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Board of Directors' Meeting
Mid-Winter Conference
Birmingham, Alabama
March 4, 2016
11:30 am
1) Call to Order by Chairman of the Board, Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, LA
2) Invocation, Luke H. Abrusley, Oakdale, LA
3) Moment of silence in memory of Past President Barbara Shaheen
4) Pledge of Allegiance, Andrew Albert, Elk City, OK
5) Welcome to Birmingham, Paddy Joseph, Birmingham, AL
6) Roll Call, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, TX
7) Approval of the Board of Directo rs Minutes of t he 2015 Memphis Convention
8) Approval of the Board of Directors M inutes of the Janu ary 2016 Phone Meeting
9) Officer Reports
A. Board Chai rm an, Mary M owad Guiteau, Amite, LA
B. President, Sami Nassar, Atlanta, GA
C. Vice President, Jeremy D. Frank, Shreveport, LA
D. Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, TX
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11) Committee Reports
A. Federation Convention Committee - Betsy Bosby Hines, Houston, TX;
Alexa Hamauei, Metaire, LA; Michael Shikany, Atlanta, GA
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D. Communications, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, GA
,. Bulletin, Lori Malouf Coronado, Anaheim, CA; Michael Shikany, Atlanta,
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11. Website/ Email, Joseph Koury, Wichita, KS
E. Debutante Committee, Nancy K. Abrusley, Oakdale, LA
F. Guardian Angel, Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, LA
G. Young Adults, Richard Antoon, Plano, TX
H. Ways and Means, Isabelle Campbell
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A. Foundation/Federat ion Relationship
B. How to redu ce t he cost of t he Bulletin
C. Jeremy Frank appointed George Murr, Raym ond Risk, Sarni Nassar to a subcommittee of the Convention Committee t o investigate counsel regarding
insurance and indemnity for co nventions
15) New Business
A. Family History Archives Project, Luke H. Abrusley, Oakdale, LA
B. Young Professionals Bank Account, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, GA
C. Officers' Recommendations
D. Other
16) Benediction, Cynthia Campbell, Semmes, AL
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Minutes
Boar-d of Dire-ctors Meeting
January 21, 2016
8:00 p.m.
Conference Call via Telephone
Pursuant to prior notice, Cha irman Mary Mowad Guiteau called to order the telephone
conference call meeting at 8:00p.m . CST. The Chairman called the roll. The following board
members were present:
Andrew Albert
Luke Abrusley
Cindy Campbell
Leisa Topshe Davis
Patrick Finnegan, Federatio n Treasurer
Jenny George
Mary Mowad Guiteau
Elias Hage
Edward Karam
Joseph Koury
Joshua Karam
Sarni Nassa r
Corey Steven
The Chairman announced that a quorum was present.
In addition to the board members, the fo llowing w ere present:
Raymond Risk, the board Chairman's pa rlia mentarian
Betsy Bosby Hines, Federation Convention Committee
Henry Ackels, Dallas Convention Chairman
The Chairman announced that Henry Ackels and Betsy Bosby Hines have been invited to speak
to the board regarding the convention to be held in the summer of 2016 in Dallas. The
Chairman called on Mr. Ackels to present the Dallas clubs' proposal for the convention program
and budget. (The proposed program and budget are attached as exhibits to the minutes.) After
Mr. Ackels presentation, the Chairman called on Ms. Hines to present the convention
committee's position on the proposal. Ms. Hines stated that the convention committee
supports the proposal.
The Chairman opened the floor for informal discussion of the proposal.
�After discussion, Mr. Ackels and Ms. Hines presented to the board a final proposal that added
to the proposal previously presented a Sunday night dance only ticket option available fo r
purchase only at the door for $75 .
A motion was made by Cindy Campbell and seconded by Andrew Albert to approve the final
proposal with the addition, as stated, of a $75 dance only ticket. The Chairman opened the
floor for discussion of the motion. After discussion, the Chairman called for the vote via roll
call. The vote was 11 Yes, O No votes.
Andrew Albert
yes
Cindy Campbell
yes
Leisa Topshe Davis
yes
Jenny George
yes
Mary Mowad Guiteau yes
Elias Hage
yes
Edward Karam
yes
Joseph Koury
yes
Joshua Karam
ye s
Sarni Nassar
yes
Corey Steven
yes
Note that Luke Abrusley had to leave t he meeting and th erefore did not vote .
The Chairman declare d that t he motion passed .
The Chairman thanked all w ho atte nded and adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
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AGENDA
G eneral Assembly Meeting
Memphis, Tennessee
2:00 pm
Sheraton Hotel Downtown Memphis
July 3, 2015
1)
Presentation of Gavel - Sharon A. Abercia, Houston, Texas
2)
Call to Order by President - Luke Habeeb Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
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Invocation - Madeline Karam, Alexandria, Louisiana
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Pledge of Allegiance - Justin Karam, Friendswood, Texas
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National Anthem - Nancy K. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
6)
Welcome to Memphis - Past President Reba David, Germantown, Tennessee
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Response on Behalf of the Federation - Past President Henry Ackels, Dallas, Texas
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Appointment of Convention Room Officers
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Roll Call and Accrediting of Delegates by Secretary - Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
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Approval of Minutes of the Houston Annual Convention General Assembly Meeting
11)
Reports of the Officers
A} Report and Recommendations of the President- Luke H. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
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Presentation of Certificates to Committee Chairmen & State VP's
ii) Special Presentations to Officers
iii) President's Choice Award
B) Report of the Executive Board Chairman & Meeting Summary - Jeremy D. Frank
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Chairman's Choice Award
Shreveport, Louisiana
C) Report of the Vice President - Sami Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
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State Vice-President's Summary and Recommendations
ii) Outstanding State Vice President Award
iii) Membership Awards
D) Report of the Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
E} Report of the Treasurer, Lenette Crawford, Leawood, Kansas
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General Assembly - Memphis, Tennessee
July 3, 2015
(continued on back)
�12)
Induction of New Chartered Clubs - President Luke H. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
Vice President Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
13)
Committee Reports
A) Past President's Advisory Council - Immediate Past President,
Sharon A. Abercia, Houston, Texas
8) National Federation - Dr. Albert F. Johary, Roswell, Georgia
14)
Old Business
Recess of Federation Meeting (to convene a meeting of the Southern Federation Foundation, Inc.)
15)
New Business
A) Awards Presentation -Awards Chairman Dr. Albert F.Johary, Roswell, Georgia
A) Establishing Salaries
i)
Secretary
8) Election of Officers
i)
Representative to the National Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
ii) Executive Board
State Vice Presidents
iv) Secretary
v) Vice-President
vi) President
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D) Other
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Announcements for the good of the organization
17)
Benediction - Leah Rustom, Winnfield, Louisiana
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Adjournment sine die
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July 3, 2015
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Minutes
General Assem.bly· Meeting
July 3, 2015
2:00 pm,
Sheraton Hotel Downtown Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
OPENING CEREMONIES
Immediate Past President Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas, officially presented the gavel to President
Luke H. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana. He then called the General Assembly Meeting of the 2015
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Memphis Annual Convention commemorating the 84 Anniversary of the Southern Federation of the
Syrian Lebanese American Clubs to order at 2:15 pm. The Invocation was given by Madeline Karam,
Alexandria, Louisiana. The General Assembly was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Justin Karam,
Friendswood, Texas, followed by the singing of the American National Anthem by Nancy K.
Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana.
Past President Reba David of Germantown, Tennessee, and member of the Cedars Club of Memphis,
delivered the Welcome Address on behalf of Memphis. The response on behalf of the Federation was
given by Past President Henry Ackels, Dallas, Texas.
APPOINTMENT OF CONVENTION ROOM OFFICERS
President Abrusley appointed the Convention Room Officers. Pat Sconci, Austin, Texas, was to serve
as Sergeant-of-Arms and Joe Joseph, Jr., also of Austin, was to serve as his assistant.
ROLL CALL AND ACCREDITING OF DELEGATES
Secretary Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas, called the roll of affiliated member clubs. She confirmed
that ten (10) clubs from ten ( 10) different cities were in attendance constituting a quorum and reported
that there were 3,168 club members in the Federation with a total voting strength of 407 votes.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE HOUSTON ANNUAL CONVENTION GENERAL
ASSEMBLY MEETING
As there were no corrections to the minutes, Greg Gormanous, Alexandra, Louisiana, moved and Mike
Hiffa, Atlanta, Georgia, seconded that the minutes be accepted as written and distributed. The motion
carried by voice vote
R.EPOR.TS (JF Tl:lE OFFICE.RS
Report oj'President Luke H. _/-1brusley, Oakdale, Louisiana: President Abrusley reported that he has
traveled to various _cities in many states and was well received wherever he went. He extended his
thanks for all the hospitality. Luke reported that the site of the 2017 Mid-Winter convention was to be
Oklahoma City. Luke continued to explain that technology continues to play an important part of
communication with e-mail blasts and with social media. Standard type communication is still
important and active. Save the date cards and other mailings such as the bulletin continue to be utilized
and play an important role. Luke stated that during his term great strides have occurred with the youth
and young professionals resulting in increased involvement with the Federation. Luke expressed
gratitude to the other officers of the Federation for their assistance and to all the clubs who hosted him.
At this time President Abrusley presented gifts to his fellow officers. Then, Luke, together with Vice
President Nassar, presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Committee Chairs and to the State Vice
Presidents in appreciation for their service and support.
As this convention was a joint convention with the Midwest Federation, it was necessary to move the
announcement of awards from the Grand Banquet to the General Assembly due to time constraints.
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�President Abrusley announced that he is giving the President's Choice Award to Gregory Gormanous
for his valuable assistance and support during this administration.
Report of Board Chairman, Jeremy D. Frank, Shreveport, Louisiana: Chairman Frank reported that
the Federation met three times over the last year and the meetings were well attended. Jeremy stated
that the Federation made over $22,000.00 this last year and that the board did a great job in planning.
This year' s budget included a $6000 upgrade amount for on-line registration and the purchase of new
lap-tops. In addition, the board approved of the Federation paying for the state vice-presidents'
breakfast and for the board of director' s lunch. This was done so as not to burden the officers and to
encourage participants seeking these posts. An option was explored for members to receive the
bulletin via e-mail. The Federation' s bingo has been moved to a new location and promises to be more
successful. Project Grapevine has been transitioned to the Technology Committee. The schedule and
ticket prices for the Birmingham convention were approved, and the 2017 mid-winter convention was
awarded to Oklahoma City. In regards to the Convention Committee, Michael Shikany was elected to
replace Sharon Benson who will be coming off the Convention Committee. Betsy Bosby Hines was
appointed the new Chair of the Convention Committee. A new committee was formed to investigate
our insurance coverage to insure that it is adequate. Patrick Finnegan was elected treasurer replacing
Lenette Crawford who is stepping down. A $5500 annual salary for the secretary was recommended.
As of this moment, the Memphis convention attendance is 93 5 registrations. Jeremy stated that this
pretty much covers the actions of the board and wants to thank all of the officers for all they have done
during the year. Jeremy then announced that he is giving the Chairman' s Choice Award to Sarni
Nassar in recognition of his continuous support and encouragement. This concluded the report
Report of Vice President Sami Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia: Vice President Nassar thanked everyone
who helped him during the year. Sarni reported that there were four meetings during the year with the
State Vice-Presidents and all meetings were very productive. Sarni reported that not all the goals for
membership were met, but all worked enthusiastically to achieve them. However, more help is needed.
Everyone enjoys conventions, but what we do during the year is very important and that is the
challenge we face this year. There has been a new pricing implemented for the conventions where if
you are a member of the Federation, participants are entitled to a discount. We need to start
recognizing our members and the contributions they make to this organization. There are many
positive things for the next year and we need to work together to ensure success. Sarni was very
honored to serve as Vice President this year and thanks all members and officers.
Vice President Nassar then announced that the award for Outstanding State VP. The award was given
to Sandy Nassif Moses for her many years of service in this capacity, her excellent contributions, and
her consistent reliability.
Vice President Nassar also recognized the clubs with membership growth of at least 20% for 20152016 and presented them with a certificate of merit.
They are:
Cedars of Lebanon Club, Tyler, Texas - 20.5%
Hamra-Homra Club, Ridgely, Tennessee-28.2%
Syrian Lebanese A1nerican Club of Orlando, Florida - 54.2%
Finally, a plaque was awarded to the Syrian Lebanese American Club of Orlando for achiev ing the greatest
percentage of growth.
Report of Secretary Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas: Secretary Karam reported that working with
the Mid-West Federation in the planning of the convention was a pleasure. In regards to the
Federation' s bingo, she worked with Anthony Campbell to complete pertinent bingo forms for the
State. Correspondence with the affiliated clubs continued to a great degree with e-mails, which saved
time and mailing expense. At the end of fiscal year 2014-2015, there were 67 affiliated member clubs
and 2 affiliates, with a total membership of 3,598 members including direct members. At the
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beginning of this fiscal year 2015-2016 as of July 3 , our total membership of 3,195 which represented
a decrease of memberships. The decrease was caused, in part, by seven clubs who did not pay their
dues or who were late in payment. In the weeks ahead, additional members are expected. As the
British said in World War II, "Keep calm and carry on." It is hard for members of our culture to keep
calm, but we always, always, always carry on.
Report of Treasurer Lenette Crawford, Leawood, Kansas: Treasurer Crawford was pleased to report
that the Federation is financially sound. The General Fund has a little over $100,000 in cash. This past
year we have had two successful conventions and the year ended with a profit of about $20,000. The
next fiscal year' s budget has been approved. Lenette thanked everyone for their support.
INDUCTION OF NEW CHARTERED CLUBS
President Abrusley together with Vice President Nassar presented the Charter of Affiliation to the new
club that affiliated this past year: the Young Professionals Affiliate.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report of the Past President's Advisory Council, Immediate Past President Sharon A. Abercia,
Houston, Texas: Past President Abercia congratulated Luke for a fantastic year. Sharon reported
that the Nominating Committee met and came up with a slate of possible candidates, but will let the
President give that report. The Past Presidents put together a networking seminar for the Young
Professions to be held in Dallas.
Report of the National Federation, Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia: Dr. Johary reported that the
N ational Federation continues to flourish and how pleased everyone is that the joint convention of the
Southern and Midwest Federations has finally come to fruition. Dr. Johary extended his thanks to the
Federation Convention Committee and to the local committee for all their help. Al gave a brief
summary of some of the convention events and special awards given. For the future their by-laws will
be amended and new membership is sought. Dr. Johary will continue for another two years as
President. The other officers were named.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
RECESS OF FEDERATION MEETING
CONVENE MEETING OF THE SOUTHERN FEDERATION FOUNDATION
The meeting was called to order by Foundation President Bill Frank. The president reminded the
assembly that we are one group with two legal entities that all members of the Federation are also
members of the Foundation. The Foundation' s bingo revenues have declined and hopefully will
increase. However, there was a donation of land which was sold providing for a large scholarship
endowment. As a result at the scholarship event, a $10,000 scholarship was announced. There was a
little over $90,000 in scholarships awarded and Bill commended the committee for their hard work.
The Charity Committee donated $4000 to St. Jude Children' s Research Hospital and the Charity
Committee was commended. Bill explained that the Foundation is there to lend financial support to
the Federation when needed.
Bill proceeded to explain the election of the Trustee/Governor process. Reba David was nominated to
serve as Trustee/Governor for a three-year term. Hearing no other nominations, the assembly elected
Reba David by acclamation. This concluded the business of the Foundation and the Foundation
meeting was adjourned.
RECONVENE FEDERATION GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING
NEW BUSINESS
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�Awards Presentation
Dr. Al Johary, Chairman of the Awards Committee, presented the annual awards. They are:
Youth of the Year: Joann Karam
Woman of the Year: Lori Malouf Coronado
Club of the Year: Cedar Club of Atlanta, Inc. and Houston Affiliates
Man of the Year: Luke H. Abrusley
Establishing Salaries
The Executive Board voted to recommend that the Secretary' s salary remain the same at $5,500.
Jeremy Frank moved and Pat Sconci seconded that the Secretary' s current salary of $5,500 be
accepted. The motion carried by voice vote.
Election of Officers
Representative to the National Federation
The Past Presidents Nominating Committee nominated Dr. Greg Gormanous for this position. Ralph
Abercia, Houston, Texas moved that nominations cease and Greg Gormanous be elected by
acclamation. The motion carried by voice vote.
Executive Board Members
Position 1: The Past Presidents Nominating Committee nominated Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite,
Louisiana. Joe Joseph, Jr., Austin, Texas moved and Pat Sconci seconded that nominations cease and
Mary be elected by acclamation. The motion carried.
Position 2: The Past Presidents Nominating Committee nominated Bob Karam, San Antonio, Texas.
Joe Joseph moved that nominations cease and Bob be elected by acclamation. The motion carried.
Position 3: The Past Presidents Nominating Committee nominated Annette Minninger, Rock Hill,
South Carolina. Jeremy Frank nominated Joseph Koury of Wichita, Kansas. A vote was taken by a
show of voting cards by the delegates. Joseph was elected to the position.
Position 4: The Past Presidents Nominating Committee nominated Kim Dewan, Jacksonville, Florida.
There were no other nominations. Nominations were closed and Kim was elected to the position.
Position 5: The Past Presidents Nominating Committee nominated Jacob Karam, Houston, Texas. Joe
Joseph moved and Pat Sconci seconded that nominations cease and Jacob be elected by acclamation.
The motion carried.
State Vice Presidents
The State Vice Presidents were elected on a state-by-state basis as follows:
Alabama - Janice Toner
Arizona - There was no nominee so the position will be appointed by the Board
Arkansas - David Martinous
California - Lori Malouf Coronado
Colorado - There was no nominee so the position will be appointed by the Board
Florida - David Holliday
Georgia - Johnathan Mahfoud
Kansas - There was no nominee so the position will be appointed by the Board
Kentucky- There was no nominee so the position will be appointed by the Board
Louisiana - Dr. Jihad George Jiha
Mississippi - Sandra Strain
Missouri - There was no nominee so the position will be appointed by the Board
New Mexico - There was no nominee so the position will be appointed by the Board
North Carolina - There was no nominee so the position will be appointed by the Board
Oklahoma - John Paul Albert
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�South Carolina - There was no nominee so the position will be appointed by the Board
Tennessee - James Gattas
Texas-North - Sandy Moses
Texas-South - Peggy Karam
Virginia- There was no nominee so the position will be appointed by the Board
West Virginia - There was no nominee so the position will be appointed by the Board
Secretary
Jeremy Frank moved and Greg Gormanous seconded the motion to give the President the authority to
appoint the Secretary of the Federation. The motion carried. Later in the meeting, after Sarni Nassar
was elected President, he announced that Lanie Karam would be the Secretary.
Vice President
The Nominating Committee nominated Mr. Jeremy Frank for Vice President of the Federation. The
nominating speech was given by Bill Frank. Seconding speeches were given by Al Katool, Sr.,
Jackson, Mississippi and Sam Dick, Missouri City, Texas. As there were no other nominations,
Jeremy was elected Vice President of the Federation after which he delivered his acceptance speech.
President
The Nominating Committee nominated Mr. Sarni Nassar for President of the Federation. The
nominating speech was given by Luke Abrusley. Seconding speeches were given by Judy Nassar,
Atlanta, Georgia and Kam Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia. As there were no other nominations, Sarni was
then elected President of the Federation after which he delivered his acceptance speech.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORGANIZATION
Sharon Abercia presented gifts on behalf of the Southern Federation to those officers who are leaving
their position in appreciation and thanks for their service and support.
BENEDICTION
Leah Abrusley Rustom, Winnfield, Louisiana, delivered the benediction.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned by President Abrusley at 4:36 pm.
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�MEETING OF THE NEWLY ELECTED EXECUTIVE BOARD
Parliamentarian Raymond Risk, Austin, Texas conducted the meeting which immediately followed the
adjournment of the General Assembly. There were 18 voting Board Members present. Each member
introduced himself to the group.
Raymond opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Board for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.
Patricia Benson, San Antonio, Texas nominated Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, Louisiana. Leisa
Davis, Atlanta, Georgia nominated George Murr, Houston, Texas. Jenny Bosby George, Bellaire,
Texas nominated Edward Karam, San Antonio, Texas. A secret ballot was held. Mary was elected
Chairman of the Board.
The floor was then opened for nominations for Vice Chairman of the Board. Mary Guiteau nominated
Andrew Albert, Elk City, Oklahoma. Cindy Campbell, Semmes, Alabama nominated George Murr.
Jenny Bosby George nominated Edward Karam. A secret ballot was held. Edward Karam was elected
Vice Chairman of the Board.
To fill the Board position vacated by Jeremy Frank, Luke Abrusley nominated Bob Shakar. As there
were no other nominations, Bob was elected to the position .
.Henry Ackels then announced the orientation workshop he will hold at a later date for Board Members.
At the conclusion of the meeting, newly elected Board Members were asked to furnish their contact
information to comply with the requirements of the Texas Lottery Commission regarding the
Federation bingo license.
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Board of Directors Meeting
Sheraton Hotel Downtown Memphis
July 2, 2015
Memphis, Tennessee
1 :00 pm
1)
Call to Order by Chairman of the Board, Jeremy D. Frank, Shreveport, Louisiana
2)
Invocation, Raymond Risk, Austin, Texas
3)
Pledge of Allegiance, David Campbell, Semmes, Alabama
4)
Welcome to Memphis, Tommy Ashker, Cordova, Tennessee
5)
Roll Call by Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
6)
Approval of the Board of Directors Minutes of the 2015 Atlanta Conference
7)
Officer Reports
A) Board Chairman, Jeremy D. Frank, Shreveport, Louisiana
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)
H)
President, Luke H. Abrus/ey, Oakdale, Louisiana
Vice President, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
Treasurer, Lenette Crawford, Leawood, Kansas
Treasurer of External Revenue, Anthony Edw. J Campbell, Austin, Texas
Young Adults President, Joann Karam, Friendswood, Texas
Young Professionals President, Corey Steven, New York, New York
8)
Report of the Past Presidents Advisory Cou ncil, Immediate Past President Sharon
Abercia, Houston, Texas
9)
Committee Reports
A)
Federation Convention Committee - Sharon Benson, Missouri City, Texas;
Alexa Hamauei, Metairie, Louisiana; Betsy Bosby Hines, Houston, Texas
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
Atlanta , GA Midwinter Conference, 2015
Memphis, TN Annual Convention (Joint) , 2015
Birmingham, AL Midwinter Conference, 2016
Dallas , TX Annual Convention , 2016
Oklahoma City, OK Midwinter Conference 2017
Future Possible Convention and Conference Sites
Recommendations
Awards , Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
C) Child Care , Dottie Manzie/ Frank, Houston, Texas
B)
Page I of 2
�D)
Communications, Luke H. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
-Bulletin, Lori Malouf Coronado, Anaheim, California; Michael Shikany,
Atlanta, Georgia
-Social Media, Corey Steven, New York, New York
-Technology, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
E) Debutante, Nancy K. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
F) Guardian Angel, Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, Louisiana
G) Parliamentarian, Raymond Risk, Austin, Texas
H)
Ways and Means, Isabelle Campbell, Semmes, Alabama
- Disposition of Surplus Young Adult Promotional Items
10)
Report of the Southern Federation Foundation, Bill Frank, Houston, Texas
11)
Report of the National Federation, Dr. Albert Johary, President, Roswell, Georgia
12)
Old Business
A) Convention Committee Structure- Jenny Bosby George, Bellaire, TX
B) Evaluation of "Affiliate"- Andrew Albert, Elk City, OK; Joshua Karam,
Friendswood, TX; Corey Steven, New York, N Y
C) Non-Religious, Non-Political Stance of the Federation- Jeremy Frank,
Shreveport, LA; Luke Abrusley, Oakdale, LA; Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, GA
13)
New Business
A) Fixing of Secretary's Salary
B) Election of Treasurer
C)Election of Treasurer of External Revenue
D)Other
14)
Benediction, Luke H. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
15)
Adjournment
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Board of Directors Meeting
The Westin Buckhead Hotel
February 13, 2015
Atlanta, Georgia
11:30 A.M
1)
Call to Order by Chairman of the Board, Jeremy D. Frank, Shreveport, Louisiana
2)
Invocation, Jenny Bosby George, Bellaire, Texas
3)
Pledge of Allegiance, David Campbell, Semmes, Alabama
4)
Welcome to Atlanta, Georgia, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
5)
Roll Call by Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
6)
Approval of the Board of Directors Minutes of the 2014 Houston Convention
7)
Officer Reports
A) Board Chairman, Jeremy D. Frank, Shreveport, Louisiana
B) President, Luke H. Abrus/ey, Oakdale, Louisiana
C) Vice President, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
D) Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
E) Treasurer, Lenette Crawford, Leawood, Kansas
F) Treasurer of External Revenue, Anthony Edw. J Campbell, Austin, Texas
G) Young Adults President, Joann Karam, Friendswood, Texas
H) Young Professionals President, Corey Steven, New York, New York
8)
Report of the Past Presidents Advisory Council, Immediate Past President Sharon
Abercia, Houston, Texas
9)
Committee Reports
A) Federation Convention Committee - Sharon Benson, Missouri City, Texas; Alexa
Hamauei, Metairie, Louisiana; Betsy Bosby Hines, Houston, Texas
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
Houston, TX Annual Convention, 2014
Atlanta, GA Midwinter Conference, 2015
Memphis, TN Annual Convention (Joint) , 2015
Future Possible Convention and Conference Sites
Recommendations
B)Awards, Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
C)Child Care, Dottie Manzie/ Frank, Houston, Texas
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�D)Communications, Luke H. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
-Bulletin, Lori Malouf Coronado, Anaheim, California; Michael Shikany,
Atlanta, Georgia
-Technology, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
Nancy K. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
F) Guardian Angel, Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, Louisiana
G) Parliamentarian, Raymond Risk, Austin, Texas
H) Ways and Means, Isabelle Campbell, Semmes, Alabama
E) Debutante,
10)
Report of the Southern Federation Foundation, Bill Frank, Houston, Texas
11)
Report of the National Federation, Dr. Albert Johary, President, Roswell, Georgia
12)
Report of the Southern Federation Representative to the National Federation,
Dr. Greg Gormanous, Alexandria, Louisiana
13)
Old Business
A) Federation Bingo License
B) Special Child Care Study
C) Risk Management Study
D) Consideration of Certai n Conference/Convention Innovations- Edward Karam,
San Antonio, Texas
E) Major Cities-Convention Rotation - Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas
14)
New Business
A)Family History Archives Project, Luke H. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
B) Officers' Recommendations
C)Other
15)
Benediction, Johnny Mekari, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
16)
Adjournment
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AGENDA
General Assembly Meeting
Hyatt Regency Hotel
July 12, 2014
1)
Houston, Texas
12:30 pm
Opening Ceremonies - John Evans, Houston, Texas
A) Procession of State Flags - Federation State Vice Presidents
B) Invocation - Past President Henry Ackels, Dallas, Texas
C) Moment of Silence for Past President Harris Nader
D) Moment of Silence for Past President Rose Zwan
E) Pledge of Allegiance - Past Presidents Ralph Abercia, John Hamauei, Irv Schwary
F) National Anthem - June Hamra, Springfield, Missouri
G) Welcome to Houston, Texas - Janice Jamail-Garvis, Houston, Texas
H) Response on Behalf of the Federation - Past President Sam Hamra, Springfield, Missouri
I) Presentation of Gavel - Dr. Carlos F. Johary, Longwood, Florida
2)
Call to Order by President - Sharon A. Abercia, Houston, Texas
3)
Appointment of Convention Room Officers
4)
Introduction of Guests and Dignitaries
5)
Roll Call and Accrediting of Delegates by Secretary - Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
6)
Approval of Minutes of the Orlando Annual Convention General Assembly Meeting
7)
Reports of the Officers
A) Report and Recommendations of the President- Sharon A. Abercia, Houston, Texas
i)
Presentation of Certificates to Committee Chairmen
ii) Special Presentations to Officers
B) Report of the Executive Board Chairman & Meeting Summary - Sarni Nassar
Atlanta, Georgia
C) Report of the Vice President - Luke Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
i)
State Vice-President's Summary and Recommendations
ii) Presentation of Certificates to State Vice Presidents and Junior St. VPs
iii) Membership Awards
D) Report of the Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
E) Report of the Treasurer, Lenette Crawford, Leawood, Kansas
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Jul y 12, 20 14
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�8)
Induction of New Chartered Clubs, President Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas;
Vice President Luke Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
9)
Committee Reports
A) Past President's Advisory Council - Immediate Past President,
Dr. Carlos F. Johary, Longwood, Florida
B) National Federation - Dr. Albert F. Johary, Roswell, Georgia
10)
Old Business
Recess of Federation Meeting (to convene a meeting of the Southern Federation
Foundation, Inc.)
11)
New Business
A) Proposed Amendments to the Federation Bylaws
i)
#1 Revisions to the Young Professionals Affiliate
ii) #2 Board Representation for the Young Professionals
iii) #3 Vice President's Approval for New Member Clubs
iv) #4 One Person Parliamentarian
B) Establishing Salaries
i)
Secretary
C) Election of Officers
i)
Representative to the National Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
ii) Executive Board
iii) State Vice Presidents
iv) Secretary
v) Vice-President
vi) President
D) Other
12)
Announcements for the good of the organization
13)
Benediction - Dr. Albert F. Johary, Roswell, Georgia
14)
Adjournment sine die
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Agenda
Board of Directors Meeting
Houston, Texas
11:00 A.M
Hyatt Regency Hotel
July 10, 2014
1)
Call to Order by Chairman of the Board, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
2)
Invocation, Charlene Hiffa, Johns Creek, Georgia
3)
Moment of Silence for Rose Campbell Zwan, Past President
4)
Pledge of Allegiance, Bob Shakar, Longwood, Florida
5)
Welcome to Houston, Texas , Melanie Skaff Wood, Houston, Texas
6)
Roll Call by Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
7)
Approval of the Board of Directors Min utes of the Jackson MWC 2014
8)
Officer Reports
A) Board Chairman, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
B) President, Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas
C) Vice President, Luke Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
D) Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
E) Treasurer, Lenette Crawford, Leawood, Kansas
F) Treasurer of External Revenue, Anthony Edw. J Campbell, Austin, Texas
G) Young Adults President, Stephanie Hajjar, Scottsdale, Arizona
H) Immediate Past President, Dr. Carlos F. Johary, Longwood, Florida
9)
Committee Reports
A) Federation Convention Committee - Mike Hiffa, Johns Creek, Georgia; Alexa Hamauei,
Metairie, Louisiana, Tommy Ashker, Memphis, Tennessee, Sharon Benson, Missouri City,
Texas (associate); Betsy Bosby Hines, Houston, Texas (associate)
i)
Jackson, MS, Midwinter Conference, 2014
ii)
Houston, TX Annual Convention , 2014
iii) Atlanta, GA Midwinter Conference, 2015
iv) Memphis, TN Annual Convention (Joint National), 2015
v)
Future Possible Convention and Conference Sites
B) Awards, Dr. Alberl Johary, Roswell, Georgia
C) Bulletin, Lori Malouf Coronado, Anaheim, California
D) Child Care, Nancy Nunu Risk, Austin, Texas
E) Communications, Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas
F) Debutante Report, Nancy K. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
G) Grapevine Project, Ray Ceasar, Metairie, Louisiana
H) Guardian Angel , Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, Louisiana
I) Parliamentarian , Al Katoa/, Sr., Jackson, Mississippi
J) Young Professionals, Joshua Karam, Friendswood, Texas
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�K) Ways and Means, George Murr, Houston, Texas
i) Contract with ABC Office Supply
10)
Report of the Southern Federation Foundation, Richard Karam, President,
San Antonio, Texas
i) Scholarship Report-Miriam Koury, Scholarship Director, Canton, Mississippi
11)
Report of the National Federation, Dr. Albert Johary, President, Roswell, Georgia
12)
Old Business
A) Junior State VPs - Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas; Luke Abrusley, Oakdale,
Louisiana
B) Major Cities-Convention Rotation - Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas;
C) Consideration of certain innovations regarding Conferences/Conventions - Vice
Chairman Edward Karam, San Antonio, Texas
Text-based communication; increase in cultural and "singles" events; partial registration
package; volume control and duration control over Arabic and other music at the dances.
13)
New Business
A)
Proposed Amendments to Bylaws
#1 Revisions to the Young Professionals Affili ate - proposed by Joshua Karam,
Friendswoo~ Texas
#2 Board Representation for the Young Professionals Affiliate- proposed by Joshua Karam,
Friendswoo~ Texas
#3 Required Vice President's Approval for New Member Clubs - proposed by Luke
Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
#4 One Person Parliamentarian - proposed by Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas
B)
Proposed Amendments to Convention Rules and Standing Rules
# 1 Clarification on event liability insurance responsibility - proposed by Lenette Crawford,
Leawood, Kansas
#2 ) Amendment to Standing Rule # 21 regarding cost of Presidents Pin-proposed by
Lenette Crawford, Leawood, Kansas
C)
Introduction of Technology Committee
D)
Fixing of Secretary's Salary
E)
Election of Treasurer
F)
Election of Treasurer of External Revenue
G)
Other
14)
Final Remarks, Board Chairman Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
15)
Benediction , Mary Sconci Wolfe, Austin, Texas
16)
Adjournment
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Agenda
Board of Directors Meeting
Houston, Texas
11:00 A.M
Hyatt Regency Hotel
July 10, 2014
1)
Call to Order by Chairman of the Board, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
2)
Invocation, Charlene Hiffa, Johns Creek, Georgia
3)
Moment of Silence for Rose Campbell Zwan, Past President
4)
Pledge of Allegiance, Bob Shakar, Longwood, Florida
5)
Welcome to Houston, Texas , Melanie Skaff Wood, Houston, Texas
6)
Roll Call by Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
7)
Approval of the Board of Directors Min utes of the Jackson MWC 2014
8)
Officer Reports
A) Board Chairman, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
B) President, Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas
C) Vice President, Luke Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
D) Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
E) Treasurer, Lenette Crawford, Leawood, Kansas
F) Treasurer of External Revenue, Anthony Edw. J Campbell, Austin, Texas
G) Young Adults President, Stephanie Hajjar, Scottsdale, Arizona
H) Immediate Past President, Dr. Carlos F. Johary, Longwood, Florida
9)
Committee Reports
A) Federation Convention Committee - Mike Hiffa, Johns Creek, Georgia; Alexa Hamauei,
Metairie, Louisiana, Tommy Ashker, Memphis, Tennessee, Sharon Benson, Missouri City,
Texas (associate); Betsy Bosby Hines, Houston, Texas (associate)
i)
Jackson, MS, Midwinter Conference, 2014
ii)
Houston, TX Annual Convention , 2014
iii) Atlanta, GA Midwinter Conference, 2015
iv) Memphis, TN Annual Convention (Joint National), 2015
v)
Future Possible Convention and Conference Sites
B) Awards, Dr. Alberl Johary, Roswell, Georgia
C) Bulletin, Lori Malouf Coronado, Anaheim, California
D) Child Care, Nancy Nunu Risk, Austin, Texas
E) Communications, Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas
F) Debutante Report, Nancy K. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
G) Grapevine Project, Ray Ceasar, Metairie, Louisiana
H) Guardian Angel , Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, Louisiana
I) Parliamentarian , Al Katoa/, Sr., Jackson, Mississippi
J) Young Professionals, Joshua Karam, Friendswood, Texas
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�K) Ways and Means, George Murr, Houston, Texas
i) Contract with ABC Office Supply
10)
Report of the Southern Federation Foundation, Richard Karam, President,
San Antonio, Texas
i) Scholarship Report-Miriam Koury, Scholarship Director, Canton, Mississippi
11)
Report of the National Federation, Dr. Albert Johary, President, Roswell, Georgia
12)
Old Business
A) Junior State VPs - Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas; Luke Abrusley, Oakdale,
Louisiana
B) Major Cities-Convention Rotation - Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas;
C) Consideration of certain innovations regarding Conferences/Conventions - Vice
Chairman Edward Karam, San Antonio, Texas
Text-based communication; increase in cultural and "singles" events; partial registration
package; volume control and duration control over Arabic and other music at the dances.
13)
New Business
A)
Proposed Amendments to Bylaws
#1 Revisions to the Young Professionals Affili ate - proposed by Joshua Karam,
Friendswoo~ Texas
#2 Board Representation for the Young Professionals Affiliate- proposed by Joshua Karam,
Friendswoo~ Texas
#3 Required Vice President's Approval for New Member Clubs - proposed by Luke
Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
#4 One Person Parliamentarian - proposed by Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas
B)
Proposed Amendments to Convention Rules and Standing Rules
# 1 Clarification on event liability insurance responsibility - proposed by Lenette Crawford,
Leawood, Kansas
#2 ) Amendment to Standing Rule # 21 regarding cost of Presidents Pin-proposed by
Lenette Crawford, Leawood, Kansas
C)
Introduction of Technology Committee
D)
Fixing of Secretary's Salary
E)
Election of Treasurer
F)
Election of Treasurer of External Revenue
G)
Other
14)
Final Remarks, Board Chairman Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
15)
Benediction , Mary Sconci Wolfe, Austin, Texas
16)
Adjournment
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Agenda
Board of Directors Meeting
Jackson Marriott
January 31, 2014
Jackson, Mississippi
11:30 A.M
1)
Call to Order by Chairman of the Board, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
2)
Invocation, Mary Sconci Wolfe, Austin, Texas
3)
Moment of Silence for Harris Nader, Past President
4)
Pledge of Allegiance, Charlene Hiffa, Johns Creek, Georgia
5)
National Anthem, Al Katoa/, Sr., Jackson, Mississippi
6)
Welcome to Jackson, Mississippi, Arthur Jones, Jackson, Mississippi
7)
Roll Call by Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
8)
Approval of the Board of Directors Minutes of the Orlando Convention 2013
9)
Officer Reports
A) Board Chairman, Sarni Nassar, Atlanta, Georgia
B) President, Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas
C) Vice President, Luke Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
D) Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
E) Treasurer, Lenette Crawford, Leawood, Kansas
F) Treasurer of External Revenue, Anthony Edw. J Campbell, Austin, Texas
G) Young Adults President, Stephanie Hajjar, Scottsdale, Arizona
H) Immediate Past President, Dr. Carlos F. Johary, Longwood, Florida
10)
Committee Reports
A) Federation Convention Committee - Mike Hiffa, Johns Creek, Georgia; Alexa
Hamauei, Metairie, Louisiana, Tommy Ashker, Memphis, Tennessee, Sharon
Benson, Missouri City, Texas (ex-officio);
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Orlando, FL Annual Convention, 2013
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Jackson, MS, Midwinter Conference, 2014
iii) Houston, TX Annual Convention , 2014
iv) Atlanta, GA Midwinter Conference, 2015
v)
Memphis, TN Annual Convention (Joint National), 2015
vi) Future Possible Convention and Conference Sites
B) Awards, Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
C) Bulletin, Lori Malouf Coronado, Anaheim, California
D) Communications, Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas
E) Debutante Report, Nancy K. Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
F) Grapevine Project, Ray Ceasar, Metairie, Louisiana
G) Guardian Angel, Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, Louisiana
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M inutes
Board: of Directo:rs Meeting
Feb:ruary 28, 2.0131 •-o-o· pm
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OPENING CEREMONIES
The Board Meeting of the 67 th Midwinter Conference of the Southern Federation was called to
order at 1:40 p.m. by Board Chairman, Dottie Manzie! Frank, Houston, Texas. The Invocation
was given by Board Member, Angie Siegel Clark, Anchorage, Kentucky. Mary Sconci Wolfe,
Austin, Texas led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance.
WELCOME TO BATON ROUGE
Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, Louisiana, member of the Cedars Heritage Club and Co-Chairman
of the Midwinter Conference, gave the official welcome to Baton Rouge, the capital of
Louisiana. She acknowledged Johnny Mekari, Conference Co-Chairman, and Elias Hage, host
club president. She thanked everyone for coming and enjoying both cultures - Middle Eastern
culture as well as their southern Louisiana culture - and was happy to have everyone there.
ROLL CALL
Secretary Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas, called the roll. With the presence of 13 voting
members, she stated that there was a quorum. Lenette Crawford, Jason Fletcher, Carol Mackoul,
and Angele Nabhan had excused absences from the Board Meeting. Absent at the start of the
meeting were Sarni Nassar and Arthur Jones, but who both joined the meeting shortly thereafter.
READING OF THE MINUTES
Mary Wolfe moved that the minutes from the Savannah, Georgia Annual Convention Board
Meeting be approved as distributed prior to the meeting. Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas,
seconded. The motion carried.
OFFICERS REPORTS
[Attachment I in the File Copy of the Minutes contains the full reports.]
Report and Recommendation of the Board Chairman, Dottie Frank, Houston, Texas:
Chairman Frank first thanked everyone for her re-election as Board Chairman this year. She had
many personal challenges this year with her husband's illness and son' s wedding and she
thanked Secretary Lanie Karam for her assistance during this period. She acknowledged the loss
of Board Member Angie Clark's home in a fire, but gave thanks that everyone escaped without
injury. Chairman Frank introduced the new Board Members for this year: David Campbell, Elias
Khalaf, Johnny Mekari, Melanie Wood, and Ryan Zwan. Dottie discussed a recurring issue that
she has noted. She has received many requests from organizations for permission to set up tables
at our conventions to disperse information. She has studied these requests carefully and reiterated the Federation's stance as a "non-political" and "non-religious" organization. The
special projects this year are the Texas Bingo License Application and the Grapevine Connection
Project. The committees are working hard to bring these projects to fruition, although progress
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�has been slower than anticipated. The Federation Convention Committee continues work on our
conferences and conventions. Chairman Frank invited all Board Members to learn about our
projects and committees.
Report ofPresident Dr. Carlos Johary, Longwood, Florida: President Johary reported that this
year was a very special one. His club visits took him to Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi and
Georgia. President Johary oversees the Official Bulletin which is an important means of
communication in the Federation. He is working with the staff to make the Bulletin more
creative and to use a lot of color, use pictures of new faces, and highlight the youth. He also
initiated the Kidz Komer page. His focus after this conference is to work on the Summer
Convention in Orlando and make it even better than before.
Report of Vice President Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas: Vice President Abercia, who also
serves as Membership Chairman, was happy to report that the Federation is growing. One of her
first duties was to appoint Annette Minninger as State Vice President for South Carolina. She is
pleased that all the State Vice Presidents have been very active in submitting articles to the
Bulletin. Also, with State Vice President Adele Balesh' s leadership, we have a new charter club
for the Federation, The Cedars of Lebanon Club of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sharon is also
working on starting new clubs in Elk City, Oklahoma; Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas; Shreveport,
Louisiana; and Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was invited to visit California where she met with a
group of approximately a hundred people who are very interested in becoming part of the
Southern Federation. West Virginia is also interested in joining the Federation. In summary, the
Federation is growing and reaching out to potential members has been a very heart-warming and
positive experience for her.
Report of Secretary Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas: Secretary Karam reported that in
additional to regular duties, she continues work on the Federation's Texas Bingo License
application and the Grapevine Connection. She thanked those who helped with the Handbook
task this year of adding additional historical information. Al Katool, Sr. and Peggy Karam were
invaluable in researching the names of all past Treasurers, as well as all past Scholarship and
Charity Directors. Both the Federation and the Foundation paid for 60 extra handbooks this year
so each affiliated club could receive one. She also completed keying into our mailing list the
registrants from the past three conferences/conventions. Lanie was happy to report that our
current member is 3,306 members which is an increase of 69 members from the last membership
report given last June.
Report of Treasurer Paul Shamoun, Corpus Christi, Texas: Treasurer Shamoun went over the
financial statement previously distributed. The income statement covers the past seven months
ending in January, 2013 . All figures are in normal range with the exception of the Summer
Convention. It was much more fmancially successfully than was expected and, as a result, we
are starting this period with a good standing. The balance sheet is also in good shape thanks to a
successful Savannah Convention. Paul also announced that after this Summer Convention, he is
resigning as Treasurer of the Federation, but he has very much enjoyed serving.
Report of the Young Adults President, Joshua Karam, Friendswood, Texas: Mr. Karam
welcomed everyone to Baton Rouge as this is his college hometown. The Young Adults have
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�leftover aprons they wish to sell for $15 or 2 for $25 which must be approved. The Young
Adults are going to try to have a Water Park Day in Orlando and would be funding part, or all, of
the event, but he has to look into whether they have to make a co-pay. They are also looking into
selling beach towels, fans, etc. in Orlando, but all these issues have to be discussed at their
meeting here at the Conference. Joshua announced they are having a late-night disco and DJ
both nights here in Baton Rouge which the Young Adults funded. By popular demand, they will
try this again in Orlando. They have started a couple of fairly successful Facebook Pages. He is
looking to a good turnout Saturday night with the youth and LSU students particularly because
the Saturday night dance-only cost was reduced. Anthony Campbell moved that the Young
Adults Affiliates be allowed to sell aprons the Midwinter Conference here in Baton Rouge. The
motion was seconded by Mary Wolfe which then passed.
Report ofImmediate Past President, Anthony Campbell, Austin, Texas: Mr. Campbell
pointed out the Past Presidents serve as the Federation Advisory Committee. They have a
meeting planned at this Conference at which he will report on this Board's proceedings. Part of
the committee' s duties is to handle nominations of officers and he serves as chairman of that
committee for this year. Nomination letters and forms have already been mailed to the clubs.
This year, especially, the Treasurer position is open, although this officer is appointed by the
Board. Anthony asked especially for suggestions for this position and also for the position of
Vice President. Anthony volunteered as the Bingo Chairman for the Federation for which a
course completion test was required for the application. He thanked the Board Members who
were required to supply fingerprint information for the application. Also, he has taken over the
task of being our Website interface person and is working with Irv Schwary and Lonnie Looper
in preparing our Website for the transition to the Grapevine Connection.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
[Attachment II in the File Copy of the Minutes contains the full reports.]
Note that some Committee Reports were not presented in the order indicated in the Agenda.
Report Of The Federation Convention Committee, Bill Frank, Houston, Texas; Sharon
Benson, Missouri City, Texas; Alexa Hamauei, Metairie, Louisiana:
2012 Annual Convention- Savannah, GA
Chairman Bill Frank reviewed the statistics as presented on the written reports which were
handed out. The Savannah Convention was successful thanks to an unexpected number of
conventioneers. Total registration was 700. The reasons for the unexpected resounding success
was the excellent deal made with the hotel; basing figures on a low registration count; having
lower costs by planning events off-site such as at the museum and beach; and having negotiating
assistance and support from a local group of friends in Savannah.
2013 Mid-Winter Conference, Baton Rouge, LA
It is a 50/50% Conference and the current registration total at this time is 387. Ad sales have
been an issue for the host club. They are down about $5,000-6,000 less in ad sales this year than
what they had last time. However, at this point we are passed 'break even' and a profit for both
the local host club and the Federation is expected.
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�2013 Annual Convention- Orlando, FL
The convention will be held July 10 - 14, 2013 at the Walt Disney World Swan Dolphin Resort.
The hotel room rate is $159 .00. The schedule and budget plan are still tentative at this point. A
trip to Orlando still has not been made due to personal reasons of the committee; however, they
are scheduled to go to Orlando next week. They are fortunate to deal with the same personnel
that they worked with in 2009. However, concessions at Disney properties are difficult. Another
disadvantage is the high food costs. Bill provided the Board with a couple of budget plans, but
said the FCC is asking for flexibility in bargaining and then coming back to the Board for final
approval. Sharon Abercia moved that we give the Convention Committee the leeway to go to
Orlando to negotiate and once they get their final figures to get back to the Board via emails for a
final approval from the Board. Arthur Jones seconded the motion which passed.
The FCC is also asking the Board for the parameters that should work under to determine a
registration rate. A lengthy discussion ensued. President J ohary also addressed the Board as
Chairman of the Convention. He wanted to alleviate the apparent fears of suffering a financial
loss and asks the Board to trust the Orlando Club. The Board then addressed a series of requests
from the FCC. Arthur Jones moved to suspend Standing Rule #29 that states that during the
General Assembly Second Session of the Annual Convention, no scheduled Convention function
may be held. Mary Wolfe and Josh Karam seconded. The motion carried. Sharon Abercia
moved that in Convention Rules, Article V, Section A. ( 11) [Graduate/Scholarship and Charity
Presentations Foundation Luncheon] be suspended for the Orlando Convention. Angie Clark
and Anthony Campbell seconded. The motion carried. Angie Clark moved that in Convention
Rules, Article V, Section A. (1) that three nights of Arabic entertainment be suspended for the
Orlando Convention. Johnny Mekari seconded. The motion carried. Later in the meeting,
Anthony Campbell moved that the Convention Rule concerning the hosting of an Officers
Breakfast at a Convention be suspended for the Orlando Convention. It was seconded by
Charlene Hiffa and the motion passed unanimously.
2014 Mid-Winter Conference, Mobile, Alabama
The Convention Committee has been advised that Mobile, Alabama will be submitting a bid to
host this conference. To date no specific information, bid form or deposit check has been
received. Bill understands that Mobile has committed and he hopes to have a bid form and a
check before we leave here.
2014 Annual Convention, Houston Texas
The Houston Affiliates have submitted a bid to host this convention from July 9 - 13, 2014.
Melanie Wood, Board Member and President of the Houston Affiliates, will be the local chair.
Bill was given a tentative contract; however, no contract has been signed to date. No review of
the contract has been made as yet by the FCC but will happen this weekend. A full report will be
available in Orlando. Bill said Houston is leaning to a favorable hotel and room rate. It will be
an 80/20. Josh Karam moved that the 2014 Summer Convention be awarded to Houston, Texas.
The motion was seconded by Mary Wolfe. The motion passed unanimously.
2015 Annual Convention, Memphis, Tennessee
A proposal has been submitted that the Federation considers a joint convention in Memphis with
the Mid-West Federation. If the Board is in favor, there are many details yet to be worked out.
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�The Cedars Club of Memphis has agreed to be the host club for the Federation with some
specific criteria. At this point, the FCC is not in a position to recommend or not recommend this
venture. They will travel to Memphis to meet with the local club as well as members of the MidW est Federation to try to work out the details and feasibility of the event. It would probably be a
50/50 Convention. If this joint venture agreement does not work out, it is his understanding that
Memphis' intention is to still host the Convention.
Future Convention Sites
The FCC has been told that Dallas, Texas is also considering hosting the Annual Convention in
2015 with the Federation as a 50/50 Convention as well. The FCC has had no communication
from anyone in Dallas and has no details as of this date.
The Chairman called for a break at 3:50 p.m. and the meeting resumed at 4: 11 p.m.
Report of the, Annual Joint (National) Convention - Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. Albert Johary,
Roswell, Georgia: Dr. Al Johary briefly explained the idea of a joint convention. About three
years ago, there was no viable club to host a Federation. He and other Federation officers
thought Memphis would be a good location because of our friendship with St. Jude ' s. They have
met with Mid-West Federation repeatedly and they have voted 'for' a joint convention. The
suggestion is to have the Memphis Club host the joint convention while the National Federation
would invite unaffiliated clubs from the Eastern and Western United States to join us. The MidW est would sponsor their annual picnic and have a representative on each committee, but the
Memphis Club would chair each committee. Financial arrangements would be agreed on
beforehand. At this time, Al is just asking that a consideration be given to this proposal.
Chairman Frank relinquished the chair at this time to Vice Chairman Sarni Nassar.
Report of the Awards Committee, Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia: Al reported that his
committee consists of past recipients of these awards and will be sending out notices to all the
clubs in the next two or three weeks for nominations. The criteria will change slightly this year
as far as the presentations which will be made a little more exciting, but brief.
Report of the Bulletin Editor-in-Chief: Lori Malouf Coronado, La Puente, California:
The report was previously submitted in writing. Dottie added that Lori is considering a new
printer at this time.
Report of the Child Care Committee, Dottie Frank, Houston, Texas - Dottie reported no
changes, but announced the reminder to budget $100 per child for child care. There has been
consideration of charging for child care in the future, but no recommendation at the present time.
Report of the Grapevine Committee, Ray Ceasar, Chairman, Metairie, Louisiana: Ray
reported that the contract has been signed and the implementation process has begun. There are
approximately 5,500 records that are in the process of being converted into the new organized
format that will go into the application. He and Lanie Karam are working on the data conversion
side and are very close to being able to provide the file to be uploaded by the end of March.
Sarni Nassar and Anthony Campbell are spearheading the re-design of the website and expect to
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�validate the production results in March as well. Once the data is uploaded, a mailing will be
sent to all the Federation members introducing them to the new website. They will be able to log
on, update their own information with our oversight, and register on-line for conferences and
conventions. Business rules will need to be updated and the internal organization put in place to
operate the new technology. Strides are being made with the service provider and no action is
being asked of the Board or of the Foundation at this time.
Report of the Ways and Means Committee, George Murr, Houston, Texas: George reported
that he previously had been studying trade show rooms at the conventions as a means of raising
revenue. Very recently, the Federation was approached by ABC Office Supply Company, which
is a nation-wide distributor of office supplies, to place a link on its website through which
business would flow and from which the Federation would receive 3% of the profits. Chairman
Frank sent this proposal to the Ways and Means Committee to investigate. The issue would be
the vetting of potential vendors or businesses that we would affiliate with to do a website link.
The committee developed a brief protocol of questions to consider. George suggests we
continue to study the company on projected sales and other issues. Another option would be to
use them on a trial run while the protocol is being further developed.
Chairman Frank has now returned to the chair.
Report of the Guardian Angel Committee, Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, Louisiana: The
Guardian Angel Fund is in its 13 th year. She will be sending renewal notices in about two weeks.
Typically, we are raising about $13,000 a year depending on attendance at the summer
conventions as many members don' t renew until this time. She continues to try to find ways of
offsetting the cost of the Heavenly Gatherings which are held at the annual conventions.
Report of the Federation Foundation Richard Karam, San Antonio, Texas: Foundation
President Richard Karam first of all invited everyone to attend the Foundation meeting to be held
the next day. He reported that the Foundation has changed its fiscal year to a calendar year.
They believe this would allow them to handle their accounting in an improved manner.
Regarding the Federation Texas Bingo Application, Richard thanked the Board Members for
submitting their fingerprints which are all in. He spoke with the Texas Bingo License examiner
this morning and there are still several items to be completed and fees to be paid. He was also
very happy to report that the Foundation has received a sizable donation from Dr. George and
Donna Abdo of a tract of commercial land in Houston appraised at $280,000. The plan is to hold
the property for about a year before selling. The proceeds would create a permanent scholarship
endowment in memory of George Abdo's mother. Richard then gave the Board an overview of
the current tax laws, financial procedures, and the necessity of payment for license fees. Sharon
Abercia moved that the Board authorize a $4,900 check to the Texas Comptroller office via
Richard Karam, President of the Federation Foundation. It was seconded by Mary Wolfe and
David Campbell. The motion carried. Chairman Frank thanked Richard for all his assistance in
the effort to obtain the Federation bingo license.
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�UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Debutante Presentation, Stephanie Fletcher, Missouri City, Texas; Sharon Abercia, Houston,
Texas; Dottie Frank, Houston, Texas:
Dottie reported that the committee met and said she would not present a proposal but a report
that they developed. The basic idea would be that the Debutante Presentation would be
combined with the Scholarship Presentation, the awarding of our Youth of the Year, and a short
speech from the Young Adults President. Young men would also be included in the evening's
events. Approvals and details would have to be worked out with the Foundation and the
Scholarship Committee before presentation to the Board for a vote. If approved, Dottie has
already written up the Convention Rules that would need to be amended. The Federation has
scheduled a presentation of our youth in a nighttime event in the past and the committee believes
it is time to "take it up a notch."
Officers Remuneration - Mary Wolfe, Austin, Texas; Lenette Crawford, Leawood, Kansas;
Anthony Campbell, A·ustin, Texas:
Anthony reported that the committee did meet and debate over the issue but did not come to a
consensus. First, they considered that over time the Treasurer' s remuneration be made equal to
that of the Secretary. They did agree, though, that once we have an Executive Director the
secretarial duties would be somewhat curtailed and the secretary's salary would be reduced.
Perhaps both the Secretary' s and the Treasurer's responsibilities would be assumed by the
Executive Director. The committee is asking at this time that they defer providing a report until
the Summer Convention.
Junior State VPs - Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas; Rae Lynn Hamauei, Houston, Texas;
Joshua Karam, Friendswood, Texas:
Sharon Abercia reported that the committee met and explained that the reasoning behind this
proposal was that if young adults could shadow the State Vice Presidents, the experience would
provide a path for the youth to step into the politics of the Federation. A proposed age range
would be perhaps 18 to 21. Josh further explained that he envisioned a member of the Young
Adults Affiliate would perhaps be a delegate for his/her state. It would be a good way to get
more youth involved and possibly the outgoing Young Adult President could select nominees for
the positions. As the next step, Parliamentarian Frank advised not to amend the By-Laws to
create the position, but use the provision that the President of the Federation may appoint a
member of an Affiliated Member-Club to perform a specific act.
Major Cities-Convention Rotation - Sharon Abercia, Houston, Texas; Dr. Al Johary, Roswell,
Georgia; Luke Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana; Joshua Karam, Friendswood, Texas; Angie
Clark, Anchorage, Kentucky:
Sharon reported that there is already Standing Rule # 17 in existence that recommends that the
Annual Conventions be held in cities with high registration numbers. Their proposal suggests
going back to a similar type rotation. It would not be mandated but rather recommended that the
major cities of Atlanta, Dallas, Orlando, Houston, Jacksonville, _S an Antonio, and New Orleans
host the annual convention on a rotation basis. The reasoning is that it would facilitate longrange planning among other advantages. To enact this proposal, Standing Rule #17 would be
deleted and in the Convention Rules, Article III. Section A. wording would be added to the effect
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�that the Executive Board should direct the Convention Committee to encourage these seven
cities to host the annual convention on a rotating basis. Further wording would indicate proper
action in the event a city does not wish to host a convention. Suggestions were to have the
committee take this proposal to the clubs and cities for their input. A survey had already been
taken at the New Orleans Summer Convention. Chairman Frank directed the committee to finish
working on the proposal this spring and report back at the Orlando convention.
NEW BUSINESS
Proposed Amendments to Convention Rules, submitted by Dottie Frank, Houston, Texas
[Attachment III in the File Copy of the Minutes contains the proposals in their entirety.]
Proposal# 1: Amendment on Protocol at the General Assembly and at the Board Meeting.
(Article VIII. Section D. (1). Seating))
This paragraph dictates the protocol of seating and visitors at the General Assembly and Board
Meeting. After Dottie modified her amendment with additional word changes, the final
paragraph would read:
"Delegates and alternates shall be seated in the forefront of the assembly hall on chairs ,vith desks and v,ith vlriting
material v,hen aYailable. The name of each state shall be posted in a conspicuous place for each delegation.
Visitors shall be seated separately from the delegations, and shall be encouraged to attend the sessions, but may
speak only through delegates, or by the consent of the delegate body President. Visitors attending the meetings of
the Executive Board may speak only by the consent of the Board ~4:embers present Chairman."
Anthony Campbell moved and Mary Wolfe seconded that this paragraph be approved as
amended. The motion carried.
Proposal# 2: Amendment on Effective Date of Convention Rules. (Article XII. Effective
Date)
Dottie suggested that "Mid-Winter Conference in 1997" be deleted and "Guidelines" be changed
to "Rules." After further suggestions, the final paragraph would read:
These Convention Guidelines Rules shall become effective for all Annual Conventions and Mid-Winter Conferences
held after the close of the ~4:id \I/inter Conference in 1997 Conference or Convention at which they were passed.
Mary Wolfe moved and Arthur Jones seconded that this paragraph be approved as amended.
The motion carried.
Proposal# 3: Amendment of Convention Rules on Mid-Winter Conference Evening
Functions. (Article V. Section C.)
Dottie suggested that the words, "at least one" be replaced with "both" and a comma be inserted
after the word "entertainment." After discussion and further suggestions, the final paragraph
would read:
(1) Two evening functions, at least one both of which must include f! live musical entertainment band, and a dinner
to be held on the last night of the event Conference.
Mary Wolfe called the question which passed. However, there was no motion to accept the
amended proposal so calling the question was out of order. Josh Karam moved and Sharon
Abercia and Melanie Wood seconded that this paragraph be approved as amended. The motion
carried.
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�Other
Chairman Frank stated that it was brought to her attention that there had been some issues with
emails being sent. She was asked to suggest we be diligent when sending emails to a large
number of addresses and blind carbon copy these addresses. Elias Khalaf, whose specialty is
Computer Science, concurred that this would be a safe practice.
Dottie also brought to the Board's attention that some flags, flag poles, and bases were in need of
purchase. She asked for a motion to authorize these purchases. After discussion, Mary Wolfe
moved that we authorize the Convention Committee or whomever the Board Chairman delegates
to purchase new flags and/or ancillary equipment not to exceed $2,000. It was seconded by Sarni
Nassar. The motion carried.
Joshua Karam brought up a request to ask for funds for the Young Adults. He moved to allow
the Young Adults $1,000 for the Summer Convention. Melanie Wood seconded it. After
discussion and clarification, Joshua amended the motion to change the $1 ,000 to the $750 that
has been budgeted. He also wanted it to be noted that for the Austin Mid-Winter Conference, the
Young Adults denied the funds and they upped the amount of their scholarship. Joshua again
amended his motion to change the $750 to $500. The motion carried unanimously.
BENEDICTION BY ELIAS KHALAF, META/RIB, LOUISIANA
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
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�EMAIL VOTES FROM JULY 2, 2012 THROUGH JULY 9, 2013
07/12/2012
The Board of Directors approved the following nominations to fill the positions of State
Vice President:
Arkansas - David Martinous
Missouri - Diane O'Byrne
North Carolina - Stephen Flaherty
Oklahoma - Andrew Harroz
South Carolina - Annette Minninger
Texas North - Sandy Moses
07/ 17/2012
Chairman Dottie Frank called for a vote to fill the vacated p osition on the Board of Directors. The
Board elected Carol Mackoul to fill the position.
1/23/2013
Board vote on whether the preference for the Board M eeting at the Baton Rouge Midwinter
Conference be held on Thursday or Friday. The Board voted for Thursday.
03/13/2013
The Federation Convention Committee submitted their recommended r egistration prices for the
Orlando Convention to the Board for final approval. The Board approved the registration prices as
submitted.
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General Assembly Meeting
Marriott Riverfront Hotel
June 29, 2012
1)
Savannah, Georgia
12 noon
Opening Ceremonies - Rose Zwan , Houston , Texas
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)
Procession of Federation State Flags, Federation State Vice Presidents
Invocation - Barbara Shaheen, Warner Robins, Georgia
Pledge of Allegiance - George Korkmas, Alvin, Texas
National Anthem - Michael Shikany, Atlanta, Georgia
Welcome to Savannah - Irv Schwary, Metairie, Louisiana
Response on Behalf of the Federation - Michael Hiffa, Johns Creek, Georgia
Presentation of Gavel - Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
2)
Call to Order by President - Anthony Campbell, Austin, Texas
3)
Appointment of Convention Room Officers
4)
Introduction of Guests an d Dignitaries
5)
Roll Call and Accrediting of Delegates by Secretary - Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
6)
Approval of Minutes of the New Orleans Annual Convention General Assembly Meeting Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
7)
Reports of the Officers
A) Report and Recommendations of the President - Anthony Campbell, Austin, Texas
i) Special Presentations
B) Report of the Executive Boa rd Chairman & Meeting Summary - Dottie Manzie/ Frank,
Houston, Texas
C) Report of the Vice President - Dr. Carlos Johary, Longwood, Florida
i)
ii)
State Vice-President's Summary, Recommendations and Presentations
Membership Awards
D) Report of the Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
E) Report of the Treasurer, Paul Shamoun, Corpus Christi, Texas
8)
Committee Reports
A) Past President's Advisory Board - Immediate Past President, Dr. Albert Johary,
Roswell, Georgia
B) National Federation - Dr. Al Johary, Roswell, Georgia
9)
Unfinished Business
Page 1 of 2
�Recess of Federation Meeting (to convene a meeting of the Southern Federation Foundation,
Inc.)
1 ~)
New Business
A) Amendment to By-Laws
B) Establishing Salaries
i)
Secretary
C) Future Convention Sites
D) Election of Officers
i)
Representative to the National Federation of Syrian Lebanese American
Clubs
ii) State-Vice Presidents
iii) Executive Board
iv) Secretary
v) Vice-President
vi) President
E) Other
11)
Announcements for the good of the organization
12)
Benediction - Harris Nader, West Point, GA
13)
Adjournment sine die
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Board of Directors Meeting
Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Hotel
January 27, 2012
Austin, Texas
9:00 A.M.
1)
Call to Order by Chairman of the Board, Dottie Manzie/ Frank, Houston, Texas
2)
Invocation, Luke Abrusley, Oakdale, Louisiana
3)
Ple_dge of Allegiance, Ryan Zwan, Houston, Texas
4)
Welcome to Austin, Pat Sconci, Austin, Texas
5)
Roll Call by Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
6)
Approval of the Board of Directors Minutes of the New Orleans Annual
Convention 2011
7)
Officer Reports
Board Chairman , Dottie Manzie/ Frank, Houston, Texas
B) President, Anthony Campbell, Austin, Texas
C) Vice President, Dr. Carlos Johary, Longwood, Florida
D) Secretary, Lanie Karam, San Antonio, Texas
E) Treasurer, Paul Shamoun, Corpus Christi, Texas
F) Young Adults President, Joshua Karam, Friendswood, Texas
G) Immediate Past President, Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
A)
8)
Committee Reports
A) Federation Convention Committee - Irv Schwary, Metairie, Louisiana; Georgia
Graugnard, Sugar Land, Texas; Mark Haddad, Decatur, Georgia
New Orleans Annual Convention, July, 2011
ii) Austin, Texas Mid-Winter Conference, January 27-29, 2012
iii) Savannah Georgia Annual Convention June 28-July 1, 2012
iv) Future Possible Convention and Conference Sites
i)
B) Awards, Rose Zwan, Houston, Texas
Bulletin, Lori Malouf Coronado, West Covina, California
D) Grapevine Project, Ray Ceasar, Metairie, Louisiana
E) Guardian Angel, Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, Louisiana
C)
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Report of the Southern Federation Foundation, Richard Karam,
San Antonio, Texas
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Unfinished Business
Shining Star Gala, Stephanie Fletcher, Houston, Texas
B) Consent Release Form for Video/Pictures of Convention/Conference
Attendees, Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
C) Procedures for Inviting Dignitaries to Conventions/Conferences,
Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
A)
11)
New Business
A) Amendment of Convention Rules on Child Care, Dottie Manzie/ Frank,
B)
C)
D)
E)
Houston, Texas
Amendment of Convention Rule on Youth Registration Age Group, Dottie
Manzie/ Frank, Houston, Texas
Amendment of Convention Rule on Accounting and Reporting, Dottie Manzie/
Frank, Houston, Texas
Amendment of Standing Rule #42 on "Save the Date" Card, Dottie Manzie/
Frank
Amendment of Rules on Convention/Conference Information in Official Bulletin,
Dottie Manzie/ Frank
12)
Benediction, Sarni Nassar, Smyrna, Georgia
13)
Adjournment
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Board of Directors Meeting
Westin Buckhead Atlanta
February 11, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia
1:00P.M.
1)
Call to Order by Chairman of the Board, Kam Nassar, Duluth, Georgia
2)
Invocation,
3)
Pledge of Allegiance
4)
Welcome to Atlanta, Mark Haddad, Atlanta, Georgia
5)
Roll Call by Secretary, Carlie Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
6)
Approval of the Board of Directors Minutes of the Orlando Annual
Convention 201 0
7)
Reports of Officers
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
8)
Board Chairman , Kam Nassar, Duluth, Georgia
President, Mike Hiffa, John's Creek, Georgia
Vice-President, Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
Secretary, Carlie Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
Treasurer, Paul Shamoun, Corpus Christi, Texas
Committee Reports
A) Report of the Convention Committee - Sharon Benson, Missouri City,
Texas, Bill Frank, Houston, Texas and Irv Schwary, Metairie, Louisiana
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
B)
C)
D)
E)
Update on 2010 Mid-Winter Conference, Atlanta, Georgia
Final Report on 2009 Annual Convention, Orlando, Florida
Update on 2010 Annual Convention, St. Louis, Missouri
Other Convention Committee Business
Budget Committee Report, Paul Shamoun, Corpus Christi, Texas
Bulletin, Bill Frank, Houston, Texas
Guardian Angel, Mary Mowad Guiteau, Amite, Louisiana
Parliamentarian, Alfred Katoa/, Jackson, Mississippi
�9)
Report of the Past President's Council, Miriam Ackels Claerhout, Dallas ,
Texas
1 O)
Unfinished Business
A)
B)
State Vice-President Nomination for Virginia - Mike Russell
Dues Increase - Pros and Cons
11)
New Business
12)
Benediction, George Murr, Houston, Texas
13)
Adjournment
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Minutes
Board of Directors Meeting
July 8, 2009
1:00 p.m.
Hilton Disney World Resort
Orlando, Florida
OPENING CEREMONIES
The meeting was called to order by Executive Board Chairman, Kam Nassar, Duluth, Georgia.
Miriam Ackels Claerhout, Dallas, Texas requested a silent prayer for the loss off.ayes Thomas,
Mary Jo Mansour, Norman Tophse and David Abrusley. The silent prayer was followed by the
invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Secretary Carlie Estefan of San Antonio, Texas, stated that 17 voting members were present
establishing a quorum. -Emile David and John Joseph were not present. John Joseph joined the
meeting in progress.
READING OF THE MINUTES
The Steve Ferris moved, with Miriam Koury seconding, that the minutes of the Board of
Directors Meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana be approved as presented. The minutes were
approved unanimously.
OFFICERS REPORTS (full reports are attached as submitted)
REPORT AND RECCOMENDATION OF THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, KAM NASSAR,
DULUTH, GEORGIA: Chairman Nassar thanked the members for coming a day early for the
meeting. He stated that the Board members had voted to come early and felt that we would have
time to address the issues of the Federation and also have an opportunity to participate in the
events of the Convention. He reminded everyone that the meeting would run from 1:00 to 7:00
p.m. and there would be a working lunch. The lunch was provided by the Chairman.
After indicating the order of the agenda, Mr. Nassar explained that Mary Mowad Guiteau would
not be able to attend the meeting, but had submitted a report with a request for a change in the
Guardian Angel guidelines. He reported that Raymond Risk was able to secure prices for
continuing our insurance policies. The Hartford will be renewing our Directors and Officers
policy for $1,216.00. The Philadelphia Company will renew our General Liability policy for
$1531.00. The amounts are very comparable to last year.
The Chairman announced that the services for Fayes Thomas would occur during the
Convention. He requested a moment of silence for Fayes and his family.
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�Additional comments will be reserved for the conclusion of the meeting.
REPORT OF PRESIDENT MIRIAM ACK.ELS CLAERHOUT, DALLAS, TEXAS: Mrs. Claerhout
stated that she was overcome by the gratitude expressed to her as President of the organization.
Meeting the members of the individual clubs was very rewarding. My husband, Mark, and I
traveled through 8 states and over 1500 miles meeting with members of22 clubs. We saw
approximately 1000 members of the Federation during our travels.
Project Grapevine grew out of a desire to create an opportunity to interact with the Federation on
line and to make our website more user friendly. After consulting with Ray Ceasar, it became
apparent that we needed to build a foundation which would be valid for many years. A
committee was appointed to work toward this goal. The purpose of the committee was to review
our current communication systems and to create a more efficient, economic and thorough
communication process for delivering information to our members and prospective members.
We began meeting in early October, 2008 through phone conferences, face-to-face meetings,
emails and workshops under the guidance of Ray Ceasar.
In conjunction with Mary Jude Antoun, the Mailing Secretary, we began to review the way
things had been done. She submitted a report with recommendations relative to that position.
From her efforts, we learned that there is duplicated work between the Secretary and the Mailing
Secretary. It was determined that the funds for the mailing secretary's salary could be better
used in a different way. We requested and the Board approved the use of an outside printer to
affix the addresses to the Bulletins as they w ere printed. Standing Rule 11 defmes the duties of
the Mailing Secretary and lists the salary for the position needs to be replaced at some point.
The recommendations of the Project Grapevine Committee are:
• That the duties of the two secretary roles should be combined under the
Federation Secretary's duties to avoid errors and duplications that might occur
• That the rosters and mailing lists are under the control of one person
• That a single database be created w ith a designation for each of the combined lists
• That Standing Rules 11 and 45, which is also a Mailing Secretary duty, be
suspended
• That the Federation Secretary be allowed to complete all necessary tasks of both
positions under her authority under Standing Rule 42
REPORT OF VICE- PRESIDENT MIKE HIFFA, JOHN 'S CREEK, GEORGIA: Mr. Hiffa
complimented the President, Miriam Claerhout, for being willing to share ideas and making a
smooth transition from year to year. We continue to look at our membership and the possibility
of developing new clubs. We work with the State Vice Presidents during the Baton Rouge
Conference on ideas that could be easily incorporated in what they do. This Conference the
workshop will focus on " Connected and Kinnected" and ways to make sure that those
connections occur.
This year we added the Maloofs International Club and we have established a club in St. Louis.
Our total membership last year was 3467 and we are now at 32 17.
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�REPORT OF SECRETARY CARLIE ESTEFAN, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Mrs. Estefan reported
that both the Abide Club and the Cedars Club of Arizona had no desire to continue membership.
In order to foster our membership, I recommend that we actively recruit a member of each club
to serve as a liaison to the Federation and that we create a newspaper page for the website where
we can publish all of the human interest events of the month.
REPORT OF TREASURER PA UL SHAMOUN, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: Mr. Shamoun
announced that being Treasurer has been an experience. He acknowledged the help he received
from two former Treasurers, Lenette Crawford and Kam Nassar. We exceeded our budget
projection in two areas - both the Annual Convention and the Mid-Winter Conference were
more successful than anticipated. Our membership dues are down this year. The largest expense
we have is the Bulletin and we were under budget. Also thanks to the Secretary for not
accepting her salary. We saved that money. The revenues from investments did not perform as
well this year as in the past. The bottom line reflects a very small loss which is almost a break
even. At this point, we have unrestricted funds of approximately $15,000. The rest of the funds
such as Guardian Angel, Young Adults, and credit card accounts are restricted.
Kam Nassar commented that periodically it is good for an organization to review investment
policies. He stated that for a non-profit organization the investments may be somewhat risky.
He also said that in fairness to the current policy our loss of 11.8% this year was much less than
the 26% loss experienced by the S & P index. Over a 3 year period our investments netted a
3 .1 % yield as opposed to the negative 6.2% yield of the S & P.
REPORT OF THE YOUNG ADULTS PRESIDENT, CHRIS A CKELS OF DALLAS, TEXAS:
Mr. Chris Ackels reported that the fund raiser implemented by the prior President, Caitlyn
O'Byrne, to sell backpacks netted over $900 at the Jacksonville Convention in 2008. This year
our fund raiser is selling decks of cards for $10.00 each. We spent a little over $1300 buying the
cards. Our event in Orlando will be at the Water Park on Saturday.
REPORT OF THE PAST PRESIDENT 'S COUNCIL, IMME:DIATE PAST PRESIDENT REBA
DAVID, GERMANTOWN, TENNESSEE: Mrs. David reported that the Past Presidents had not
met. Therefore there was nothing to report. She stated that we do have candidates who will be
interviewed for executive positions.
COMMITTEE REPORTS (full reports are attached as submitted)
REPORT OF THE BULLETIN EDITOR, BILL FRANK, HOUSTON, TEXAS: Mr. Frank stated
that four issues of the Bulletin were printed. The first of the four issues were printed in New
Orleans under the direction of the former Bulletin Chairmen. We stayed within budget, but the
costs continue to rise. He endorsed the Secretary's ideas of having a page on the website under
the direction of the Bulletin Editor and having a Bulletin committee.
Questions were raised by board members as to whether we had considered having ads in the
Bulletin or making the Bulletin an electronic item, at least by choice. Mr. Frank indicated that
each could be explored. The bulk permit is restrictive relative to advertizing.
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�REPORT OF MAILING SECRETARY MARY JUDE ANTOUN, DALLAS, TEXAS: Mrs. Antoun
reported that many of the recommendation she made at the Mid-Winter had been implemented.
Specifically, the addressing of Bulletins is now being done by the printer. It saved time, money
and effort. Our printer ran all addresses through a national "change of address" system and we
were able to reduce our return rate postage costs. In September we had 131 items returned.
During our most recent mailing, only two items were returned.
Letters were sent to persons who attended the _Baton Rouge Conference but who were not
members of the Federation. There were approximately 200 persons in that category.
REPORT OFAWARDS COMMITTEE ANTHONY CAMPBELL, AUSTIN, TEXAS: Anthony
Campbell submitted a report but was not able to be here today. The Chairman complimented
Mr. Campbell for the excellent process that he implemented this year.
PARLIAMENTARIAN REPORT ALFRED KATOOL, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: There are no
proposed amendments for this year.
REPORT OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MARY MOWAD GU/TEA U, AMITE,
LOUISIANA: Although .Mary Guiteau was unable to be at the meeting, she sent a report. Her
fmal report contains a request for a change of Guidelines to include Lifetime memberships. A
lifetime membership for a family would be $1000 and for a club, $2500. The lifetime
membership would allow 2 members of the family or club to attend the Heavenly Gathering each
year.
REPORT OF THE CONVENTION COMMITI'EE, TOMMY ASHKER, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE,
SHARON BENSON, MISSOURI CITY, TEXAS, AND BILL FRANK, HOUSTON, TEXAS:
Tommy Ashker reported that the Baton Rouge Mid-Winter Conference proved to be one of the
most enjoyable and fmancially profitable conferences in many years. Many thanks are due to the
Chairperson Mary Mowad Guiteau. The total profit was $1 9,600 or $9,800 to the Federation.
We had only budgeted $5,000.
Mr. Ashker introduced the co-chairmen for the Orlando Convention. The Orlando Convention
was approved under the 50/50 rule. Projected attendance was 1155. As of June 25, 750 were
pre-registered. Our current registration is 814.
Drs. Carlos and Albert Johary have each donated $5,000 toward the Friday evening function.
Edwin Johary and Bank Audi have also contributed sponsorships.
There are two nights of Arabic dancing. The opportunity to do some unusual things presented
itself. The luau and pool party will be a fantastic event. Chris Ackels suggested that people
attend the Conventions for the heritage and a big part of celebrating the heritage is the Arabic
band and dancing.
The Chairman announced a 15 minute break at 2:40. Lunch will be served and we will continue
to work as we eat.
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�The next Mid-Winter Conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia at the Westin Buckhead hotel
from February 11-14, 2010. The local Co-Chairmen will be Mark Haddad and Sam Nassar. The
room rates will be $119 for single, double, triple and quadruple rooms. Self parking will be $15
per day; valet parking, $28 per day. The proposed registration fees are:
Adults - pre-registration
Adults - onsite registration
Young Adults - pre-registration
Young Adults - onsite registration
Pre-Teen - w/banquet
Pre-Teen - w/o banquet
Child - w/banquet
Child - w/o banquet
One Night (Sat) Dance Only
$150
$175
$115
$130
$ 95
$ 45
$ 50
N/C
$ 50
This is Atlanta's 100th anniversary as a club.
Mike Hiffa moved that we suspend the rule and allow the selling of a one-night dance only ticket
for $50. Dr. Mona Mange seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mike Hiffa moved
that we approve the proposed budget and program for the Mid-Winter Conference in Atlanta.
Randy Keng seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
The Annual Convention will be in St. Louis, Missouri at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel and the
rates will be $119 for single, double, triple and quadruple rooms. The dates are June 30 through
July 5, 2010.
Our budget is established on a projection of 800 attendees. This will be a 100% Federation
sponsored event. The newly formed club, Cedars of Lebanon, St. Louis, asked if there was any
incentive for their participation.
Regarding future Conferences and Conventions, Bill Frank announced that Louisville had
expressed an interest in hosting a Mid-Winter Conference. No club has made a bid.
The Federation Convention Committee recommended that Irv Schwary be elected to the
Convention Committee replacing Tommy Ashker. Tommy was recognized for outstanding
performance while serving on the Committee and as being particularly good with budgetary
considerations. Miriam Koury moved that Irv Schwary be elected to the Convention Committee
by acclimation. Mark Haddad seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
The Board voted to replace the State flags which were lost between Jacksonville and Baton
Rouge. Both clubs have offered to pay one-third of the replacement cost. The flags have been
replaced.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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�PROJECT GRAPEVINE -A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVE, RAY CEASAR, METAIRIE, LOUISIANA: Major issues being
addressed by the project include membership management, membership communications and
programs, community communications and relations and internal business efficiency.
The first graphic in the report represents the communications that the Federation has with various
types of individuals and entities. Some of the possible means of communications are also
represented. A major purpose of Project Grapevine is to develop a system that is conducive to
use with current means of communication as well as those that may be created in the future.
The conversion of the official membership rosters to an electronic format so that we can get it
into the consolidated data base is of utmost importance to us. It will make the whole process
much more efficiently and more cost effective. One of the key benefits to the clubs will be the
opportunity to log their membership directly into the system and pay dues on-line. Each club
could use the system to manage their local membership data base.
We are committed to finding an ASP which stands for Application Service Provider. That takes
the technical responsibility for managing the system out of our hands. We are then not reliant on
volunteer help. Maintaining software internally is not practical. We would be responsible for
the data. There would be an up-front set up fee which is a one-time cost. There would be an
annual recurring fee of approximately $10,000. The infra-structure will be in place. The
message(s) in a coordinated approach may require that there is a single person responsible for
communication.
Miriam Claerhout moved that the Board suspend Standing Rules 11 and 45 and allow the
Secretary to complete all necessary tasks defmed in those rules per her Standing Rule 42. The
motion was seconded Jeanette Van Delden. The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET, PA UL SHAMOUN, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: The Budget
Committee included Lenette Crawford, former Treasurer of the Federation, Kam Nassar and the
Treasurer. Each committee or person heading a major area of responsibility was asked to submit
budget requests with ·a justification. If all requests were incorporated in the budget, the
Federation would have a $37,000 deficit. After speaking with a number of individuals, the
numbers were revised to reflect a minor deficit of less than $1,500. Under income an item was
added for a fund raiser. Major reductions included the Bulletin, Project Grapevine, Liability
Insurance, Charitable Contributions, Printing and Mailing Secretary. In order to reduce the cost
of the Bulletins, it is recommended that members be given the option of receiving the Bulletin
on-line. The budget committee recommended the suspension of Standing Rules 6, 37 and 38 to
reduce the cost of contributions. Project Grapevine was reduced from $20,000 to $10,000. The
Liability Insurance cost would be passed on to the Annual Convention and Mid-Winter
Conferences. The major printing cost we have relates to the Handbook. It is recommended that
only a supplement of pages that change be printed this year - approximately 20 pages.
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�Miriam Koury moved that the Proposed Budget be approved as presented. Reba David seconded
the motion. The question was called and passed. The motion passed with 10 in favor of the
motion and 5 against.
GUARDIAN ANGEL GUIDELINES: Miriam Koury moved that the Guardian Angel Guidelines
be amended to add a Lifetime membership class at a cost of$1,000 per family and $2,500 per
club. A lifetime membership would admit two adults to the Heavenly Gathering each year. The
motion passed with 10 in favor and 6 opposed.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING: Michael Shikany moved that Standing Rules 6, 37 and 38 be
suspended for the 2009-2010 budget year. The motion was seconded by Jeanette Van Delden
and passed with 3 opposing votes.
FINAL COMMENTS AND RECCOMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD CHAIRMAN KAM .
NASSAR, DULUTH, GEORGIA: Mr. Nassar reminded the Board that for the past several years
our expenses have exceeded our budget. He stated that ways need to be found to increase
income as expenses will continue to grow. He also commented that a major review of the
Standing Rules would be undertaken this year. He thanked the Board for their attendance and
attention to detail.
It was noted that Reba David as Immediate Past President would be leaving the Board after this
meeting. Also Board Members Edward Ackels, Emile David, Randy Keng, Dr. Mona Mange
and Michael Shikany would no longer serve on the Board after this meeting. The Chair
recognized their contributions.
BENEDICTION BY RANDY KENG, BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI
ADJOURNMENT
There was a motion for adjournment. Motion seconded. Meeting adjourned.
EMAIL VOTE - APPROVAL OF ATLANTA MID-WINTER TICKET
The Board approved the sale of single night dinner/dance ticket on Saturday night 2/ 13/2010 for
$75.00 each.
EMAIL VOTE -APPOINTMENT OF STATE VICE-PRESIDENTS
Dr. Albert Johary, Vice-President, recommended that the Board appoint the following
individuals to vacant State Vice-President positions:
Arkansas
Mississippi
Missouri
Kansas
David Martinous
Arthur Jones
Dr. Abe Abdullah
Diane O 'Byrne
The Board unanimously approved the appointments.
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�EMAIL VOTE - INVITATION TO FORMER PRESIDENT, JIMMY CARTER
Dr. Al Johary moved that former President Jimmy Carter be asked to attend our 100th Year
Anniversary/Federation Mid-Winter Conference in a NONPOLITICAL manner and be allowed
to speak of Kahlil Gibran' s "The Prophet" and how that book shaped his life while he was
growing up. Dr. Carlos Johary and John Joseph seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
EMAIL VOTE- RELEASE OF MAILING LIST
In ordet to take full advantage of the opportunities to communicate with potential attendees for
the Atlanta Mid-Winter Conference and the St. Louis Annual Convention, Mike Hiffa moved
that the name, address and email information held by the Federation be provided to each of the
local club chairperson for the sole purpose of publicizing each of the stated events. The motion
was seconded by Miriam Claerhout. The motion failed to receive a 3/4ths majority of the Board.
In reviewing the situation, our Parliamentarian has concluded that the Federation
Convention Committee may use any and all lists to promote Federation purposes provided
that the individual email addresses are not exp osed to all receiving the communication.
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AGENDA
General Assem.bly Meeting
Orlando,Florida
Hilton Disney World Resort
July10th, 2009
1)
11 :00 A.M.
Opening Ceremonies -Sonia Johary
A} Invocation - Kelly Aide
B} Pledge of Allegiance - Albert Johary, Jr. and Carlos Johary, Jr.
C) National Anthem - Delegates
D) Address of Welcome on behalf of the Syrian Lebanese American Club of Orlando - Dr.
Carlos Johary
E} Response on Behalf of the Federation - Barbara Shaheen
2)
Call to Order by President - Miriam Ackels Claerhout, Dallas, Texas
3}
Appointment of Convention Room Officers
4)
Introduction of Guests and Dignitaries
5)
Roll Call and Accrediting of Delegates by Secretary - Carlie Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
6)
Approval of Minutes of the Jacksonville Annual Convention General Assembly Meeting Carlie Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
7)
Reports of the Officers
A) Report and Recommendations of the President - Miriam Ackels Claerhout, Dallas,
Texas
B} Report of the Executive Board Chairman - Kam Nassar, Duluth, Georgia
C) Report of the Vice President - Mike Hiffa, John's Creek, Georgia
i)
ii)
State Vice-President's Summary and Recommendations
Membership Awards
D) Report of the Secretary, Carlie Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
E) Report of the Treasurer, Paul Shamoun, Corpus Christi, Texas
8).
Resolutions - Sam Ackels, Dallas, Texas
9)
Summary of the Federation Committee Reports - Chairman of the Board of Directors, Kam
Nassar, Duluth, Georgia
10)
Report of the Past President's Advisory Board - Immediate Past President, Reba David,
Germantown, Tennessee
11)
Unfinished Business
General Assembly - Orlando, Florida
July 10, 2009
�Recess of Federation Meeting (to convene a meeting of the Southern Federation Foundation,
Inc.)
12)
New Business
A) Establishing Salaries
i)
Secretary
8) Election of Officers
Representative to the National Federation of Syrian Lebanese American
Clubs
ii) State-Vice Presidents
iii) Executive Board
iv) Secretary
v} Vice-President
vi) President
i}
13)
Announcements for the good of the organization
14)
Benediction - Alfred Katool, Jackson, Mississippi
15)
Adjournment sine die
General Assembly - Orlando, Florida
July 10, 2009
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General Assembly Meeting
Thursday, July 4, 2008
12:45 p.m.
Hyatt Hotel on the Riverfront
Jacksonville, Florida
OPENING CEREMONIES: George Mackoul offered the invocation. Kathy Williams,
President of the Salaam Club of Florida, let the Pledge of Allegiance. Ray Ceasar and Harris
Nader lead the assembly in the National Anthem.
Kathy Williams welcomed everyone to Jacksonville on behalf of the Salaam Club. Fayes
Thomas, Past President from Miami, responded on behalf of the Federation.
President Reba David, Germantown, Tennessee, called the 77 th General Assembly to order.
APPOINTMENT OF CONVENTION ROOM OFFICERS: President Reba David appointed
Joe Joseph and Pat Sconci as the Convention Room Officers.
INTRODUCTION OF DIGNITARIES: President Reba David recognized Phyllis Joseph,
President of the National Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs. Ms. Joseph stated
that she was elected president of the National at the last Annual Convention in Jacksonville.
She thanked everyone who signed the p etition for the Kahlil Gibran stamp and feels there is
still an opportunity to have a stamp if we continue to sign petitions. Ms. Joseph recognized
the work that Dr. Donald Hanna has exerted toward the rehabilitation of the Kahlil Gibran
Garden in Washington, D.C.
ROLL CALL AND ACCREDITATION OF DELGATES BY SECRETARY CARLIE
ESTEFAN, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Mrs. Estefan called the roll and confrrmed the
accredited votes of each club. A new family club, the Aoun Moujaess Club, was added in
New Orleans. The Youth Affiliates have 82 members and will have 10 votes. Thirty-nine of
60 clubs were represented. Carlie stated that a quorum of 10 clubs from 10 different cities
existed.
PRESENTATION OF THE MINUTES FROM THE HOUSTON ANNUAL CONVENTION
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING: The minutes were accepted as written.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT, REBA DAVID,
GERMANTOWN, TENNESSEE: President David thanked God for her gifts and thanked
her many "golden" friends in the Federation for the confidence that they had in her. This
year the website has really grown to include the Bulletins, the Kibbie Nayee song, all the
officers and their addresses. She encouraged all to sign onto the membership page of the
Website. She recognized Bill Janna for the outstanding work that he did as Web Master.
The Young Professionals Club was founded this year.
�REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIRMAN MICHAEL HIFFA, DULUTH,
GEORGIA: The Federation is doing well and making progress. In order to conduct the
business of the Federation, it will be necessary to devote more time. The Board agreed to
come together a day early at the Mid-Winter and Annual Conventions. As out-going
Chairman, I recommend that the Board meet one additional time during the year. We have to
do a better job of being externally focused. We will continue to improve the website and
hopefully it will become an interactive site. The Young Professional group will take us to
the next level.
The Federation hosted a Mid-Winter Conference in Savannah and we had
one of the most successful cultural event at the Telfair Museum. The Board and I thank Paul
Ossi and the crew in Jacksonville for a very successful Convention. Orlando, July 7, next
year will be exciting. Baton Rouge will host the Mid-Winter. The Federation will host the
2010 Annual Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. We currently have $135,000 invested
through the efforts of the Guardian Angels.
REPORT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT, MIRIAM ACKELS CLAERHOUT, DALLAS,
TEXAS: We had a very successful meeting of State Vice-Presidents and Club Presidents.
There were many new and exciting ideas which I embrace. We need to focus on bringing the
Federation members closer together through communications and the expansion of our
Website. I am proposing a "reach-out" program in which our State Vice-Presidents will
contact individuals who attend our Conventions but are not members of the Federation. I
attended the Young Adults meeting and promised them that I would work with them this year
to help them achieve their goals. I am completely thrilled with the start-up of the Young
Professionals Club.
MEMBERSHIP PERCENT AGE INCREASES ABOVE 20
► SALEA Club, Dallas - 25%
► Hamra Homra Club, Ridgely - 26%
► Cedars Club, Pensacola - 27%
► Maloufs International, San Antonio - 33%
► Lebanese American Womens Club, El Paso - 61%
LARGEST INCREASES BY VOTE CATEGORY
►
►
►
►
4 Vote Category-Lebanese American Womens Club, El Paso,Texas
7 Vote Category-Cedars of Lebanon Club, Greenville, Mississippi
10 Vote Category-Hamra Homra Club, Ridgely, Tennesse
15+ Vote Category - Phoenician Club, Birmingham, Alabama
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY, CARLIE ESTEFAN, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Ms.
Estefan announce that we have 59 clubs that have paid their dues this year. We have 3389
members and we collected $20,034 in dues. The Federation Office was notified of the
following Life Changes this year:
Judge Johnny Abercia, August 2007
Helen George, September, 2007
Edward Moises, October, 2007
Margarent Abide, December, 2007
Floyd Pharo, January, 2008
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�John Shikany, February, 2008
Bassam "Joe" Khalaf, April, 2008
Paul Collins, May 2008
Brother Vincent Malham, June 2008
There was a moment of silent prayer.
Carlie stated that there will be a change of address for the Federation - 6846 Country View
Lane, San Antonio, Texas 78240. The phone number will remain 210-545-0714. The other
number to reach me will be 210-723-1383, my cell number.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER, LENETTE CRAWFORD, LEAWOOD, KANSAS: The
Federation is fiscally sound. We had a very successful year ending June 30th. In last years
budget we projected a $23,000 loss, but we ended with a $17,000 profit due in part to a
wonderful, profitable convention in Houston. We have over $169,000 in cash. Over $20,000
of that money is in the General Fund and $139,000 is in the Guardian Angel Fund.
The Board of Directors again approved a Budget with a projected deficit due to increased
spending on electronic media and communication.
REPORT OF THE PAST PRESIDENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL, IRV SCHWARY,
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, METAIRIE, LOUISIANA: There was a training session
for new board members this year conducted by Henry Ackels of Dallas. He has agreed to
repeat the session this coming year. The Past Presidents basically endorsed the efforts and
direction that the Board and Officers are taking.
The Past Presidents are the Nominating Committee. Our recommendations for this year are:
President of Federation
Miriam Ackels Claerhout
Vice-President of Federation
Mike Hiffa and Albert Johary - in alphabetical
order
Secretary
President's Choice
Board of Directors
Place 1
Place 2
Place 3
Place 4
Place 5
Foundation Trustee
Mark Haddad, Atlanta, Georgia
George Murr, Houston, Texas
Paddy Joseph, Birmingham, Alabama
Candidate declined, there will be nominations
from the floor today
Candidate declined, there will be nominations
from the floor today
George Korkmas, Houston, Texas
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�Representative to National
Dr. Donald Hanna
STATE VICE PRESIDENTS
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Georgia
Missouri
North Carolina
North Texas
Alabama
Florida
Colorado
James Gattas
Chehadeh Hamra
David Martinous
Louis Boohaker
Dr. Abe Abdullah
Karim Azar
SamAckels
David Koury
Carlos Johary
RyanZwan
There are nine states at the present time that have no one nominated to be State VicePresidents. Those States are:
Arizona, Louisiana, New Mexico, Kansas, Kentucky, South Carolina,
Virginia, Mississippi and South Texas
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE REPORTS, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MIKE HIFFA:
In an effort to save time, I combined some of the Committee reports with my report as
Chairman of the Board. However, I want to publically thank Lenette Crawford for her past
five years of service to the Federation. Lenette will be leaving us this year as Treasurer of
the Federation. She has been a wonderful person to work with. Carlie will be staying for
another year as secretary. Although there is a stipend for the position of secretary, Carlie has
opted through the years not to accept it. Sandy Moses proposed and the Board approved
using some of the money dedicated for the stipend to establish a $1000 scholarship in Carlie
Estefan's name for the coming year. Caitlyn O'Byrne, President of the Young Adults,
advised the Board yesterday that the Young Adults would not need the $700 dedicated in the
Budget to them.
REPORT FROM THE PARLIAMENTARIAN, ALFRED KATOOL, JACKSON,
MISSISSIPPI: There is one proposed amendment to the Bylaws of the Federation. As you
know, any paying member of the Federation may submit a proposed Bylaw change. It must
be received by the Secretary sixty days prior to the Annual Convention. The parliamentarian
determines the correct placement in the Bylaws. The secretary mails the proposed
amendment to each club thirty days before the Convention. The proposed amendment would
establish a Young Professional Club with members from all of the states represented in the
Federation. The reason it is being presented in this manner is to give status to the club and
have a greater impact.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: There was no unfmished business.
President David recessed the General Assembly Meeting so that a meeting of the Southern
Federation Foundation, Incorporated could be convened.
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�President David re-convened the Federation General Assembly meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Dr. Donald Hanna was elected Representative to the National
Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs by acclamation.
The State Vice-Presidents (each elected by the state membership) were:
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
New Mexico
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
North Texas
South Texas
Virginia
David Khoury
no vote
no vote
RyanZwan
Dr. Carlos Johary .
Louis Boohaker
no vote
no vote
John Mekari
Kitty Khalaf
Dr. Abe Abdullah
no vote
Karim Azar
Chehadeh Hamra
no vote
James Gattas
Sam Ackels
Melanie Skaff Wood
no vote
The Executive Board positions were filled as follows:
Position One:
Position Two:
Position Three:
Position Four:
Position Five:
Mark Haddad by Acclamation
George Murr by Acclamation
Paddy Joseph by Acclamation
Steve Ferris by Acclamation
There were 3 nominees - George Mackoul, Joseph
Keifer and Miriam Koury. Joseph Keifer declined the
nomination. Miriam Koury was elected.
Edward Karam who was nominated for Board positions 4 and 5 declined the nominations.
He requested an opportunity to address an inconsistency in procedures. Last year I was
nominated by a club from San Antonio to a position on the Federation Board. I was also
approached about being on the Foundation Board. I chose to accept the nomination on to the
Foundation Board. I received notice to attend an interview. The Past President' s Council
could not be allowed to interview the Trustee for the Foundation. It seems inconsistent since
this year the Past President' s Council recommended George Korkmas. I was also told that a
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�Foundation Govenor could not be a member of the Federation Board. The rules should be
clear and in writing.
Our Parliamentarian, Alfred Katool, agreed with the statement that there is no Bylaw written
to prohibit a person serving on both the Federation and Foundation and expressed a concern
that we would not be able to exhibit an arms-length requirement by the IRS relative to a
501c3.
Carlie Estefan will serve as secretary again this year.
The nominating speeches for Vice-President and President will not exceed 4 minutes. There
are two candidates for Vice-President. In alphabetical order, nominating and seconding
speeches for Mike Hiffa will be frrst, followed by the speeches for Dr. Albert Johary.
The nomination speech for Mike Hiffa was given by Payes Thomas. The seconding speeches
were made by Irv Schwary and Amanda Hiffa.
The nomination speech for Dr. Albert Johary was given by Richard Karam. The seconding
speeches were made by Dr. Donald Hanna and George Korkmas.
Following a roll-call vote, Mike Hiffa was elected as Vice-President for 2008-2009. Dr.
Johary congratulated Mike and stated that he would be back next year.
For the office of President, Larry Ackels, Jr. presented the nominating speech for Miriam
Ackels Claerhout followed by seconding addresses from Henry Ackels and Sam Ackels.
Miriam Claerhout was elected by acclamation.
It was moved and seconded that the Bylaw amendment be approved as presented. The
motion passed unanimously.
Add to Article II, Section 2 of the By-Laws as below:
Article II Members, Section 2: Qualification and Election of Members:
(iii) Young Pro,,(essionals A_ffiliate:
There is hereby created within this Federation a Young Professionals Affiliate. The Young
Professionals Affiliate shall be an at-large affiliated member-club as hereinafter defined. It
shall be composed of members of the Young Professionals Affiliate who are 21 years of age
and above, without regard to geographic residence, whose names shall be reported to the
Federation as being in good standing. The Young Professionals Affiliate shall formulate its
own rules and laws provided these laws are not in conflict with the laws, aims, and purposes
of this Federation. The Young Professionals Affiliate shall be subordinate to all of the
mandates of this Federation as are the other Members of the Federation. The Young
Professionals Affiliate of the Federation shall be treated as an Affiliated Member-Club under
Article II, Section 2(a); Article III, Section 5 and Article XVI, Section 2-4 for Federation
representation, voting, membership and fees and dues purposes.
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�It was moved and seconded that the salary of the Secretary of the Federation be fixed at
$5500. The motion passed unanimously.
Albert Shaheen, Miami, Florida, offered the Benediction.
Meeting was adjourned by President Reba David.
Respectfully submitted,
Carlie Estefan
Secretary
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Board of Directors. Meeti·ng
S.outhern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
The Hilton Jackson
rd
March 3 , 2006
Jackson, Mississippi
1:00 P.M.
1)
Call to Order by Chairman of the Board, Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
2)
Invocation, Jeremy Frank, College Station, Texas
3)
Pledge of Allegiance
4)
R·oll Call by Secretary, Carlie Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
5)
Approval of the Minutes of the Louisville, Kentucky Annual Convention Meeting
6.)
Reports of Officers
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
7)
Board Chairman , Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
President, Miriam Koury, Jackson, Mississippi
Vice-President, Irv Schwary, Metairie, Louisiana
Secretary, Carlie Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
Treasurer, Lenette Crawford, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Young Adults President, Nathan Ashker, Cordova, Tennessee
Committee Reports
A) Report of the Convention Committee - Sharon Benson, Missouri City, Texas,
and Bill Frank, Houston, Texas, Mark Haddad, Atlanta, Georgia
Report on Louisville
ii) Report on Mid-Winter Conference, 2006, Jackson, Mississippi
iii) Report on Annual Convention, 2006, San Antonio , Texas
(a) Approval of Budget and Program
(b) Miscellaneous
i)
Update on approved sites - Memphis (MWC 2007), Houston (Annual
Convention 2007), Jacksonville (Annual Convention 2008)
v) Report on potential sites - Savannah, Georgia and Boca Raton ,
Florida
vi) Recommendations from the Convention Committee
iv)
B) Bulletin, Martha Owen, Melanie Owen, New Orleans, Louisiana
C) Ways and Means Committee, Mary Mowad Howell, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
�Board of Directors "tvteeting - Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
The Hilton Jackson - Jackson, Mississippi - March 3rd , 2006
Joint Federation-Foundation Development Committee, Jake Jorishie, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, George Korkmas, Alvin, Texas
E) Mailing Secretary, Penny Skaff Corbin, Houston, Texas
F) Parliamentarian, Al Katool, Jackson, Mississippi
G) Strategic Planning, Karen Kassouf, Birmingham, Alabama
H) Insurance, Raymond Risk, Austin, .Texas
D)
.
8)
Report of the Past President's Council, George Korkmas, Alvin, Texas
9)
Unfinished Business
A)
10)
Status Report relative to the Khalil Gibran Stamp, Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell,
Georgia
New Business
A)
B)
C)
Trademark Registration, Anthony Edw. J Campbell, Austin, Texas
Membership Dues, Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
Fundraising (San A ntonio), Jeremy Frank, College Station, Texas
11)
Benediction, Dr. Paul Ossi, Jacksonville, Florida
12)
Adjournment
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General Assembly Meeting
The Galt House Hotel
June 24th , 2005
1)
Louisville, Kentucky
1:00 P.M.
Opening Ceremonies - Teri Thomas, Louisville, Kentucky
Invocation - Pete Zanetti, Louisville, Kentucky
Pledge of Allegiance - Marquita Monsour Metry, Louisville, Kentucky
National Anthem - Cecelia Karem Siegal, Louisville, Kentucky
Address of Welcome on behalf of the Lebanese American Country Club -Angie Siegel Clark,
Anchorage, Kentucky
E) Response on Behalf of the Federation - Sam Hamra, Springfield, Missouri
F) Official Presentation of the Gavel to Federation President - George Korkmas, Alvin, Texas, by
Immediate Past President - James Moises, New Orleans, Louisiana
A)
B)
C)
D)
2)
Call to Order by President - George Korkmas, Alvin, Texas
3)
Appointment of Convention Room Officers
4)
Introduction of Guests and Dignitaries
5)
Roll Call and Accrediting of Delegates by Secretary - Carlie Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
6)
Approval of Minutes of the New Orleans Annual Conv ention General Assembly Meeting - Carlie
Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
7)
Reports of the Officers
A) Report and Recommendations of the President- George Korkmas, Alvin, Texas
B) Report of the Executive Board Chairman - Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
C) Report of the Vice President - Miriam Koury, Jackson, Mississippi
i)
ii)
State Vice-President's Summ ary and Recommendations
Membership Awards
D) Report of the Secretary - Carlie Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
E) Report of Treasurer - Lenette Crawford, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
F) Report of the Young Adults President - Jordan Katoa/, Jackson, Mississippi
8)
Report of the Federation Committee Chairpersons:
A) Benefactors Program - Mary Mowad Howell, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
B) Bulletin Editor - Martha Owen and Melanie Owen, New Orleans, Louisiana
C) Convention - Ray Ceasar, Metairie, Louisiana, Sharon Benson, Missouri City, Texas, Bill
Frank, Houston, Texas
i)
Report on Birmingham
ii) Report on Louisville Convention
iii) Report on Mid-Winter Conference, 2006, Jackson, Mississippi
iv)
v)
Report on Annual Convention, 2006) San Antonio, Texas
Report on Annual Convention, 2008, Jacksonville, Florida
General Assembly Meeting - Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
The Galt House Hotel - Louisville, Kentucky - June 24t\ 2005
I'
�vi) Acceptance of Bids for future Conventions and Conferences
D) Essay - Gladys Chehardy, New Orleans, Louisiana
E) Mailing Secretary - Penny Skaff Corbin, Bellaire, Texas
F) Parliamentarian - Alfred Katool, Jackson, Mississippi
i)
Adoption of Amendments
(a) Amendment to make Treasurer an ex-officio member of the Executive Board
(b) Amendments to Align Federation Bylaws with the Foundation Bylaws
(c) Amendment to Change name of the Federation
G) Strategic Planning - Karen Kassouf, Atlanta, Georgia
H) Webmaster-James Moises, M.D., New Orleans, Louisiana
I) Young Adults Advisor - Sandy Moses, Coppell, Texas
Recess of Federation Meeting (to convene a meeting of the Southern Federation Foundation, Inc.)
9)
National Federation - Julia Collins, Franklin, Tennessee
10)
Report of the Past President's Advisory Board - Immediate Past President, James Moises, M.D.,
New Orleans, Louisiana
11)
Unfinished Business
12)
New Business
A) Setting of Officer Salaries
B) Election of Officers
i)
Representative to the National Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Club
ii) State-Vice Presidents
iii) Executive Board
iv) Secretary
v) Vice-President
vi) President
13)
Announcements for the good of the organization
14)
Benediction
15)
Adjournment sine die
General Assembly Meeting - Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
The Galt House Hotel - Louisville, Kentucky - June 24th, 2005
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AGENDA
Board of Directors Meeting
Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
The Galt House Hotel
rd
June 23 , 2005
Louisville, Kentucky
1:00 P.M .
1)
Call to Order by Chairman of the Board, Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
2)
Invocation, Joe Davis, Spanish Fort, Alabama
3)
Pledge of Allegiance
4)
Roll Call by Secretary, Carlie Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
5)
Approval of the Minutes of the Birmingham, Alabama Mid-Winter Conference
Meeting
6)
Reports of Officers
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
7)
Board Chairman , Dr. Albert Johary, Roswell, Georgia
President, George Korkmas, Alvin, Texas
Vice-President, Miriam Koury, Jackson, Mississippi
Secretary, Carlie Estefan, San Antonio, Texas
Treasurer, Lenette Crawford, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Young Ad ults President, Jordan, Katool, Jackson, Mississippi
Committee Reports
Bulletin, Martha Owen, Melanie Owen, New Orleans, Louisiana
Benefactor Committee, Mary Mowad Howell, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
C) Joint Federation-Foundation Development Committee, Jake Jorishie, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, George Korkmas, Alvin, Texas
D) Report of the Convention Committee - Ray Ceasar, Metairie, Louisiana,
Sharon Benson, Missouri City, Texas, and Bill Frank, Houston, Texas
A)
B)
Report on Birmingham
ii) Report on Mid-Winter Conference, 2006, Jackson, Mississippi
iii) Report on Annual Convention, 2006, San Antonio, Texas
iv) Recommendations for Annual Convention 2007
i)
(a)
(b)
v)
Host City Approval
Club - Houston Affiliates
Selection of new Convention Committee Member
�Board of Directors Meeting - Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
The Galt House Hotel - Louisville, Kentucky - June 23 rd, 2005
E)
F)
Mailing Secretary, Penny Skaff Corbin, Houston, Texas
Parliamentarian, Al Katool, Jackson, Mississippi
i)
Consideration of Amendments
Amendment to make Treasurer an ex-officio member of the
Executive Board
(b) Amendments to Align Federation Bylaws with the Foundation
Bylaws
(c) Amendment to Change name of the Federation
(a)
G)
H)
Strategic Planning, Karen Kassouf, Birmingham, Alabama
Insurance, Raymond Risk, Austin, Texas
8)
Report of the Past President's Council , Dr. James Moises, New Orleans,
Louisiana
9)
Unfinished Business
10)
New Business
Adoption of 2005-2006 Budget, Lenette Crawford, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Discussion of Cost/Income Issues
Change Convention Rules to provide up to two(2) complimentary registrations
for co-chairpersons of the Bulletin
D) Khalil Gibran stamp
A)
B)
C)
11)
Benediction, Joe G. Rice, Jr., Ridgeland, Mississipp i
12)
Adjournment
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AGENDA
Executive Board Meeting
February 25, 2005
Birmingham Marriott
1:00 PM
Birmingham, Alabama
1.
Call to Order by Chairman of the Board, Dr. Albert Johary
2.
Invocation by Dr. Donald Hanna
3.
Pledge of Allegiance by Jordan Katool
4.
Address of Welcome on Behalf of the Phoenician Club
5.
Response of Behalf of the Federation, Dr. James Moises
6.
Roll Call, Carlie Estefan, Secretary
7.
Reading of the Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana
8.
Report of Secretary, Carlie Estefan
9.
Introduction of Guests and Dignitaries and Report and Recommendations of Board Chairman
10.
Report of the Treasurer, Lenette Crawford
11 .
Report and Recommendations of President, George Korkmas
12.
Report of Vice President, Miriam B. Koury
13.
Report of the Past President's Advisory Council, Dr. James Moises, Immediate Past
President
14.
Report of the Young Adults President, Jordan Katool
15.
Report of the Parliamentarian, Alfred Katool
16.
Committee Reports:
A.
Benefactor Committee, Mary Mowad Howell
B.
Bulletin, Martha and Melanie Owens
C.
Mailing Secretary, Penny Corbin
17.
Report of the Convention Committee, Ray Ceasar, Sharon Benson
A.
Report on the 2004 Annual Convention, New Orleans
B.
Report on the 2005 Mid-Winter Conference, Birmingham
C.
Report on the 2005 Annual Convention, Louisville
D.
Report of the 2006 Annual Convention, San Antonio
E.
Receiving bids for future Conventions and Conferences
18.
·u nfinished Business
A. Appointment of Convention Committee Member
�B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Acceptance of Jackson, MS program for 2006 Mid-Winter Conference
Acceptance of bid by Houston for the Annual Convention, 2007
Investment of Guardian Angel Fund
Directors and Officers Insurance and General Liability Insurance
Directory Update
19.
New Business
A. Recommendation for Special Meetings
B. Recommendation to amend the By-Laws to include the Treasurer as a non-voting member of
the Board of Directors
20.
Benediction by Sam Attal, Jr.
21.
Adjournment
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AGENDA
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Adams Mark Hotel
Saturday, March 6, 2004
9:10 AM
Mobile, Alabama,
1. Call to Order by Chairman Anthony Campbell
2. Invocation: Reba David
3. Pledge of Allegiance by All Board Members (led by Chairman)
4. Welcome on Behalf of the Lebanese American Club of Mobile (ask ·either
Raymond Zoghby or Gene Petro)
5. Response on Behalf of the Federation (usually a Past President)
6. Roll Call by Secretary Miriam Koury
7. Introduction of Guests and Dignitaries: Anthony Campbell
8. Reading of the Minutes of the Atlanta Annual Convention Meeting by Secretary
Miriam Koury
9. Introduction of Board, Liaison Reports and Brainstorming
(break)
10. Report and Recommendations of Chairman Anthony Campbell.
11. Report of Secretary Miriam Koury
12. Report of Treasurer Lenette Crawford, including Budget Committee Report
13. Report and Recommendations of President James Moises, MD
14. Report ofVice President George Korkmas
15. Report of the Past President's Advisory Council, Mary Jo Mansour, Immediate
Past President
16. Report of the Young Adults President Jordan Katool.
17. Report on visit with Hon. Sec. Spencer Abraham -- Jeremy Frank
�18. Committee Reports:
A. Bulletin, Caro1 Ackels
B. Mailing Secretary, Penny Corbin
C. Security, Joe J. Joseph, Jr.
D. Ways and Means Committee, Dr. Jake Jorishie
E. Task Force, Ray Ceasar
F. Strategic Planning, Karen Kassouf
G. Web Master, Dr. James Moises
H. Convention Committee, Mark Haddad, Ray Ceasar, and Sharon Benson
19. Unfmished Business
A. Investment Policy -- Anthony Campbell, Mary Mowad Howell Joe Rice
( in absentia).
20. New Business
21. Benediction by Mike Todaro
22. Adjournment
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MINUTES
Special Meetings
Convened On-line
Between July, 2004 and February, 2005
Chairman of the Board, Dr. Albert Johary convened several on -line meetings to conduct
business necessary to the functions of the Federation. The meetings and actions were as
follows:
July 30, 2004
Lamia Dabit and Mike Hamra were nominated to fill the vacate position on the Board of
Directors. Lamia Dabit was elected to serve for one year and will be eligible to run for a
three year term after this year.
The Statement of Investment Policy Obj ectives and Guidelines adopted July 8, 2004 were
amended to state that the Investment Committee will be chosen BY the Board and not
FROM WITHIN the Board. The amendment passed.
Dr. Johary announced that the Investment Committee would include Mary Mowad
Howell (non-board member) and Joe Rice, Jr. and Sam Attal (Board members).
September 1, 2004
The General Assembly of the Federation voted to give the Board of Directors authority
and responsibility for awarding the 2006 Convention. During the last week in August
there was an extensive on-line discussion involying the bids submitted by Houston and
San Antonio for the 2006 Annual Convention. Seventeen votes were cast out of a total
possible voting strength of 19. San Antonio was awarded the Convention.
November 13, 2004
Vice-President, Miriam Koury nominated the following individuals State VicePresidents:
Houda Bracewell
North Carolina
�Charles Saad
South Carolina
Abe Mansour
North Texas
The Board unanimously approved the individuals nominated.
December 10, 2004
Miriam Koury, Vice-President informed the Board that Houda Bracewell resigned·as
State Vice-President, North Carolina. Miriam nominated the following candidates for
State Vice-Presidents:
John Lowen
North Carolina
Mike Russell
Virginia
The candidates were elected unanimously.
January 20, 2005
According to the Convention Guidelines, a complimentary registration is provided for the
Bulletin Editor. This year we have co-editors of the Bulletin. Miriam Koury moved that
the Federation pay the full pre-registration price for both Bulletin Editors. The motion
was seconded by Jennifer Hurless. The motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Carlie Estefan,
Secretary
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Minutes - Executive Board Meeting
Thursday, July 8, 2004
9:25 a.m.
Sheraton Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
OPENING CEREMONIES: The Meeting was called to order by Executive Board
Chairman, Anthony Campbell of Austin, Texas. Invocation was given by Mary Mowad
Howell of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All Executive Board Members recited the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Secretary Miriam Koury of Jackson, Mississippi called the roll. Jeremy
Frank, Donald Hanna and Joe Rice were not present. There being a quorum present
Chairman Campbell proceeded with the agenda.
INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS AND DIGNITARIES: Executive Board Chairman,
Anthony Campbell of Austin, Texas welcomed Penny Corbin, Mailing Secretary, Kate
Brantley & Mona Hatter of the Young Adults.
READING OF THE MINUTES: One correction was noted to the minutes as presented.
Minutes noted Albert Johary was present at the previous Executive Board Meeting of the
2004 Mid Winter Conference. A motion was made to approve the minutes, motion
passed.
OFFICER REPORTS
REPORT OF SECRETARY MIRIAM KOURY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI:
Secretary Koury stated she has watched the membership expand from approximately
3000 to 4000. There are an increased number of individual, family and student
memberships. Currently 62 clubs have submitted membership dues. Miriam wanted to
note that she has really enjoyed serving as Secretary for the past three years. Miriam
hopes to continue serving the Federation in another capacity as Vice President of the
Federation. Secretary Koury made the following recommendations.
1. Standing rule 30 and 32, which states there is a Chairman Choice Award and a
President Choice Award, at the expense of the Chairman and the President,
and Secretary Koury suggests that this rule should be amended that such
awards be at the expense of the Federation.
2. In the Convention Guidelines, on page 12, under Annual Convention, Section
5, Al0 and C5, the Past President's Breakfast, and State Vice President's
Breakfast will be at the Vice President's expense. Secretary Koury notes that
this is a Federation Function jus~ as the Officer' s breakfast is, and the
Federation Vice President gives enough of his time freely that he should not
have to pay for such an expense.
3. Section 5, A12 and C6, should be amended stating that the Executive Board
Chairman should not be required or expected to pay for their meals.
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�REPORT OF THE PARLIMENTARIAN, ALFRED KATOOL OF JACKSON,
MISSISSIPPI: Parliamentarian, Al Katool stated that there are no proposed amendments
to present to the Board for consideration.
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF PRESIDENT JAMES MOISES OF NEW
ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: President Moises expressed appreciation for the opportunity
to lead such a dynamic national organization and recommends that everyone pursue the
Presidency. President Moises visited 15 clubs throughout the year in the states of Texas,
Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Alabama. The clubs were all very welcoming. Some
objectives reached by the Federation for the year were the revision of the Bulletin and the
completion of a web site for the Federation. He noted that Carol Ackles did a wonderful
job with the Bulletin and thanked Norman Katool and his company, Venture
Technologies, for their valuable assistance with the web site. President Moises feels we
need to be more aggressive in letting club members around the country know what the
Federation is all about. One way to do that is to have some more high profile events.
President Moises would like to recommend that the handbook not be regenerated every
year. By cutting this expense the Federation could save approximately .$2,000.00 per
year. He proposed creating an addendum each year in lieu of regenerating the entire
handbook, and printing a.new handbook every 3rd year. He feels the Federation needs an
Executive Director.
REPORT OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT GEORGE KORKMAS OF ALVIN TEXAS:
Vice President Korkmas stated that we are very pleased with the membership this year.
Over the past 25 years the membership has fluctuated between a low point of 3,150 and a
high around 3,500. This year the Federation had 4049 paid memberships, a good
indication that the Federation is on the right track. He feels we must continue our
membership efforts. The primary and continual problem facing the Federation is
communication. Please be sure that the Federation has your correct address.
REPORT OF THE PAST PRESIDENT' S ADVISORY COUNCIL, IMMEDIATE PAST
PRESIDENT MARY JO MANSOUR OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA: Immediate
Past President Mary Jo Mansour stated that they have had some difficulties in securing
nominations. There are four Foundation trustee nominations. There needs to be an
increase in communication with the members in the future to ensure substantial
nominations.
REPORT OF THE YOUNG ADULTS PRESIDENT, JORDAN KATOOL OF
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: President Katool reviewed the updated financial report with
the Executive Board. Jordan wanted to thank all of the Board Members for their support
and patience throughout the year. She requested everyone's help with this year' s
fundraiser.
The record needs to reflect that Joe Rice has entered the room.
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�REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CHAIRMAN ANTHONY
CAMPBELL OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: Chairman Campbell recommended that the next
Chairman schedule weekly contacts on a rotating basis with Board Members to improve
communications and involve each member more fully. He would like to reinforce the
emphasis needed on communication, support and inclusion of our youth.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER LENETTE CRAWFORD: Treasurer Lenette Crawford
reviewed the current financial report with the Executive Board. The Federation has
$17,000.00 in cash, a Certificate of Deposit for $14,000.00, a Certificate of Deposit in the
Guardian Angels account for $58,640.00. Total cash at present is $90,384.00. The
largest expense was the Bulletin. Lenette congratulated Mary Mowad Howell on the
Guardian Angel Fund, which is doing exceptionally well. Lenette reviewed the proposed
budget. Mary Mowad Howell stated she would like to change the estimated budgeted
amount for the Guardian Angel Fund from $17,000.00 to $15,000.00. The Board
continued to discuss the proposed budget in length. Raymond Risk made a motion that a
new line item be added to the budget labeled Board Meeting Expenses, to allocate
. $1,000.00 for the purpose of providing a meal at the Annual Convention meeting, motion
seconded, motion failed. Mary Mowad Howell made a motion to approve the budget as
modified; Bulletin Expense, $500.00; Add line item for Bulletin Postage, $3,725.00; Add
line item for Bulletin Printing, $20,000.00; Salaries & Contract Labor, $7,500.00;
Repairs & Maintenance, $500.00; Young Adults, $750.00; Guardian Angel Fund,
$7,500.00; Add line item for Bulletin Income, $1,000.00. The motion was seconded and
passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
REPORT OF THE BENEFACTOR COMMITTEE MARY MOWAD HOWELL OF
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA: Mary stated the program is doing well in.its fourth year
of existence. From November to the present date $4,91 0 was donated in memory of her
son Benjamin George Howell. Renewal letters and brochures were sent out in February
and to date, $13,400.00 has been raised for the 2003/2004 year. They are expecting more
renewals at the Convention. Our goal this year is no less than $15,000.00. This year's
Benefactor Committee consists of Jake J orishe, Sharon Benson, Victor Howell, Phil
Cratem, and Mary Mowad Howell. As of June 30th the Inter Audi time bank deposit was
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valued at $58,640.25. This was renewed on February 26th and will mature on August 26
of this year, with an interest rate of 1.120%. If the investment policy has not been
decided on by the end of this Convention then the time deposit will be renewed for
another six months. Mary has been working with Treasurer Lenette Crawford to set up a
local bank account for deposits of the Guardian Angel money. It will be a completely
free small business checking account with Hibernia Bank in Baton Rouge. The deposits
will be made locally and Lenette will write a check from that account to deposit into Inter
Audi Bank four times a year. A new solicitation idea for the next year is to have one
contact person for each large city or each · state, and that person will help solicit
memberships within his or her city or state. If you are not already a member of the
Guardian Angels, please support the Federation and become a member.
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�REPORT OF THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE, ROSE ZWAN OF HOUSTON,
TEXAS: Rose Zwan stated she submitted a resolution to Ray Ceasar as the Chairman,
and to the Hotel in appreciation for what they have done for the Federation, and also to
both clubs hosting the Annual Convention.
REPORT OF THE MAILING SECREATRY PENNY CORBIN OF BELLAIRE,
TEXAS: Penny stated that on April 26, 2004, 2353 Bulletins were mailed out. Also
mailed were two sets of Convention fliers at a count of over 3000 each. Total postage
cost for both the bulletin and Convention fliers (for which we get reimbursed) was
$2215.43. There is a balance of $391.85 in the bulk mail account, and a balance of
$210.95 as of June 21 st in the return postage account.
Raymond Risk moved that a standing rule nut?ber 45 be created that states the Mailing
Secretary shall determine, in consultation with the President and publisher of the
Federation Bulletin, the most cost effective method to mail the Official Bulletin. In
deciding the method to be used the Mailing Secretary shall consider the cost effectiveness
of the current mailing system as compared to other mailing systems including having the
printer apply the addresses and mailing the newsletter. Permission is given to the
Mailing Secretary at his/her discretion to implement the most cost effective method of
mailing - to distribute the Federation Mailing list in an electronic or paper format to the
bulletin printer or mailing company for the sole purpose of addressing the Bulletin for
mailing to Federation members. The mailing list distributed shall only contain member' s
name, address, city, state, and zip code. If the Mailing Secretary distributes a mailing list
under this motion, then it shall only be distributed to a printer or mailing· company that
agrees to enter into a confidentiality agreement with the Federation. The confidentiality
agreement shall be drafted by a competent attorney with the appropriate protections for
the Federation and its me1nbers. The motion was seconded by Mary Mowad Howell and
passed.
REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE SHARON
WILNER: Sharon stated the Co1nmittee is working very hard, and the kids are absolutely
phenomenal. We are going to honor the donors with trophies. There are a few new
scholarships - the American Lebanese Country Club of Louisville Kentucky gave
$1 ,000.00 and the Reverend Thomas & Elaine Corey Skaff gave $250.00.
REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE: Irv Schwary, committee
member, introduced David Renfro with Harris Directories, a major directory publishing
company here in the United States. David Renfro thanked everyone for the opportunity
to speak with this distinguished group. Harris Directories is a 41-year-old company in
business since 1963. They currently serve the educational and association market place.
They have an 87% market share. They are the industry leader in directory publications.
They have evaluated the viability of this project and they are very pleased to be able to
offer the Federation the opportunity to do a no cost directory. In other words the
Federation would pay nothing to create a directory with Harris Publishing. To maintain
that confidentiality they' ve place six decoy records in each directory which allows
monitoring. They will work with the Federation to obtain a copyright, to be held by the
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�Federation. The existing database would be received from the Federation and Harris
Publishing would send out questionnaires to the membership. After receiving member's
information and keying it into a database, a reminder card is sent to each member to
verify the information. When calling to verify your information Harris Publishing will
ask if you would like to reserve a copy of the directory. There will be absolutely no other
form of solicitation. A soft-cover book will be available for $69 .00 and a hard-back book
will be available for $79.00. There are several sections of the directory for your use. By
creating a directory it will allow you to truly network within career fields or geographical
areas. It will allow you as a Board to communicate more effectively with your
constituency. It will help you decrease your mailing costs and facilitate broadcast e-mail.
In the end you are providing a significant value to your membership. Irv noted that the
two positive features of creating said directory would be Harris Publishing is willing to
create the directory at no cost to the Federation and in no way is our members' personal
information allowed to be solicited. The negative aspects are the cost of purchase and the
estimated 42 week production time. Irv recommends Harris Publishing comeback with a
price on just the internet module, and see what capabilities they have as far as configuring
from said module with the Federation website, with links in between. The Board
discussed the possibility of creating the directory. Dr. James Moises moved that the
Federation enter into a contract agreement with Harris Publishing to create a Southern
Federation Directory, seconded by Mary Mowad Howell, motion passed.
REPORT OF THE CONVENTION COMMITTEE RAY CEASAR OF NEW
ORLEANS, LOUISIANA: Ray welcomed everyone to the Convention. There is a total
registration currently of 1,067. Ray expects to be in the range of 1,200-1,300, by the end
of the Convention with funds to the Federation of approximately $32,000.00.
REPORT OF THE CHARITY COMMITTEE BY LESLIE KARAM: Leslie stated most
donations were memorials for deceased members. Currently there is a total of $4,697.00
in the account. A check for $1 ,000.00 was written to the National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill, as requested by the New Orleans Local Club.
REPORT OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE BY DR. JAKE JORISHIE:
The sale of the Federation Cookbook for the year was $2,780.00. Seven hundred
seventy-five books have been sold since it was published. To date the endowment has a
little over $34,000.00.
REPORT OF THE FOUNDATION BY DR. JAKE JORISHIE: Dr. Jorishie stated there
were some discrepancies between the Foundation' s bylaws and the Federation' s bylaws.
There were several items that were vague. Within the past year, a comprehensive revision
of the Foundation's bylaws eliminated discrepancies. There were some that were
significant. They were rewritten and will be brought before the General Assembly for
adoption or rejection. The Number of Governqrs will change from 15 to 9 over the next
three years. There will be one elected Trustee/Governor. The officers of the Foundation
will be elected by the Foundation' s Board. Currently they are appointed by the
Federation President. The scholarship and charity directors will be appointed by the
Foundation Board. The cultural long-term planning and investment committee directors
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�will be appointed by the President of the Foundation. The scholarship provisions which
are now in the bylaws will be taken out of the bylaws and go into a guideline format.
There is approximately $428,000.00 in the Foundation' s funds . Currently $262,000.00 of
this total is with Smith Barney and $174,000.00 is with Bank Audi. Dr. 'James Moises
wanted to ask about the possibilities of the Foundation sharing in the costs of the bulletin.
Dr. Jorishe stated that there is a significant section of the said bulletin that includes
Foundation news and the Federation could charge the Foundation for that percentage of
usage.
REPORT OF THE CULTURAL COMMITTEE BY RICHARD KARAM: Mr. Karam
requested the support of the Federation Executive Board for a project conducted by Dr.
Dolly Burthalot, a member of the Cedars Club of Pensacola, a Professor of Journalism,
an author and magazine writer. The project ·entails interviewing as many persons as
· possible at the convention. as she has a great desire to focus her attention towards our
culture. Dr. Burthalot addressed the Executive Board. Secondly, the Cultural Committee
would like the Federation' s support for a project in Deerborn, Michigan. The Arab
American community is creating an Arab American National Museum. The Federation
will be included in the museum whether we participate or not, due to the fact that we are
the oldest community in this country. Mr. Karam recommends that we participate in this
endeavor to insure we are presented in the best light possible. The museum will have
three main exhibits: "Coming to America"; "Living in America"; and "Making an
Impact." Dr. James Moises moved that we suspend the guideline rules to allow us to
entertain the proposals that Mr. Karam has made, motion seconded, motion passed. Dr.
James Moises made a motion based on the recommendation of Richard Karam and the
Cultural Committee to allow Dr. Dolly Burthalot to place her flier in certain locations in
order to interact with the membership for the purpose of retrieving stories from the
members to help her with her project which is to enhance Syrian Lebanese Cultural
documentation; seconded by Reba David. The motion passed. Dr. James Moises moved
based on the direction of the Cultural Committee that we allow the representatives from
the Arab American National Museum to film during the Convention with some specifics.
First, that all consents be signed and that prior to the film being released that the
Chairman, President of the Federation, and the Cultural Committee be allowed to view
the video to make sure that it portrays or presents the Federation in a positive light. The
motion was seconded by Albert Johary. Raymond Risk moved to amend the proposed
motion to read that the Chairman, President and the Cultural Committee also obtain
editorial authority over the film, with the intent of keeping it from being used if the
editorial wishes are not granted. Seconded by Mike Todaro, the ame1!dment to the
motion passed. Raymond Risk moved to amend the original motion to include that no
filming be done, unless each person being filmed first sign a consent form allowing
themselves to be filmed. The amendment was seconded and passed. Raymond Risk
moved to further amend the motion that the said consent form be approved by the
Chairman of the Board. The amendment to the motion was secondeµ and passed.
Chairman Campbell called for a vote on the thrice amended motion. The motion failed.
REPORT OF THE CONVENTION COMMITTEE, MARK HADDAD, RAY CEASAR,
and SHARON BENSON: Mark discussed the upcoming Conventions.
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Birmingham, Alabama 2005 Midwinter Conference - For budgeting
purposes the projected estimated net profit is $6,680.00. Registration fee
will be $135.00. The Birmingham Marriott will be the hotel and rates are
$89.00 for a room and $179.00 for a suite. Convention Dates are February
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25 - 27 • Room rates will be price locked between dates of February
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23 - 27 • Birmingham will be used as a test site for a new ticketing
system. There have been many problems in the past trying to control
tickets. The Convention Committee has devised a system involving
wristbands to prohibit patrons from sharing ticket books. When you
register, the armband will be placed on your wrist, and stay on your wrist
for the entire convention. If the armband is removed from your wrist, you
must purchase a new armband for the remainder of the Convention. It will
also eliminate a major cost in the printing of ticket books sirtce the costs of
the wristbands are significantly cheaper.
Louisville, Kentucky 2005 Annual Convention - The convention will be
held at the Gaut House from Wednesday June 22 nd - Sunday June 26 th •
Pre-registration for adults is $175.00, with a rate of $195.00 at the door.
This is a 50/50 Convention. For budgeting purposes the projected
estimated net profit is $22,31 7.00 which will be split between the local
club and the Federation. Room rates are $99.00 for a room and $129.00
for a suite. Angie Clark with the club in Louisville discussed the agenda
for the convention. The budget and program were approved for the
Louisville Convention
Jacksonville, Florida 2008 Annual Convention - Jacksonville is proposin~
to hold the convention at the Adams Mark Hotel July 2nd through July 61
2008. Room rates are $99.00 for a room and $165.00 for a suite. The
proposed cost for registration will range from $160.00 to $170.00 for
adults and $120.00 to $125.00 for young adults. Parking is $5.00 a day.
The Convention Committee would like the Executive Board to
recommend this site to the General Assembly.
2006 Convention Recommendations - The Convention Committee is
debating between San Antonio and Houston. The problems are cost
factors. Due to these issues at this time the Convention Committee cannot
recommend either location. The Convention Committee will ask the
Board to recommend to the General Assembly to defer to the Board and
the Convention Committee the authority to make the 2006 Convention
decision.
The Convention Committee discussed changes that they feel need to be
made within the Convention Guidelines. Raymond Risk moved to change
the title to read Convention Rules and to make such changes effective
throughout the document where. the term "guideline" is used. Further, no
matter what the financial arrangement is, if the rules are not followed to
the satisfaction of the Convention Committee, the Committee can
recommend to the Board Chairman, Federation President, and Federation
Vice President that they render a decision to return the deposit in full or
retain in whole or in part, and a report will be presented to the board as to
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the decision and the rationale of the decision. Next, regardless of the
financial arrangement, the host city shall utilize the forms and registration
procedures in the format and content supplied by the Convention
Committee. The host city shall use the Federation credit card system and
fee schedule. Failure to abide by these procedures may result in forfeiture
of deposited bid funds. The motion was seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
Sharon Benson would like to thank Mark Haddad for his wonderful help
on the Convention Committee. Currently, there is not a candidate for the
third position on the Convention Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
There is no new business to be discussed.
Chairman Anthony Campbell thanked everyone for all his or her help.
BENEDICTION GIVEN BY RAYMOND RISK
Meeting was adjourned by Chairman Campbell.
Respectfully submitted,
Carlie Estefan
Secretary
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AGENDA
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
SOUTHERN FEDERATION OF SYRIAN LEBANESE AMERICAN CLUBS
Sheraton Hotel, New Orleans, LA
Thu July 8 2004 9:25 AM
I. Call to Order by Executive Board Chairman Anthony Campbell
2. Invocation by Mary Mowad Howell
3. Pledge of Allegiance by all Board Members (led by Chairman Anthony Campbell)
4.
5.
Welcome on Behalf of the Syrian Lebanese American Club of New Orleans (Janet Schwary, President) and
the Lebanese American Society ofNew Orleans (Janell Kalifey-Ayad, President):
Convention Chairman Ray Ceasar
Response on Behalf of the Federation: Anthony Campbell
6. Roll Call by Secretary, Miriam B. Koury, Jackson, Mississippi
(anticipated absence: Dr. Donald Hanna; anticipated tardiness: Tommy Ashker, Ryan Zwan)
7. Introduction of Guests and Dignitaries: Anthony Campbell
8. Reading and Approval of the Minutes of the M obile, AL M id-Winter Conference Meeting
9.
Officer Reports:
A. Report and Recommendations of Chairman Anthony Campbell
B. Report of Secretary Miriam Koury
C. Report of Parliamentarian, A l Katool
D. Report and Recommendations of President James Moises, MD
E. Report of Vice President George K orkmas
F. Report of Past President's Advisory Council, Mary Jo Mansour, Immediate Past President
G. Report of the Young Adults President Jordan Katool
H. Report of Treasurer Lenette Crawford, including Budget Committee R eport
10. Committee Reports:
A. Benefactor, Chair Mary Mowad Howell
B. Bulletin, Editor Carol Ackels
C. Ways and Means, Chair Dr. Jake Jorishe
D. Strategic Planning (including directory project presentation), Chair Karen Kassouf
E.. Offet to yield floor to any committee chair in attendance and not scheduled
F .. Offer to yield floor to any Board member I committee liaison to provide committee notes
· G.. Report of the Convention Committee, Mark Hadda~ Ray Ceasar, and Sharon Benson
i. Mobile Midwinter Conference report
ii. 2005 Convention in Louisville, Kentucky
iii. 2005 Midwinter Conference decision
iv. 2006 Convention recommendation
v. Bids for future Conventions and Conferences
vi. Selection of new Convention Committee Member
11. Southern Federation Foundation report: Foundation President Jake J orishe
12, Unfmished Business
A. Investment Policy
13. New Business
14. Valediction by Board Chairman Anthony Campbell
15. Benediction by Raymond Risk
16. Adjournment
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This series contains the meeting minutes and agendas of the SFSLAC. Included are executive board meeting minutes, general officers minutes, and minutes from SFSLAC annual conventions. There are agendas from some of the meetings as well as committee reports for the executive board.<br /><br />Materials in this series are arranged chronologically by year.
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English
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Text
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Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
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Moise A. Khayrallah Center for Lebanese Diaspora Studies
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