1 50 2 https://lebanesestudies.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/files/original/be938dbb2e30f5d2ebe2a78a7d62410c.pdf a801015edc4748d62b9c9359c0472832 PDF Text Text SPECIAL CONVENTION ISSUE W4r ®ffirial iiullrtiu News of the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanon American Clubs Volume 37 HOUSTON, TEXAS, MAY, 1969 No. 5 ATLANTA SWINGS INTO ACTION FOR THE "BIG WEEKEND" Atlanta-On Wednesday evening, July 2, the day before the 37th annual convention of the Southern Federation begins officially, an "Early Comers" party will be held to make the new arrivals feel at home "and properly condition them for the convention proper", according to Charlie Monsour, chairman of Atlanta's hospitality committee. "And that's only the beginning", interceded George Najour, the general chairman: "We will have six different bands playing the latest music of the land-one for every mood: each evening and early morning which will include rock and roll, traditional and novelty; (Continued on Page 5) .FY..,...,..,..,..... ,..,..,....,....,,..,....,,..,..,....,.,..,....,..,.....,...,,....,..,.." t t EXTRA : Atlanta, Ga. - In a joint an: nouncement issued just before press t time, by George C. Najour, local ► chairman of the Federation's con~ vention committee and president of : the Cedar Club, Inc., and Dr. Donald ► Hanna of the Lebasyr Club of Cor: pus Christi, Texas, the Arabic musi: cal performed by a troup of 25 in : the Texas city during the Mid Winter ► Conference last February, will travel : en masse to Atlanta for a repeat : performance. " Although there are ► more than 25 in the group, th.e num: ber w ho will make the long trip : will be determined according to the : individual schedules of the per► formers", said Dr. Hanna. : ·Th.e hour-long extravaganza cap: tivated convention audiences last ► winter. It is directed by Mrs. Amelia ►► p or,s. . ~ - . --~·····••11\\\--- THE INCOMPARABLE REGENCY HYATT HOUS,ECONVENTION HEADQUARTERS " How can you describe the Regency Hyatt House?", asks a hotel e xecutive with a competing chain. " Might as well try to describe the Astrodome", he added . A fee ble attempt at describing this magnific~nt edifice is to say when you walk into the lobby, you look upward viewing a ceiling 21 stories above the floor. Called the " most unusual hotel in America, the Regency Hyatt House will headquarter the Southern Federation's 37th annual convention beginning July 3 . .......................... NOTICE: ALSAC CONVENTION TWELFTH ANNUAL ALSAC CONVENTION OCTOBER 23-26, 1969 JUNG HOTEL, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA For Early Details, Contact: LaVonne M. Rashid, Executive Secretary ALSAC 611 Massachusetts Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 : : ◄ l : l ◄ : : ◄ : : ◄ l l : ◄ : : ◄ : ◄ ◄ ~ �THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN TIME TO CHANGE THE NATIONAL? Official News of the SOUTHERN FEDERATION OF SYRIAN LEBANON AMERICAN CLUBS Home Office 1157 Old Shell Road Mobile, Alabama 36604 All material for the Bulletin should be forwarded to "OFFICIAL BULL ET IN EDITOR", 1206 C and I Building, Houston, Texas 77002. 1968-1969 OFFICERS DIRECTORY President, Michael Zoghby, 209 Van Antwerp Building, Mobile, Alabama 36602 Vice President, Amel George, 26 Harvard Drive, Lake Worth, Florida 33460 Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Nazha Belmany, 1157 Old Shell Road, Mobile, Alabama 36604 EXECUTIVE BOARD J. H. Campbell, Chairman, 430 Gladstone Blvd., Shreveport, La. 71104 K. E. Antone, Houston, Texas Joseph Ashmore, Dallas, Texas Joseph E. Ashker, Jackson, Miss. J. Robert Belmany, Mobile Mrs. Eileen Cook, Houston George Coury, Miami, Florida K. D. Eddie, Jr., Oklahoma City, Okla. Richard Hamra, Kennett, Missouri John Jammal, Houston Miss Margaret Joseph, Austin, Texas Joe McCary, Birmingham, Alabama Mrs. Betty McKool, Dallas Dr. Edmond Mickal, New Orleans, La. Neme Mickal, Metaire, Louisiana Nesib Nader, Shreveport STATE VICE-PRESIDENTS Alabama-Joseph J. Rookis, Birmingham Arkansas-C. W. Pugh, Osceola Florida-Naji Momary, Orlando Georgia-Mrs. Helen Ziegelasch, Bremen Louisiana-Ernest Saba, New Orleans Mississippi-Naz Gattas, Clarksdale Missouri-John R. Campbell, Kansas City North Carolina-Charles Fadel, Fayetteville Oklahoma-.Joy Eddie, Oklahoma City South Carolina-Dr. Joseph Mack, Columbia Tennessee and Kentucky-Bill Homra, Fulton, Ky. Texas-Andy Monsour, Galveston SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTOR Miss Gladys Chehardy, 6045 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, La. 70124 REPRESENTATIVE TO NATIONAL FEDERATION Harry Joseph, 2932 Guadaloupe Austin, Texas ANCIENT SAYINGS FROM THE ARABIC An Editorial I This editorial does not necessarily reflect the views of the Southern Federation, but is rather a recital and con• clusion of the Editor over a period of 22 years since the National concept was introduced to us at our Birmingham conve ntion in 1 937. Readers who are of a differing opinion ore in- vited lo use this column in reply). We tried and we have failed. The idea of a National Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs was probably good in 1937, certainly in theory, but positions of men and nations erode, and ideas change. A truthful analysis of a national organization presumes that the regional federations are subservient to it. And thus th.e conflict of interest between the Southern and National has been unfortunate over the years. A national arm is needed, and the goal of recognition on a great scale should be pursued under the aegis of the Southern Federation. How? Instead of the tail wagging the dog, we submit that a National Committee be elected by the Southern (with the ioinder of the other regionals, if possible) to perform the duties of a nation-wide body. There has never been a true r,epresentation of a national group in the sense of a delegate body of some 1200 to 1 500 which we ourselves have enjoyed in the past. Such a goal is temptinig, but we are further away from it now than we were 20 y,ears ago. The matter of " guided tours" or overseas conventions has served n o purpose other than to create resentment among our brethre n across the seas who feel that the Lebanese and Syrians in America are displaying the power of th,e United States in dictatorial form. This has created jealousy and resentment rather than good will. Through this proposal of a national committee, we can certainly be a " friend of the court" to the people in our ancestral homelands, and speak and act only when we are invited to do so by them. This can be done without the stigma of our being mistakenly called hyphenated Americans. The Southern has never been partisan, and to those who say that other national groups are not timid in making their positions known, our answer is that we have only one country, America. Page 2 "There are two things the true value of which is appreciated only when lost: health and youth". " To remain silent until you are invited to speak is much better than to continue speaking until you are silenced". " If you would keep your secret from your enemies, keep it also from your friends". " The one-eyed man is king among the blind". " Mus may not adhere, but it will leave a mark". " Experience is the beginning of knowledge". "To have to keep company with the ignorant is one of the worst punishm.e nts". " If you do a good deed, conceal it but if a good deed be done to you, proclaim it" . TO THE AFFILIATED CLUBS AND DIRE.CT MEMBERS, OF THE SOUTHERN FEDERATION OF SYRIAN, LEBANONAMERICAN CLUBS We invite you to assist us in making these nominations since we feel that the Affiliated Clubs should be in a position to submit the name or names of persons who can and will devote their time in the pursuanee of their duties for whichever office they may seek. I am, therefore, r:equesting that you please complete the nomination ballot bel?~ and return same to me at my offices at 521 Lane Building, Shreveport, Lou1S1ana 71101. Let me assure you that all offices to be filled are very vital to the progress of this organization. I invite your attention to the fact thal among those that are important are he members of the Board. There are five members currently serving on the Board whose terms will expire on July 5 1969, in view of th.e fact that these members were elected for one-yea~ terms pursuant to the provisions of Section 6, Article XII of our Constitution and By-Laws. These members are J . Robert Belmany, George Coury, Joseph Ashk-e r, K. D. Eddie, Jr., and Richard Hamra. Respectfully submitted, Nesib Nader, Chairman Nominating Committee Shreveport, La. April 15, 1969 "A man's character is judged by his actions; his knowledge by his speech". NOMINATION BALLOT " Conceit is a stigma on knowledge". PRESIDENT _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ "A child is a trust in his parents' keeping". FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT " He who wishes to add to his knowledge, should mix with people other than his own". SECRETARY- TREASURER _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER FROM YOUR STATE ____ _ _ _ _ _ __ "My brac,elel I love, but not as much as my arm". A lighted lamp in the sun; Rainfall in a swamp; Beauty with the blind; Delectable food offered to one who is not hungry and The word of God in the bosom of a tyrant". "Seek knowledge, for learning is a good deed befor.e God; to disclose it is praise, to seek it is worship and to teach it is charity"'. Shreveport, La.-The names of five persons have already been submitted to Nesib Nader, chairman of the nominating committee, Each ye~r the Nominating Committee, which Committee consists of all past Presidents, convenes during the Annual Convention for the express purpose of nominating the best qualified persons from among our membe-rs for the various offices of the Southern Federation. These nominations that are submitted are me rely recommendations after the Committee has carefully reviewed the ir qualifications. Nominations a re allowed from the floor at the General Assembly and the ballots are cast pursuant to the provisions of our Constitution . "The miserly rich is poorer than the generous poor". " Five things are wasted and serve no purpose: NOMINATIONS SUBMITTED TO COMMITTEE FOR BOARD STATE VICE-PRESIDENT FROM YOUR STATE SCHOLARSHIP DIRECTOR REPRESENTATIVE TO NATIONAL FEDERATION SUBMITTED BY: Name Page 3 NESIB NADER for as many places on the board, he has announced. Those submitted for the five places to be open at the convention are Naji Momary, Orlando, Florida; Andy Monsour, Galveston, Texas; Fred Maroon, III, Miami, Florida; Dr. Donald Hanna, C o r p u s Christi, Texas, George C. Najour, Atlanta, Ga., and Floyd Pharo, Birmingham. More nominations are being sought, according to Mr. Nader, and members are urged to submit additional names for consideration. Not only are recommendations urged for the board, but also for president, secretary-treasurer, vice-president and other offices. A ballot is printed in this issue of the Bulletin. The executive board which consists of 15 members plus the immediate past president (who serves one year by virture of his position) , is a continuous body, one-third being elected each year. No member can succeed himself. The five whose terms of office expire this year are J. Robert Belmany, Mobile; George Coury, Miami; K. D. Eddie, Jr., Oklahoma Citiy; Joseph Ashker, Jackson and Richard A. Hamra, Tiptonville, Tennessee. Nominations will also be accepted on the convention floor as has been the established rule. �ATLANTA CONVENTION(Continued from Page 1) ATLANTA CLERGY JOINS IN CONVENTION WELCOME L. to r.: Fr. Jos. Bistany, St. George's Maronite Church; Geo. Najour, chairman; Monsignor Williiam Haddad, St. John's Melkite Church; Frank Maloof, vicechairman; and Father George Corry, St. Elias Orthodox Church. NEW ORLEANS CLUB JOINS GROUP OF BULLETIN SUPPORTERS 7firhanon "THE LADIES ARE PLEASED" ~mrriran QI Iuh These five members of the Atlanta club display a pleasing attitude after com· pleting a successful meeting on the advertising and phone committees. They are in the usual order, Mrs. C,ornelia A:zar, Mrs. Lillian Najour, Mrs. Mary Najour, Mrs. Maybelle Shikany and Miss Mary Obi. ®rlranz "THE BIG TWO" The ramrods of the Federation's 37th annual convention: Frank Maloof, vicechairman and vice-president of the host organization, the Cedar Club, Inc., and G 9 orge C. Najour, chairmdn and president. Both attended the Corpus Christi meeting last February to present the convention agenda. Page 4 and each will have its own singer. This does not include the Amer Kadaj troup which is again a convention feature. In addition, we will have the Fred Azar Orchestra from our Playboy Culb which will provide a lively afternoon- bunnies and all!" Albert Ashkouti and Gary Azar are taking care of the "old folks" and will see to it that there is no partiality in so far as the Federation's youth is concerned. In addition to these novel events on the program, the traditional sahrias, talent show, beauty pageant, cocktail party and banquet will all contribute to one of the largest programs in the F ederation's history. The fee will be only $20.00 and will include all events. There will be no additional or concealed charges, nor will split or optional tickets be sold. Page 5 New Orleans-The Syrian Lebanon American Club of this city has contributed $100.00 towards the Official Bulletin's revenue pool, and its full-page adver tisement appears elsewhere in this issue of the paper. "We are most pleased to contribute our $100.00 towards the fulfillment of the Bulletin's aim to produce larger issues-and more often", said Miss Gladys Chehardy, President of the club, in a l etter to the Editor. "The club is ver y h appy to place this ad, and all the members join me in wishing the Bulletin continued success", the letter continued. President Michael Zoghby has been urging members and member-clubs to contribute ads in order to sustain the Federation's news organ. "The Bulletin itself costs us more than the one dollar dues per member each year on a per capita basis- and it is the only medium that keeps us together from convention to convention", he declared in a general appeal to the membership. Other rates besides the $100.00 full - page offer, are $60.00, one-half page; and $35.00, quarter-page. All ads and checks should be sent to the Bulletin Editor , 1206 C. and I. Building, Houston, Texas 77002. �~~+~~+~~+~+~+~~+-~+~+~~+~~~+~+~+~~+~+~~+~~+M!~~~~~~+~+M+~+~+~M+M~+M+~l I 37TH ANNUAL CONVENTION ~~ ; I SOUTHERN FEDERATION OF SYRIAN LEBANON AMERICAN CLUBS f L......=--:~,-J ' Ji~-~ J TENTATIVE PROGRAM ISSUED BY THE CEDAR CLUB, INC., OF ATLANTA July 3-7, 1969 - All Activities Under One Roof - THE REGENCY HYATT HOUSE I~ I IJ PRE-CONVENTION - WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 1969 7:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. ,i® GET ACQUAINTED COCKTAIL PARTY. Everyone inivited-Everyone pays for own drinks-French, Italian, Austrian Suites. ~ I FIRST DAY-THURSDAY, JULY 3 j 10:00 A.M.-Midnight REGISTRATION-Convention Lobby. ~ <l@5 10:00 A.M. Hospitality Room Remains Open ALL DAY for Coffee and Cokes-English Suite First General Assembly (with all the trimmingsl-Phoenix Ballroom. 10:00 A.M.-12 Noon FEDERATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS. The following committee meetings will be held simultaneously in the special designated rooms. I i :; ,i@ ~ Charity-Mrs. Kamal Antone, Houston, Tex., Chairman Renoir (French Suite) ~ ~ ~ Outstanding Awards-Mrs. J. H. Campbell, Shreveport, La.. Chairman Monet ( French Suite) J@ ~ ~ Scholarship-Miss Gladys Chehardy. New Orleans, La., Chairman Raphatl (Italian Suite) ~ ~ ~ Youth-Miss Molly McKool, Dallas, Tex., Chairman Mozart IAustrian Suite) j ~ ~ Ways and Means Strauss (Austrian Suite) ~ ~ 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. ~ 1 :00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING-Italian Suite. 2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Concert by Amer Kadaj and Group. No dancing, listening only-Lancaster Ballroom. 4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Entertainment-FRED AZAR Orchestra and Professional Floor Show from Atlanta's Famous Bunny Club-Lancaster Ballroom. i j ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I~ 8:00 P.M.-Midnight 9:00 P.M.-2 A.M. Midnight-2:00 A.M. FREE TIME for strolling downtown area or shopping. BEAUTY CONTEST in conjunction with Coronation Ball. Miss Southern Federation of 1969 will be chosen and crowned by Miss Southern Federation of 1968, Miss Janice Jamail of Houston. Mr. George C. Najour, Pres. Cedar Club of AtlantaEmcee. Dress, semi-formal-Lancaster Ballroom. FIRST SAHRIA-Amer Kadaj and Group-French, Italian, Austrian Suites. YOUTH DANCE (Combol-lancaster Ballroom. Ii I It i~ trk ~ i Page 6 ~ ~ I -~~ i i ~ I i !~ 10:00 A.M. Hospitality Room opens and remains open all day serviing coffee and cokesEnglish Suiite 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. TALENT SHOW-Prizes will be awarded-Phoenix Ballroom. ~ 5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. YOUTH AFFILIATE MEETING-Second Session-Mozart Room. ~ j 9:00 P.M.-Midnight t PRESIDENT'S BALL in honor of P.resident and Mrs. Michael Zoghby-Phoenix Ballroom. SECOND SAHRIA-Amer Kadaj and Group-Lancaster Ballroom. ~ YOUTH DANCE-Combo-Phoenix Ballroom. ij t Midnight-2:00 A.M. ©X, ~ ~ . 3'.. ~ ~ I -3~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I~ I~ I ~ 3 '.. ~ ~ · · 3'.. ;,. ~ ~ ~ ~ I~ 11 (<);t.> ~ ~ I I~ ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR 24 HOUR FOOD SERVICE IN LOBBY RESTAURANT THIRD DAY-SATURDAY, JULY 5 ~-~- 1000 A.M. : HOSPITALITY ROOM opens and remains open all day serviing coffee and cokesEnglish Suite. ~:· @{, I Ij 10:30 A.M. ,1.el ~ ~ <l@5 1 :00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. "<KG.i GRAND BALL-Honoring new President and Officers-Phoenix Ballroom. ; 9:30 P.M.-2:00 A.M. THIRD SAHRIA-Lancaster Ballroom. ~ ~ ~ t~ 1 I ~ ~ I 2. Selection of Convention Cities and Mid-Winter Sites. 9:00 P.M.-Midnight ~ ~ ~ @{, 1 . Election of 1969-1970 Officers I 1 1.: SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY-Lancaster Ballroom. GRAND BANQUET-Phoenix Ballroom. II ~ ~ FASHION SHOW-PRECIOUS GEM SHOW-Phoenix Ballroom. 6:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M. 4'~ ~ ·~-- SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF ATLANTA-As a service Gray Lines may be contacted in hotel lobby for rat.e and time of departure. .:@ I ~ ~ ~ ~ f ~ REGISTRATION-Convention Lobby. ~ ~ ~ 10:00 A.M.-10:00 P.M. ~ ~ ~ ~ First General Assembly (with all the trimmingsl -Phoenix Ballroom. J ~ ij ~ ~ ti ~ July Jubilee Parade-Celebrities. Possibilities of our National Officers participatiing. On famous Peachtree St., in front of Regency Hotel. i ~ I 2:00 P.M.-4 P.M. 9:30 P.M.-2:00 A.M. ~ ~ REGISTRATION-Convention Lobby ~ !t t ~ 10:00 A.M.-10:00 P.M. 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I OFFICERS BREAKFAST in honor of Atlanta officers, Federation officers and past presidents, committee chairmen and presidents of affiliated clubs. ~ !~ 10:30 A.M.-12:00 Noon CHURCH SERVICES. 2:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. I ~1 ~ FAREWELL HOSPITALITY PARTY-Cokes, Coffee and Hamburgers will be served ,,oo PM-i,oo A.M. ,o::T:";A:.:o:::~: ::,,~::NTA AT POOLSIDE-POOL PATIO. i>,-@r.l~€N:oJ•t;;-a·G\lcl·0Jt&'fiJ>l&"~·llll@·(£\(o)·&-a0,f&"!lMc)'.<!J>.(of<li'@"liilr.f.G\lcl"(£\(o)"Bm.Gl{&G\lcl"llll@'&-a(£\(o)"<li'@"G\lcl"t?J,1.m;,,r..,-&1'&'.€-.R,·(£)(o)'.~(£)(o)·(£\(o)·,;;;-a,0-a • • • • • ~ ~,;,.::-,fc-l-i>Tc-lsfc-lsfc-:-,fhjc-:-,'w..,,i";(.lsf<':-,f,:::-,'j";,.:i:;j?->;f,::~:-,'p~j<-:-,'j";r.ll>jc-".,jc-l-ojc-l-ojc-:-,jc-ll>fc-lst?-~j;r.,._,j<'l-ojc-l-oj.(.lst;r.~,._,jc-l-ofc-ll>j?-:-,jc-l-ojc-~c-:-,'j"~ t~t*~t~t~ P age 7 �" A REVOLUTIONARY IN THE LEBANON OF WORLD WAR I", IS APT TITLE FOR HAMRA AUTOBIOGRAPHY RICHARD A . HAMRA Editor's Note: The following is the first of two par ts of the autobiography of Ri ch a rd A. Hamra of Kennett, Missouri, a member of the "Hamra - Homra Club" of Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky. This is the colorful story of an interesting and dignified man, and a member of the Southern Federation for many years. He is now on the executive board.) PART I. The Scorpion had perched itself on the copper-brown rock and menacingly arched its poisonous stinger up and over its back. "I will not harm you," I heard Abdalleh Haddad whisper, "if you just scamper off and leave me alone. You are the least of my worries." Abdalleh raised his eyes and peered over the rock fence. The falling landscape of olive and mulberry trees held our attention. I could see three of the attackers climbing the gentle slope as they wove in and out among the trees. Two carried rifles and a third gripped a revolver in one hand and a sword in the other. I was frightened, but they didn't seem to be. Then I knew why. Behind the tree were two more then six more. The valley below was swarming with the men who had come to kill us and loot our town. We were only two christians defending our homes against a Moslem hord intent on destroying the French Garrison as- signed to our town of Merjayoun in Lebanon during the year 19191920. I wanted to yell out to them and say, "The French are gone, you have no need to attack now." I knew I would be answered with a hail of bullets and pay for my foolish act by having my throat cut. The frenzy of an attack had been built up and there was no turning back the terrible momentum. Bes;des the victory that was sure to be theirs would entitle them to loot our homes, for we were known as a well-to-do town and they had nothing but their frustration and their empty bellies. "In a way I don't blame them," I said. Abdalleh looked at me an_gerly. "You are stupid Rasheed. The sun has cooked your brains. Are you sure you fought the Turks and Germans? Are you sure you are the same man who sought Lawrence of Arabia and rode in the desert with Prince Ali's Bedouin?" Forgive my friend," I said. "You are right. This is no time to be philosophical." I _glanced at the scorpion. It was still there, bristling its defiance. I brought the butt of my English mauser down hard on the slender back and felt the crunching of its b r o k e n b o d y against the rock. We raised our rifles and listened to the steady pounding of our hearts. "It's a crazy world" I thought. "We have driven out the Turks and now we are fighting the French or else we are fighting among ourselves. Always fighting." "Yes I had ridden in the desert, Abdalleh," I thought to myself as if in answer to his question. I tried to relate the events of the past two years with what seemingly led to our present situation. I was attending the American Presbyterian school at (Saida) Sidon, Lebanon in 1917 when the United States declared war on Germany. Needless to say, this act involved all of the young Syrian students attending America n schools located in the Turkish Empire. We were promptly shut down and subject to conscription in the Turkish army. Several of us went into hiding, but the local authorities, still loyal to the Turkish Government, quickly arrested my father and several of his friends for allegedly aiding prospective conscripts es cape the draft. Through the influence of my uncle, who was a member of the court in our town, my father was released Page 8 with the rest of his friends from prison. We immediately formed plans to flee to J ordan where the Bedouins of the desert under Lawrence of Arabia and Shareef Hussein Sons Emirs (Princes) Ali, Abdalleh Feisal and Zeid were in revolt against the Turks. Under cover of night my father and I and several of his friends and sons subject to conscript mo u n t e d our Arabian mares and fled from Merjayoun toward the J ordanian border. At first I was delighted with my new way of life. It was refreshing not to have to be confined to drab classrooms and listen to time-worn lectures of old professors. However, after more than four months spent in the cold, wind-swept region of Beni Hassan, I became restless and yearned to spend Easter in Merijayon with my family and friends. I envisioned the beauty of the green Lebanese slopes and the picturesque terraced vine-yards of the villages, and in the background was Mt. Harmon whose snows filled the many mountain streams of Lebanon with its cool clear water. The nemesis among young men like myself still remained Turkish Conscription. To go home was to abandon freedom. I had an idea that would allow me safe passage to and from my home town. But, how I was to accomplish it would depend on my power of persuasion with Sheik Ibrahim of the Khalil Tribe. I had, after all, distinguished myself as an able bodied man among his Tribesmen. I could hunt, shoot, ride and fight. My reputation as a leader among the younger men of the camp had reached the ears of the Sheik, therefore, when I presented myself before him with my unusual request, he listened attentively, a nd then replied smilingly "You must be joking." "No," I insisted, "I need this permit to travel from Beni Hassan to Merjayoun without harassment from the Turks. Only you can get it for me with the help of the other Sheiks of Beni Hassan, and in addition I will be exempt from army service to read the correspondence which comes to you and the other tribes. "But Jemal Pasha-Jemal Pasha will give it to you. He does not want to alienate the Arabs. Besides, the idea will appear so sound and militarily logical to him that he will even compliment you on it. Messengers were sent to inform the other sheiks of the visit to Jerusalem and to pay a visit to General J emal Pasha, commanding General of the Eastern Turkish Army. He comes to the Army headquarters in Jerusalem when it is possible for him to do so." It was luck that he was there. The idea began to appeal to the sheik. He had called upon me previously to read his letters from J erusalem, and of course, he welcomed a reason to leave the camp and satisfy his curiosity of seein g the famous Pasha. The plan worked with the help of the other sheiks of the Khazaaileh tribe, Judeifat tribe, the Ha Rahisha tribe and the Kahlil tribe. The permit was issued and signed by the General. I was in the hometown for Easter. I did not have to show my permit to the authorities for the simple reason that I did not want a confrontation with them and I k ept to little traveled roads and in private homes as much as possible. Yet it was a consolation to know I had that signature if I should ever need it. Two days after Easter I returned to Beni Hassan. The following month a messenger from Emir Ali, eldest son of Shareef Hussein of Mecca, arrived in camp to arrange for a meeting between all the Arabs of this area and the (Emir) Prince. It was to be a council of war at Azrak Oasis to make plans for driving out the Turks from all Arab lands. The idea of war appealed to me. To fight as an organized group against th e occupying troops of our land thrilled me so much I was ready to leave immediately and join the famed Lawrence of Arabia. The Arabs, who did not profess any great love for Turkish rule were now showing support for the English armies that were approaching Jerusalem. As if he was reading my mind, Sheik Ibrahim placed his hand gently on my shoulder in a restraining fashion. I know he meant first things first, and putting first things first meant obtaining my father's permission. Although he was a little over five feet tall, I would have preferred trying to out-talk J emal Pasha than to face my father with his cold steel blue eyes when he had set his mind in the negative. It was as I expected, when his eyes flashed as he listened to my request to go to the war council. I knew I might as well talk to a stone wall. Later the Sheik could see the hurt in my eyes and I knew he felt compassion for me. "A father and son should not have deep misunderstandings, Rasheed. Your father is afraid for you, and armies have a way of getting shot up." " I am going with you," I replied firmly. "In that case I'll talk to your father. It is better to have his permission and his blessing than to have him suffer anxiety over you." It was arranged. I was to ride on the Sheik's r ight - a distinct honor His son would ride on his left. Father was assured of my comolete safety. No doubt the Sheik knew I could take care of myself and probably of him too. I had acquired a Ger man pistol, my rifle and bandoliers. Dressed as a Bedouin, Kaffiyeh - and Turbin (Headdress) and (Abeh ( Abaia. Early the followinP- morning the six Sheiks of Beni Hassan led their men toward the Azrak Oasis. They did not know the exact distance, but the messenger of the Emir told them it was not too far. By dusk the one hundred horsemen and the forty camel - mounted Bedouins, who hours before were brandishing swords and firing rifles on their galloping departure from camp, were now strung out in a long bedraggled line along a sun-parched trail to Azark Oasis. Looking at the questioning expression on the faces of the Sheiks, the messenger urged the men on with constant pleas. "It is not far. Just a little further." The more he pleaded, the darker it became until finally we could not see well enough to travel. We were just a few miles from our destination when we came to a waterhole. The Sheiks decided to spend the night here and finish the journey in the morning. After drinking some water and filling our water bags, we let the horses come to the waterhole. They were extremely thirsty, but the camels almost seemed indifferent to the precious water. Before dawn we broke camp, feeling refreshed and eager to arrive at the Oasis, where we were to meet with the other t ribes. After twen ty-four hours in the desert we arrived at the Oasis. Our coming was celebrated by a great feast which lasted off and on for three days. At the end of that time Emir Ali called for a meeting. It was planned that as the harvest was over, we would attack the Turkish troops and drive them from all Arabia and Syria. Page 9 A few days later our men returned to Beni Hassan to wait until ·a fter the harvest. We stopped at the waterhole the morning of our 1departure. What we saw almost made us r etch up with nausea. We knew why the camels were not too thirsty a week ago as we passed by-our rest stop was a stagnant, pale green slime - infested pool .which seemed so precious to us by ·night but so repugnant by day. As we traveled on, I remarked to some of my Bedouin friends that I was disappointed in not seeing Lawrence of Arabia. They informed me that I had just missed seeing him and that he spent most of his time with Feisal, another son of the Shareef and the man destined to become King of Iraq. Feisal had entertained thoughts of ruling an Arab kingdom including all of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, P al• estine and Arabia. In short he was to fill the power vacuum caused by the withdrawal of the Turks. The English, we hear d, were thankful for his support and were willing to remit the Arab lands to the Arabs. In 1918 General Allenby's English force was drivin~ the Turks northward from Jerusalem and the Arabs attacked the enemy from the southeast causing t hem to retreat toward Damascus. We, the young Arabs, had a chance to harass them from the rear. We attacked when they least expected it and inflicted h eavy casualties on them, but we too lost several of our men. The men I met (Bedouins) of the desert, a great fighter and one of the heros of the war was Auda Abu Taya, Tallal ElHareidn. He heard t hat his village was destroyed by the retreating Germans and Turks and the people were killed. He and he alone went after th em on his beautiful Arabian mare yelliing and firing his automatic rifle, killing many of them. He and his mare also were killed. Many of the Bedouins made names for themselves and their tr ibes, such as Howetat, Wah abie, Serhan. Sakher, Rualla, Ibiin-El-Rasheed tribes and many others. Late in September father and I and those who were in parts of Jordan returned to our town of Merjayoun. I had forgotten about the local authorities who still deemed it their duty to arrest me. My friends and visitors at our (Continued on Page 20) �CONVENTIONS FOR 1970 OPEN TO BID Mobile - President Michael E. Zoghby announced that the "big convention" to be held in July, 1970 is yet without a home, although the 1972 convention has been awarded to Birmingham. Neither has the " junior convention", the Mid-Winter Conference to be held in February of the coming year, been allocated, according to further information from the president. Under the present laws, but likely to be amended this year at the Atlanta convention, a club must d e p o s i t $500.00 as evidence of good faith with its formal bid, and must satisfy the other requirements of the C on vent i on Guidelines in order to achieve eligibility. The executive board, which acts on the bids before they reach the convention floor, must then make its recommendation to the delegate body for acceptance or rejection. In the alternative, should there be no bids presented to the next board meeting (in Atlanta) , then the convention customarily empowers the board to choose the city within a short period after adjournment, usually in 60 to 90 days. Bids should be submitted to the secretary-treasurer of the Federation or to Jos. H. Campbell, Board Chairman, 430 Gladstone Boulevard, Shreveport, Louisiana 71104. All unsuccessful bidders will be returned the full amount of their deposit, and the successful aspirant receives its deposit refund usually upon adjournment of the convention. CORPUS EXPRESSES THANKS TO FEDERATION "The Lebasyr Club wishes to express enthusiastic thank you's to all Federation personnel who helped us in putting on the Mid-Winter Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas and a big thank you to all who attended the Conference. We ce rtainly hope that you enjoyed the affair as much as we enjoyed planning and putting on the confer-ence for you. Please plan to return to Co~pus Christi when you can - Perhaps for our annual Memorial Day Affair to be held May 31 st and June 1st of this year. ' 'Sincerely, " Dr. Anthony Habib " Lebasyr Club Re porter" GENERAL MEETING HELPS WHIP CONVENTION IN SHAPE This group of 26 meets regularly to consider pr.eparations for the forthcoming convention. Here it is pictured in the Rectory of St. Joseph's Maronite Church, Atlanta. BETTY McKOOL AND RALPH ABERCIA TO JOINTLY " EMCEE" OFFICERS BREAKFAST Atlanta, Ga.-The inimitable Betty McKool, wife of the Texas State Senator, Mike McKool of Dallas, will jointly emcee the officers' breakfast with Ralph Abercia of Houston, a past president of the Federation, it was announced by George C. Najour, chairman of the Atlanta convention committee. The breakfast, an annual affair given usually by the Federation in honor of the host club, the presidents of the federated clubs, cha ir UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS OFFERS FEDERATION PART IN ARABIC STUDIES AWARDS Austin, Texas-An opportunity to participate in the honoring of students in Arabic at the University of Texas has been offered the Southern Federation by the Center for Middle Eastern Studies. The award is made to the student whom the professors of Arabic language and literature consider to be the best in their classes for a given academic year. Accordiing to Robert A. Fernia, Director of the Center in a letter addressed to President Michael Zoghby, the criteria for judging excellence in the respect is the performance on examination and papers as well as the general performance of the student during the oral drills in the classroom. The Center proposes that the Southern Federation participate to the extent of offering a moneP age 10 men of the Federation committees, past presidents and officers of the Federation, is an invitational affair. The hour is intended as a respite from the arduous duties of the business sessions to which the officers are obliigated. One of the long-remember ed programs on the breakfast occurred several years ago when Mrs. McKool, as the main attraction on the program, improvised humorous song-sketches about prominent Federation members, and sang them w i th a yodel to her accompanying g u i t a r , w h i ch sh e strummed. tary award to the winner each year. Should such a course be pursued by the Federation after action by the board and the convention, pr obably in Atlanta this year, then the program would be administered through the scholarship director, Miss Gladys Chehardy of New Orleans. When approached, Miss Chehardy said that she could not give an official opinion at this time on the venture, declaring that it must be considiered by her committee at its next meeting. Mr. Fernea expressed himself as believing that "this kind of public recognition for our students of Arabic at our annual honors day assembly is an important stimulus for our program in Arabic studies. As such awards are given in several other languages, it is also important that Arabic be represented." Miss Margaret Joseph of Austin first contacted the University and called it to the attention of the president and director. DALLASITE JOSEPH ASHMORE OFFERS CANDIDACY FOR VICE-PRESIDENT Dallas-Jos. Ashmore, a leading Federation worker and member of its Board, issued the following statement in support of his running for First Vice-President of the Federation: During the past eleven years in which I have been an active participant in the business and social activities of the Southern Federation, I have realized the truth of the old proverb that you only receive from an organization that TEXAS AND THE CAROLINAS LAGGING IN ATLANTA REGISTRATION Atlanta, Ga. - Registrations for the 37th annual convention to be held here on Jul y 3-7 have been exceedingly encouraging from Louisiana, Alabama and Georgia, but the response from west of the Mississippi has not been too well, accordiing to George C. Najour, chairman of the Atlanta convention committee. "We are expecting from 1200 to 1500 at the 4-day meet," Mr. Najour said, "but we desire a more 'diversified' representation." Texas and the Carolinas are running behind the usual pace. Con- l vention officials are especially perturbed over the Texas inaction, it was learned. However, m any Federation leaders in that state said that there was no cause for convern, that Texas will again furnish at least 30% of the large delegation expected. "We'll come through as usual," one T e xas spokesman who did not want to be named, said. The Carolinas, which have several affiliated clubs, principally in Columbia, are usually represented relatively strong even when the convention sites are further away than this year's, it was brought out, and the feeling is that a repitition of that action can be expected this year. APPLICATION FOR BEAUTY PAGEANT CONTEST Miss Southern Federation 1969 will be chosen during the evening of July 3, 1969 at the Regency Hyatt House . The selected queen will r.eign throughout most of the Convention activities following her coronation. Each affiliated club is urged to sponsor AT LEAST one contestant. All contestants a re required to submit an 8"x 10" glossy photograph before, the convention for display in a conspicuous spot in the Convention area from the beginning of the Conv.ention until the Beauty Pageant is held. All contestants must be single and from the age of 17 years through 23 years and must be members or d a ughte1s of membe rs of the Fede ration. All pertine nt data concerning the contestant should be forwarded with the applications fo r entry. Please compl,e te the following for each contestant sponsored by your organization: (------------~-- --------,- l J which you put into the organization; this applies to friendship also. During these eleven years, I have tried to be a dedicated worker for the best interest of all the members of the Federation, keeping foremost the ambition that our Southern Federation shall always remain the finest among our people in this country. It is only through your support and your votes that we as individuals can become an influence on the teacher course of the Federation. In this regard, I humbly solicit your support and votes for my candidacy this coming fiscal year for the position of First Vice President of the Southern Federation. My family and I realize this is one of the greatest honors you can extend to one of your fellow members, and express to each one of you our appreciation for this opportunity. --·-------------( ! ... ! BEAUTY PAGEANT APPLICATION ~~ Name of Contestant: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ !i I Last l Address: First City > Middle Sta te , Zip Code ) Club Sponsoring: _ _ _ _ _ __ Na me City State Zip Code Occupation: - - - - - - - - -·- -- - -- - - - - - - - City ( State Zip Code If going to School: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Na me of School AGE _ _ __ City HEIGHT _ _ __ Stale Zip Co de .WEIGHT _ _ __ Is this your first beauty contest? _ _ __ _ ~ What are your hobbies? _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ l ( PLEASE RETURN TO BEAUTY CONTEST COMMITTEE THE CEDAR CLUB, INC. P. 0 . BOX 3223 _____: } I ( ~ -N-TA _ ,_~ ~-:~~~---~~-~~--v,~~~~---~~~-·--,----~~-----·-j Page 11 �VICKSBURG'S DR. PHILLIP GEORGE EXPOUNDS TEACHERS' PHILOSOPHY IN WINNING OUTSTANDING AWARD NEWS, FROM ARKANSAS By MRS. OLIVIA GEORGE Osceola, Arkansas - Clifford Pugh, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Pugh of this city, not only won the title of "most likely to succeed" but was also voted "Seminole of LOUIS GEORGE, JR., IN VIET NAM Young George is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis George of O sceola, Ark. VOTED "MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED" Clifford Pugh of Osce ola. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. C. W . Pugh. the Month" at Osceola High School. Also, in four other categories, Clifford has qualified f o r honors: leadership, scholarship, athletics and service to school and community. His parents are active members of the Cedars Club of Osceola and Blytheville. * * * Osceola-Lt. Louis H. George, Jr., is with the special forces in Vietnam, and is stationed at Dang Xoai and nearby villages. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis George, Sr., of this city, he has been on military tour during the recent action in this area . . . and in Luxora, Joe George the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred George, made the dean's list FUR STOLE FOUND IN CORPUS A fur stole was lef1 behind in Corpus Christi during the Mid-Winter Conference last February. The bare description is that it is of black velveteen with a fringe. The full description must be given by the owner. Address your inquiry and description to: Dr. Anthony Habib 48 23 South Almeda Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 at Memphis State Univesity where he is in the pre-med school. And also in Luxora, Robert George, the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. George, made the honor roll at the University of Arkansas. He is a sophomore in the school of business administration. Back in Osceola, Lydia Pugh, no stranger to Federatio!1 conventions, (she won the Kahlil Gibran Award of $500.00 in 1966) is attending the University of Arkansas, majoring in social welfare. 'GOVERNOR-ELECT FUND' OF SEN. McKOOL BACKED ( Reprinted From The Dallas Morning News) Austin-Sen. Mike McKool of Dallas won quick committee approval Wednesday of his proposed constitutional amendment authoriziing the legislature to provide funds for the "governor-elect," to provide a smooth transition between administrations. It would permit the legislature to appropriate money to be used by the incomiing governor, from the time of his election in early November until his inauguration in January, for office help !1eede_d for such things as formulating his program and answering correspondence. The proposal has been recommended by both Gov. Preston Smith and former Gov. John Connally. It was approved without :Objection by the senate committee ?n constitutional amendments at its organizational meeting Wednesday. Page 12 Vicksburg, Miss. - Dr. George, born and reared in Vicksburg, Miss., is a graduate of Cornell University Medical College where he received his M.D. degree in 1956. He also holds a bachelors det1ree from the University of Mississippi. Following completion of his residency training at Cornell, he came to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis as a post-doctoral fellow and, subsequently, as a special fellow in clinic?} and cellular cancer chemother apy. He came to the University of Tennessee in July, 1965, as an assistant professor and in 1968 was promoted to associate professor. Dr. Phillip George, 36, received the 1968-69 award, which carries with it $500 in cash from the Greater Alumni Association of the University of Tennessee. It was presented to him at a Shelby County UT alumni gathering October 8, at the University Club, Memphis, Tennessee. In addition to his teaching duties, Dr. George is also director of the Pediatric Training Program for the City of Memphis Hospitals. Although teaching and administrative duties command most of his time, he sometimes manages to squeeze in a game of tennis before office hours in the morning. Dr. George won the coveted "Golden Apple Award" his first year as a professor at U.T. That award is presented annually by the Student American Medical Association. Dr. George outlines his teaching philosophy as follows: "My philosophy is that the teacher is always a committed student, and that each participant, faculty member as well as student, in the teaching-learning situation is both a teacher and a learner and each contributes to the over-all process. Therefore each student must be accepted by his respective faculty as both a colleague and a student in a graduate professional school w~o, while learning from contact with his faculty, also contributes to the knowledge of that faculty. While hopefully teaching my students, I feel that I learn a great deal every day as a r esult of my contact with them. Some of them have most imaginative minds and can ask very searching questions that you would not have had the occasion to think of previously." DR. PAUL PETRO CONTRIBUTES TO CHEMICAL RESEARCH Mobile-Dr. Paul Petro, a member of the staff of the Research and Development Department of . t ~ , , , , ...... ' RESEARCHER Dr. Paul Petro of Mobile Lone Star , has used his time and energy searching new products for NAS A's Marshall Space Flight Center in Redstone Arsenal, Ala- bama, before he was employed by his present company. Now this researching has served him invaluably in his new job here. One of the key objectives of the lab in which the young doctor is employed is to take small molecules found in natural gas and transform them into other chemicals for possible future marketing. The by-products, as well as the end products from this chemical adventure will produce cosmetics, weed killers, tanning agents, plastic fibers, refrigerants and preseratives. It was explained that the refinement of the gas would thus provide a higher quality gas for the consumer by using gas reserves which presently cannot be pipelined because of their corrosive nature. Dr. P etro has a doctor's degree from the University of Alabama, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Petro of this city. Mrs. Petro is presently a member of the Federation's affiliate in this city, The Syrian Lebanon American Club. APPLICATION FOR TALENT SHOWS The. Talent Shows will be divided into two groups: GROUP 1-2 years to 12 years of age. Children of members of the Federation. GROUP 11-13 years to 19 years of age-members or children of members of the Federation. A Club may have as many entries in each group as desire,d, and also entries in all groups if desired. Separate awards will be provided for each group. - ---------------- - - -- - --------- -- - GROUP I What group is this application for? GROUP II CShow by Mark "X" l Is this an individual or team effort? _ _ _ __ _ _ _ Describe briefly type of entertainment. Give names and ages of contestants. Name of Club sponsoring this Talent: - - - - - - -- - - -- - · - - City State PLEASE RETURN TO TALENT COMMITTEE THE CEDAR CLUB, INC. P. 0 . BOX 3223 ATLANTA, GA. 30302 Page 13 Zip Code "TO ALL LOUISIANA AFFILIATES OF THE SOUTHERN FEDERATION OF SYRIAN LEBANON AMERCAN CLUBS" - SABA In less than two months the annual convention of the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanon American Clubs will be held in the City of Atlanta, Georgia. At this convention, voting on the President, Vice Presiden~, SecretaryTreasurer, E x e c u t 1 v e B o a r d members, Scholarship Director and Representative to the Nati,nal Federation, as well as all State Vice-Presidents, will take place This is a most important part of the convention, and we, the Federation affiliates, should make every effort to send club delegates with the necessary instructions as to whom the respective clubs wish to have in the various offices, each club can be affected by the newly elected officers, so careful consideration should be given to qualified persons seeking and being put up for office. You should before too long receive a questionnaire from the Southern Federation Nominating Committee Chairman Mr. Nesib Nader, our immediate Past President of the Federation, asking for your club's nominations for the officers mentioned above, please have serious consideration of the ability to serve, and the qualiifications of the persons your club nominates before sending them in, your clubs wishes are held secret until the Nominating Committee meets durinig the convention, rememberiing that the Nominating Committee nominations does not mean election to office. The qualified delegates on the floor of the General Assembly still have the right to nominate persons other than those selected or offered by the Nominating Committee. With this in mind I urge all clubs to send in nominations and all members to attend the convention and all the meetings. P lease do not forget our Federation Bulletin, it needs your club's help in sending articles. Have you raised your quota yet? Won't you please try? With best wishes to all of you the Louisiana affiliates and to the members I remain Sincerely, Ernest A. Saba Louisiana State Vice President New Orleans �GEMAYEL BELIEVES FORTIFICATIONS ARE "EMOTIONAL" New York, New York-In an interview pubiished in the March 6 issue of the Lebanese American Journal, Pierre Gemayel, leader of one of the major parties in Lebanon, submitted to an interview of which an excerpt is published h~re, and which should be of especial interest to readers of the Bulletin: Q. Do you think that conscription and fortificaton of the frontiers are enough to safeguard Lebanon from Israeli threats? A. Construction and fortifiication of the frontiers are a form of emotional expression. If these no tions were studied carefully and they turned to be in the interest of the country more than national prestige, well and good. But to sacrifice our youths for no benefit whatsoever? I don't understand the logic behind the request of some. What is needed to protect Lebanon from Israeli threats is to take science and technology and modernism as a whole. The question at stake for the defense of Lebanon and other Arab countries is not the number of soldiers we have but the number of pilots and technicians we have got. Modern warfare needs pilots and technicians and scientists, and these are the only ones who can protect Lebanon. It will be a problem to Lebanon if emotion alone would decide its defense. We have to resort to rational and emotional arguments when the defense of Lebanon is discussed. I suggest to take the two arguments. Q. To what extent is Lebanon an Arab country? A. Lebanon has an Arab tongue and it is Arab in neighborhood interest, but the Lebanese are not of the Arab race. We believe in the existence of a Lebanese nationalism. Our ideological attachment to Lebanese nationalism is the source of our conflict with the Arab nationalist, a conflict that is strictly ideological and became now Byzantic. We believe that the Lebanese race, exists as the other existing races in Europe-we are like the Italian and English races. Ours, has the fundamental characteristics that makes it equal to the others. Q. To what extent should Lebanese citizenship be conferred? A. I do not agree that Lebanese citizenship be given for anybody who merely stays in the country for five or ten years. I think that this argument is illogical. Citizenship should not be granted to those who merely request to become Lebanese, to satisfy their own in- APPLICATION FOR ARABIC DANCING CONTEST Considerable interest is being manifested in Arabic dancing-especially the DABKE. W.e hope to ha,ve a spirited DABKE contest betwee(n several of our Clubs this year. It' s a lot of fun! How about organizing your group of DABKE dancers and enter and enjoy the contest. Contest will be judged solely on the Dance and not the Costumes-as a matter of fact, Costumes, while desirable, are not essential. This will be a strictly non-professional dance. We hope you will fill out this form and enter a group. Our committee will be pleased to work with you. Please send us more information on the Arabic Dance Contest. Name of Club: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Addr-ess: - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - City Stale Zip Cod e About how many dancers iin your group? PLEASE RETURN TO DANCING CONTSET COMMITTEE THE CEDAR CLUB. INC. P. 0 . BOX 3223 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30302 Page 14 terest. The question is, does Lebanon need those people? Certainly not all of them. Citizenship should be granted to those that Lebanon considers worthy to have. We would encourage scientists, philosophers and all talented and learned people who show distinction intellectually one way or another, so that the country becomes the appealing spot to all in the future. FOURTEEN-PIECE BAND OPTIONED FOR CONVENTION Atlanta - A 14-piece American band has been retaiined by the Atlanta convention committee, according to George C. Najour, chair- MAKING A POINT L. to r.: Thrashing a point in the convention peparations is Abe Salem. His ''Polite" listeners are Mike Azar, Jimmie Haddad, Nadra Nadrra, Reese Guthas, Chari.es Maloof and Sam Jacobs. man. "We are elated over our grand plans; the community is lending itself admirably to the requirements of the convention, and they are honorably discharging their obligations," Mr. Najour said. S.O.Y.O. TO MEET IN HOUSTON IN 1970 Houston-The Syrian Orthodox Youth Organization (S. 0 . Y. 0.) will meet in its Southwestern Region oonvei,ntion in Houston on June 18-21, according to Tommy Arwady, vice-chairman of the convention committee. The convention headquarters will be in the new Marriott Hotel in the Astrodome area. Rev. Fr. John Matthieson, pastor of St. George Orthodox Church, was named as the spiritual advisor at the organizational meeting held at the hotel April 30. This y ear's convention is being held in Wichita, Kansas. Chapters in the Region are Beaumont, Austin, Houston , Oklahoma C i"tty, Vicksburg, Tulsa and Wichita. ACTIVE YEAR PROJECTED FOR BIRMINGHAM'S CEDARS CLUB By MRS. JOSEPHINE SHARBEL Birmingham - All indications point to an actively interesting year, from beginning to end, for the Cedars Club of Birmingham and its Auxiliary. At the recent Inaugural Ball on February 17th, the members, its auxiliary and invited guests, enjoyed dancing to the music of Jean Rogowski and his orchestra. During the evening, the newly elected president, Mitchell Joseph, expressed appreciation to the outgoing president, Joe McCary, and officers for their outstanding work in the past year. At the same time President Joseph brief 1 y announced plans fo rthe coming year. He promised a galaxy of activities not only for the members and their auxiliary but for its youth also. Plans and projects-many and varied- will soon be in progress. A complete face-lifting is in store for the Cedars Club home. Renovations will include the Ballroom and club meeting rooms. A brand new kitchen will be added as well as other necessities for the comfort and pleasure of the members and their guests. Basketball and tennis courts will be built to aid and accelerate the at h 1 et i c program, which also includes softball and volleyball. Youthful athletes will concentrate on basketball, weight lifting, swimming, and soft ball teams. The foregoing plans to add sport accommodations were inspired and activated by the exceptional performances in various schools and colleges of many of the sons of the Cedars Club members. In the colleges among the most prominent for outstanding performance is Harold Wehby, high scoring basketball sophomore at Birmingham Southern. He led a rejuvenated team to- a fast close of four out of five games. Harold is a scholarship student and son of Habib Wehby. At Auburn University, Virgie Elkouri's son Freddy, another scholarship student, is doing some fine work on the track team. Joseph Tanory, Jr.-Joe's son, of course!- is a kicker on the Auburn Freshman football team. John Joseph, son of Mitchell Joseph, distinguished himself on the Freshman football and track teams at John Carroll High School, as did Taft Elkouri's son Vincent. Joe Tanory's No. 2 son, Bobby, en- joys equal recognition at Ramsay High. Cedars Club Dads Nolan Harika, Habib Wehby, Dave Tanory, and Charles Mizerany were rightfully proud of their young sons Ph i 1 i p, D a v i d, and Charles, respectively, when they led the championship basketball team at St. Paul's Elementary School. The winning t e a m was coached by BIRMINGHAM PRESIDENT Mitchell Joseph, above, succeeds Joe McCary to the presidency of the Cedars Club of Birmingham. Henry Rookis, former football star of Chattanooga University. Yes, you guessed it, Henry is the son of our state vice - president, Joe Rookis. The Cedars Club, the Auxiliary, and their families proudly boast a membership of six hundred. Apart from club activities, the Cedars Club and Auxiliary will be well represented in the Birmingham Annual Festival of Arts at its International Fair at the Municipal Auditorium on March 21st through March 26th. A display of Lebanese art and literature will be under the direction of Mr. Eli Freiha and his wife Peggy Zanaty Freiha. Auxiliary vice - presiden t, Omra Joseph, is in charge of the delectable cuisine of Lebanese delicacies to be offered to the American public. Mrs. Joseph will be assisted by members of the Cedars Auxiliary. Newly elected officers chosen to execute the program for 1969 are as follows: Mitchell Joseph, president; Naim Boackle vice - president; Car 1 o Joseph, ' secretary; Louis Milton, treasurer; George Bostany, membership chairman; and J a m e s Ritchey, sergeant - at- arms. The Board of Governors, as elected, is Page 15 composed of Floyd Pharo, chairman; Louis Sharble, Joe McCary, Joe Tanory, Earnest Joseph, Eli Freiha, John Ka base, Taft Elkouri, Louis Zaden and Sam Ritchey. Nolan Harika was reappointed club manager. The Cedars Auxiliary voted to accept unanimously, the slate of officers presented by nominating chairman, Josephine Sharbel and her committee. The newly elected officers are: Mrs. Abie Milton, president; Mrs. Mitchell Joseph, vice - president; Mrs. Ro be rt Stephens, recording secretary; Mrs. Virgie Elkouri, corresponding secretary and Mrs. Floyd Stephens, treasurer. REMEMBER: "DA-DA" Mobile-An easy way to remember convention obligations is for the secretaries and presidents of the affiliated clubs to remember the improvised word, "Da-Da" which simply means "Delegates" "Alternates" "Dues" and "Amendments". ' Delegates are named by each club on the basis of three votes where the membership is under 37; six votes where member-clubs have a maximum of 62 members and nine votes for those federated clubs which have over 62 members. These are the only three cate-g ories of voting strengths, and as many delegates (or as few) may be named by the respective organizations to cast the allotted votes. Dues are payable on the basis of $1.00 a member, and the dues period covers the time from the calling to order of the convention until the call of the succeeding convention the following year. In other words, this year's dues, for fiscal 1969-1970, when paid, entitles the club to all privileges of membership. Those clubs not paid up in full by the opening of the 1969 convention will be declar ed dropped from the roll for non-payment. The last "A", that on amendments, requires the delegates to vote on the proposed amendments as submitted to the clubs sixty days before convention, and which were posted in time to be acted up this year, that is May 4. The amendments, as proposed, were sent to all affiliated clubs before that deadline. DADA should be sent to the secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Nazha Belmany, 1157 Old Shell Road, Mohile, Alabama, 36604. �BEIRUT'S INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE LAUNCHES PHASIE OF NEW CAMPUS New York, New York-The International College, established in Beirut in 1891, has a grandiose pro~ram planned in its expansion proJect. The following article is reprinted from the "News From International College," and was received by the Bulletin on April 7: The first phase of construction for International College's new campus outside of Beirut, Lebanon, will begin in May. In conjunction with a meeting of the Board of Trustees held in Beirut, a cornerstone ceremony took place May 6th. The new campus, which will be situated in the wooded foothills of Mechref, above the village of Damour 12 miles south of Beirut will inaugurate an important ch~pter in the history of I.C., cleariing the way for the College to seek newer and better ways to provide quality education fitted to the needs of a rapidly changiing Middle East. Plans under P hase I call for a dormitory, four classroom buildings, a student center which will include a cafeteria and library, and grass covered playing fields. The buildings were designed by Edward Durell Stone to combine modern requirements with the warmth of Mediterranean architecture. The estimated total cost of Phase I and future Phase II is $6 million, of which the U.S. Government is underwriting $2.6 through its AID program. Financial support for Phase II will be sought from foundations, corporations, alumni, parents of students, and friends in the U.S. and abroad. Considerable impetus has been given to the raising of funds as a result of two outstandiing gifts. One for $550,000 has come from Mrs. Lila Acheson Wallace, who with her husband, De Witt Clinton, founded the Reader's Digest. The other gift, $200,000, came from Dr. Bayard Dodge, well known for his service to education in the Middle East. Additional funds to help meet campus costs have come from many persons who are concerned with the value of quality education as a means toward achieving stability, peace, and progress in the Mideast. Among gifts from Americans of Lebanese descent were two substantial ones of $12,500 each from F. K. Mittry of Los Angeles and A. B. Malouf of Burbank, California. International College was founded in Izmir, Turkey, in 1891, and was chartered by the Commonweal th of Massachusetts in 1903. In 1936 it was moved to Beirut to help_ administer the preparatory sect10n of the American University of Beirut. By mutual agreemen t the College and University were separated in 1957, although I.C. continues to occupy part of the A.U.B. campus pending completion of its own plant. I.C. is primary a prearatory institution with a study program that takes students from kindergarten and elementary classqs through seven additional classes ,o f pre-university study in preparation for the official baccalaureate examinations required by Mideast countries prior to higher education. The final year of study is comparable to the freshman year at an American college. For non-baccalaureate students, a liberal arts course is offered which is designed to prepare them for study at colleges and universities throughout the world. Virtually all graduates go on to higher education, and tests required for admissions are administered by I.C. The program at I.C. has stimulated public desire in the Middle East for better education, and to meet this demand, the College has undertaken to build its new campus. To this inspiring physical r esource I.C. will bring a greater a cademic vitality. Thus it will move onward to higher levels of service, challenged by the need to offer studen ts from many lands an education coherent with a new er a of development in the world. A SHORT COURSE IN HUMAN RELATIONS Submitted by ERNEST A. SABA, New Orleans, La. The six most important words: I admit I made a mistake The five most important words: You did a good job The four most important words: What is your opinion The three most important words: If you please The two most important words: Thank you The one most important word: We Try alittle common courtesy, see how much good it does. Page 16 YEAR AWARDS NOMINATIONS ARE SOUGHT Shreveport, La. - Nominations and recommendations, for Man Woman and Club of the Year are now being intensely solicited by the chairman of the Awards Committee, Mrs. Olga Campbell of this city. Forms have been sent to all Federation organizations for the ballotting, and although the forms are not mandatory, member-clubs and members may cast their votes by a simple letter, stating the qualifications of the nominees. The contest, which has been a continuous project of the Federation since 1956, has been under the tutelage of Mrs. Campbell for the last ten years. The first awardees in that year were Richard J. Ashy, Jr., of Lafayette, La., and Mrs. Gabe Mitchell of J ackson, Miss., in 1957. Miss Naz Gattas, Clarksdale, Miss., and Dr. Edmond Mickal, New Orleans, shared honors last year in Miami. Nominations should be sent to Mrs. Campbell's address, 430 Gladstone Boulevard, Shreveport, La. 71104. ing over this high plateau often reach gale force, toppling the fragile tents. UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency) has been doing all it can to provide more sturdy shelters, and donations from private and governmental agencies around the world have helped greatly. But UNRWA is faced with a grave financial crisis this year - a projected $4 million deficit which will necessitate slashing educational programs for the refugees and even reducing the minimal daily rations. Dr. Davis said, "The cruelest irony is that one need only travel some twenty miles away to the Jericho Valley on the West Bank of the Jordan to find three large UNRWA camp areas which formerly housed over 70,000 people and are now ghost towns with only 3,500 remaining inhabitants. While they are not fancy by any standard, the houses have thick mud and mortar walls, good roofs and drainage, and there are sanitary facilities, health clinics, schools, service centers, activity centers and other "IMPLEMENT U.N. RESOLUTIONS", SAYS FORMER COMMISSIONER-GENERAL New York - At the end of a three-week field appraisal of the Arab refugee situation , Dr. John W. Davis, President of American Near East Refugee Aid, Inc., stated that since the June, 1967 War, the plight of the refugees has become desperate. The refugees newly displaced by the hostilities are barely surviving the severe Jordanian winter, as heavy rains and snows threaten the tens of thousands of people living in tents without adequate food, medicine, or sanitary facilities. Dr. Davis called on Israel and the Great Powers to implement the U.N. Resolution of June 14, 1967 endorsing the speedy return of the 1967 refugee to their homes in Israelioccupied areas. Dr. Davis cited Baqaa, containing 36,000 refugees, as the bleakest of these camps. At an altitude of 2,500 feet, the refugees suffer freezing temperatures and snow during the winter months; winds sweep- CLIP AND MAIL THIS RESERVATION CARD BEFORE YOU FORGET! JUDGE SALOOM AGAIN HONORED BY AMERICAN BAR Lafayette, La. - The Lafayette Bar Association, in cooperation with the American Bar Association has honored Kaliste J. Saloom, Jr., Judge of the City Court of Lafayette, as the recipient of the First Annual Award given by the American Bar for exemplary service as a community leader. It was formally presented by the Hon. Richard J . Putman. Judge U. S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana during the observance of the annual Law Day observance on May 1. Judge Saloom, who has previously received awards from city, state and national bar groups for his outstanding handling of traffic court litigation, and has been honored by many civic and benevolent groups. In May, 1968, his local Cedars Club named him as Man of the Year. The acreage upon which the Cedars club house is situated is leased on a long-term basis by the Saloom family at $1.00 a year to the club. He is married to the former Yvonne Nasser of Jackson, Mississippi, who was a winner of the Kahlil Gibran Scholarship Award given by the Federation in 1956. OFFICIAL RESERVATION CARD MAIL TO: Regency Hyatt House Southern Federation Reservations Dept. P.O. Box 1732, Atlanta, Ga. 30301 NAME - - - -- - - - - - -- -- - - - - -- - - - STREET ADDRESS _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ __ CITY _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ ___ STATE _ _ _ _ _ ZIP _ _ __ FIRM _ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ WILL ARRIVE ON _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ __ AT - - -- --'" WILL DEPART ON AT _ _ __ No. of Rooms _ _ __ __ __ _ M. No. of Persons _ _ _ __ _ __ SCHEDULE OF RATES: 1. Singles .................. .........$14.00 2. Doubles .... ..................... .$20.00 3 . Parlor & B.R. Suites 4. Parlor & 2 B.R. Suite . -- $40.00 $60.00 Child ren under 14 free when sharing room wit h a d ults. N AME(S) OF ADDITIONAL PERSON { S) SHARIN G ROOM NOTE: Reservations will be held un til 6:00 P. M. unless occomponied by deposit o r company guorontee. Reservations MUST be rece ived 15 days prior to opening dote of convention. If room is not ovoilo ble at rote requested, reservation will be mode o t neare st avoiloble rote. No rooms guara nte ed a fter Jun e 2 3, 196 9 . P age 17 facilities totally lacking in the camps on the plateau to the East." He concluded, "Even though the United Nations and most of its members-including all the major powers-have gone on record to the effect that the refugees in the hills should be permitted to return to their former residences, the Israeli Government has remained adamant, and the refugees continue to suffer in tents." AUSTIN'S NEW OFFICERS Austin, Texas- The new officers of the American Lebanon Association Auxiliary are Mrs. Sharon Daywood, President; Mrs. Mary Sconci, Treasurer; Mrs. Lucille Nassour, Vice-P resident and Mrs. Gloria Manos, Secretary. The auxiliary works in close cooperation with the AL.A., and contributes greatly to its annual Labor Day Affair. The Austin club traces its organizational ancestry to 1931 when it helped form the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanon American Clubs. OKLAHOMA CITY PLANS LABOR DAY CELEBRATION By CASEY COHLMIA Oklahoma City, Okl.-A theme of "Heritage Days" will spotlight the annual Labor Day soiree to be held in Oldahoma City August 29-30-31-Sept. 1, under the sponsorship of the Sha Babb Club. Dave Selliman, Sha Babb president, announced that the· "Heritage Days" theme will include outstandinig Arabic entertainment, headlined by the Amer Kadaj group of Detroit, Mich. Besides the three sessions of Arabic music and dancing, the "Heritage Days" schedule includes two teen hops, a pop dance for adults, mixers, champagne recept ion. The program begins on Friday evening, August 29, and concludes with a " Heritage Days" Breakfast on Monday, Sept. 1. At the breakfast the Sha Babb club will honor persons who have made valuable contributions not only to their Arabic heritage but also to their communities. Complete details of the 4-day "Heritage" observance are to be r eleased soon by the Sha Babb club, Selliman said. He added that an open invitation is issued to Arabic groups throughout the Southwest. �HOUSTON INSTALLS Houston-The L'Entasar Club of this city installed its 1969 officers at its regular meeting in March. Andy Monsour, Texas Vice-President, was the officer in charge. A fo_rmer preside~t of the Federation, Bill Anawaty, 1s the new president, ~nd Anthony Kamel, the vice-president. Others who stepped into office were Doris Solomon secre tary and John Groves, treas~rer. ' NEW ORLEANS ITEMS By ROSE MARY BASHA NEW ORLEANIAN PASSES ON: On Tuesday, February 18th, Mrs. Nafeda Hesni DiTrapani passed away suddenly in her home. Survivors include her husband Philip, her son Philip, Jr., her daughter Mrs. Timothy Calamari and two grandchildren. She is also survived by four sisters and one brother: Mrs. Mitchell Corey, Mrs. Mike Etoch, Mrs._ Robert Knuckley, Miss Esma Hesm and Mr. George Hesni. Mrs. DiTrapani was a member of the Syrian Lebanon American Club of New Orleans for many years. NEW ORLEANS QUARTERLY SOCIAL: A quarterly social Spaghetti Supper was held on Wednesday, March 26th, at the Imperial House Restaurant fo~ Club Members only, and was enJoyed by everyone. A~ter the supper was completed, Bmgo was played, which made another evening enjoyable for all. * * * ANNUAL SEAFOOD SUPPER IN NEW ORLEANS: An annual summer highlight on the New Orleans social calendar will be the forthcoming Seafood Supper to be held at Fontana's Restaurant on the Lakefront on Monday, June 16th. Fresh b~iled crabs, followed by a delicious Trout Dinner, along with various beverages will be served to Club Mem-bers and their guests. This is an event that is looked forward to annually and thoroughly enjoyed by all. * ARABIC CLASSES: Dance-Mrs. Roland Hassenboehler reports that the Dance Classes are progressing very well and the group is endeavoring to learn a few new steps before the annual convention in July. Conversation-Arabic conversation classes are still being held weekly. The group is enthusiastic and classes are progressing very nicely according to the group's teacher, Mrs. Angela Hage. BEAUMONT OFFICERS ARE INSTALLED Beaumont, Texas-A buffet dininer featured the annual installation ceremonies of Beaumont's L'Fanar Club April 15. The event took place in downtown Beaumont. Louis Kayatt is the new president. The fi rst and Second VicePresidents, respectively, are Vicie Neal and Lena Kattawar. Helen Angelo is secretary and Eddie Monsur, treasurer. Other officers are Toufic Baine, chaplain, Charles Niezeck, parliamentarian and Tony Amaimo, sergeant-at-arms. The Board of Directors consists of Joe Baine, John K. Neal, Irene Kayatt, Syleba Angelo and Esma Haddad. The club has an annual dance in addition to the installation party, and one of the recent highlights of its activities was the hosting of the 1968 Mid Winter Conference which was reported at that time as an unprecedented success. The first annual ( organizational) convention was held in Beaumont o~ September 1, 1932, the hosts bemg the antecedents of the L'Fanar, the Young Men's Syrian Association and El Awanis, the girls' club. " YOUTH AFFILIATE" TO CONSIDER CHANGE IN VOTING Dallas-In the new by-laws revision to be submitted to the Youth Affiliate Meeting in Atlanta next month, that affiliate of the Federation would be allowed one vote for each active club; "active club", in the purview of the by-laws, would mean that each group must have a minimum of ten members to be so constituted as a "club". "This proposal is being offered in order to intertwine the Youth with the parent organization", according to Mrs. Mary Helen Bosby of Houston who was appointed by President Michael E. Zoghby to head a committee for the new set of by-laws. It will also be proposed that the Federation's vice-president be the nominal head of the Youth, although the Affiliates will have its own elective officers, according to Molly McKool of this city, this year's president of the Youth Affiliate. Presently, the Youth Affiliate has a block of nine votes covering all individual clubs. Page 18 BIRMINGHAM'S FRED MELOF ISSUES CALL OF MEETING Birmingham- Fred Melo£ of this city _issued the following call, accordmg to word received by the Bulletin. TO ALL OFFICERS & MEMBERS OF MALOOFS INTERNATIONAL: TO ALL INTERESTED MALOOFS: The second meeting of Maloofs International will be held in the form of a breakfast at 9: 00 A.M., Friday, July 4th, at The RegencyHyatt House, Atlanta, Georgia. The address of this hotel, which is one of the finest in the nation is P.O. Box 1732, Atlanta, Georgia 30301. The purpo•s e of this meeting will be to: 1. Adopt Constitution and By-Laws formulated since our first meeting in New Orleans on July 4 1967. ' 2. Elect officers for the next year. 3. Set a date for the first Maloofs International Convention. 4. Discuss plans for holding a future convention in Beirut Lebanon with the Maloof A~sociation of Lebanon being Host. The annual convention of the Southern Federation of SyrianLebanon American Clubs will be holding its convention at this hotel from July 3-6. You are cordially invited by the host Club, The Cedar Club of Atlanta, to register for this great convention and enjoy the festivities and great program which will be in store for you. Our only business will be the breakfast meeting on the morning of July 4th. If you plan to attend either or both functions, reservations should be made with the hotel as soon as possible as the 400 rooms reserved for our Southern Federation will be t~ken quickly. I w o u 1 d appreciate knowing if you are interested and will attend so that I can inform Mr. George Najo:ur President of the Atlanta Club so that he can make necessary arrangements for our breakfast. If you need any assistance in making your reservation I shall be glad to hear from you. We do need to know right away how many Maloofs to expect. With all best wishes and hope to see all of you in Atlanta, I am Sincerely yours, Fred Melof Executive Vice-President NEW SET OF BY-LAWS TO BE SUBMITTED TO BOARD AND CONVENTION New Orleans-An entirely new set of by laws (actually called "combination constitution and bylaws") wi-11 be submitted to the executive board and convention in Atlanta on July 3 and 4. The chairman of the by-laws committee, Dr. Edmond Mickal ,o f this city, called the attention of the Federation that a copy of the preliminary draft, which was approved by the board at its Corpus Christi session last February, has been sent to the secretary of each affiliated club. "This meets with the requirement of prior written notice now provided for in our present by-laws. However, because this is a COMPLETE revision, changes which are not drastic, and those which are merely "mechanical" in sense, will be accepted on the board's agenda and also on the convention floor", Dr. Mickal explained. The original concept of the Federation, as reflected in its original 1932 by-laws, w h i ch feature a strong convention body, and which is non--partisan and non-sectarian , is staunchly preserved, as indicated by a reading of the new instrument. There are actually no revolutionary changes. The main departure is a detailed explanation of many of the rules, leaving but very little to interpretation, and actually filling a vacuum wh ich Robert's Rules of Order usually filled. A two-thirds vote of the convention delegates, present and voting, will be necessary for the adoption of any of the proposals. O,ther members of Dr. Mickal's committee .a.re N'e me Mickal, Gladys Chehardy and Ernest A. Saba, all of New Orleans. NEWS ITEMS WELCOMED Send in your news stories about your club activities and about the members themselves. Just as you are interested in others, others are hungry for news about you. Send in news items, or stories in your own words. All contributions should be sent directly to the Editor Official Bulletin 1206 C. and I. Building Houston, Texas 7 7002 FLORIDA READIES FOR ITS 15th ANNUAL CONVENTION Daytona Beach, Flor ida-The Desert Inn Hotel will be the headquarters of the Florida State Convention to be . held here June 6, 7 and 8, and a bevy of entertainers will greet the participants. The three-day offering will have on its prestigious program some of the most important entertainers in the Arabic entertainment field in America. Among them are Malaka Mourad, famous Egyptian Arabic singer; Mohammed Al Akkad, world's most famous konounist; Soraya Malik, danciing and singing star and Ahmed J abrane, master oudist. The Al Salaam Club, a member also of the Southern Federation, will be the local host to the state contingent. The calendar of events includes three Sahrias, a banquet, fashion show, bowling and a beauty contest. The registration fee is set at $17.00. For further information, inquiries and requests should be directed to Oscar Saccal, SLAC Convention Chairman, Desert Inn Hotel, Daytona Beach, Florida. MRS. MALOUFF, S·T AUNCH KANSAS CITY CLUBWOMAN, DIES Kansas City, Mo.-Mrs. Queen Malouff, a staunch supporter of worthy causes o v e r th e years among our Syrian and Lebanese people, died in Kansas City, Missouri on April 11, where she lived during the past year with her daughter , Mrs. Albert F. Harris. the former Ernaline Malouff. Mrs: Malouff was born in J aidadet, Meyoum in 1890. At the age of l 2 she came to Wichita, Kansas to live with her sister, Mrs. Salem Stevens. In 1908 Mrs. Malouff married Mr. Malouff of Trinidad, Colorado, moved to La Junta Colorado, then to Las Amias, Colorado, opened and operated a retail store, specializing in clothing for 30 years. In 1940 Mr. and Mrs. Malouff moved to San Louis, Colorado to continue in the retail business. Mr. Malouff passed away in 1949. Mrs. Malouff continued in the business through the years, becoming well known throughout the area for her generosity to people and worthy causes. She was a member of several civic clubs and a member of the Business and Professional Women's Association of Colorado. She visited many religious shrines in Europe Page 19 w h i 1 e handicapped physically which a less hardy person would not have attempted the trips. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Albert F. Harris and five grandchildren. Mrs. Harris is an active member of the Southern Federation's affiliate, the Kansas City Club's Auxiliary and is treasurer of Maloofs International. She has many friends over the south who offer their condolences. GEORGE COURY AGAIN HONORED FOR " SERVICE TO EDUCATION" Miami- Financier George Coury was honored April 18 by the Champions of Higher Education in Florida (C.H.I.E.F.) The luncheon was held in the Miami Lakes Inn and Country club, and the guest speaker was Dr. Billy 0. Wireman, who is president of Florida Presbyterian College. Mr. Coury, an alumni of Notre Dame, is presently the donor of an annual scholarship award through the Federation program. The prize is $500.00 and the winner is determined each year by the Federation's Scholarship Committee. Four other distinguished Miami leaders were equally honored on the occasion: Charles H. Gautier, attorney; Rev. Edward T . Grahamminister of Mount Zion Baptist Church and Edwin L. Wiegand, inventor and businessman of La Groce Island and Greenwich, Connecticut. Gautier and Wiegand, as well as Coury, are from Miami. LEBASYR CLUB PLANS MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION Corpus Christi, Texas- The Lebasyr Club is once again in the process of planning for it's annual Memorial Day Affair which is highlighted by a bowling tournament. A welcome dance will be held Saturday evening, May 31, with the bowling tournament to be held Sunday afternoon. Persons interested about any part of the affair may contact Mrs. Amelia Poris, 3401 S. Staples, Corpus Christi, Texas. �JAY HOWARD CAMPBELL, "TRUSTY OF THE TRUNK" Shreveport, La.-In the Arabic there is no direct name for the word, treasurer. It's referred to as "ameen-el- sandook", (trusty of- BOY FINANCIER Jay Campbell is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Campbell, charter members of the Federation. Shreveport is called home. the trunk, or treasury). And so it is with Jay Howard Campbell, the precocious son of Joe and Olga Campbell, veteran Fede'rationeir.s and himself a familiar figure at conventions, The "Flyer," a Shreveport periodical, in its column, "Flyer of the Month," has this to say: In the nineteenth century Oliver THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF THE SOUTHERN FEDERATION ~UCHAEL E. ZOGHBY 209 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Wendell Holmes once wrote "Put not your trust in money, but put money in 'trust'." Trust is just exactly what the students and organizations have put into Jay Howard Campbell, Inc. Jay has been Treasurer of nearly every organization here at Jesuit. In his Senior year alone he handles the finances of the class of 4A, Senior Sodality, Key Club, Forenthespic, the Debate team, and the National Honor Society. Mr. Campbell has also been well recognized as a "master money man" by organizations other than those at the school. A local Kiwanian once commented at one of the regular meetings "he is the only one they trust." Jay was Chairman of the Program Sales at the New Orleans Saints' game at State Fair Stadium this year. He was also made Chairman of the Student Raffle ticket sale by the Dad's Club this year and was iin charge of the ticket sales for the school play last year and this year also. This past summer, Jay attended Pelican Boy's State in Baton Rouge and was elected (you guessed it) Commissioner of Finance of his City. Also he was named "Outstanding Defense Attorney" of Boy's State. Jay has also served as Vice-president of Junior Sodality, and as President of the Jesuit Boosters in 1968. He has worked with both the March of Dimes and Heart Fund drives for the past three years. A three year member of the Key Club, he has attended conventions in all three years. The FLYER as well as SHREVEPORT TIMES depend on Jay's news writing. He reports for both papers regularly using that invaluable ability of his for "getting around." Except for the Latin Club and the golf team which he joined this year, the Student Council, which he was elected to for the past two years, Jay has been in all the organizations that he is in now for at least three years. Besides that, he has served in some official capacity in each of these organizations at sometime or another. Jay Howard Campbell and Co. has been content to know for long enough. Now let him be known, Jay Campbell, Flyer of the Month. HAMRA(Continued from Page 9) house embraced me and welcomed me but feared for my safety. I found I was no longer afraid of what the Turks could do. The war seemed all but over anyway. Nevertheless, I assured my friends and family I had no need to run from anybody. As I expected, the police arrived shortly. When they informed me that I was under arn~st, I produced the permit I had been carrying all this time and flashed it before their startled faces. They were surprised to see I carried some authority from Jemal Pasha and signed by the General himself. (Second and Final Installment, Next Issue) BULK RATE U. S. Postage PAID Mobile, Alabama Permit No. 667 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SFSLAC Records Series 4: Administrative Documents NCSU Libraries Collection NCSU Libraries Collection metadata Finding Aid Link from https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/findingaids https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/findingaids/kc0060 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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