lebanon american club news - october 2013
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Newsletter Lebanon American Club of DanburyTRANSCRIPT
Club Officers
John AshkarPresident
203.770.4134Cent21 [email protected]
Mike CaravakisVice President
Ghassan NajmSecretary
Lou NajamyAsst. Secretary
William AsmarTreasurer
Mark ChoryAsst. Treasurer
Dick JowdyFormer President
Directors
Fouad Antoni;s
Nick Boulard
Vinny DiGilio
James Glynn III
Edward Jowdy
Thomas Saadi
Robett Yamin
Ladies AuxiliaryOfticers
Betty NajmPresident
860.488.4270
Ruth AshkarVice President
Janet CourySecretary
Debbie SousaTreasul'er
News StaffGhassan NajmLouis NajamyLila ShakerBetty Najm
LEBANON AMERICAN CLUB NEWS - OCTOBER 2018
22 West StreetDanbury, CT 06810
Page 1
President's Corner
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
My comments for this Newsletter will be short. First of all I would remind everyone to
support our Friday Nite Dinners and if you have any suggestions for a new Chef please
contact Mike Caravakis or me, as soon as possible sa we can interv'lew them. Please
help in any way you can, so our club can continue the fine tradition of our Friday Nite
Dinner and get together.
Monday Nite Football is off to a great start and we only have a few blocks left on the
board. Thank you Jimmy Glynn & Vin DiGillio for all your hard work and please give
them all the support you can to make this a big success.
Our Golf Classic took place on Wed. 9-11 and was a success. we had 56 golfers and a
great day for Golf. Our net profit for the building fund w'(?sjust over $6,500.00, (hope we
can do better next year). I personally want to thank all who gave for Tee Marker signs,
Prizes for the Raffle, Special sponsors of golf balls and other gifts, and thank you to the
2 Car dealerships for the 2 hole-in-one car prizes. Last but not least I want to thank
every Golfer individually because without you there would be NO tournament. Thank
you all again for all your help and support and may God bless you all for all you do for
your club.
As Always Your Brother,
John Ashkar
LAC President
Person(s) of The Years:The Person(s) of the year committee is pleased to announce the selection of Edmund(Ed) Nahom and Betty Lubus, from a list of outstanding nominees, as the honorees forthis year's event that will be held on Tues, Oct. 29th at the Amber Room in Danbury .As members of the club, St. Ann's and St. Anthony's churches respectively, they havehad a lifetime of contributions to the advancement of the Lebanese Community inDanbury and elsewhere.
In additi.on to establishing multiple busi.nesses, in real estate development and cardealerships, Ed became quite active with the Melkite Church on the Diocesan level asthe Director of Development. The primary mission of this office was to aid financiallytroubled parishes back on their feet and to review plans for construction andrenovations throughout the Diocese. He also was instrumental in helping St. Annchurch payoff their mortgage earlier than planned.
The Lebanon American Club has been his second home, rarely missing Friday Nightdinners by enjoying the company of follow members and friends. Ed was instrumentalin the expansion of the Scholarship Program Fund with Joe Tahan. He served as_a chairor as a committee member for many years. He also spearheaded the LAC road racesevents in Danbury and was a key member of the club's building renovations committeeto name a few.
Please see more info our second honoree, Betty Lubus, and the event on Pages 3 and 5.Also see some specials offered by our advertisers for this month.
Phone: 203-743-5828 / Email: [email protected]
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Danbury, CT 06810News Staff Corner We hope everyone has recovered from the busy schedule over the past severalweeks. It seems there was something going on every week. I guess this is a good thing as it keepsmembers in touch with one another .and families close. The Lebanon American Club and the LadiesAuxiliary have strived to accomplish the unity that is evident at all of our functions. We cannot besatisfied with what we've accomplished; we need to include more member participation at clubevents. Over the next several weeks there are a number of events scheduled (see the monthlycalendar enclosed) that lend themselves to family and friends participation. The more friends andfamily you bring to the club the stronger the bond to our heritage becomes.Now for some quick reminders; Friday night dinners are buffet style which is supplied by TwoSteps, Tonnelli's, John Hanna, and other local restaurants. The cost is still $25/person. JohnHanna's Lebanese Buffet is always the last Friday of the month. Remember if you are planning tobring four or more guests, please reserve by email to Lebanonclubralatt.net few days in advance sothat enough food can be prepared to meet the needs of all.
Member News It's time to recognize another member of the Lebanon American Club who nevergoes unnoticed at the club events. He's known to get in everyone's face, from senators to bishops tofamily members. He could be seen scurrying around with his camera and having everyone stopwhat they are doing to pose for a picture. Yes, you guessed it; it is none other than Fouad Antoniosour club's official photographer. All kidding aside Foaud has been recording the club's activitiesfor quite some time and has provided many members with wonderful pictures of friends and familyenjoying the club's events. He generously emails sets of pictures to members so that they may havemementos ofthe events. He serves as a Club member ofthe Board of Directors as well as being incharge of Health and Welfare. Thank you Fouad for all you do for the club and its members.
Hearty congratulations go out to the following couples on celebrating their wedding anniversaries,Attorney Tom Saadi & Valerie Ventura-Saadi on their 7th Attorney Bob Yamin and his wife JudgeDiane Yamin on their 25th. Ghassan and Betty Najm on their 29th.We wish them many more happyand healthy years together.
Special congratulations to Johnny and Theresa Alhayek on their newborn girl, Julia Marie. Weextend our congratulations to the grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Gabi Alhayek, Mr. &Mrs. NabilAtallah and their families. May God bless her always.
Health and Welfare, send an email [email protected] a member is ill.We offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the families of George Yammine and John Nairnon the passing of their Sister Nawal Yammine on September 24th after loosing her 2 years fight withcancer. May she rest in peace.
For Hall rental availability, please send an email [email protected].
Election Season Last, but not least, election day will be upon us soon and just to let our membersknow we've included a list of members and their family members who are running for a publicoffice in Danbury. This is by no means meant to be an endorsement of any candidate or politicalparty, but to recognize them for their public service, and to let our members know it is their rightand o~ligation to vote. If we have failed to mention a club member or a family member, weapologIze. We listed all those candidates that we were made aware of. If you or a family member isrunning for a public office in another town, please let us know. -
City Treasurer - Daniel J. Jowdy , Town Clerk - Lori Kaback,Councilmen - Vinny Digilio, Ward 2; Thomas J. Saadi, Ward 4; Michael J. Haddad, Sr., at LargeZoning Commission - Richard P. Jowdy and Theodore Haddad, Jr.Don't forget to vote on Nov sth !
Phone: 203-743-5828 I Email: [email protected]
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Dates To RememberOct. 4 - Fri. Night Dinner, Italian Buffet by Tonelli's Restaurant.Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 - Monday Night Football, By Jimmy Glynn and Vinny DiGilioOct. 8, 22 - Tues. 7PM Club Board of Directors & 8PM General Membership Meetings.Oct. 11 - Fri. Night Dinner, American Buffet by Two Steps Downtown Grille.Oct. 15 - Tues. 7PM Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Meetings resumes.Oct. 18 - Fri. Night Dinner, Greek Buffet by Mykinos Restaurant.Oct. 25 - Fri. Night Dinner, Lebanese Buffet featuring Kibbee Nay & Lebanese specialties by chef HannaOct. 29 - Tues. 6:00PM, Person(s) ofthe Year Dinner at the Amber Room, by Betty and Ghassan Najm.
RSVP by Oct 15th, by replying to invitation sent by mail, or calling 860-350-9740.Looking AheadNov.7 - Thurs. 6:30PM, Scholarship Fund Raiser, Middle Eastern Dinner, Sponsored by the Ladies
Auxiliary, chaired by Ruth Ashkar. Come and enjoy homemade food. (Snow Date Nov. 14).Dec.7 - Sat. 6:30PM Christmas Dinner Dance Party, catered by 2-steps, chaired by Lou Najamy.Dec. 14 - Sat. 6:30PM 50/50 Annual Raffle Drawing event, Chaired by Bill Asmar.Dec. 15 - Children Christmas party, by Mark Chory.
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'. Oct. 26 - Sat. 6PM, St. Anthony's Club 50 dinner, contact Sandy Urban.Nov. 1&2 - Fri. & Sat. St. Ann Annual Holiday Bazaar.
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Middle Eastern Dinner
Thursday
November t", 2013
6:30pm
Lebanon American Club
22 West Street - Danbury, CT
Delicious Arabic Food
Made by the Ladies Auxiliary
*BYOB, Soda/Setup Provided*
----Great RafJle Prizes----
For Reservations - Please call:
Ruth Ashkar (203) 792-4963
email: ruth.ashkar(jfJyahoo.com
Donation: $15
