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President’s Corner
Dear Members,
Club Officers I hope that you all are enjoying the Summer now that the weather seems more appropriate.
I’m really enjoying my grandson, especially with his big smile.
Mike Caravakis
I am also very happy to report that my wife Marlene has decided to retire to spend more quality time with the family. I
President
must say she leaves behind a great teaching career in which she touched the lives of so many youths with her great
Ghassan Najm positive teaching skills and personality and demonstrating a real care for such a tough profession of teaching.
Vice President Our Scholarship Dinner event brought out the best in our young adults again. We are so proud of all 4 recipients and
Jimmy Glynn their wonderful families and friends. Of course, this event could not have happened without a great committee.
Secretary Our June 30th Lebanon Day Event was spectacular and a great tribute to the servicemen who served in Lebanon
during the crisis of the 80’s. As we gave out the certificates to each member, I could see the gratitude in their faces for
Lou Najamy
being recognized and appreciated.
Asst. Secretary
I want to thank everyone on the Golf Committee for an outstanding job on this year’s event. We had so much fun on a
William Asmar perfect day.
Treasurer
I also want to say that I feel so lucky to have a board and elected members who truly do such a great job for Our Club.
Mark Chory
If you have any questions on anything, please try to attend our next meeting or I can be reached at
Asst. Treasurer
203-512-7251 or email me at mcaravakis@newstimes.com
Directors Sincerely.
Ray Antous Mike Caravakis Happy 4th of July
Vinny DiGilio
Eddie Essa Inside: - Special Edition on Lebanon Day Celebration and Honoring US Beirut Vets – See Pages 2,3 & 4
- 2019 Person of the Year Nominations due Mon. Aug. 19 - See Page 5
David Glynn
- Community Events – St. Anthony’s Mahrajan and St. Ann’s Lobster & Steak. – See Page 4
Nidal El Khoury
Joseph Rya Scholarship
Award Dinner
John Ashkar held at the Amber
Former President
Qaw Room Colonnade
a on 6/5
Ladies Auxiliary Congratulations
Officers to the
Graduating Seniors:
Betty Najm
Vincent Delucia,
President
Joseph Merhi, .
Rebecca Atallah,
Victoria Beylouni
and Eli Nahom
Vice President

Stacey Glynn
The 2019 LAC
Secretary
Golf Classic
Randa Antous was held at
Treasurer Richter’s Park
on 6/12
Newsletter
Editor
Ghassan Najm

Contributors
Louis Najamy
Mike Caravakis
Betty Najm
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Newsletter Staff Corner:
It’s official “SUMMER IS HERE”. With that many of our members are taking vacations and some are traveling to Lebanon and
other faraway places, so how about sharing some of your trips with fellow members? Just a short blurb or a long narrative or
whatever you feel comfortable writing and sending it to LAC Newsletter at one of the following addresses:
lebanonclub@att.net or “snail mail” to LAC, 22 West Street, Danbury, CT 06810 attention: News Staff Corner.
A short comment on Lebanon Day 2019 – What a wonderful tribute to our club for honoring the U.S. Beirut Veterans who
served with the International Peace Keeping Force in Lebanon during the early 1980’s. The rains stopped and the sky opened
up with blue skies and bright sun. Special congratulations to co-chairs Tom Saadi and Joe Walkovich for a wonderful event. I
am keeping this section short so that all recent club functions can be covered as well as pictures from these events.
Thoughts to Live By:
“The amount of satisfaction you get from life depends largely on your own ingenuity, self-sufficiency, and resourcefulness.
People who wait around for life to supply their satisfaction usually find boredom instead.” William C. Menninger, American
scientist, physician, engineer. (1899-1966)
“When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this – you haven’t. Thomas Edison, American Inventor (1847-1931).
A Little Humor:
“Reasoning with a child is fine, if you can reach the child’s reason without destroying your own.” John Mason Brown,
American essayist (1900-1969).
“Ninety-eight percent of all statistics are made up.” Author unknown.
Events News:
Scholarship Awards – Thanks to the continued generosity of many families, businesses and individual members contributions,
the Lebanon American Club and the Ladies Auxiliary awarded total of $12,750 to four outstanding HS graduates on June 5th.
Special thanks for this year new contributions to the scholarship fund. After the passing of Edward Jowdy Sr., received
individual contributions in his memory totaling ~$2500. A new Special Memorial Scholarship contribution of $500 in memory
of Charles Shadeed, a former teacher, was donated by Al Mead. In addition, during the Awards Dinner, Mayor Mark Boughton
presented a check for $1500 from the Danbury Education Foundation. The Club decided on honoring the memory of his father,
Mayor Donald Boughton for future awards.
Golf Outing – Thanks to the 80 participating players who joined us on June 12, and to many of the sponsors including Colonial
Ford of Danbury for Hole in one Truck, Savings Bank of Danbury and Garavel Auto of Norwalk, it was a very successful
event. Thanks also to several businesses for donating for many of the Raffle prizes. For the first time, coffee mugs were also
given out to the players as souvenirs, with photos of the players and the club logo printed on them.
Annual Lebanon American Day – Flag Raising Ceremony and Recognizing US Beirut Vets of 1980’s:

The 15th Annual Lebanon American Day took place on Sunday June 30, 2019 beginning with a Flag raising ceremony at
Danbury City Hall at 155 Deer Hill Avenue. Lebanon American Club officers and members were joined by the
Lebanese Consul General, Majdi Ramadan, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and Commissioner of Veterans Affairs,
Thomas Saadi to acknowledge the contributions of the Lebanese-American community and to recognize U.S. Service
members who served in Lebanon in the 1980s.
The Veterans being honored were presented with certificates of special recognition from the CT Department of Veterans
Affairs, City of Danbury and the Lebanon American Club. Consul General Ramadan made a special presentation on
behalf of the Lebanese government to the Beirut Veterans of America Organization. Following the ceremony more than
70 people, included many of the Beirut Veterans, enjoyed a traditional Lebanese Luncheon at the Lebanon American
Club catered by John Hannah.

"We were proud to host this ceremony, the first of its kind in the U.S., in which a Lebanese American Organization
formally honored the service of American military personnel in Lebanon in conjunction with the Government of
Lebanon." Said Lebanon American Day Co-Chair Joseph Walkovich. "It was an honor to recognize these men,
who served in Lebanon in support of the multinational peacekeeping mission and remember their comrades who made the
supreme sacrifice in that noble mission." Said Commissioner Saadi,

Lebanon American Day Co-Chairs Joe Walkovich and Tom Saadi express their thanks to all involved and they have
received very positive feedback from the Veterans and members of the Community.
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Ladies Auxiliary News by President Betty Najm
We hope you are enjoying your summer! Stay cool and be safe! Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Sept.10 at 7 PM.
Our Program Chairperson, Mary Elizabeth Salame, is organizing a “Taste of Lebanon” Wine, Beer and Spirits in
Sept. at the Maron Hotel’s private room from 7 to 9 pm. The date needs to be changed to Friday, Sept. 13, since
there is a conflict. The cost will be $30 per person for delicious hot and cold appetizers and a sampling of Lebanese
spirits! This new fundraiser will allow the club to raise more funds to help with some of our new charity events, like
the St. Jude Run/Walk and other community programs.
On June 30, the club honored our Beirut Veterans who served in Lebanon in the 1980’s.
Victoria Beylouni, the Vice President, spoke at the luncheon on behalf of the Ladies’ Auxiliary and she welcomed
everyone that attended. She addressed them by saying,
“For those of you that served our nation, whether in war or peace, I want to acknowledge our gratefulness and
appreciation for your service! My son is also a 20 year veteran who served in the Air Force on overseas missions,
so as a mother I understand the sacrifice on both sons and mothers who pray and wait for their sons to return home.
I lived in Beirut during the time our Marine Barrack was bombed, and I remember the devastation and chaos that it
created. My heart was grieved as I knew many of our young men lost their lives. Due to this, I returned to the USA,
and my son who I tried to keep from knowing war and its effects, chose to join the US Airforce. He served for 20
years on many dangerous missions.
The one thing, I do know, is that veterans are not always appreciated for what they do, so we can have peace. Many
times people take for granted your duty and service to this great country. Serving overseas can be daunting, but
especially in Lebanon where tensions are high and the political landscape unpredictable. Hats off to you, God Bless
you and God Bless America!”
I want to personally acknowledge and thank Peter Delucia, who served in Beirut and all the Veterans that attended
this wonderful event!
I hope to see many of you at St. Anthony’s Mahrajan on Fri., Aug. 16 and Sat. Aug. 17 and St. Ann’s Lobster
and Steak Dinner on Aug. 24.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
1. Special prayers and a speedy recovery to our ill members.
2. Please remember to support our advertising sponsors.
3. Special Friday night dinners. Ladies are welcome to attend.
4. If you have a special church or community event coming up, please let us know in time to publish it for you.

Club Events - See Calendar on the last page as well.. Please note that for all Dinners BYOB.
July 5. - 7pm, Fri Night American Buffet Dinner, $25/Person. BYOB.
July 9, 23 – Tues. 7pm & 8pm Board and Membership Meetings respectively.
July 12 - 7pm, Fri Night Buffet Dinner, by Vivianne’s featuring Lebanese String Beans Beef Stew & Meza $25/Person.
July 17 – 6:30pm Wed. Pasta Dinner with Salad and Garlic bread ($12).
July 19 - 7pm, Fri Night Buffet Dinner, by Kibberia featuring Rolled Cabbage and Kebobs, & Meza $25/Person.
July 24 – Wed. Texas Hold’Em Tournament ($50/person). Dinner and Prizes. Members and their guests only.
July 26 - 7pm, Fri Night Dinner, Lebanese Buffet by Chef John Hanna, Featuring Kibbee Nay, $30/Person. BYOB
Looking Ahead:
Aug. 6, 20 – Tues. 7pm & 8pm Board and Membership Meetings respectively.
Aug. 30 - 7pm, Fri Night Dinner, Lebanese Buffet by Chef John Hanna, Featuring Kibbee Nay, $30/Person. BYOB
Aug. 19 - Deadline for Person of the Year Nomination Submissions. Event to be held on Oct. 23rd at the Amber Room.
Sept. 10 – 7pm. Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Meeting
Sept. 13 - 7-9pm, “Taste of Lebanon” Wine, Beer and Spirits at the Maron Hotel, By the Ladies Auxiliary.
Oct. 4 - 6:30pm Scholarship Benefit by the Ladies Auxiliary. More details to come in.
Community Events – http://www.lebanon-americanclubofdanbury.com/p/regional-events.html.
Aug. 4 – El-Maasser El-Chouf Club Outing, Winsted CT. Bring your own food/BBQ. Live Entertainment.
Aug. 16 & 17 – Lebanese Heritage Festival, St. Anthony Church
Aug. 24 – Lobster/Steak Dinner, St. Ann Church.
NY Consulate Cultural Journal...see several events in Tri-State area are listed at the Club Web Page
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Lebanon Day 2019 - Honoring Beirut Vets of the early 1980’s Lebanon Day 2019 – Lebanon Foreign Ministry Appreciation Certificate
Presented by Lebanon Consul General of NY – Majdi Ramadan

St. Ann Men’s Society Presents Their Annual

Lobster Dinner

Come join us for a fresh, delicious New England style boiled

Lobster dinner, or a nice, Juicy Steak dinner with all the
trimmings including baked potato, corn, salad and bread with
home-made desserts and coffee
Your choice for just $30.00
For more serious food lovers, our extremely popular
“Surf” & “Turf” combo dinner or a “Twin Lobster” dinner is
available for Just $40.00! Cash Bar
50/50 Raffle
* Special kid’s only meals $5.00 –12 & under
Date: Saturday August 24, 2019, Time: 6:30PM
Location: St. Ann’s Melkite Church
181 Clapboard Ridge Rd Danbury, CT 06810
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LAC PERSON(S) OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM- Due Monday Aug. 19th
Nominator Name(s):__________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
Telephone:______________________ Email _______________________________
Signature: ________________________________________
Nominee Name: __________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________ Zip Code ______________
Phone: ___________________________ Email: _________________________________
NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY: Please check any box(s) that apply to the Nominee:
[ ] Member of the Lebanon American Club (LAC) (regular or social)
[ ] Member of the LAC Ladies Auxiliary.
[ ] Member of St. Ann's, St. Anthony's or St. George's Churches in Danbury.
[ ] If not a member of LAC or Ladies Auxiliary, or any of the churches listed above, then of Lebanese descent residing in greater Danbury
(Danbury, Brookfield, Bethel, Newtown, New Fairfield, Ridgefield or Redding)
Mail this form or attach type written pages to LAC Person(s) of Year Committee, 22 West Street, Danbury 06810,
or email a ‘word’ or ‘pdf’ attachment of this form or if you have a question to LebanonClub@att.net.
“Describe in detail the reasons this nominee has earned this recognition. Focus on the contributions by the
nominee to the advancement and betterment of the Lebanese Community in greater Danbury through any one or
combination of the following: business, civic, charitable, political, religious and/or social activities involving the
Lebanon American Club and/or the Lebanese Community in greater Danbury.
The contributions may have occurred over a period of years or in the most recent year prior to consideration.
You may also include personal stories about the nominee that will assist the committee in its deliberations”
Description (use additional pages as needed):
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6

American Buffet Dinner

by SoHo
7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Lebanese Specialty
7pm Board Mtg. Buffet Dinner By
8pm-Gen.Mtg. Vivianne's
14 15 16 17 18 19 20

6:30pm Pasta
Dinner By Chef Lebanese Buffet Dinner
Scalzo by Kibberia
21 22 23 24 25 26 27

7pm Board Mtg. Lebanese Buffet Dinner

8pm-Gen.Mtg. 7:30pm Tournament by Hanna's
Aug. 4 29 30 31 Aug. 16-17 Aug. 24
Lebanese Heritage
El-Maaser Chouf Club Lobster and Steak
Festival - St. Anthony
Outing - Winsted CT Dinner St. Ann Church
Church

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