Dear Friends, Patrons, and Supporters of AMECC,

The AMECC Board of Directors would like to thank you for your support and update you with some of the events and programs that we have attended in order to promote AMECC’s vision and mission.

We believe that we have succeeded in informing the American communities-at-large as well as the established Middle East and Arab world organizations in the United States about the viability of the American Middle East Christian communities in the United States and especially Michigan.

In addition to utilizing the radio, TV, newspapers and town hall meetings, we have attended various official and unofficial meetings at the federal, state, county and city levels to inform and discuss various issues that are related to the American Middle East Christians, such as their ethnicity, heritage, civic and civil rights, governmental, economical and aspirations in the United States.

Ramsay Dass, M.D., President, and members of the AMECC Board of Directors met with Mr. James Zogby, President of Arab American Institute; Rev. Fahed Abu Akel, Moderator, Presbyterian Church in America, to discuss issues related to AMECC and the Presbyterian Church Community; and Mr. Ahmad Chebbani, Chairman of the Arab American Chamber of Commerce.

03-11-03

Ramsay Dass, M.D., President, addressed the Michigan Interfaith Partners at Temple Share Zedak in Southfield regarding AMECC and developed a dialogue between the Abrahamite descendents of faith including the Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

03-12-03

Ramsay Dass, M.D., President, and members of the Board of Directors attended St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in Livonia meeting on March 12, 2003 sponsored by Rev. Father George Shalhoub and was attended by Christian community organizations and religious leaders with members of the United States Homeland Security to discuss issues related to the American Middle East Christian Community.

3-24-03

Ramsay Dass, M.D., President,  and AMECC Board members attended CFA Chaldean Community Leadership Coalition Meeting regarding War in Iraq and Homeland Security issues with the United States Homeland Security representatives, U.S. Attorney General, FBI, Immigration Officers, and State, County, and City police and security department heads.         

04-28-03

Ramsay Dass, M.D., President,  and AMECC Board members attended President Bush’s visit to Dearborn, MI related to renewal of Iraq and other issues.

05-10-03

AMECC sponsored an Iraqi American heritage town hall meeting that was hosted by Most Rev. Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim, bishop of St. Thomas Apostle Chaldean Diocese, regarding the renewal of Iraq and to continue an interfaith and interheritage dialogue with other sections of Iraq, including the Muslims and Mandiane communities. It was attended by priests, Imams, and community leaders.

05-12-03

Ramsay Dass, M.D., President, met with U.S. Congressman Hon. Joe Knollenberg at 5:30 p.m. to discuss issues related to AMECC.

Ramsay Dass, M.D., President, met with Paul Welday, Chairman of Oakland Republican Party at 8:00 a.m. to discuss issues related to AMECC.

Mr. Carl Dallo, on behalf of AMECC, met U.S. Congresswoman Hon. Candice Miller to discuss issues related to AMECC.

05-14-03

Ramsay Dass, M.D., President, addressed Madonna University Council of International Studies to discuss issues related to AMECC and the Middle East Christian Communities.

05-16-03

Ramsay Dass, M.D., President, and AMECC members attended U.S. Attorney Eastern District of Michigan, U.S. Department of Justice community meeting and became members of BRIDGES, which means “Building Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity.”

AMECC will hold its annual convention on the first of November 2003 at the Macedonian Cultural Center, 43133 Ryan Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48314 at 7:00 PM. The theme of this year’s Gala is “Harmony and Peace in the Middle East.” We are hoping that you will sponsor and attend this event.

We would like you to inform your parishioners, family members, friends, and neighbors to become a member of this organization, we welcome your opinions, comments and advice.

Sincerely,

Ramsay Dass, M.D.

President, AMECC