2nd Annual
LAF Golf Classic
was a BIG
SUCCESS!
THANK YOU
 Picture highlights - Next Month! |
HOL Artists' Social
Saturday, May 23rd
7:30 PM
Carousel Restaurant, Glendale
$50 tickets
We invite all the artists, art lovers, supporters, friends, families and anyone who likes to know more about the artists' activities. At 7:30 pm the program will begin to highlight every artists' accomplishment for the year featuring the artists' in a slide show. dinner and a great entertaining program will follow.
For reservations email
Carole Choucair Oueijan
ArtbyCarole@msn.com
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Upcoming House of Lebanon Events
May 23rd
Artists' Social
7:30 PM
Carousel Restaurant, Glendale
June 7th
HOL Annual Picnic
12 noon - 6 PM
El Dorado East Regional Park, Long Beach, CA
August 8th
HOL Young Professionals Beach Day and Hike in Laguna Beach
October 18th
House of Lebanon's
Ray R. Irani Pride of Heritage Banquet honoring Mr. Vatche Manoukian at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California
November 7th HOL Young Professionals Banquet
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HOL Visitors
GRAZIELLA
In town for the recent Academy
Awards, Lebanese music sensation, Graziella visited the House of Lebanon
in Century City to introduce herself to us and learn more about our mission and
vision.
Her solo career was launched as an exclusive
performer of occidental style at the Presidential Palace of Beirut, where she
will be received by Lebanon's first lady, Mrs. Wafa Suleiman in May.
Under the patronage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, she is the
representative voice of her country towards foreign communities. With her
continuous tours and festivals around the world, including an upcoming trip to
Africa to help the Lebanese in Cotonou and a charity concert for the French
Embassy in Beirut, she reached the ultimate horizon in Europe, U.S.A, Africa
and all the Arab countries and succeeded to be known by the Media as the
"Widest Voice of the Middle East".
Upon her return to Lebanon, Graziella writes the House of
Lebanon, "knowing that I'm the soprano singer working with the Lebanese
government, and that I visited the Minister of Information Dr. Tarek Mitri
before my traveling to Los Angeles, all the medias waited for my return to
interview me about it....I had the opportunity to tell them also about my visit
to you [the House of Lebanon] and about your organization for the Lebanese
community in Los Angeles."
For all her accomplishments The
Presidential Palace of Beirut will also be awarding her the title of "Ambassador
of the Cedars for Educational Art". With
a specialization in Law, and a Jurist consultant at the I.C.C. -
International Chamber of Commerce in Beirut and Paris, she will represent Beirut with the legal
delegationto attend
the International Business Forum of Businessmen in Malaysia this June.
To listen to the beautiful voice of
Graziella, visit her website at
www.Graziellamusic.com
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 American
Arabic Educational Foundation Scholarships Available
Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 or more are available to students of Arabic heritage throughout the Southern California Arabic community. To receive an application or for questions email: Sondra Love - Arabic Scholarship The deadline for submission is June 13, 2009.
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Dear Friends of the House of Lebanon,
House of Lebanon continues to reach out to the community. We invite you to read about our activities this month involving individual, groups and our corporate partners. Please plan on attending the annual House of Lebanon picnic in June and stop by the House of Lebanon booth and say hello!
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HOL Annual Picnic
June 7th
El Dorado East Regional Park
SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, June 7th will be the annual House of Lebanon Picnic at El Dorado East Regional Park in Long Beach, CA.  --Free Admission--International DJ -- DJ Dandana --Lebanese Food--Dabkeh Dancing--GamesWe are at the Golden Grove Picnic Area. The park address is: |
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HOL Spotlight
 MWH Soft President
Paul F. Boulos to Receive
America's Prestigious
Ellis Island Medal of Honor
MWH Soft, a leading global provider of environmental and water resources applications software, announced that its President and COO, Dr. Paul F. Boulos, has been selected by the National Ethnic Coalition (NECO) to receive one of America's most prestigious awards, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
The Ellis Island Medal of Honor is awarded annually to distinguished American citizens of diverse origins for their outstanding contributions to their communities, their nation and the world. The medal is named for Ellis Island, for decades the main port of entry for immigrants to America and a symbol of the diversity of the country's population.
Said John H. Kelly, former U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon and Finland and Assistant Secretary of State, "I have long admired Dr. Paul Boulos as a friend, an innovator, an environmentally astute business leader, and a philanthropist. His leadership in international education, his giving back to his lovely country of origin, Lebanon, and his contributions here in the United States of America make him a sterling choice. I salute Paul for his accomplishments to date and all that he will achieve in the future."
Dr. Boulos was also the 2009 recipient of the House of Lebanon's Ray R. Irani Pride of Heritage Award last October at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
"The Ellis Island Medal is one the highest honors of my life, and reminds me why I do what I do. Knowing that I can help make a positive difference in the lives of the communities we serve gives me enormous pride and satisfaction", said Dr. Boulos.
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Sweeter
than Ever,
the House of Lebanon
Benefits
from your Patchi Passion
Patchi is proud to announce
partnership with House Of Lebanon in a Community Give-Back Program. Every time you buy Patchi chocolates and
gifts through www.Patchi.us,
15% of the sale will be contributed to the program. Now you can indulge in your chocolate passion
while supporting the House Of Lebanon!
How
can I contribute? Just click on the Patchi links within or the ones listed on
the House Of Lebanon websites and shop.
You can also call Patchi in the USA
and Canada
at 800-998-0605 and mention 'House Of Lebanon' to make sure credit is awarded
back to the program.
The US
based online Patchi boutique will customize your order to your needs, and will deliver
your next gift to any address in the USA
or Canada.
Patchi, a 35-year-old Lebanese
brand, truly delivers an unmatched concept in taste and beauty. Each piece of
chocolate is individually hand-wrapped with foil and distinctively adorned,
similar to a fine piece of jewelry. As such, Patchi chocolates are a perfect
expression for your special occasions, baby showers, weddings, holidays, and
corporate branding and amenity programs.
So go ahead... Shop today and support the House of Lebanon,
while enjoying your chocolates or indulging someone you love!
* This program is only applicable
to purchases made through www.Patchi.us
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LAF Director Profile
Rachid Eletel Chief Financial Officer
Rachid Eletel was born in Zahle, Lebanon and graduated
from St. Joseph University in Beirut with a BA in business administration in
1977. He immigrated to the United States in 1978 and has founded several
companies including Art Glass Etc., Inc., a California company that designs and
manufactures high-end custom wood doors and windows with unique handcrafted
glass for the residential and commercial markets. Art Glass, now with
nation-wide distribution, continues to thrive under his leadership more than
twenty-three years later.
Rachid is one of the original founders of the Lebanese
American Foundation, and has been its Chief Financial Officer since its
inception. He has served as chairman of numerous fundraising events including
two highly successful raffles, and together with his wife Angele co-chaired the
2004 Pride of Heritage Annual Banquet. Rachid and Angele will chair this year's
Pride of Heritage Annual Banquet as well.
Rachid and Angele are active supporters of several
community organizations and programs that benefit our community here and in
Lebanon.
A devoted father of three children, Rachid Eletel has
given countless hours of his time, tremendous energy, financial expertise and support
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HOL Artists' Group Spotlight
"Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Picasso.
Dalah J. Faytrouni
Born in Tripoli, Lebanon, Dalah attributes, "the beauty and rich culture of my birthplace," to what first awakened the inner inspiration and adventure to express herself through art. It has been said that painting is the window into the artists' soul. Dalah continues, "if that is the case, you have been with me as I explored the journey which lay ahead." The talent she shares with her audience has been a gift from God. It is her hope to have captured a bit of the beauty He has created.
Lebanon the Blooming Flower After War
Dalah takes pleasure in being able to share her unique outlook of life through the wide array of subject matters readily available. A piece of art will awaken emotions hiding in the inner soul of every breath taken in life. Through the adventurous search for an expressive technique, for her inspiration to create a unique piece, she hopes to evoke and set free those emotions.
Three years ago, Dalah contacted Kanan Hamzeh, President of the House of Lebanon and inquired if he was interested in our organization supporting Lebanese art. At that meeting which also included Carole Choucair Oueijan, Artists' Group Chairman, the Artists' Group grew. Dalah was appointed the group's secretary and today, the Artists' Group is still growing with
accomplished artists from a various cities in Los Angeles and neighboring counties.
Liberty Walk
Dalah's involvement with the House of Lebanon is her connection to her roots and allows her to share her passion of art with her Lebanese community. It is Dalah's desire,"to spread the Lebanon dream through every one of us and to build a house for many generations to come and to unite under one roof." Dalah currently resides in Rancho Cucamonga.
www.dalahfineart.com
dalah @dalahfineart.com
Peace to Lebanon
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HOL Artists' Group San Diego Mosaic Tour
 On Saturday, April 11th the HOL Artists' group traveled to San Diego to tour the Museum of Man in Balboa Park and to see the MAI - Mosaic Art International, the best in contemporary mosaics from SAMA (Society of American Mosaic Artists). The group discovered the wonderful medium of mosaic.
An artistic discussion  took place during lunch in the Prada restaurant. Afterward, the artists had the chance to visit the San Diego Art Institute and some areas in Balboa Park before heading to the largest stained glass mosaic mural of its kind in the world, Villa Harvey Mandel. It was commissioned in 2001 for $1.5 million. The glass mosaic artwork was one of the last pieces by world renowned artist/designer Mr. Italo Botti, and was sadly completed four months after Mr. Botti's death.
The last stop was the most inspiring place on the trip, The Queen Califia's Magical Circle by artist Niki de Saint Phalle, the largest American sculpture garden. The garden was inspired by California's mythic, historic and cultural roots. Everyone's childlike qualities came forth, looking, touching and admiring these wonderful sculptures of Niki. The artist passed away one year before the completion of that magical garden.
 Glass artist, Leigh
Adams summarized the day, "Thank you everyone who made this possible! I
enjoyed meeting and spending time with each and everyone of you! The
HOL Artist's organization was brilliant! Everyone's company was just
the best possible! Thank you so much!"
The HOL Artists' Group invites all artists to join their group and invites all art lovers to join their activities. For information on joining the Artists' Group, contact Chairman, Carole Choucair Oueijan at ArtbyCarole@msn.com. |
Western Diocese of the Armenian Church Gathering with the House of Lebanon
PHOTO: Members of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North American and Board Members of the Lebanese American Foundation.
In April, this report was published by the Divan of the Western Diocese on their website.
Master of Ceremonies for the evening Raffi Kendirjian offered the
opening remarks wherein he said: "I believe that tonight's gathering
was long overdue. Thanks to the initiative of His Eminence Archbishop
Hovnan Derderian and the efforts of Dr. Shammas and Mr. Hamzeh from the
Lebanese American Foundation, we have the opportunity tonight to get to
know one another and exchange our experiences." Upon the conclusion of
his remarks Mr. Kendirjian introduced the Chair of the Diocesan Council
Joseph Kanimian, Esq., to address the guests on the festive occasion.
Joseph Kanimian, Esq., greeted the guests and reflected on the
generosity and charity shown by the Lebanese people to the Armenian
refugees fleeing the dreadful Armenian Genocide in Turkey during the
early years of the 20th century.
Several other distinguished guests spoke during the evening,
including His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, His Excellency
Husam Diab, Consul General of Lebanon in Los Angeles, The Honorable
Armand Arabian, Retired California Supreme Court Justice, The Honorable
James Kaddo, Retired Superior Court Judge, and The Honorable Dennis
Zine, LA City Councilmember. There were many other distinguished guests
present during this historic event.
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