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 House of Lebanon E-Newsletter                                 December 2011
 

Chagoury Cup   Tee Time!

 
In This Issue
House of Lebanon Events
HOL Artists' Group
LAF Office
Chairman's Message
President's Message
4th Annual Golf Classic
Pride of Heritage Banquet
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2012
HOUSE OF LEBANON
EVENTS

     

January 9, 2012

4th annual Golf Classic

Wilshire Country Club

 

May 20, 2012

Annual HOL Picnic

Griffith Park

Los Angeles

 

 

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
EVENTS

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HOL Artists' Exhibitions & Performances

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Save the Date! 

for the

Annual  

Golf Classic

Monday, January 9, 2012

Wilshire Country Club

Wilshire Country Club  

Details in Upcoming Issues 

Community

Calendar of  

Events

   

For more information on future events, please contact the organization directly.

 

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American Lebanese Medical  

Association - ALMA

WLCU 

California Ladies Organization

for WLCU

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Lebanese Collegiate Network  

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Los Angeles | Beirut  

Sister Cities Committee

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Los Angeles Cedars Rotary Club

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Union - WLCU

Dear Friends of the House of Lebanon,   

 

As 2011 comes to a close, I wish to thank all our House of Lebanon friends for your donations of time, money and talents this past year.  Your contributions are truly appreciated.  We look forward to next year, as the House of Lebanon continues to partner with community groups and businesses who share in our mission and vision.  To each of you and your families, have a wonderful holiday season.

A Happy and Safe New Year to All!

 

Best Wishes from Our House to Yours,

Karen Srour

Executive Director   

A Message from
Honorable James Kaddo

Chairman of the Board  
Judge Kaddo

Dear Friends,

 

Every annual banquet has been a smash hit and each year we wonder what we can do for an encore.  Thanks to the hard work of all of you especially Najwa this year was no exception.  Our honoree and his wife took our hearts and breath away.  Walid Toufic kept us entertained sumptuously and the dance floor was never empty.  Suffice it to say that a good time was had by all and this will be as memorable as our previous banquets.  I will see you at our next meeting.  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your families. 

Judge James Kaddo 

A Message from
Mohamed "Mike" Ahmar

President  
Mike Ahmar

Dear Friends,

 

We are only a few weeks away from our 4th annual Golf Classic and this year promises to be an exceptional tournament.  Last year 85 golfers played under beautiful blue January skies, all vying for the Chagoury Cup, sponsored by Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury.  We know there is strong competition on the course, but there is also a lot of fun, starting with our new sponsor, Peligroso Tequila and their Fresh Fruit Margarita Bar on Hole #5.  We hope you can join us this year.  As we close this year, I wish you all a happy and safe holiday season and look forward to a successful 2012.

 

Mike

Join Us!

Golf Tickets Are Still Available

 

Chagoury Cup

Monday, January 9, 2011
Wilshire Country Club

Invitation, Sponsorship & Ticket Prices

Entry Form to Register

We hope you will make plans to join us this year!   
 

Pride of Heritage Banquet

Honoring

Ghassan M.  Saab 

Judge Kaddo, Dr. Ray Irani, Mr. Ghassan Saab

The 2011 Pride of Heritage banquet was a wonderful evening highlighted by Mr. Ghassan Saab's acceptance as this year's honoree.  This year, over 300 guests from across the United States, Canada and Lebanon, gathered to honor Mr. Saab.  The House of Lebanon is proud to have partnered with many other Lebanese, Middle Eastern and American organizations and corporations, resulting in a successful event.

Dr. Najwa Shammas, Banquet Chair and Hania Ahmar, Co-Chair
Sheriff Baca and Ghassan Saab
Sheriff Lee Baca and Mr. Ghassan Saab

 

Mike and Hania Ahmar
LAF Board President Mike Ahmar and Hania Ahmar
Ghassan and Manal Saab
2011 Pride of Heritage Honoree, Ghassan Saab and his wife, Manal Saab

 

Walid Toufic
The Arab Star - Walid Toufic

Chagoury Cup 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR GOLF CLASSIC  

AUCTION SPONSOR

 

InterContinental Hotel Dubai Logo

Al Badia Clubhouse Hole #7
 

THANK YOU TO OUR GOLF CLASSIC 

AUCTION SPONSOR

GIANTTO
 

 

THANK YOU TO OUR GOLF CLASSIC 

LUNCHEON SPONSOR

 Mercedes Benz of Beverly Hills

BH Mercedes

THANK YOU TO OUR GOLF CLASSIC 

PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR

 

New partners logo

 

  

THANK YOU TO OUR GOLF CLASSIC 

HOLE IN ONE SPONSOR


DOWNTOWN LA MOTORS

The Shammas Group is a family-owned business that is comprised of seven automobile dealerships, an auto insurance company, and numerous commercial and residential properties located in the Figueroa Corridor south of Downtown L.A. Nickolas N. Shammas is the founder of the Shammas Group. His wife, Jeanette Shammas, who succeeded him in 2003, is the owner today. Darryl Holter is the CEO.

 

The Shammas Group has focused its business strategy on the some 100,000 people who commute to and work in Downtown Los Angeles every day. The group also actively contributes to the revitalization of the south Downtown Los Angeles district. It is involved in the Business Improvement District, the Central City Association, and the Community Redevelopment Agency's Strategic Plan for the Figueroa Corridor. The Shammas Group understands that public perception is the key to the success of a city and a business. By linking its future to that of Downtown Los Angeles, the Shammas Group has made a significant investment in its surrounding neighborhood. Figueroa Street links Downtown to the USC campus and the museums in Exposition Park. Nearby are such noted landmarks as the Shrine Auditorium and Orthopaedic Hospital. With these institutions and the many automobile businesses on Figueroa Street, the Shammas Group is engaged in an active partnership to reinvigorate an area which has extraordinary potential to serve a vast population of employees, shoppers, visitors and tourists.

 

THANK YOU TO OUR GOLF CLASSIC 

HOLE SPONSOR

 

DORIAN J. KHOURI FOUNATION 


 

 

CONGRATULATIONS
DR. NABIL FEGHALIDr. Nabil Feghali 






Dr. Feghali was the 2011 recipient of the WLCU California Ladies Organization Humanitarian Award at a dinner benefiting the elderly homes in Lebanon, last Saturday night.  Many friends and groups gathered for the celebration, including the Lebanese American Foundation's House of Lebanon, ALMA, LA | Beirut Sister Cities Committee, Los Angeles Cedars Rotary Club and from the City of Los Angeles -- Councilman Dennis Zine.



HOL Artists' Group | NOW

Artist News... 

 

Amanda Abizaid Writes...   

 

Hi everyone, I'm trying to get people to go on my iTunes page to rate my new ep. It would be so  amazing if you could click on this link and RATE my new EP. You're welcome to forward to your friends also. Thanks so much for your continued support. You rock! hugs and kisses, Amanda

Amanda Abizaid Be In Love Now Available on Apple iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/be-in-love/id458932005
 

Reem Hammad sent this note of Thanksgiving... 

BE THANKFUL

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
... If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

Author unknown



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