LEBANON AMERICAN CLUB NEWS SEPTEMBER 2017 Page 1

22 West Street
Danbury, CT 06810

Presidents Corner
Dear Members,
I hope that you all are enjoying the remaining summer and The Labor Day Weekend.
Club Officers Our condolences and prayers go out to Uncle Richie Antous who was a longtime member of the club
Mike Caravakis whom we lost last month. He had long time commitment to the club and will always be remembered.
President He was one of the first members to welcome me to the club nearly 20 years ago;
203-512-7251 The Selection Committee is finalizing the honorees for The Person of The Year Awards that we will
Mcaravakis honor in October at The Amber Room. Please try to attend this important event. Details can be found
@newstimes.com
on Page 5.
Ghassan Najm We will have our First cleanup Day at The Club Saturday September 23rd from 1 pm to 4
Vice President We need participants to assist in getting old items out of the club so that we can continue enhancing and
replacing some of the items such as the dining chairs, the rec room and the storage areas.
Jimmy Glynn We will have a dumpster in our parking lot and food will be served afterwards!
Secretary
Bill Asmar will begin selling the 50/50 Raffle Tickets soon. This is one of our biggest fund raisers
Lou Najamy and I would like to thank Bill for all his hard work on this as always; I would like to see each member
Asst. Secretary buy one and sell one;

William Asmar Our Christmas Party date is set for December 9th to be followed with Children party on Sunday December 17.
Treasurer Our building looks great as the graffiti was removed and that section of the building was repainted in addition
to the shed by our follow member Camille Atallah Ace Painting crew. It is greatly appreciated.
Mark Chory I also would like to thank John Ashkar the Chair of the house committee for his continued follow up on this and
Asst. Treasurer other house items.
John Ashkar I ask your support for all upcoming events this month, including Monday Night Football, the Ladies Auxiliary
Past President Scholarship Mid-Eastern Dinner Benefit, Pasta Night, Friday Night Dinners and attending Tuesdays meetings.
Directors Have a Great September! If you ever have any question or concern, please call me at 203-512-7251 or
Vinny DiGilio email me at [email protected]
Enjoy the month!
Ray Antous
Sincerely, Happy Labor Day & Blessed Eid El Adha
John Ashkar Mike Caravakis
Eddie Essa
Person Of the Year Award Banquet October 19
David Glynn The Person of the year committee is pleased to announce the selection of, Evelyn E. Ellis of Danbury, and Dr.
John Monnayer Ziad M. Taweh of Newtown from a list of outstanding nominees, as the honorees for this years awards event
that will be held on Thursday October 19th at the Amber Room in Danbury. They have been members of the
Dick Jowdy Ladies Auxiliary, the Club, St. Anthony's and St. Ann's churches respectively, as they have had a lifetime of
Former President contributions to the advancement of the Lebanese and Arabic Speaking Community in Danbury and the greater
Danbury Community at large.
Ladies Auxiliary Formal invitations to be mailed to Club and Ladies Auxiliary Members by mid-September. Those who plan on
Officers attending the event and/or submitting an ad for the Commemorative Program Book should send the invitations
Ruth Ashkar responses and program book submissions by Monday October 9th. For more info see page 5, send an email to
President [email protected] or Call Ghassan Najm at 860-350-9740. See page 5 for more details.

Betty Najm .Monday This years event which included Dinner & Prizes ea. Monday, begins on Monday Sept. 11th
Vice President & Night and will last until Monday November 13th. To secure a box, send an email to Jimmy Glynn at
Past President Football: [email protected] or Vinny DiGilio at [email protected], or by writing your name in on
the big board in the grill room. You may also make a check to LAC for $140, and send it to LAC
Janet Coury Address, MNF. If you have any questions please contact any of the co-chairs Jimmy Glynn at 203-
Secretary 994-1817, or Vinny DiGilio at 203-788-7916. Guests are always welcome!
Debbie Sousa
Inside: 1- News Staff Corner, Membership and Ladies Auxiliary News - Pages 2,3
Treasurer 2- LAX Scholarship Fundraiser Mid-East Buffet and Dumpster Day Page 4
News Staff 3- Community Area Events including St. Anthony Raffle & St. George Kibbee Dinner Pages 3,4
Ghassan Najm
Louis Najamy Phone: 203-743-5828 / Email: [email protected]
Ruth Ashkar
Betty Najm www.lebanon-americanclubofdanbury.com
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News Staff Corner:
Did you notice a bit of chill in the air lately? Natures way of letting us know that our Fall season is close at hand. This
means Monday Night Football, LAC Auxiliarys Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner, Persons of the Year Awards Dinner, just to
name a few. All information, dates, and contact info. can be found in the following pages as well as the calendar on the back
cover.
We are still looking for reader input for the newsletter. Trips, celebrations, births, marriages, any family news, as well as
comments concerning this newsletter will be greatly appreciated. They could be sent to the clubs email address:
[email protected] or mailed to LAC, 22 West Street, Danbury, CT, 06810. We are sure many members have had an
interesting summer so why not share it with your fellow members.
How about some Newsletter Business? Payment for Newsletter ads is coming up soon. There are several businesses wanting
to advertise in our newsletter and due to the limited number of blocks we cant plan on next years ads. Current ad
subscribers will be receiving renewal letters within the next few weeks. Please respond to them as soon as possible so that we
can be ready for the 2018 Newsletter format. Remember those ad subscribers have preference for the limited spaces in the
newsletter. For those current subscribers thank you for your continued support, remember this newsletter costs the treasury
little if any money due to your support.
Thoughts to Live By:
Pride, like humility, is destroyed by ones insistence that he possesses it. Kenneth Bancroft Clark, American educator and
psychologist (1914-2005).
All men profess honesty as long as they can. To believe all men honest, would be folly. To believe none so, is something
worse. President John Quincy Adams (1767-1848).
A Little Humor:
Im not young enough to know everything. Sir James Matthew Barrie, Scottish dramatist-author (1860-1937).
A pessimist is a man who looks both ways when hes crossing a one-way street. Laurence J. Peter, Canadian-born educator
and author of The Peter Principle (1919-1990).
Member News:
Be sure to check the events section and calendar for times and dates of all activities of LAC and regional events.
It is good to see our maintenance man, Frankie, out of the hospital and up and about. He still has some medical issues to be
resolved so keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Welcome back! We also sadden to report and offer Frank and his
siblings our sincere condolences on the passing his mother Lottie J. Schlemmer, 97 on August 25th. May she rest in peace.
Regrettable News:
With great sadness, we mourn the loss of our follow member Richard J. Antous, 89 and Most Rev. Bishop Robert J. Shaheen
80, on August 9, both of Danbury. We offer our sincere sympathy and condolences to the respective families and friends,
many of whom are also members of our club and of the Ladies Auxiliary. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with their
families during these difficult times. May they rest in peace! Alla Yerhamon.
Health and Welfare:
Please keep in your prayers our ill members and notify Pres. Mike Caravakis, whenever a member falls seriously ill by
sending an email to [email protected].

Phone: 203-743-5828 / Email: [email protected]

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LADIES AUXILIARY NEWS by Pres. Ruth Ashkar
COMMENTS:
1. Congratulations to the Honorable Diane Yamin, one of the 2017 American Dream Leadership Award recipients. She
was the first female Probate Judge and the longest serving in the city of Danburys history. She recently worked with
immigrants to educate them about Standby Guardianship. Congratulations again Diane, on your outstanding
compassion and leadership for our community.
2. Sincere sympathy to Ray and Najla Antous, Marion Shaker, Richard Antous Jr. and their extended Chory family on the
passing of Rays and Marions dear brother, Richard Antous, Sr.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
3. Sincere sympathy also to the Shaheen family, all of his relatives and the parishioners of St. Anthonys Church, who
recently lost our dear Bishop Robert Shaheen. His smiling face and wonderful ways will certainly be missed by all of us.
May he rest in peace.
4. The Ladies Auxiliary is now collecting raffle prizes for our Buffet Scholarship Dinner to be held on September 14th @
6:00 PM @ the club. If you wish to donate, please contact me @ 203-792-4963 or text me @ 203-770-1391. Also
chairpersons, Lisa Antous Binette and Betty Najm will be contacting members for their food donations. Your generosity
is truly appreciated!
5. Please dont forget to support St. Anthonys $10,000 prize raffle to be held on September 9th @ the church hall. Only
250 tickets will be sold. Contact john Ashkar @ 203-770-4134.
6. Thank you again this year to Tom Saadi and Joe Walkovich for another successful Lebanon American Day held on
August 5th. Also thank you to Chef John Hanna for his delicious food!.
DATESTOREMEMBER:
1. Tuesday, September 5th @ 7:00 PM sharp, the LAX will hold its monthly meeting.
2. Saturday, September 9th after the 5:00 PM liturgy, St. Anthonys will host its $10,000 and other prize raffle drawings.
In addition, the Mahrajan Appreciation Dinner will be held that evening. All volunteers are invited to attend, as well as
those who purchased a raffle ticket.
3. Thursday, September 14th @ 6:30 PM, the Middle Eastern Scholarship Dinner hosted by Betty Najm , Lisa Antous
Binette and the Ladies Auxiliary will be held. Donation $25 per person.
4. Saturday, September 16th @ 7pm, the church hall. St. Georges will host its Kibbee Dinner . Contact Abe Kayal @ 203-
770-1768 for details and reservations.
5. Saturday, September 16th @ 6:00 PM @ the Amber Room, the 4th Annual American Dream Awards Gala will be held
and Judge Diane Yamin will be honored. Tickets $100 per person.
6. Saturday, October 7th @ 7:00 PM to midnight, St. Anns will host its Annual Hafli @ the church hall. Music will be
provided by George Maloof. Adults $50/children under 12, $20.
IMPORTANTREMINDERS:
1. Special prayers and a speedy recovery to all our members who may be ill.
2. Please remember to support our advertizing sponsors.
3. Friday night dinners and the once a month Pasta dinners, are posted in the newsletter calendar.

This Month Club Events -

Sept. 5 & 19 - Tues.7pm/8pm Board of Directors and General Meetings respectively
Sept. 8 7pm, Fri Night Dinner, by Chef Elie Taweh, featuring Kebobs $30/Person. BYOB
. 6:30pm Pasta Dinner, by Lou Scalzo and Lou Najamy. $12/person BYOB
Sept. 20
Sept. 21 Thurs.7:30pm, Texas HoldEm Tournament, By Bill Orr, $50/Person to enter. Prizes and Dinner
Sept. 22 7pm, Fri Night Buffet Dinner, by Viviannes featuring specialty Lebanese Dinner $25/Person. BYOB
Sept. 23 1pm, Dumpster and BBQ Day Club Cleanup, see page 4 for details.
Sept. 30 7pm, Fri Night Dinner, Lebanese Buffet by Chef John Hanna, $30/Person. BYOB.
Looking Ahead - Club Events Person of the Year Award Banquet October 19 See page 1 & 5 for details.
Community and Regional Events - Sept. 9 Annual Raffle Drawing, St. Anthonys Church. See Page 4
Sept. 16- Kibbee Dinner, St. George Church, See Page 4, Sept. 22-28 Fri-Thur. Arab Film Festival, Pleasantville NY -
Visit the FB link for details https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=ana%20contemporary%20arab%20cinema
Sept. 23-24 North America 2nd Annual Diaspora Energy Conference in Las Vegas. See Club regional page for details.
Oct. 7 / Nov.3 & 4 St. Ann Annual Hafli and Holiday Bazaar respectively, Nov. 4, Annual Kevin Community Center
(KCC) Benefit, Newtown CT, Nov. Phone: 203-743-5828
11. St. / Email:
Anthony's 85th Banquet at the Amber Room.
[email protected]
Anniversary
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Ladies Auxiliary
Scholarship Fundraiser
Middle Eastern Buffet
Thursday, September 14th
6:30pm
Lebanon American Club
22 West Street - Danbury

Delicious Arabic Food

Made by the Ladies Auxiliary

*BYOB, Soda/Setup Provided*

----Great Raffle Prizes----

For Reservations
Please call:
Betty Najm (860)350-9740
Lisa Antous (203)482-6841

Donation: $25
All Are Welcome!

Lebanon American Club of

Danbury
2017 Dumpster Day!

ST. ANNS ANNUAL HAFLI

Saturday, October 7, 2017
7:00 pm to midnight Where: Our Parking Lot, 22 West Street
Join us for an Evening of When: Saturday, September 23rd
Music by George aalouf 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Arabic Dinner by John Hanna Burgers and Dogs served at 4:00 PM!
(BYOB) Who: Volunteers Needed!
Complimentary Soft Beverages
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Price: Adults Prepaid $50.00 Volunteers*
Children under 12: $20.00
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT How Do I Volunteer?
Nuhad Haddad 203-743-4814 Please contact Vinny DiGilio at:
Josephine Nassif 203-744-7194
Hannas 203-748-5713
203-788-7916 or
Noujaims Bakery 203-756-0044 [email protected]

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LEBANON AMERICAN CLUB

2017 PERSON OF THE YEAR PROGRAM BOOK

Please check your choice of Ad size:

Full pg._______$100 Half pg._______$50 Quarter pg._______$25 Make checks payable to:
Name: ________________________________________________ Lebanon American Club (LAC)

Address: ______________________________________________ Please Email or Mail Ad

by October 9, 2017
Street:_________________________________________________
Lebanon American Club
City: ________________________State _____ Zip code_______
Attn: POY Committee
Phone:_________________ email: _________________________
22 West Street
Include either your camera-ready ad or print message below. Danbury, CT 06810
You may also reference reuse of last years ad or email to it to
You may email your ad to
[email protected]
[email protected]
Message:
_______________________________________________________ If you have any questions,
_______________________________________________________ please contact Ghassan and Betty Najm
_______________________________________________________ at 860-350-9740.
_______________________________________________________
Note: For Dinner Reservations
_______________________________________________________
on Wed. Oct. 19th, please RSVP
_______________________________________________________
by Oct 9th.
2017 PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD BANQUET
Please RSVP by Monday, October 17th
Number of people attending ______ at $55/Person Total _________
($65/Person for Walk-ins and late reservations)

Names of People Attending

LAC Pasta Dinner
________________________________________________________ Wednesday Sept. 20 @ 6:30 pm
________________________________________________________ By Chef Lou Scalzo and Lou Najamy
_________________________________________________________ $12/Person (BYOB) - All are welcome!
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Dinner to be served - Surf & Turf of NY Strip Steak and Shrimp
** Vegetarian Dinner available upon request

Your Name__________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________ Thursday Sept. 21 @ 7:30 pm
Phone: __________________________________________________ By Billy Orr
Great Food and Prizes
email: __________________________________________________
$50/Person to Enter
Members & Their Guests only!

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Oct. 19 1 2
6pm LAC
"Person of
the Year" Italian
at the Buffet Dinner
Amber Room By Nick's
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
6pm -Festival Appreciation
Dinner and reception for
7pm LAX Meeting Kebob & Fish Raffle drawing
7pm Board Mtg. Dinner by Chef Elie at St. Anthony's
8pm-Gen.Mtg. Taweh
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
6:30pm Ladies
Auxiliary
7pm Kibbee Dinner at
Scholarship American
St. George
7pm Mon. Night Fundraiser Mid- Buffet Dinner
Football Start Eastern Dinner By Nick's
17 18 19 20 21 22 23

6:30pm Pasta
7pm Board Mtg. Dinner By Chef Tournament Lebanese Buffet 1pm Dumpster and
7pm MNF Dinner 8pm-Gen.Mtg. Scalzo 7:30pm Dinner by Vivianne's BBQ day at the Club
24 25 26 27 28 29 Oct. 7

Lebanese Dinner By 7pm St. Ann Hafli -

6:30pm Ladies Chef Dinner Dance with
7pm MNFDinner Auxiliary Mtg. John Hanna George Maalouf

Lebanon American Club

22 West Street
Danbury, CT 06810