2004 Arab American Film Maker Award!!! Sponsored by Tony Shalhoub, Zoom in Focus Producation and the Network of Arab-American Professionals. This is the chance of a lifetime to direct your short film (less than 30 minutes) that you dream about every night. We are currently accepting screenplays as part of a national competition to help support aspiring Arab-American Filmmakers to direct and produce their film onsite in Hollywood with the generous support of Tony Shalhoub and the Network of Arab American Professionals (NAAP).
The deadline for submissions is March 1st 2005.
For more information click here


Be a Part of the ART Downstairs Cafe - Be a Part of the ART Downstairs Café – AUDIENCE MEMBERS NEEDED! As most of you know, NAAP is hosting the ART Downstairs Café© Show.  The show is set up in a coffee-shop type environment, where topics are introduced and discussed by everyone present, including “audience members”.

The Naji al-Ali Exhibit - In 2002, NAAP has produced "The Naji al-Ali Exhibit" to commemorate the life of Palestinian caricaturist Naji al-Ali and to celebrate his legacy Handthala. The exhibit featured original drawings by the artist, a film about his life, discussion sessions, and reproductions of some his greatest works, including banned cartoons. It was attended on its opening day by more than 150 people. The exhibit then appeared at the 4th annual UASA Conference in January 2002.


Arabic School - In April 2002, NAAP opened a Sunday Arabic School in Vienna, Virginia in conjunction with the Palestine Women Association (PAWA) and the Ramallah Club of Washington DC. The school teaches Arabic language classes and Arabic culture, including dabke and music. Classes are held every Sunday for twelve weeks during each semester.


Fundraiser for Iraq - NAAP's first official event was a fundraiser for Iraq to help raise awareness on the suffering of the Iraqi people as a result of the sanctions. The funds raised at the event were used to sponsor programs and activities on college campuses addressing the sanctions. The event featured various aspects of Iraqi culture including music and dancing. It was attended by over 150 people and was the first event at which NAAP was formally introduced to the Arab-American community in the DC area.

Annual Fall Picnic! Sunday, September 11, 2005. It's that time again. Time for our ANNUAL FALL PICNIC!
We are happy to announce that our annual Fall picnic is scheduled for Sunday, September 11th at Great Falls Park (VA side). Grab all your family and friends and join us for some fun and good food at our annual Fall picnic.
Date: Sunday, September 11th (rain date: Sunday, September 18th)
Place: Great Falls Park (VA side)
Cost: Adults (over 12) $10; Under 12 $5
Time: Noon - Til' the sun goes down!
Sports: Volleyball, Football and soccer; Bring your own shisha! There will be a tarneeb tournament that will start at 2 pm. RSVP: Ramzi at ramzi@naaponline.org

We are looking for a sponsor for the picnic. If you or someone you know would like to promote their company or business, please contact Ramzi at ramzi@naaponline.org to discuss sponsoring the picnic. A table at the picnic to display your information will be provided and your company's ad will be displayed on our website for a month. What a great deal!

Join NAAP's Relay For Life Team! - in participating in the American Cancer Society’s signature event, Relay For Life. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event created to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of the American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer will be eliminated.When: Saturday, 4/15/2005 - 4/16/2005, Start time: 7:00PM, End time:  7:00 AM
Where: American University & George Washington University
            4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
            Washington, DC 20016
For more information or to register, click here


It's Time to SKI!!!- Come out and join NAAP-DC as we round our members up for a day of skiing at Ski Liberty! You say you have never tried to ski before? Not a problem, they offer beginner classes for everyone.  There are two packages offered to us for this trip:
1. Learn to Ski: Beginner lift ticket, ski or board rental, and a 90-minute. lesson. ($60)
2. All Mounting: All terrain lift ticket, ski or board rental, and 1 hour lesson. ($70)
Snow Tubing is extra $12 for one hour and $16 for two hours. Ticket and ski or board rental valid from 8:00AM till 10:00PM. Please make sure before you call Bassel with what package fit your needs, and if you like to have the super saver. Please note, there is no cancellation after reservations have been made, so please be responsible. Cash, credit card and checks are all accepted forms of payments. See you on the slopes!

Valentine's Day Mixer - Come join the Network of Arab American Professionals (NAAP-DC) as we get together on Valentine's Day to hang out with old friends and possibly meet new ones ;) Come listen to music, have a drink, and more importanly, have a good time.
Where:  eleventh (1041 N. Highland Street, Arlington VA 22201- it's 2 blocks from the Clarendon Metro station, across the street from Mr. Days and right next to a post office)
When:  Monday, February 14th  
            6:30 pm till whenever your heart feels like it :)
Cost:  $5.00 inside


New Members Party on January 27th, 2005 - Having those post-holiday blues?  Come out and have some fun at our New Members Party!  This is a great opportunity to meet the NAAP-DC Committee Chairs, schmooze with old and new friends, find out more about our activities and how you can get involved.  Even if you are not a new member to NAAP-DC, all are welcome.  Hot appetizers will flow as you order your choice of a beverage*.
Date: Thursday, January 27, 2005
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Gua Rapo, upstairs lounge (2039 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA; Phone: 703-528-6500) Closest Metro: Courthouse Stop on the Orange line.  Gua Rapo is across the street from Wendys.
RSVP to Sandra at Sandra@naaponline.org  [Click here for Flyer]
Don’t forget to bring your business card and enter a drawing to win a teeth whitening kit (valued at $100).  Drop your business card in the fishbowl at the front table as you come in.


Arabs on Ice!! - It’s getting cold out there and its time for a weather-appropriate social event…ICE SKATING! Wrap yourself in a scarf and put on your gloves and woolen socks…come show off your skating skills, learn to skate, or just hang out drinking hot chocolate with new and old friends.
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Sculpture Garden Ice Rink; 7th and Constitution; street parking
Cost: $7 admission; $3 skates rental|
There’s a full-service café (there’s food and everything!) and lockers onsite for you to store your belongings as you skate. Look for the purple balloons to find NAAP!
Please RSVP to Somer at somz44@hotmail.com NO LATER THAN Thursday, December 9th
For more information about the Sculpture Garden Ice Rink, visit www.nga.gov/ginfo/skating.htm


Club Paradiso - NAAP organized 3 major parties at Club Paradiso in the winter of 2001/2002 drawing as much as 230 people. A DJ spinned the night away playing Arabic, Persian, House, HiNRG, and Hip Hop music. Proceeds from tickets sold were used to fund other NAAP and UASA activities.


Barbecues - From time to time, NAAP hosts outdoor barbecues where our members can meet up to play sports, chit-chat, and of course -- eat. Our picnics are usually attended by 50 to 80 members and are held in the Northern Virginia area.

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