Cleveland American Middle East Organization 47th anniversary
Cleveland American Middle East Organization 47th anniversary
St. Elias Cultural Center April 22, 2017
The Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian political action organization established in 1970. They celebrated their 47th anniversary and induction of new officers at a dinner event at St. Elias Cultural Center.
The 47th anniversary event was begun by Co-Chairman and 1st Vice-President Tony Abdulkarim who introduced past-president Abdulla Mina.
Tony Abdulkarim
Abdulla Mina
After the Pledge of Allegiance, Abby Mina introduced Father Naim Khalil, Pastor of St. Elias Melkite Church, and Imam Ramez Islambouli for invocations.
Father Naim Khalil
Imam Ramez Islambouli
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Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish presided over the swearing in of CAMEO officers and presented proclamations to each.
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish and CAMEO Board
Cleveland Councilmen Zack Reed and Brian Cummins presented CAMEO President Pierre Bejjani, Tony Abdulkarim and Abby Mina proclamations from the City Council.
Councilman Zack Reed, Abby Mina, Pierre Bejjani, Tony Abdulkarim and Councilman Brian Cummins
Councilman Brian Cummins, Abby Mina, Pierre Bejjani and Tony Abdulkarim
CAMEO Past-President Abby Mina thanked God for living in the United States and said God Bless America.
Abby Mina
CAMEO President Pierre Bejjani explained the mission of CAMEO and thanked the sponsors, dignitaries and others.
CAMEO President Pierre Bejjani
CAMEO President Pierre Bejjani surprised board member and Pakistani community member Dr. Mansour Ahmed with a birthday cake and the crowd sang Happy Birthday. Dr. Mansour then made remarks.
Pierre Bejjani and Dr. Mansoor Ahmed
Oud player Danny Lahood accompanied by Joe on keyboards entertained at the CAMEO 47th anniversary event.
Musicians Joe on keyboard and Danny Lahood on oud
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Congratulations to CAMEO on their 47th anniversary. Please enjoy these other pictures from the event.
Crowd at CAMEO event
CAMEO board members Fred Bourjaily, Sara Elaquad and Tony Abdulkarim
Ingrida Bublys, Jack Craciun,
Julia, Pierre and Mary Bejjani and Annie Pu
Sam Tanious, Mike Orra and Brian Cummins
Pierre Bejjani and his cousin Chikri Maasri
Chikri Maasri, Malak Jadallah and Pierre Bejjani
Tony Abdulkarim, Sam Tanious, Joe Charif and Faris Alameh
Awatef Assad with Mona and Abby Mina
Judge Pam Barker and Pierre Bejjani
Tony Abdulkarim table
Sam Tanious, Judge Michael Sliwinski, Pierre Bejjani and Fred Bourjaily
Annie Pu and Ingrida Bublys
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