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THE COMMUNITY GAZETTE Newsletter of the Tunisian Community Center
October 2011

EDITORIAL BOARD
.Editor: Ali Khemili.
.Contributing Writers: Maya Charrad, Hedi Jaouad, Raouf Khelil.
.Contributing Editors: Leila Bekri, Jihane BenKhedher, Najoua BenOthmane, Adel Mabrouk Boudaga , Meriem Chared, JB Gabsy, Sami Guedoir, Eber Haddad, Ridha Lanouar, Leila Laoudji, Sofian Riabi, Mona Sarrai, Ammar Zarkani.
.Editors-at-large: Phil Jones (Friends-Of-Tunisia), Jerry Sorkin (A.T.A.)

IN THIS ISSUE:
  • REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS
  • THE TUNISIAN ELECTIONS
  • OUTREACH TO TUNISIA
  • AFRICAN DAY PARADE-2011
  • TUNISIAN-AMERICAN THINK TANK
  • THE STUDENT LOUNGE
  • THE TUNISIAN AMERICAN DAY SPONSORSHIP

  • THE TUNISIAN ELECTIONS
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    The view from America:

    1. FoxNews.com interview with Sami Guedoir, chairman of the Tunisian Community Center .

    2. Huffington Post article by Hedi Jaouad, contributing writer of the Community Gazette.


    OUTREACH TO TUNISIA
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    In collaboration with the Tunisian Community Center, the USA Youth Debates, Inc. is launching the Tunisia-USA debates project scheduled for 2012, from March 18th to the 27th.


    Students interested in being part of the delegation to Tunisia, need to contact TCC.

    Click Here for program details


    AFRICAN DAY PARADE-2011
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    Tunisia was well represented at the 5th annual African Day Parade in New York.

    Pan-African in scope, the annual parade brought together all people of African descent, showcasing the beauty, intensity and diversity of African Culture.

    It took place on Sunday, October 9th , 2011 in Harlem, NY. It started at 10 AM from 135th Street to 122nd Street along Malcolm X Boulevard (Lenox Avenue).

    Many thanks go to the Tunisian folkloric ensemble Layali Carthage and to all the wonderful volunteers who took the time to be part of the Parade...See you same place, same time, next year!


    TUNISIAN-AMERICAN THINK TANK
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    Established in 2005 by the Tunisian Community Center, the Ibn Khaldun Institute aims to be the Tunisian American Think Tank focusing on the outreach to Tunisia.

    The Institute is partnering with an international development NGO for a project of supporting Civil Society in Tunisia.

    At this stage, we are looking for a few dedicated individuals with expertise in the following areas:
    -Human Resources Management
    -Business Development
    -Government/Public Relations

    This is a great opportunity for members of our community to directly contribute to the socio-economic development of post-revolution Tunisia.
    Please, Reply using this form.


    THE STUDENT LOUNGE
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    TCC INTERNSHIP:

    It provides an opportunity for Students to get a behind the scenes look at what it is actually like running an NGO, and network through extensive interaction, on a regular basis, with the Tunisian Community Center's team in planning and conducting the activities of the organization.

    More Info...


    THE TUNISIAN AMERICAN DAY SPONSORSHIP
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    "Tradition within a Tradition": a group photo of second generation Tunisian-Americans is always taken during the event. (Above: May 2011, Georgetown University)

    The annual event, attended by the most influential members of our community, brings Tunisians and their friends from all over the United States. It provides your business or organization a unique and superb promotional opportunity.

    More Info...


    REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS
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    The Ibn Khaldun Award steering committee is seeking nominations of candidates for the Ibn Khaldun Award to be presented at the next Tunisian American Day event to be held on Saturday May 26, 2012.

    Deadline for Proposal submission: January 1st, 2012. Submit the proposal using this secure form.

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