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House of Lebanon E-Newsletter September 2010 |
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House of Lebanon
Special Event Previews
Art...Golf...Pride of Heritage
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2010 - 2011
HOUSE OF LEBANON
EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
The Social Dinner scheduled for Friday, September 17th has been rescheduled to Friday, October 1st.
OCTOBER
Friday, October 1, 2010
Social Dinner
Meet Pride of Heritage Honoree Mr. James N. Koury and Mrs. Pricilla Koury.
Saturday, October 9 - Sunday, October 10, 2010
Beyond Borders Art Exhibit
HOL Artists' Group
FREE to the Public
2nd City Council Art Gallery
435 Alamitos Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802
NOVEMBER
Sunday, November 14, 2010
5:30 pm
Pride of Heritage Banquet
Beverly Hills Hotel
9641 Sunset Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
DECEMBER
Friday, December 10th
HOL Social Holiday Dinner
Location - TBD
8:00 PM
JANUARY
Monday, January 10, 2011
3rd Annual Lebanese American Foundation
Golf Classic
Wilshire Country Club
Los Angeles
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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Title: A day trip to the Griffith Park Observatory
Description: Hike up to the observatory, tour the site, have lunch and hike back down. This might turn into an evening event.
Time: 9:00 am-2:00 pm or 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Price: Free
OCTOBER Saturday, October 23, 2010
Title: Day Trip to the Getty Malibu Location: Getty Malibu
Address: 17985 Pacific Coast Highway Pacific Palisades, California 90272
For more information on these and future House of Lebanon Young Professional Events visit their website
Email at:
HOLYP Email
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HOL Artists' Exhibitions & Performances
Carol Choucair Oueijan Tesserae: The Art of
Mosaics The exhibition runs from September 4 -
October 3, 2010 at the @nd City Council Art Gallery in Long Beach
Artwork: Serapias Vomeracea MO1, Wild Lebanese Orchids'
series.
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2010 - 2011
COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 25th
LA-Beirut Sister City 2nd Annual Dinner Gala
Mariott Los Angeles Downtown at 7:00 pm
For more information call
323 465-6591
OCTOBEROctober 6 - 10th Los Angeles Cedars Rotary Club "Together in Lebanon", Gathering in Lebanon with Rotarians & Non-RotariansTo register go to www.togetherinlebanon.org.
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 6th
ALMA National Meeting, Houston, Texas
DECEMBER
Saturday, December 4th
California Ladies Organization Dinner Banquet
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Saturday, December 4th
Los Angeles Cedars Rotary Club Holiday Party
2011
JANUARYSaturday, January 29th Los Angeles Cedars Rotary Fundraiser
JUNESaturday, June 18th Los Angeles Cedars Rotary Handover PartyFor more information on these and future events, please contact the organization directly.
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www.HouseofLebanon.com Lebanese American Foundation, Inc. 12198 Ventura Boulevard Suite 207 Studio City, CA 91604 818 980-0003 eFAX 818 301-1940 |
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Dear Friends of the House of Lebanon,
We want to give you a closer look at three major events that will take place in the next few months!
Mark you calendars for our first Beyond Borders Art Exhibition on Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th. This exhibition is FREE to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5pm. There is also a reception for the public on Saturday, October 9th from 7 - 9 pm, where we will present live entertainment and you will have an opportunity to meet our artists.
We are also introducing you to Wayne Foster Entertainment, who will be providing the entertainment for our Pride of Heritage Banquet on November 14, 2010.
In addition, the 3rd annual Lebanese American Foundation Golf Classic has been rescheduled for January 10, 2011 at the exclusive Wilshire Country Club. The HOL Young Professional Group has a day trip to Griffith Observatory and the entire House of Lebanon is invited to a Social Dinner on Friday, October 1st. This will be an opportunity to meet our Pride of Heritage Honoree, Mr. James N. Koury and his wife Pricilla. We hope you will make plans to attend one or all of these events. If you have any information you would like us to share with the House of Lebanon community, please email us at editor@HouseofLebanon.com.Best Wishes from Our House to Yours,Karen SrourLAF Executive Director |
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House of Lebanon
Board of Director Profile
Kanan Hamzeh
I came to the United States
in 1962 to study Electronics Engineering, a new field at the time. I began my
studies at Pasadena City College
and finished at California Polytechnic State
University at Pomona (Cal Poly), where I earned my BS
degree in 1968. During that time I was active in Arab-American student
organizations and ultimately became president of the Organization of Arab
Students.
After a brief post-grad
internship, I returned to Lebanon in 1968 to pursue my engineering career. I became manager at Lectra SAL, an electrical
and mechanical products distributor for Lebanon and the Middle East. As part of
my position with Lectra, I started a manufacturing facility for electrical
switchboards just outside Beirut. In
addition, I traveled extensively and oversaw the execution of the International
Fair in Tripoli, the upgrade of the AUB campus, and other major projects
throughout Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
In 1976, due to the civil war
in Lebanon, I moved my family and business to Dammam, Saudi Arabia. I
established the first Saudi-certified factory for the manufacturing of
electrical products according to international electrical standards. I also
participated in establishing the first Saudi Electrical Standard and executed
several major electrical projects for ARAMCO and SCECO, in association with
General Electric.
In 1981, my wife and I felt
that our three young children required better education than that was provided
in Saudi Arabia. Since the civil war was
still raging in Lebanon, we decided to relocate the family to Southern
California because I had several friends there and pre-existing business
contacts. I invested in Energy Masters, Inc., a research and manufacturing
facility for energy conservation devices based in Garden Grove, and ultimately
became its president. Energy Masters also produced devices for purifying and
enriching farming water. Our products and procedures were implemented in
several farms throughout California
and at Cal Poly Pomona.
In 1983, I founded Tri Pole
Corporation in Fountain Valley, a computer systems integration company. We
became a "Value Added Dealer" for IBM, HP, SUN, Compaq, Oracle, Microsoft and
Novell. Tri Pole provided nation-wide full outsourcing services for major
Fortune 1000 companies and employed 60 engineers to perform on-sight network
management. Tri Pole was ranked among the nation's Top 500 VARs in 1997, 1998,
and 1999 by Business VAR Magazine.
In 1999, my wife and I
founded Novetrix Corporation in Fountain Valley, a software development
company. We developed a unique and patented technology that allowed major
companies to seamlessly deliver content over a web browser from Windows servers
to multiple independent networks. We ultimately sold Novetrix to Novell, the
leading provider of Net Services, in February of 2001.
Although I have enjoyed a
fulfilling professional career, the best thing that happened to me is that I
married Hanan in Tripoli
in 1972. We are fortunate to have had two sons and a daughter: Rabih, a
pediatric cardiologist who is currently an Interventional Fellow at Baylor
College of Medicine in Houston; Rida (Reed), a business lawyer, mediator, and
real estate broker who established Hamzeh Law with offices in both Los Angeles
and Orange County, and Zeina, a transactional entertainment lawyer that serves
as Director of Legal and Business affairs at Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. in Los
Angles.
Motivated by the desire to
unite out Lebanese American community after the devastation of the Lebanese
civil war, I participated in founding the Lebanese American Foundation (LAF) in
1999. LAF's goal is to build the House of Lebanon in Los Angeles which will
serve as a community and cultural center. The House is not built yet, but LAF
has made great progress in reviving the pride of heritage in our community
through various activities. That pride is magnified with the establishment of
the Young Professionals Group and the Artists' Group.
Serving our people living in
Lebanon is also an important priority for me. The future of Lebanon depends on
its young generation and providing first class higher education is the most
important step in that direction. To that end, I joined the Board of
International Advisors of the Lebanese American University in Beirut and Byblos
and the Balamand University, just outside Tripoli.
To serve the business
community in Lebanon, I served on the delegation to establish the Los Angeles -
Beirut Sister City Program. The
delegation (comprised of officials from both LA and Beirut among others)
visited Beirut in 2006 and successfully signed the Program's declaration. I am proud to report that the LA-Beirut
Sister City Program is now in full swing and supplying Lebanon with much needed
equipment and services.
Being involved in such
programs has been truly gratifying. It has given me the privilege to serve our
Lebanese American community as well as the profound opportunity to make lasting
friendships both in the United States and in Lebanon.
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House of Lebanon
Artists' Group SpotlightRosanna Cacace
Rosanna
Cacace was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA by her Lebanese mother and her
Italian father. Throughout her childhood she was greatly influenced by her rich
heritage. At age 5 Rosanna discovered her love for the theatre. During her
childhood her passion for performing only grew stronger. As an adult she began
pursing an acting career in Hollywood,
CA. Rosanna also graduated from California State University of Northridge with
a BA degree in Communications. In the process of receiving her degree she managed
to write her one woman solo play 3 Roses
of Lebanon.
3 Roses of Lebanon is a truthful and thought provoking account of one
Lebanese Family. The play explores the trials and tribulations of acculturation
into the United States.
3 Roses of Lebanon illustrates the beauty
complexities of Lebanese culture. It breaks away from old stereotypes of Middle
Eastern women. Instead, Rosanna articulately depicts each woman as a strong,
loving, and empowering individual.
3 Roses of Lebanon has been showcased throughout southern CA. Currently
3 Roses of Lebanonhas on going performances at The Secret Rose Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
Other performances include Mesa
College, The Festival of
Diversity, and a spotlight performance at Theatre Inc in San Diego, CA. 3 Roses of Lebanonwill be performed at the House of Lebanon's Beyond Borders Art Exhibition in Long Beach, CA.
Not
only is Rosanna dedicated to the performing arts but she is devoted in
promoting cultural awareness and tolerance within her community. Although she
is new to the House of Lebanon Artist group, Rosanna is honored to be apart of
a unique and talented group of artists who share her enthusiasm for the arts
and the Lebanese culture. "I am proud to be apart of a community that
entertains and enlightens our hearts and mind with the authenticity of fine
art."
For further information go to www.rosannacacace.com
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THE LEBANESE AMERICAN
FOUNDATION
Invites you to
SAVE the DATE
for the
3rd annual
Lebanese American Foundation
Golf Classic
Monday, January 10, 2011
Wilshire Country Club
301 North Rossmore Avenue
Los Angeles,
California 90004
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Artists' Group | NOW
Visit the House of Lebanon Artists' Group
Facebook Page
Beyond Borders Art Exhibition
Please join us for this free event!
Dear Friends,
We
wish to invite you to this year's special Art Gallery Exhibition of 'Beyond Borders' taking place on October 9th--10th,
2010at 2nd City Council
Gallery and Performance Space in Long Beach, California.
We
are all excited to have the chance to celebrate each artist's unique creative expression
and talent with you. With the generosity of our sponsors, we are able to join
together in this exhibition to take pride in our common roots and experiences
as artists living in the US.
We
want you to know that 'Beyond Borders' is a group effort made possible with the
help of many volunteers and House of Lebanon enthusiasts including the Young
Professionals Group and the Visual and Performing Artists.
We
look forward to your presence with us and to meeting you all soon.
Best
regards,
Reem
Hammad Carole
Choucair Oueijan
Art
Exhibition Director HOL
Artists' Group Chairman
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Beyond Borders Art Exhibition Preview
SPECIAL
PERFORMANCES
Naser
Musa
Special
Guest Performance on Saturday, October 9th at the 7pm
Naser Musa is recognized by critics of Middle Eastern music as a talented singer,
a gifted songwriter, an Oud virtuoso, a valued composer, and a versatile studio
musician.
www.nasermusa.net
Fidel Fayad
Special Guest Performance singing the Lebanese National Anthem on
Saturday, October 9th www.fidelfayad.com/
Special Guest Performance singing the American National Anthem on
Saturday, October 9th.
Sunday, October 10th Dzovig will play
her "Armenian Children's Party Songs" CD at the Children's
Workshop and sign CD's.
Dzovig is
an AUB graduate with a masters degree in civil engineering. Pursuant to her passion in music, however,
she has recently released a children's album and a musical 3D
animation DVD.
www.Bochig.com
Rosanna Cacace
Special Guest Performance on
Saturday, October 9th at 7pm "3 ROSES OF LEBANON" Written
and performed by Rosanna Cacace
3 ROSES OF LEBANON chronicles the trials and tribulations of 3
generations of Lebanese women. With laughter and tears 3 ROSES OF LEBANON
explores the unconditional love and unity of one not so typical Lebanese
family.
www.rosannacacace.com
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FILM SCREENINGS
Natasha Atalla
Film
Title: WHEN THE VOICES FADE
Writer/Producer: Natasha Atalla
Director: Erika Cohn
Duration: 21 Minutes
Website: www.whenthevoicesfademovie.com
Natasha Atalla in "When the Voices Fade"
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Georges Chamchoum
Film Title:
Matfakarnish
Wissam Kabbara
Film Title: LETTERS
FROM MY NEW HOME
Writer/Director/Producer: Wissam Kabbara
Duration: 64
MINUTES
Raised in America, a Lebanese-born filmmaker reaches out to
his aging grandmother in Lebanon to document the stories of his family and
country of origin.
http://www.wissamkabbara.com/
Michael Rababy
Film Title: "still lives"
Director: Michael
Rababy
Duration: 10 minutes
Filmmaker / photographer Michael Rababy creates a pure
cinematic experience with "still lives" -a 10 minute short film with no dialog.
"still lives" is the story of a man and a woman falling in and out of
love, told through black and white still photographs and set to the music
of Ravel and Satie.
www.still-lives-film.com 
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Artists' Group | NOW
Visit the House of Lebanon Artists' Group
FaceBook Page
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Please join us for this FREE event!
Saturday, October 9, 2010 Gallery Hours 12 -5 pm
Open Reception 7 - 9 pm (open to the public - meet the artists)
Sunday, October 10, 2010 Gallery Hours 12 - 5 pm
Children's Mosaic Workshop 1-3 pm
For more information call
House of Lebanon Office 818 980-0003
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Beyond Borders Art Exhibition
Thank You to All Our Sponsors!
Nabil & Feyrouz Feghali
Wafa J. Hoballah, Esq. WJH Law Offices
John & Kathy Koudsi
George & Martha SchwaryDr. Hanna & Dr. Najwa Shammas Paul & Connie Wakim Batroun Mountains Winerywww.batrounmountains.com
California Garden Products www.californiagarden.com
Dream Events 4 You www.DreamEvent4You.com
Embellishmint
FLORAL & EVENT DESIGN STUDIOwww.embellishmint.com The Los Angeles Cedars Rotary Clubwww.lacedarsrotary.org
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Pride of Heritage Banquet
featuring
Wayne Foster Entertainment
Internationally Acclaimed Entourage of Talented Musicians
Creating an Ambiance filled with
Variety, Excitement, Elegance and Fun!
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Young Professionals | NOW
On Wednesday August 4, 2010 at the historic Beverly Hill
Library, the HOL Young Professionals Group presented its first seminar of its "Lifelong
Learning Series" - A series of regular seminars aimed at promoting discussion
about arts, finance, and entertainment. Focused
on personal finance, the first seminar featured Mr. Nabil Captan, a nationally recognized credit-scoring
expert and educator.
Nabil presented an
excellent and informative seminar on credit scores and credit reports. Nabil's vast knowledge of credit scores and
his many years of experience in the financial sector were evident by his
thorough presentation. During the
seminar, Nabil presented the subject of credit scores and credit reports with
simplicity, clarity and accuracy to all those in attendance. His presentation spurred lively and practical
discussions related to topics such as "FAKO" scores, how to improve credit
scores, nuanced factors that can affect credit scores, hidden tricks behind
popular companies claiming to provide free credit reports, how to gain access
to your FICO credit score through reliable means, and the importance of a great
credit score in securing a low-cost home loan. After watching Nabil's eye-opening presentation, all those in attendance
certainly walked away learning valuable financial information that will come in
handy for years to come.
To contact
Nabil Captan about his program or to arrange a presentation, please contact him
directly at ncaptan@creditdvd.com
or visit his website at http://www.creditdvd.com/Default.aspx.
To find out about upcoming seminars in the Lifelong Learning Series, please
visit the HOL Young Professionals website at www.holyoungprofessionals.com
Nabil Captan, nationally recognized credit-scoring expert.
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News from Our Friends | In L.A. & Around the World
Traditional Arabic Music Ensemble Class...
Fall 2010 Semester Instruction: Instrumental, percussion and vocal at Pasadena City College. All levels are welcome. For registration online go to www.pasadena.edu. Click on Apply and Register or apply in person at the registration Department Building #L. For further information email wykakish@pasadena.edu
Michael Alti, Executive Board
Member of the House of Lebanon Young Professional Group writes us...
As many of you may know, I've been training with the 24 Hour Fitness Team for
the Multiple Sclerosis 100 Mile Bike Ride from Orange County to San
Diego. Thanks to the generous donations of my supporters, we've raised
$1,740 so far! I'm especially proud to be part of this worthy event that
has raised $450,000 in 2010 to date. If you would like to make a donation
at this time, please do so at Donations
Over 400,000 Americans are afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis. MS is
a chronic, often disabling, disease that attacks the central nervous system. MS can cause a variety of crippling symptoms that essentially and through its
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and balance, speech problems, visual impairment, pain, fatigue, and
depression. There is no cure for MS, and the disease is potentially
fatal.
The MS Bay to Bay Bike Tour is especially important not only for the funds
raised to search for a cure and to treat the disease's progression, but also
for raising awareness about the disease. Personally, this event has
caused me to appreciate my great health even more, and I value this opportunity
to use my health to assist other people with theirs.
Training for this ride has been an amazing experience, especially in getting to
know many team members with compassion and energy who strive to make a
difference. We've been going on strenuous rides every Saturday morning
for the past several months. Last Saturday, we biked 50 miles up and
down the foothills of Orange County, in the communities of Silverado,
Trabuco Hills, Villa Park, Orange, Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine and Tustin.
While I initially registered for the 100 mile bike ride, I am considering
choosing the 150 mile ride instead, a far more challenging ride
that traverses the hills of North San Diego County. The more
support I get with your donations, the more likely I will choose the 150 mile
option!
Thanks for your support!
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