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The Official Bulletin - Mid-Summer 2016 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE IN OKLAHOMA CITY DABKE WITH ME IN ME OKC DABKE WITH IN OKC INAUGURAL INAUGURAL MID-WINTER CONFERENCE FEB. 3-5, 2017 6Wab]`WQAYW`dW\6WZb]\6]bSZ2]e\b]e\=YZOV][O1Wbg(405) 272 3040 eeeaYW`dW\VWZb]\Q][ Skirvin Hilton Hotel Downtown Oklahoma City Originally constructed in 1911 as the crown jewel of the burgeoning oil and gas boomtown of Oklahoma City, the Skirvin Hilton Hotel has stood on its current location in downtown Oklahoma City for more than 100 years. It has hosted such dignitaries as Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower and social icons Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. Restored to its original condition in 2007, the Skirvin Hilton combines the vintage charm of early 1900s elegance with the modern amenities of a five-star hotel. Guests are immediately welcomed by the gorgeous crimson curtains and vaulted ceilings in the hotel’s striking entryway and lobby. Once in their rooms, guests are invited to enjoy all of the modern luxuries in a distinctively boutique setting. This elegant, one-of-a-kind hotel is the perfect environment for a weekend of heritage, family and fun in the city affectionately referred to as the “Pride of the Southern Plains.” 24 Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs Oklahoma City National Bombing Memorial At 9:02 A.M. on April 19, 1995, the worst home-grown terrorist attack in American history was launched against the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in sleepy downtown Oklahoma City. The explosion claimed the lives of 168 Americans, including 19 children, and wounded more than 650 others. In the aftermath of the attack, the State of Oklahoma and the United States National Park Service constructed the Oklahoma City National Bombing Memorial on the same site where the Federal Building once stood. An inscription above the Memorial reads: “We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of violence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and serenity.” The bombing and subsequent construction of the Memorial served as the catalyst for a rapid renaissance and transformation of Oklahoma City into the modern urban center it is today. A tour of the Memorial and adjacent Bombing Museum is an unbelievably moving experience and one that visitors to Oklahoma City will never forget. Bricktown and the Bricktown Canal The first major reurbanization project in the aftermath of the bombing was the renovation of numerous dilapidated warehouses and abandoned streets in the district just east of downtown known as “Bricktown.” This included construction of a canal waterway which allows visitors to learn of the storied history of Oklahoma City as they ride on watertaxis surrounded by the renovated warehouses and waterside bars, restaurants and cafés. Bricktown boasts a vibrant nightlife, numerous eateries, shops, a state-of-the-art movie theatre and many other attractions for all ages. 25 The Official Bulletin - Mid-Summer 2016 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE IN OKLAHOMA CITY Midtown, Deep Deuce and Automobile Alley After the renovation of Bricktown became an overwhelming success, developers began restoring other historical districts around downtown OKC, each with its own unique feel and set of attractions. Midtown has developed around St. Anthony’s Hospital and includes various restaurants and bars, including Café Do Brazil and “O Bar,” a stylish rooftop bar providing beautiful views of the downtown skyline. “Deep Deuce” was OKC’s historic jazz district and the birthplace of Ralph Ellison, author of the Invisible Man. Deep Deuce is now home to places such as WSKY Lounge, a 1920s style speakeasy and cigar lounge, and Anchor Down, a local watering hole constructed from recycled steel shipping containers. “Automobile Alley,” the historic site of several car manufacturing warehouses, is situated just north of downtown. The district is now illuminated by numerous large neon signs and houses several five-star restaurants, art galleries and a local favorite: the Sidecar Barley and Wine Bar which is located inside a renovated mechanic’s garage. These expanding districts and others around downtown will soon be connected by a streetcar trolley system which is expected to be completed in late 2017. Vegas-Style Casinos! Within thirty minutes of downtown Oklahoma City are two state-of-the-art casinos owned and operated by the Native American tribes of Oklahoma. A straight shot on the interstate will take visitors to either the Grand Hotel and Casino in Shawnee or the Riverwind Hotel and Casino in Norman. Both casinos offer all levels of slots, table games, poker and diceless craps for endless fun in a Vegas environment, right in the heart of Oklahoma! National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum Oklahoma City is also home to America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. The National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum houses items such as a collection of firearms owned by John Wayne and artifacts from Lewis and Clark’s famous journey across the western United States. Upon entrance into the museum, visitors are greeted by the striking End of the Trail Sculpture, an 18-foot tall replica of James Earle Fraser’s iconic artwork. The museum also contains a life-size replica of an early western American town, complete with a school, bank, dentist and doctor’s offices and saloon. This attraction is a must-see for lovers of American western films, early American western history and Native American art. 26 Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs Thursday, February 2, 2016 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Federation Foundation Board Meeting Federation Executive Board Meeting Welcome to OKC! Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and Cocktails (Location TBD) Friday, February 3, 2016 9:00 AM to 9:00 AM to 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 4:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM Sitti's Kitchen (Hospitality Room) Sponsored by local Mediterranean restaurants Federation Past Presidents Breakfast & Meeting (by invitation) Registration Cocktails & Creativity: Enjoy paint and palate & cigar rolling at the hotel (cash bar available) Federation Meetings Food Truck Lunch - Enjoy Oklahoma's finest fried onion burger just outside the hotel B.I.N.G.O. - A Federation Favorite - Enjoy a chance to win awesome prizes (cash bar available) Belly Dancing Lessons for women of all ages - Brush up on your dancing skills before the Big Sahria! Registration Enjoy an afternoon on OKC's Bricktown Canal for a Bar Crawl - Sponsored by the Young Professionals Authentic Oklahoma Cuisine & Live American Entertainment Sahria - Featuring Bernard Richa and The Phoenicia Band Late Night Pizza Party! One full free hour of all you can eat pepproni, cheese, & supreme pizza at the hotel Saturday, February 4, 2016 9:00 AM to 9:00 AM to 9:00 AM to 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM to 4:30 PM 10:00 PM 6:00 PM 12:00 AM 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 2:00 AM Sitti's Kitchen (Hospitality Room) Sponsored by local Mediterranean restaurants Federation State Vice-President's Breakfast & Workshop National Federation Meeting Registration Oklahoma City National Bombing Memorial Tour - A chronological, interactive tour through the story of April 19, 1995 Lunch On Your Own - Enjoy Oklahoma City's local cuisine Lunch, Dust Bowl Bowling & Biergarten - An afternoon at a German-inspired beer hall and bowling alley located in OKC's Midtown - Sponsored by the Young Professionals Young Adults Fully Themed Multi-Level Laser Tag Arena - Located In The New Brickopolis In Bricktown Cooking with Sitti - Syrian/Lebanese cooking lessons with local sitti chef Registration Roman Catholic Mass Officiated by Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City Child Care & Children's Activities Cocktail Reception (cash bar available) Grand Banquet Sahria, Featuring Bernard Richa and the Phoenicia Band - Also featuring Oklahoma's own DJ Saad Sunday, February 5, 2016 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM Farewell Breakfast Times of Events are subject to change. 27 The Official Bulletin - Mid-Summer 2016 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE IN OKLAHOMA CITY Southern Federation S.L.A.C. 2017 Mid-Winter Conference – Oklahoma City, OK Child Care Pre Registration Form Ages 3 thru 10 (no charge) Return this form by January 15, 2017 to andrew.albert@albidist.com or mail to Andrew Albert, P.O. Box 847, Elk City, Oklahoma 73648 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AS THERE ARE NEW REQUIREMENTS After completing this pre-registration form, the remainder of childcare forms will be emailed to you and must be filled out and returned by email before January 25, 2017 or there will not be childcare available for your child. Child’s Name (first & last) _________________________________ _________________________________ Age _____ _____ Child’s Name (first & last) _________________________________ _________________________________ Age _____ _____ Put the number of children that will be attending the session below: ____Saturday 6:00 pm – 12:00 am Parent Information: Name: ___________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ____________________________________ Phone: _______________Mom’s Cell: _____________Dad’s Cell: _____________ *EMAIL REQUIRED: _________________________________________________ Please Note: We are pleased to provide child care during the times specified on the program schedule for children ages 3 through 10 years. Due to space limitations and regulations, we are able to accept only those children who are toilet trained and at least 3 years old. In addition, because our space is limited and because of requirements regarding the number of childcare providers, we must require pre-registration for child care through this form. We cannot guarantee childcare for your child unless you return this form to us by January 15, 2017. Additional forms will be emailed to you and must be completed and emailed back to us by January 25, 2017. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. This method helps us provide a quality program for your children. For questions not addressed here, contact Andrew Albert at 580-243-9074. Please return form to andrew.albert@albidist.com H OT EL I N F OR MAT I ON Skirvin Hilton Hotel - Downtown Oklahoma City (See page 24 for more details) The room block for the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs in February of 2017 is up & running and ready for guests to start making reservations. To receive the discounted rate, they may either call the reservations line at 1-800-HILTONS and mention the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs (or group code SFSL), or they may use the URL below to easily book online within the block: www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/O/OKCSKHF-SFSL-20170202/ index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=PO The room rate is $129.00 (single, double, triple, quad) 28 Mid-Winter Conference Co-Chairs: Malek Massad, Andrew Albert and John Paul Albert Hotel Address: 1 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102 405-702-8514 SFSLAC Control # _____________ ______________________________ First Name Registration Type* __(codes below) _____________________________ _____________________ _______________ First Name Preference Last Name_________________ for Name Tag PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION ______________________________ _____________________________ _____________________ _______________ ______________________________ _____________________________ _____________________ _______________ ______________________________ _____________________________ _____________________ _______________ Year of Birth _____________ Male Female / Single Married Widowed Year of Birth ______________ Male Female / Single Married Widowed Year of Birth ______________ Male Female / Single Married Widowed Year of Birth ______________ Male Female / Single Married Widowed Other Information (circle as appropriate) VISA • M/C • AMEX • DISCOVER Total Due $165 each = $___________ $190 each = $___________ $189 each = $___________ $214 each = $___________ $110 each = $___________ $130 each = $___________ $ 55 each = $___________ $110 each = $___________ $ 0 each = $ no charge $ 60 each = $___________ Total Registration Fees $_______________ # _____ @ _____ @ _____ @ _____ @ _____ @ _____ @ _____ @ _____ @ _____ @ _____ @ Signature: ____________________________________________________________ (v.2) Name on Card (please print): _____________________________________________ Full payment must accompany all registrations. A registration is for one individual and cannot be shared. Credit Card # ________________________________________________ Security Code: ___________ Exp. Date: ___________ Credit Card Information (circle one): Make checks payable to: Southern Federation of SLAC – MWC Arrival day: Thu Fri Sat Office Use: Events at Conventions/Conferences are public venues. Pictures and videos taken may be used to promote the Federation/Foundation and its future events. 100% if requested by Jan. 15th 50% if requested by Jan. 25th No refunds after Jan. 25th No Refund for No Shows Refund Policy: Registration questions & information: call (504) 722-9000, or email: alexamham@yahoo.com Mail Form & Fees to: Alexa Hamauei 740 E. William David Pkwy. Metairie, LA 70005 If yes, which club? _____________________________________________________________________________ Contact Phone #:___________________________________ *Registration Category & Fee Summary: APM Adult Full Pre-Registration Member (18 years & older) thru Jan. 15, 2017….…..…….. APNM Adult Full Pre-Registration Non-Member (18 years & older) thru Jan. 15, 2017..……. ARM Adult Full Registration Member (18 years & older) after Jan. 15, 2017…………….…. ARNM Adult Full Registration Non-Member(18 years & older) after Jan. 15, 2017………….... YP Youth Full Pre-Registration (13-17 years) thru Jan. 15, 2017…………………….…,.,... YR Youth Full Registration (13-17 years) after Jan. 15, 2017…….………………….…..… PTN Pre-Teen (10-12 years) not attending banquet……………………………………..……. PTB Pre-Teen (10-12 years) attending banquet………………………………………….…… CN Child (9 years & younger) not attending banquet……………………………………...... CB Child (9 years & younger) attending banquet………………..………………………….. Are you a member of a Southern Federation affiliated club? ____Yes ____No City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Attach additional sheets if necessary; Please use separate sheets for different addresses, different family and/or different households. See separate form for Child Care registrations. In order for us to properly prepare for Child Care, you must pre-register for Child Care (child must be registered on this form). Email Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4.____________ Email Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.____________ Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.____________ Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1.____________ SFSLAC/SFF Member ID (if applicable) (Every attempt will be made to accommodate on-site walk-up registration; however, on-site walk-up registration may be capacity limited due to space availability) **PRE-REGISTRATION form & payment must be postmarked by JANUARY 15, 2017** REGISTRATION FORM – Southern Federation SLAC 2017 Mid-Winter Conference – Oklahoma City, OK – Feb. 3-5, 2017 Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs 29 The Official Bulletin - Mid-Summer 2016 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE IN OKLAHOMA CITY 0LMBIPNB"GGJMJBUFE$MVCT 32%R[ (ON&LW\2NODKRPD 0LMBIPNB$JUZ0LMBIPNB'FCSVBSZ -RKQ3DXO$OEHUW -DQXDU\ $QGUHZ$OEHUW32%R[(ON&LW\2NODKRPD $Q\4XHVWLRQV&DOORUHPDLOMRKQSDXODOEHUW#JPDLOFRP MRKQSDXODOEHUW#JPDLOFRP -DQXDU\ 2NODKRPD$IILOLDWHG&OXEV 30
