ASACA’s 14th Annual Banquet took place on February 2nd, 2013 at The Reserve in Birmingham, MI. The fundraiser generated $134,700 including a $20,000 match from The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP). We are thankful to everyone who donated time, services and money to make this event a great success. Donations were sent through UNICEF, Life for Relief and Development, Questscope, and Marist Brothers to help civilians inside Syria and in refugee camps in the neighboring countries.
Dr. Anan Ameri, Director of the Arab American National Museum was the recipient of ASACA’s Award for Community Leadership. Here are some event photos. For much more photos go to ASACA Facebook page
One of the most beautiful poem about DamascusDr. Anan Ameri, Director, Arab American National Museum, recipient, ASACA’s Award for Community LeadershipMrs. Manal Saab, CAAP Advisory Board, presenting our awardee, Dr. Anan AmeriPresident’s Remarks by Dr. Lina DiraniDr. Samir Alsawah-Vice President, and Master of CeremonyDr. Anan Ameri, Dr. Lina Dirani & Mrs. Manal SaabMr. Sameer Eid auctioning Sea of Tulips by the Syrian painter Mrs. Alya Husseini.Mrs. Alya Husseini, a renowned Syrian artist, donated her painting to be auctioned at the banquetDr. Ameri with her husband Mr. Noel Salel and Dr. DiraniTraditional Arabic songs by Zein Wazani
ASACA Board of Directors 2012-2013, R to L: Dr. Samir Alsawa-Vice president, Dr. Anan Salloum, Mrs. Rania Zakkar, Dr. Lina Dirani-President, Dr. Souheil Saba, Mrs. Maha Jano, Dr. Aya Rifai, Mrs. Sali Hanna, Mrs. May Akkary-Treasurer, Mrs. Rouba Samman-Executive Director. Missing Dr. Maha Saker -Secretary and Dr. Ghiath TayebFor much more 2013 Banquet pictures go to https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/asaca/
