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E-Newsletter |
September 30,
2011 / Issue
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ATAA President-Elect Mehmet Celebi's
WBEZ 91.5 interview on Turkey's leadership in
the Middle East. Click here | | |
President's
Message by Ergün Kırlıkovalı 
Dear
Turkish Americans and Friends of Turkey:
We
are entering a very exciting time in ATAA's annual
program. During October 16-21, 2011, we will be visiting our beloved homeland,
Türkiye. The program is full of exciting,
exhilarating, inspiring, and educational visits,
panels, and discussions. You might call this
heritage tour a "journey of personal discovery".
Whatever you do, I suggest you do not miss this
wonderful opportunity to get to know the leaders
in Turkish politics, economy, industry, sports,
arts, and more. Please click here to see the
minute-by-minute account of activities in the Trip
Program.
This
is also an important fundraising opportunity for
ATAA, a nonprofit umbrella organization for
Turkish-American communities and associations
coast-to-coast which survives on donations and
grants, as well as the endowment fund. So, for a
$1,000 donation by any member of ATAA, we will be
glad to include his/her name in our group.
Participant can then pay the package tour cost
directly to ATAA's official travel agency (Prowin)
in Ankara. You can fly from wherever you are to
Ankara and meet us at Ankara Sheraton on October
16th for a kick-off dinner. The group size is
limited to 25 participants so please hurry. Please
call ATAA office at 202-483-9090 today with your
credit card payment information. Please click here to learn more about the
Annual Delegation Trip to Turkey.[Continue]
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TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER
JOIN
US NOW!
The
Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA),
established in 1979 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt,
non-profit organization, is the largest Turkish
American umbrella organization in the United
States, representing regional Turkish American
associations coast-to-coast, as well as member
associations in Canada and Turkey. [Continue] |
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In Memoriam: ATAA
Remembers Gokhan Mutlu
 On behalf of ATAA, I would
like to wish president Gokhan Mutlu's family and
friends our deepest sympathy and condolences on
their tragic loss. I also
would like to recognize her for her many years of
continuous service to the Turkish-American
community, as she has led an exceptional
presidency during all those years.
Her support of the needy kids in
Turkey will never be forgotten. The
Turkish-American community will never forget
her. May she rest in
peace.
Ergun
Kirlikovali,
President | |
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information |
ATAA
Supports Ohio Ahiska Turks at Turkish American
Solidarity Conference
 Dayton, Ohio - ATAA participated in
full ranks at the 2nd Annual Turkish American Solidarity
Conference, which was hosted by the Ahiska Turkish
American Community Center (ATACC), City of Dayton,
University of Dayton and Wright State University. ATACC
President Islom Shakhbnadarov welcomed national and
local Turkish American leaders nationwide. Opening
remarks were provided by Ohio Governor John Kasich,
Dayton Mayor Gary Leitzell, [Continue]
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Kalkınma
Bakanı Cevdet Yılmaz, ATAA'nın Temsilcileriyle Bir Araya
Geldi
Kalkınma
Bakanı Cevdet Yılmaz, Washington'daki temasları
kapsamında Dünya Bankası'nın organize ettiği Arap
dünyasında geliŞmeler,
siyasi ve ekonomik dönüŞüm
süreçleri ve halkların sahip oldukları rollerle ilgili
düzenlenen bir toplantıda konuŞtu. Yılmaz,
''Arap Dünyasında Yeni Bir Toplumsal SözleŞmeye
Doğru" baŞlıklı
toplantıdaki konuŞmasında,
''küresel toplumun zorlu bir döneme tanıklık ettiğini,
geliŞmiŞ
ekonomilerin 2.Dünya SavaŞı'ndan
bu yana en ciddi ekonomik vaziyetle karŞı
karŞıya
olduğunu'' söyledi. [Continue] |
ATAA
Leaders participated at PM Erdogan's program in
NY
ATAA
leaders travelled to New York to be present at Prime
Minister Erdogan's important talk at the University Club
of New York in Manhattan. President Elect Mehmet Celebi,
Trustee Oya Bain, Consultant to the President, Ali Cinar
were the invited guests of SETA-DC which organized the
program. The Prime Minister was introduced by the
well-known US Statesman Brent Scowcroft and former
Congressman, and co-chair of the Turkish Caucus, Robert
Wexler. [Continue] |
ATAA
Brings the Turkish American Community in Minnesota
Together
 The Assembly of Turkish American
Associations (ATAA) brought together the members of the
Turkish American community and American friends with a
reception in Minnesota. Turkish Consul General of
Chicago - Mr. Fatih Yıldız, who visited the region for
three days and held a series of meetings, participated
to a panel organized jointly by Turkish American Chamber
of Commerce and Industry - Midwest (TACCI-Midwest),
Turkish American Association of Minnesota (TAAM), [Continue]
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ATAA
Continues its TABAN Seminars in Atlanta
The
Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA)
continued its TABAN seminars, which are geared to
educate the Turkish American community about the
importance and methods of civic engagement, in Atlanta.
Sponsored by Turkish Coalition of America (TCA), the
seminar at the Emory University's Campus, brought
together the members of the Turkish American community
and American friends. [Continue] |
ATAA
Trustee Oya Bain Visits Women Entrepreneurs Association
of Turkey
 During past summer ATAA Trustee Oya
Bain was invited to the headquarters of Kadin
Girisimciler Dernegi (KAGIDER) in Istanbul,to give a
talk. Founded in Istanbul in September 2002 by 38
successful women entrepreneurs, KAGIDER (Women
Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey) is a nation-wide,
non-profit civil society organization. Today, KAGIDER
has 200 members, all active in various sectors such
as textiles, communication, public relations, tourism,
mining, [Continue]
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Young
Turks Hold White House Vigil for Victims of PKK
Terror
 The Young Turks of DC held a vigil
in front of the White House to remember the victims of
PKK (Kurdish Worker's Party) terrorism and salute the
Turkish Armed Forces, as well as Turkish law enforcement
and Turkish citizenry for cooperating in solidarity
against the the hatred and violence of the PKK.
Accordingly to the US Supreme Court, support to the PKK
amounts to support to a terrorist organization and is
illegal. According to two federal Courts of Appeal, the
PKK is a racist organization, [Continue]
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ATAA
Ranks #1 in Facebook Followers
 Facebook is an important and highly
popular social media platform. Many non-profit
organizations take advantage of Facebook to promote
their activities and increase visibility. The Assembly
of Turkish American Associations is one of these
organizations. Besides its monthly e-newsletter, ATAA
instantly reaches the Turkish American community and
friends of Turkey via Facebook - informing them about
its activities. [Continue]
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Following article by JTW Columnist Maxime
Gauin was published on Turkish Weekly
on 09.06.11.
Hampig
Sassounian: An Archetypal Example of Contemporary
Armenian Terrorism
The
congress of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation of
1972, organized in Vienna, Austria, decided the return
to terrorist methods and the creation of a terrorist
branch, the so-called "Justice Commandos Against
Armenian Terrorism," later renamed the "Armenian
Revolutionary Army." Among the main targets of the
JCAG/ARA were Turkish diplomats, with a preference for
ambassadors and consul generals. [Continue]
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Turkish
American Association of the
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American Turkish Association of Houston -
ATA Houston
 Founded in 1979, ATA Houston is a
non-profit organization created to promote better
understanding and friendship between the people of the
United States and Turkey through social, educational,
cultural and charitable activities. It also aims to
provide assistance to Turkish citizens living in
Houston. ATA-Houston contributes to the society by
organizing, sponsoring and hosting cultural and social
events such as Turkish classes, seminars, picnics, music
nights, concerts, and many other activities, which help
build a bridge between the two cultures. Among the
year-round activities organized by ATA-Houston, Turkish
Festival is the biggest and most influential event. The
first Turkish Festival in Houston was held in the year
1991, which was a first in the United States and has
become a tradition since then. ATA-Houston has been able
to expand and enrich its festivals every year in
termamons of the number of activities (musical and dance
performances, arts and crafts displays and workshops,
children activities, vendors, presentations, and food
selection) and number of attendees it hosted.
Houstonians have heterogeneous backgrounds and are very
interested in learning differences among cultures.
President:
Deniz Demirors
Address: P.O. Box 460253, Houston TX,
77056-8253
E-mail: president@atahouston.org
Website: www.atahouston.org |
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DC
Turkish Festival 2011: "The Sister
Cities"
October 2, 2011
11am - 7:00 pm
Pennsylvania Ave NW, between 12th
and 14th St.
Info: www.turkishfestival.org
North America Turkish
Leadership Conference
October 8-9,
2011
11:00 am-12:00 am
Four Points by
Sheraton
285 King Street East, Kingston, Ontario
CANADA
Info: www.turkishcanadians.com
ATASC Republic Day
Ball
October 15, 2011, 6:30
pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel
200 South Pine Ave. Long
Beach, CA 90802
Info: www.atasc.org
AFOT/ATAA Project on
Perge Exhibition
Discovering Perge:
Celebrating 65 Years of Excavations on Turkey's
Mediterranean Coast
Lecture by Archeologist Professor
Inci Delemen of Istanbul University
Oct. 20-24,
2011 - Wesleyan University, Middleton, CT
(SNE-TACA)
Oct. 24-28, 2011 - Boston
University, Boston, AM
Oct. 29-Nov. 3, 2011 - Turkish
Embassy, Washington, DC
Nov. 4-8, 2011 - TAFSUS
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Nov. 8-12, 2011 -
University of Virginia, Charlotesville, VA
TURANT
Anniversary Republic Day Ball
October
21, 2011, 7:00pm
Crown Plaza North Dallas
14315
Midway Road Addison, TX 75001
Info: www.turant.org
TurkFest
in WorldFest, 2011
October 22-23,
2011
Addison Circle Park, Addison, TX
Info: www.turant.org
TAFSUS
Republic Day Dinner Dance
October 29,
2011
The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia
260 Mall
Boulevard, King of Prussia, PA. 19406
Info: www.tafsus.net
TACA
Chicago Republic Day Ball
October 29, 2011
9100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles,
IL
Info: www.tacaonline.org
10th
Annual Florida Turkish
Festival
November 19-20,
2011
Broad Walk, Hollywood Beach, FL
Info: www.ftaa.com
ATAA
TABAN Pennsylvania Grassroots - Public Outreach
Program
December 3, 2011, 2:00pm -
4:00pm
Temple University Howard Gittis Student Center
South, Room 200A
1755 N. 13th St. Philadelphia, PA
19122
RSVP: events@ataa.org
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(ATAA)
 The ATAA, representing over 60 local
chapters and 500,000 Turkish Americans throughout the United
States, serves locally and nationwide to develop an informed
and empowered Turkish American community, and to support
strong U.S.-Turkish relations.
The ATAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
formed under the laws of the District of Columbia. To learn
more about ATAA, please visit us at www.ataa.org. |
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