa.com/newsletter/2007/oct.htm	Nov 17- Independence Ohio
House of Lebanon Annual Banquet www.houseoflebanon.com or http://www.cedarsusa.com/newsletter/2007/oct.htm	Nov 3- California
House of Lebanon Young Professional Society www.houseoflebanon.com	Oct 22- California
Rene Moawad Foundation Gala First in Houston. Honoring Congressman Darrell E. Issa, and Mr. Mounzer Hourani, CEO of Medistar Corp for more info go to the Sept Newsletter or www.rmf.org.lb this promises to be a great event with a fashion show and more.	Oct 13- Houston, TX
NOLAA sponsoring the movie "Bosta" www.nolaa.org or http://www.cedarsusa.com/newsletter/2007/oct.htm	Sept 29th- Cleveland Ohio
SEAL Annual Fundraising Dinner www.seal-usa.org/events.html	Sept 25th- New York
The Lebanese American Chamber of Commerce Network quarterly meeting http://www.cedarsusa.com/newsletter/2007/oct.htm	Sept 25th- Michigan
Annual American-Lebanese Festival- Ca www.americanlebanesefestival.org	Sept 15-16, CA
ALNM Leadership Conference Details	Aug 24 to 26- Houston, Texas
48th Annual Maharajan www.ehden.org	Aug 11-12 , CT
30th Annual American-Leb Festival http://www.mountlebanon.org/calendar.html	Aug 4th & 5th- Easton, PA
Bone Marrow Drive Flyer	Michigan and San Francisco June
House of Lebanon picnic	June 3- California
Beirut-Los Angeles Sister City Events Info	May 18-20, California
Fund Raising Event for Ain Ebel Hospital Info	April 22- Los Angeles
Cedar Organization Casino Night Flyer	April 21st- NY
Chicago-Leb Club 9th Anniversary Flyer	April 14- Chicago
Beirut Night Anniversary	April 13- California
Honoring the U.S. Marines for evacuation effort. www.lebanesecampuslink.net	March 25- San Diego
House of Lebanon Event Details	March 2- Ca
Ehden American-Leb club Hafli http://www.ehden.org/winter.html	Feb 17- Waterbury, CT
Halifax Valentine Party	Feb 17- Halifax Canada
Chicago Valentine Parties	Feb 16- Chicago,Il
Southern Federation Winter convention http://www.sfslac.org/midwinter.htm	Feb 1 to 4- Memphis, TN
Salute to Justice Honoring American-Leb Judges	Jan 31- Michigan

Ongoing Events	Location & Date
Beirut Nights www.famousstage.com Monthly event at Byblos 1964 Westwood Blvd L.A. CA 90064 310-475-9558	Monthly Event / Los Angeles, California
Staging Production Waleed Issa www.cedarproduction.com	California
American Leb National Movement www.alnm.net	Houston, Texas

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