LEBANON AMERICAN CLUB NEWS - OCTOBER 2018

22 West Street Danbury, CT 06810

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President's Corner
Club Officers John Ashkar President 203.770.4134
Cent21 [email protected] Mike Caravakis

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

Vice President Ghassan Najm Secretary Lou Najamy Asst. Secretary William Asmar Treasurer Mark Chory Asst. Treasurer Dick Jowdy Former President Directors Fouad Antoni;s Nick Boulard Vinny DiGilio James Glynn III Edward Jowdy Thomas Saadi Robett Yamin Ladies Auxiliary Ofticers Betty Najm President 860.488.4270 Ruth Ashkar Vice President Janet Coury Secretary Debbie Sousa Treasul'er News Staff Ghassan Najm Louis Najamy Lila Shaker Betty Najm

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 for th this year's event that will be held on Tues, Oct. 29 at the Amber Room in Danbury . As members of the club, St. Ann's and St. Anthony's churches respectively, they have had a lifetime of contributions to the advancement of the Lebanese Community in Danbury and elsewhere. In additi.on to establishing multiple busi.nesses, in real estate development and car dealerships, Ed became quite active with the Melkite Church on the Diocesan level as the Director of Development. The primary mission of this office was to aid financially troubled parishes back on their feet and to review plans for construction and renovations throughout the Diocese. He also was instrumental in helping St. Ann church payoff their mortgage earlier than planned. The Lebanon American Club has been his second home, rarely missing Friday Night dinners by enjoying the company of follow members and friends. Ed was instrumental in the expansion of the Scholarship Program Fund with Joe Tahan. He served as_a chair or as a committee member for many years. He also spearheaded the LAC road races events in Danbury and was a key member of the club's building renovations committee to 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] www.lebanon-americanclubofdanbqry.com

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News Staff Corner We hope everyone has recovered from the busy schedule over the past several weeks. It seems there was something going on every week. I guess this is a good thing as it keeps members in touch with one another .and families close. The Lebanon American Club and the Ladies Auxiliary have strived to accomplish the unity that is evident at all of our functions. We cannot be satisfied with what we've accomplished; we need to include more member participation at club events. Over the next several weeks there are a number of events scheduled (see the monthly calendar enclosed) that lend themselves to family and friends participation. The more friends and family 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 Two Steps, Tonnelli's, John Hanna, and other local restaurants. The cost is still $25/person. John Hanna's Lebanese Buffet is always the last Friday of the month. Remember if you are planning to bring four or more guests, please reserve by email to Lebanonclubralatt.net few days in advance so that 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 never goes unnoticed at the club events. He's known to get in everyone's face, from senators to bishops to family members. He could be seen scurrying around with his camera and having everyone stop what they are doing to pose for a picture. Yes, you guessed it; it is none other than Fouad Antonios our club's official photographer. All kidding aside Foaud has been recording the club's activities for quite some time and has provided many members with wonderful pictures of friends and family enjoying the club's events. He generously emails sets of pictures to members so that they may have mementos ofthe events. He serves as a Club member ofthe Board of Directors as well as being in charge 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 Judge Diane Yamin on their 25th. Ghassan and Betty Najm on their 29th. We wish them many more happy and healthy years together. Special congratulations to Johnny and Theresa Alhayek on their newborn girl, Julia Marie. We extend our congratulations to the grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Gabi Alhayek, Mr. & Mrs. Nabil Atallah 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 Nairn on the passing of their Sister Nawal Yammine on September 24th after loosing her 2 years fight with cancer. 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 members know we've included a list of members and their family members who are running for a public office in Danbury. This is by no means meant to be an endorsement of any candidate or political party, but to recognize them for their public service, and to let our members know it is their right and o~ligation to vote. If we have failed to mention a club member or a family member, we apologIze. We listed all those candidates that we were made aware of. If you or a family member is running 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 Large Zoning Commission - Richard P. Jowdy and Theodore Haddad, Jr. Don't forget to vote on Nov sth !

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Dates To Remember Oct. 4 - Fri. Night Dinner, Italian Buffet by Tonelli's Restaurant. Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 - Monday Night Football, By Jimmy Glynn and Vinny DiGilio Oct. 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 Hanna Oct. 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 Ahead Nov.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. Community Events Oct. 12 - Sat. 7PM, Annual Hafli with George Maalouf, St. Ann Church, RSVP Phone: (203)794-1486. '. 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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