Cleveland American Middle East Organization 48th anniversary
Cleveland American Middle East Organization 48th anniversary
St. Elias Cultural Center April 20, 2018
The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970. They celebrated their 48th anniversary at a dinner event at St. Elias Cultural Center.
The 48th anniversary event was begun by Co-Chairman and 1st Vice-President Tony Abdulkarim who introduced past-president Abdullah Mina.
Tony Abdulkarim
Abdullah (Abby) Mina
Abdullah (Abby) Mina explained CAMEO and introduced Father Naim Khalil of St Elias Melkite Church and Imam Ramez Islambouli for the invocations.
Father Naim Khalil of St Elias Melkite Church
Imam Ramez Islambouli
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During dinner, Danny LaHood entertained the crowd with his oud playing.
Danny LaHood
After dinner was the awards ceremony. Mansoor Ahmed M.D. is the Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director of Cleveland Sleep Research Center. Born in Pakistan, Dr. Mansoor was repeatedly refused a US Visa and finally went to Canada for more education and then made it to the US after 14 years of trying.
Dr. Mansoor was honored with the Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) community service award. He was introduced by Murat Gurer from the Turkish community and presented with a proclamation from Cleveland City Council by Jasmin Santana.
Pierre Bejjani and Dr. Mansoor Ahmed
Murat Gurer
Pierre Bejjani, Councilwoman Jasmin Santana, Dr Mansoor Ahmed, Abby Mina and Tony Abdulkarim
Mansoor Ahmed M.D.
Ali Faraj came to the US from his native Palestine and became President and CEO of Seaway Cash and Carry and LaVilla Conference and Banquet Center.
Ali Faraj was honored with the Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) community service award. He was introduced by Mr. Sam Salem and presented with a proclamation from Cleveland City Council by Jasmim Santana.
Pierre Bejjani, Abby Mina and Ali Faraj
Sam Salem
Ali Faraj
Kan Zaman Middle Eastern restaurant was also honored at the CAMEO 48th Anniversary event.
Next, Pierre Bejjani, President of the Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) gave his remarks at the CAMEO 48th Anniversary event.
Pierre Bejjani
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Congratulations to CAMEO on their 48th anniversary. Please enjoy these other pictures from the event.
Honorees Ali Faraj and Dr. Mansoor Ahmed
Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) board members with honorees
Pierre Bejjani, Abby Mina, Councilwoman Jasmin Santana and Tony Abdulkarim
Mary and Pierre Bejjani
Mona and Abby Mina
Mr and Mrs Nemer Saueidi
Michael Ora and Ali Faraj
Malak Jadallah and Abby Mina
County Executive Armond Budish and Gia Hoa Ryan
Tony Abdulkarim, Brian and Mrs Cummins and Nemir Soueidi
Steve Dettelbach and daughter, Michael Ora, Pierre Bejjani and Ken Kovach
Dave Greenspan, Judge Marilyn Cassidy and Sam Tanious
Ali Faraj and Father Naim Khalil
Faris Alameh table
Joe Meissner, Danny LaHood and Gia Hoa Ryan
Pierre Bejjani and Parma Mayor Tim Degeeter
Imam Ramez and Ayah Islambouli
Friends/family of Dr. Mansoor Ahmed
Pierre Bejjani and Dr. Wael Khoury
Mary Bejjani and helper
Tony Abdulkarim, Dr. Mansoor Ahmed, Nicki Antonio, Ali Faraj and Pierre Bejjani
Proclamation from Councilwoman Jasmin Santana to Ali Faraj
Dr Mansoor Ahmed table - part 1
Dr Mansoor Ahmed table - part 2
Michael Ora, Pierre Bejjani and Faris Alameh
Pierre Bejjani, Dr. Mansoor Ahmed, Abby Mina and Tony Abdulkarim
Ali Faraj and Abby Mina
Ayah Islambouli and Mona Mina
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