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Fall 2014
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LEBANESE LADIES CULTURAL SOCIETY
An American Organization for Education
Newsletter
Society News
Did You Know?
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Some Scholarship Stats for
2013-2014
•115 schools received funds
• 750 students received scholarships
• 457 female students received awards
• 293 male students received awards
• 64 graduating this year
• 5 graduating from vocational schools
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•18 devoted Scholarship Committee
members
• 8 dedicated Volunteer representatives
in Lebanon
• 1 California- Lebanon Volunteer
Coordinator
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Scholarship Committee
The LLCS Scholarship Committee
would like to remind you that
making a difference in the life of an
underprivileged Lebanese child
has never been easier. A one-time
donation of $350 or $30 a month
on your credit card can give a
deserving child a chance for a
better future. Thank you for your
many years of generous support to
the children of Lebanon. For more
information, please contact the
LLCS at [email protected].
Lebanese Ladies Cultural Society
Tribute to Leila Mishalany
The last luncheon of the 2013-2014 year was held on June 23 at
the Altadena Country Club for the purpose of installing the new LLCS
board for 2014-2015. This luncheon was dedicated to the memory of
Leila Mishalany, founder and first President of LLCS. It was a time for
celebrating Leila’s life and legacy. Leila’s children George, Randa and
Vivian Kokoszka were the honored guests as well as the Consul General
of Lebanon, Mr. Johnny Ibrahim. "
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The new Board for 2014-2015 was sworn in by Parliamentarian
Juanita Salem, and retiring President Evelyn Nahman presented Badiha
Alwan with the official LLCS gavel. Jumana Assaf presented Evelyn with
a plaque that commemorates Evelyn’s service of two years as President
of the LLCS, as well as the President’s Pin. Ilham Nizam was awarded
the President’s Pin for her many years of dedication to the LLCS."
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After lunch was served, a short video tribute to Leila Mishalany
was shown. Consul General Johnny Ibrahim spoke and paid tribute to
Leila. Leila Masri, as Scholarship Chair, took the podium and also paid
tribute to Leila, telling how the LLCS and the Scholarship Committee
were established. She spoke of Leila’s generosity and hospitality and
how she always saw the bright side of things. She emphasized Leila’s
commitment to family and faith, and how even at the end, she never
forgot the LLCS and the children of Lebanon. Vivian Kokoszka, Leila
Mishalany’s daughter, thanked the ladies for their support and
friendship to her mother and to their family. "
We will miss Leila terribly and as Rima Kaddo recounted, her insistence
always to: “ not forget the children of Lebanon”. "
Ahlan Wa Sahlan
Please join us for our first Fall event"
A Lebanese Breakfast
at
The Magic Lamp Restaurant
5020 E Second St, Long Beach, CA 90803"
Social Hour: 11:30 am"
Breakfast: 12:00 pm"
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Fall 2014
LLCS 2nd Annual Iftar
T h e L L C S 2 n d A n n u a l If t a r w a s
celebrated on June 13, 2014 at the
Zahle Restaurant in North Hollywood.
The e vent wa s attended by LLCS
members, their families and friends.
President Badiha Alwan opened the
event and wished everyone a blessed
Ramadan. The Honorable Consul
General of Lebanon, Johnny Ibrahim,
extended his well wishes to all those
attending and asked that the children
of Lebanon be remembered during this
Holy month. Judge Jimmy Kaddo also
thanked the LLCS for their dedication
to the children and urged them to
continue in their mission. Everyone
enjoyed the delicious and generous
food and it was agreed by all that the
event was filled with a sense of family
and friendship."
!Scholarship Matching Fund
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The LLCS Scholarship Matching
Fund is one of the major fund
raising efforts to support the
needy and orphaned students in
Lebanon. With at least 1 million
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refugees in Lebanon from Syria
the government is over whelmed
and all of our students need our
support. Please make a donation
before the end of the year.
Mail your donation to
LLCS Scholarship Matching Fund
1499 Wembley Rd, San Marino, CA 91108
Members Corner
•We wish Najwa Morillo a speedy recovery after her recent accident.
Get well soon Najwa! You are in our thoughts and prayers. "
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• Congratulations to Gisele and Mazen Nazzal on the marriage of their
son Ibrahim to Sara Hanna."
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DO YOU HAVE NEWS TO SHARE?
New baby? wedding? graduation?
Please send your news to Hania Saoud
at
[email protected]
LLCS 2014-2015 Board
President
Badiha Alwan"
Vice President
Ilham Nizam"
Treasurer "
Samar Khansa"
Corresponding Secretary
Hania Saoud"
Recording Secretary "
Mona Al Khatib"
Past President Advisor "
Evelyn Nahman "
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Gisele Chaghouri (1 year) Carole Khawli (1 year) Elissar Slim (1 year) Nicole Watchi (1 year) Carole Kawkabani (2 years) Marina Mitri (2 years) Colette Chaghouri Hope (3 years) Abla Jalleo (3 years) Nada Saad (3 years)
Lebanese Ladies Cultural Society
Go paperless !! Let us know.
We will send your invitations and newsletters online only
Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday!
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September Birthdays: Mona Khulusi, Camelia Merhi,
Samia Salem, Sarah Hilal.
October Birthdays: Michele Ashkar, Abir Baba, Vickie
Panossian, Rania Chamoun, Sawsan Chebaro Rakab,
Madeleine Godfrey, Nancy Jabbra, Nada Kaidbey, Suad Adel
Khalaf, Clio Khouri, Hend Ghorra Nahas, Hala Shehayeb, Nouha Sinno,
Wafa Shaar, Hwida Safar.
Did we forget your birthday? Please let us know.
In Memoriam
Long time member Georgette Accad has passed away. The LLCS
extends heartfelt condolences to her family.