[Daughters_of_Ataturk] ATAA E-Newsletter: February 2008

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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:50:59 -0500 (EST)
From: ATAA <assembly@ataa.org>
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Subject: E-Newsletter: February 2008

E-Newsletter February 2008 In This Issue Walter Jones (R-NC) Joins Turkish Caucus TACAM and ATAA Visit WWJ Radio in Detroit TADAM to Host Fifth Annual Medical Ball Khojaly to be Commemorated in NY, DC Walter Jones (R-NC) Joins Turkish Caucus   ATAA is proud to welcome to the Turkish Caucus, Congressman Walter Jones of the 3rd District of North Carolina. Congressman Jones becomes the 72nd member of the Turkish Caucus. Congressman Jones has served in the US House of Representatives since 1995, after serving 10 years as a member of the North Carolina General Assembly. He is a member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Financial Services. Congressman Jones is the 7th of the 13 members of the North Carolina delegation to join the Turkish Caucus, the highest percentage of any state (except states with only one representative who is also on the caucus). TACAM and ATAA Visit WWJ Radio in Detroit                   TACAM (Turkish American Cultural Association of Michigan), along with representatives from ATAA and the Michigan Turkish American community met with WWJ Detroit radio on February 6 to inform the latter about Turkey and issues concerning Turkish Americans, particularly the Armenian allegationso f genocide. This meeting was scheduled upon a request from WWJ Detroit after they kindly removed from their resources the announcement of an essay competition, titled Armenian Genocide organized by the Hagopian Family Foundation. TACAM was represented by TACAM President Ms. Didem Seyhoglu, ATAA President Ms. Nurten Ural, ATAA President-Elect Mr. Gunay Evinch, Dr. Sumer Pek and Mr. Stuart Schorr. Our group met with General Manager Mr. Rich Homberg, Director of Programming Mrs. Georgeann Herbert, News Director Mr. Rob Davidek and E-Publications Director Mr. Dan Keelan. Upon a tour of the radio station and introductions, meeting began with opening remarks of Ms. Seyhoglu - she also presented WWJ Detroit with a gift basket that included cultural elements that were used to describe some of Turkey's traditions. This was followed by an amazing presentation from Mr. Evinch, where he highlighted the facts of the events that took place in 1915 and presented historical evidence and progression on why Turkey can not accept the Armenian allegations of the genocide. Mr. Evinch also handed out documents and literature supporting our position. Lastly, there was a Q&A session to answer any questions by the hosts. The meeting was a great success in terms of informing a media resource on the Turkish American perspective of the Armenian allegations of the genocide. It was also an achievement that TACAM now has connections in the media to get the Turkish American voice heard across Detroit. The directors of the radio station suggested that TACAM keep them informed of events, cultural days, national and religious holidays so they could broadcast these on their radio station. They also requested that TACAM provide them informative articles so they can be used in WWJ's e-publications. This was a great start for the Turkish American community to strengthen the Turkish-American presence in the State of Michigan and be part of the Grassroots initiative that has been activated by ATAA.   TADAM to Host Fifth Annual Medical Ball        Invitation to the Fifth Annual Medical Ball   Under the Auspices of the Honorable U. Kenan Ipek, Consul General of the Republic Turkey in Chicago   The Turkish American Doctor's Association of Midwest (TADAM) Requests the pleasure of your presence at the Fifth Annual "Doctor's Day" Medical Ball On Saturday, March 8, 2008, Double Tree Hotel Chicago, Oakbrook 1909 Spring Road  Oakbrook   IL, 60523   Performance by Mr. Coskun Sabah & Mr. Ahmet Selcuk Ilkan, Prominent Turkish Composers and Singers   Program Cocktails: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Dinner and Program: 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.   Adults $110 per person until March 1, 2008 After March 1, 2008 - $150 Students, Medical Residents and Fellows: $85 Limited Seating - Advance Payment Required Attire: Black Tie optional King and Queen Tables (in prime location with seating of 10): $1,500   Hotel stay for Standard Room: $109 + tax Reservations: 1-800-222-Tree or 630-472-6000 (Event "Turkish American Doctor's Association Medical Ball" should be mentioned) Reserve Rooms by February 22, 2008   Contact: Songul Ozgen (630)-910-3616 or gultay@aol.com Yesim Gulecyuz (708) 207-2792 or yesimg@yahoo.com Please make your checks payable to "TADAM" and mail to: "TADAM"   632 Millbrook Drive, Downers Grove, IL,  60516   www.tadam.org   Khojaly to be Commemorated in NY, DC   NEW YORK The Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA), in conjunction with Intercollegiate Turkish Students Society (ITSS) , Azerbaijan Society of America (ASA)  and Azerbaijan American Council (AAC) will present a seminar on the Khojaly massacre. The event will take place on Saturday, February 23 at 6 PM at the Turkish Center in New York City. In 1992, Armenian troops attacked the Azerbaijani town of Khojaly, brutally killing hundreds of men, women and children in a barbarous and terrifying display of modern day atrocity. This crime against humanity was committed to further a specific goal of the Armenian military - to set the stage for the widespread occupation of Azerbaijan and the continued genocide of Azerbaijanis in their own territories by Armenian forces. Today, the facts are undeniable: 16% of Azerbaijan is still occupied by Armenian forces and almost one million Azerbaijanis still live as refugees in their own country. The purpose of the evening is to gather together Azerbaijani-American and Turkish-American youth who want to learn more about how their respective homelands have been negatively effected by unwarranted Armenian accusations and aggression. The goal is to create a camaraderie and unity among the students so that they can develop into a cohesive group with one voice and a common objective. Seminar will be in English. There will also be an introduction to     USAzeris Network. WHEN: Saturday, February 23rd, 6 PM WHERE: The Turkish Center, 821 U.N. Plaza @ E. 46th Street & 1st Avenue, New York Refreshments will be served WASHINGTON, DC   DATE Friday, February 22, 2008   TIME AND LOCATION   4:00-4:45 PM: Assembling at Dupont Circle (intersection of Massachusetts , Connecticut , and New Hampshire avenues).  Closest metro station: Dupont Circle , red line.   4:45-5:00 PM: Marching through Massachusetts Avenue to the Embassy of Armenia located at 2225 R Street, NW , Washington , DC 20008   5:00-6:00 PM: Picket-demonstration in front of the Embassy of Armenia   6:00-6:15 PM: Disbanding and clean-up   NOTE   The event has been organized by members of Azerbaijani community of Washington DC Metro Area as well as various Azerbaijani organizations.  All planned activities have been coordinated with DC Police.  Signs, banners, and hand-held sound equipments will be provided.  For questions, contact Bedir Memmedli, 703-400-2523 or bedir_memmedli@yahoo.com. ATAA is pleased to distribute news from its component associations and members. If you would like your news included in the next ATAA E-NEWSLETTER, please send it to Allison Block, Advocacy Director, at: allison@ataa.org. About ATAA     The objective of the Assembly is to coordinate the activities of member Turkish American associations and individual members of the Assembly for the purpose of presenting a more balanced view of Turkey and of the Turkish people, and emphasizing the importance of enhanced understanding between Turkey and the United States.   ATAA is a fast-growing umbrella organization of Turkish American associations throughout the United States, Canada and Turkey, dedicated to pursuing the interests of Turkish Americans and friends of Turkey in Washington and beyond. To learn more, click here. Membership By becoming a member you will be part of a network of Turkish-Americans and friends of Turkey who care about the historic relationship between the two peoples and who are aware of the crucial role each one of us plays in strengthening the relationship and promoting an accurate and fair picture of Turkey and Turks.   To join ATAA, click here.

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www.wearetheturks.org

Daughters of Atatürk is proud to promote Turkish Heritage across the globe. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk shaped the legacy we proudly inherited.
His integrity and dynamism and vision constantly inspires us. We are thankful to him for walking the untrodden path, achieving the unimaginable dream, living the eternal vision. We are the Turks, we are the future of Turkey.

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