NAAP-NY Memories Presentation @ 9th Anniversary Banquet - 2/19/11 http://www.facebook.com/naapny

1. Remembering our Past, Building our Future….….One memory at a time!!

2. In February 2002, a small group of New Yorkers gathered together to form the New York chapter of NAAP…

3. Strive for our Mission… …To connect, organize and empower the Arab-American community

4. Achieve our Vision… ….To develop a prosperous and influential Arab-American community connected through our national network

5. Nine years later, that group has multiplied to over 2,500 members and growing! Today, we look back at the near-decade long list of memories our members have to share…memories that make NAAP-NY great… And these are their stories!!!

6. Community Orientation

7. This is how it started….

8. Banquets and Brainstorms

9. Investing in Ourselves

10. Networking Anyone? 10 First ever NAAP NY Networker at Falucka ... Our intro event to the community!!! Rasha G.

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12. Unity in Diversity

14. Raise the Flag!

15. Lol!

17. Fashion

18. We Are Who We Are!

19. November 30, 2005

20. Principled & Responsible Organizing

21. National Anti-War RallyFebruary 15, 2003

22. ARABS VOTE!

23. ARABS VOTE!

24. Breaking Down Myths

25. Highlighting Reality

26. Professionalism & Inclusiveness

27. Yes We CAN!

28. Connecting Across a Nation!

29. November 16-18, 2007

30. Creating spaces to connect Our first NAAP NY BBQ on the east side where I met sooo many people and one of my bestest friends Mona Zughbi!! Rasha G.

32. Home Away from Home

33. Volunteerism

34. Smiles December 21, 2006

35. Giving Back

36. Walking for a Cure

38. Memories of a Revolution

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69. 69 Message from Tahrir http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jrtOy2j21A

70. Launching a New Dawn! Solidarity Action Share www.facebook.com/arabdawn 70

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