September 11 With the AAIF

What are you doing on September 11th? Make a difference!

The Arab American Institute Foundation (AAIF) will honor those who lost their lives by joining others across the country to volunteer in the spirit of service that was so prominently on display on 9/11.

They will join DC Cares and Washington Parks & People to clean up and enhance Marvin Gaye Park, 5200 Foote Street, NE.

Registering for this project is simple. Just follow the steps below. If you have any questions please contact Kyle Haley at khaley@aaiusa.org or 202-429-9210.

To register, visit http://greaterdccares911.kintera.org/
Click Register Here
Accept the Volunteer Waiver
Click Join a Team
Select the Arab American Institute Foundation Team from the drop-down menu
Add your personal contact information and you will be registered!

Your $25 contribution to participate will support GDCC's mobilization of volunteers and impact on the region. If you aren't available to volunteer on September 11th, you can still support the efforts by making a donation. Simply follow this link: http://greaterdccares911.kintera.org/aaiusa to donate.

Act Now Before It Sells Out!

The Arab American Republican Caucus of Virginia and the Arab American Democratic Caucus of Virginia present the 21st Annual Virginia Candidates' Night

Sunday, September 27, 6:30 to 9:00
Tysons Corner Marriott
8028 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA 22182

This sells out every year. Get your tickets now! https://secure.aaiusa.org/page/contribute/VACandidatesNight2009

Amreeka

Does anybody know where this is playing in Northern Virginia?

Check out the trailer.

UPDATE: I found the release schedule. http://www.amreeka.com/html/rs.html

H. Res. 706 on Lebanon

Darrell Issa (R-CA) submitted the resolution congratulating the people of Lebanon on their recent election. He submitted it on behalf of himself and Nick Rahall (D-WV), Charles Boustany (R-LA), Gary Ackerman (D-NY), William Delahunt (D-MA), Russ Carnahan (D-MO), and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), before the recess and they will be gathering support for H. Res. 706 upon their return to Capitol Hill. Prime your representatives on this positive message of support for Lebanon and urge them to sign on.
Read H. Res. 706 on Lebanon
Talking points on H. Res. 706

Deeds for Governor

On Monday, August 10 a group of leaders from the newdominionPAC (NDPAC) and the Arab American Democratic Caucus of Virginia (AADCV) met over dinner (thanks, Nora and Sam Burgan!) with the Democratic nominee for governor, State Senator Creigh Deeds. The program included welcoming remarks by the host, Samer Burgan, AADCV past president and current NDPAC vice president; a historic overview by NDPAC president Saba Shami; and a discussion of strategy by Sam Rasoul, the 2008 (and 2010, I hope!) Democratic candidate for Congress from Virginia’s 6th Congressional District.


Senator Deeds spoke of diversity in the Commonwealth and the role each group and community can play in moving Virginia further in the direction that the two democratic governors - Warner and Kaine - have move the state. Senator Deeds invited our community to have a seat at the table and play an active role in both his campaign and administration.


The newdominionPAC is planning two fundraisers for Senator Deeds - one in Richmond on Sunday, September 13 and one immediately before the annual Arab American Candidates’ Night at the Tyson’s Corner Marriott on Sunday, September 27. For more information, contact sabashami@comcast.net

Town Hall Meeting on Health Care with Howard Dean and Rep. Jim Moran

7:00PM to 9:00PM (Doors open at 6:00)
Tuesday, August 25

South Lakes High School Auditorium
11400 South Lakes Drive
Reston, VA

This event is free and open to the public. Let's support our friend, Representative Jim Moran.

The NoVa Coordinated Campaign

The NoVa Coordinated Campaign is at 7600 Colshire Rd, McLean, VA 22101. Click here to see all of the Democratic candidates for the November election.