LEBANON AMERICAN CLUB NEWS JULY 2017 Page 1

22 West Street
Danbury, CT 06810

Presidents Corner
Dear Members,
Club Officers July is here and I hope you are enjoying your summer and holiday week.
The Club looks beautiful and Camile Atallah and his crew from Ace Painting did a great job to give
Mike Caravakis our home a great face lift.
President The Kitchen vent and fan have been cleaned and functioning properly.
Ghassan Najm We are working on getting a few plumbing issues fixed. I want to thank John Ashkar on staying on
Vice President top of this along with looking at some issues with cracks and deteriorating asphalt in the parking lot
area.
Jimmy Glynn We have our family picnic that the Ladies Auxiliary are hosting on July 16. I ask for everyone to
Secretary support this event. Fun for all ages.
Lou Najamy A special note about our maintenance and cleaning services.
Asst. Secretary Frank Schlemer has been hospitalized for complications over the las two weeks. Our prayers go out to
him as he means so much to this club. I want to thank everyone for pitching in on helping at the club
William Asmar for now including Ray Klinger.
Treasurer

Mark Chory
Check out and support many other Club and Community events including Lebanon American Day
Asst. Treasurer and Friday Night dinners that listed in this newsletter.

John Ashkar Have a great month and bring a guest to our dinners.
Past President
Sincerely,
Directors
Mike Caravakis Happy 4th of July
Vinny DiGilio
Ray Antous
John Ashkar
Eddie Essa
David Glynn
John Monnayer
Dick Jowdy
Former President
Ladies Auxiliary Family Picnic Sunday July 16th, 12 Noon
Ladies Auxiliary A Family Picnic sponsored by the LAC Ladies Auxiliary and supported by the Club, co-chaired by
Officers Betty Najm and Lisa Antous. It will be held at the Amerigo Vespucci Lodge on Lake Kenosia in
Danbury. Reservations are required. For details please see pages 3 and 5.
Ruth Ashkar
President
LAC Lebanon American Day, Saturday August 5th, 11AM
Betty Najm Lebanon American Day, Flag Raising and re-dedication of the Monument Ceremony at the new
Vice President & Heritage Park at Danbury City Hall. This is to be followed by Lunch at the Club. Reservations for the
Past President lunch are required. For details please see page 5.
Janet Coury
Inside:
Secretary
Community Area Festivals and Events See Pages 3 & 4
Debbie Sousa News Staff Corner, Membership and Ladies Auxiliary News See page 2 & 3
Treasurer Visit by Fr. Jean Younis, former pastor of St. Anthonys Church See page 2
News Staff Fr. George Alberts,Pastor of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church Reassignment See page 4
Ghassan Najm
Louis Najamy
Ruth Ashkar
Betty Najm Phone: 203-743-5828 / Email: lebanonclub@att.net
www.lebanon-americanclubofdanbury.com
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Danbury, CT 06810
News Staff Corner:
June was a busy month to say the least, with dinners, awards, church functions, etc. We hope you had a chance to attend
some of the functions, they all were most enjoyable. As of yet the responses to update requests for current addresses, contact
numbers, and email addresses have been sparse at best. Please send any changes in the above categories to
lebanonclub@att.net (email) or to the clubs address 22 West Street Danbury, CT, 06810. Please help us keep our records
straight and up to date so that all information concerning dates and functions gets out to all members easily. While we are at
it, be sure all your financial obligations to the club are current so that constant reminders and/or mailings can be avoided.
Thoughts to Live By:
If America forgets where she came from, if the people lose sight of what brought them along, if she listens to the deniers
and mockers, then will begin the rot and dissolution. Carl Sandburg, American writer (1878-1967).
That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that history has to
teach. Aldous Huxley, English author (1894-1963).
A Little Humor:
Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate. Dr. Thomas F. Jones, Jr., American college official (1916-1981).
Learn by others mistakes because you do not live long enough to make them all yourself. Author unknown.
Member News:
Attention all members: the 14th annual Lebanon Day will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday August 5th with the flag raising
ceremony at City Hall. Local, state, and federal officials will be present to recognize the many contributions the Lebanese
members of the Danbury area have made to our community. Following the ceremony the rededication of the Lebanese
Heritage Monument will take place in the newly completed Heritage Park in front of City Hall. These events will conclude
with a Lebanese luncheon at the Lebanon American Club. For Lunch reservations and Details, please see page 5.
For those members who did not know, Fr. Jean Younis was visiting Danbury last week and was in attendance at the Friday
night dinner at the club. He along with those members present enjoyed a night of renewing friendships and creating new
memories. Fr. Younes was the pastor of St. Anthony Maronite Church in Danbury before being re-assigned as head
administrator of a k-12 educational facility in Tyre, Lebanon.
Health and Welfare:
Please keep our ill members in your prayer and notify Pres. Mike Caravakis, whenever a member falls seriously ill by
sending an email to caravakis@aol.com.

Congratulations to our Club President Michael Caravakis and his Fr. Jean Younis, visiting the US, was at the Club on June 30th.
Wife Marlene on the weddng of their Daughter Alyssa to Josh
Critelli, son of follow member Jesse Critelli and his wife Rosetta,
on June 30th. Congratulations to the newlywed, Alyssa and Josh.

Phone: 203-743-5828 / Email: lebanonclub@att.net

www.lebanon-americanclubofdanbury.com
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LADIES AUXILIARY NEWS by Pres. Ruth Ashkar
COMMENTS:
1. Welcome to our newest LAX member, Lina Baddour, who was sworn in at our last meeting on June 20th. We look
forward to her working with us in the future.
2. Thank you to Mark Coury, Gus and Betty Najm and Tom Saadi for hosting our 44th Annual Scholarship Dinner on
June 7th. Over 120 guests were in attendance. Great job, as usual!
3. Congratulations to our scholarship recipients: CROSS BINETTE; SPENCER MEAD; MIA NAHOM and ANDREAH
ORR. We wish them all much success in their future college years!
4 Thank you to our by-laws committee ladies, who were able to participate in the updating and revision of our By-Laws
and our LAX Oath. They were Atty. Diane Yamin, Stacey Hardway, Lisa Antous Binette, Lori Kaback and Liz Salame.
Also, thank you to Betty Najm who co-ordinated their first meeting.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Sunday, July 16th @ noon, the 2017 Family Picnic hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary, and chaired by Lisa Binette and
Betty Najm, will be held @ the outdoor pavilion @ American Vespucci Lodge. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children
under 10 years of age and free for children under 5 years of age. This event is open to all members, their family and
friends.
2. Saturday, August 5th @ 12noon, the Lebanon American Day Flag Raising and Re-dedication of the Monument
Ceremony will take place @ Danbury City Hall, followed by lunch @ the club.
3. Friday, August 18th @ 3:00 PM to midnight, and Saturday, August 19th @ 12noon to midnight, St. Anthonys will host
its Annual Mahrajan on the church grounds. All are welcome!
4. Saturday, August 26th, @ 6:00 PM, St. Anns will host its Annual Steak and Lobster Dinner @ the church hall. Details
to follow.
5. Thursday, September 14th @ 6:30 PM, The Middle Eastern Scholarship Buffet Dinner hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary,
will be held @ the club. Details to follow..
IMPORTANTREMINDERS:
1. Special prayers and a speedy recovery to all our members who may be ill.
2. Please remember to support our advertizing sponsors.
3. Friday night dinners and the once a month Pasta dinners, are posted in the newsletter calendar.

This Month Club Events

July 7 7pm, Fri Night Buffet Dinner, by Nicks Catering $25/Person. BYOB
July 11 & 25 - Tues.7pm/8pm Board of Directors and General Meetings respectively
July 14 7pm, Fri Night Buffet Dinner, by Viviannes featuring specialty Lebanese Dinner $25/Person. BYOB
July. 16 Sun. 1pm, Family Picnic. By the Ladies Auxiliary, See pages 3 & 5
July 19 Wed.6:30pm, Pasta Dinner, By Chef Lou Scalzo and Lou Najamy. $12/Person. BYOB.
July 20 Thurs.7:30pm, Texas HoldEm Tournament, By Bill Orr, $50/Person to enter. Prizes and Dinner
July 21 7pm, Fri Night Dinner, by Chef Elie Taweh featuring Lamb and Chicken Kebobs, and Fish $30/Person.
BYOB.
July 28 7pm, Fri Night Dinner, Lebanese Buffet by Chef John Hanna, $30/Person. BYOB.
Looking Ahead - Club Events
Aug. 5 Lebanon Day and Re-Dedication of the Monument at Danbury City Hall Heritage Walk. See pages 5
Sept. 14 Thurs 6:30pm, Scholarship Fund Raiser Buffet, by Nada Zarrini and Hind Takla.
Community and Regional Events
Aug. 6, Maasser El-Chouf Outing - Winsted, CT
Aug. 11-13, Ehden Lebanese American Club Festival, Wolcott CT
Aug. 18-19, Lebanese Heritage Festival. St. Anthonys Church, Featuring Amine Sultan Ensemble
Aug. 26- Lobster and Steak Dinner, St. Ann Church.
Oct. 7 - St. Ann Church Annual Hafli
Nov. 3&4 - St. Ann Church Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 11. St. Anthony's 85th Anniversary Banquet at the Amber Room.
- NYC and Boston events and detail on above,
visit http://www.lebanon-americanclubofdanbury.com/p/regional-events.html

Phone: 203-743-5828 / Email: lebanonclub@att.net

www.lebanon-americanclubofdanbury.com
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St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church of Danbury News:

Due a recent reassignment, Father George Alberts and Khouryieh
(his wife) will be relocating to another Parish in Pennsylvania by
mid July. A luncheon in their honor was held at St. George Church
Hall on July 9th, after the Sunday Service. For all the years he has
served St. George Parish Community, Fr. George has been very
supportive of our club and the Community at large. He will be
greatly missed. On behalf of the membership of both the Club and
Ladies Auxiliary, we wish him and the khouriyeh the best at his
new assignment.

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The Lebanon American Club Invites you to attend

LAC Pasta Dinner Lebanon American Day
Wednesday July 19 @ 6:30 pm
By Chef Lou Scalzo and Lou Najamy
$12/Person (BYOB) - All are welcome! DanburyCityHallSaturdayAugust5,2017
11:00 AM Flag Raising & Rededication Ceremony

Join us in Rededicating the

Thursday July 20 @ 7:30 pm
By Billy Orr
Great Food and Prizes
$50/Person to Enter To RSVP contact Co-chairs: Tom Saadi at: 203-470-0322 or tomsaadi@aol.com
Members and Their Guests only!
Lebanese Heritage Monument
in the newly completed Heritage Park at City Hall
Luncheon at the Lebanon Club Following the Ceremony
Following the ceremony there is a traditional Lebanese Luncheon
of Kibbie nay, Chicken and Rice, Hummus with Salad & Dessert
(cost $25 pp / children under 10 yrs $15).
Reservations required for luncheon by July 11th.
or Joe Walkovich at 203-470-3271 or walkovich2000j@aol.com.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Italian Buffet Dinner

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Lebanese Buffet Dinner

7pm Board Mtg. By
8pm-Gen.Mtg. Vivianne
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Ladies Auxiliary Family
Friday Night Dinner at
Picnic at Vespucci
6:30pm Spaghetti 7:30pm Texas the Club
Lodge
7pm Board Mtg. Dinner By Chef Hold'em by Chef Elie
in Danbury
8pm-Gen.Mtg. Scalzo & Najamy Tournament
23 24 25 26 27 28 29

7pm Board Mtg. Lebanese Buffet Dinner

8pm-Gen.Mtg. By Chef Hanna
30 31 Aug.5th
11 AM
Lebanon Day - Flag
Raising Ceremony at
Danbury City Hall

Lebanon American Club

22 West Street
Danbury, CT 06810