The Cleveland American Middle Eastern Organization (CAMEO) has been in existence for over 50 years. C.A.M.E.O. is designed to articulate the political interest of more than 275,000 Northeastern Ohio residents of Middle Eastern Heritage, Arab Americans. C.A.M.E.O. has one central purpose, to appraise candidates running for Public Office, that will offer political support to those who are best prepared to respond to our concerns. C.A.M.E.O. accepts the diversity of religious and political philosophies and beliefs of its membership. C.A.M.E.O. membership means a commitment to local political action that will enhance the voting strength and amplify the profile of the Arab American community in Northeastern Ohio. At their annual picnic on Sunday July 13, 2025 the large crowd was greeted with food, music, camaraderie, balloons and face painting for the kids and more.
CAMEO president Pierre Bejjani introduced dozens of politicians running for office and/or there to show support for the Arab American community.
CAMEO President Pierre Bejjani
Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation President Wael Khoury
with CAMEO President Pierre Bejjani
Pierre Bejjani with Vietnamese Garden rep Gia Hoa Ryan
CAMEO board members and some of the elected officials
CAMEO VP Tony Abdulkarim pointing to Lebanon
CAMEO Treasurer Samy Tanious pointing to Egypt
Pointing to Jordan as CAMEO
President Pierre Bejjani points to Lebanon
Nemer Saueidi pointing to Lebanon
Aklilu Demassie pointing to Ethiopia
George Koussa pointing to Syria
Sawssan and Wael Khoury pointing to Syria
Honorary Lebanese Consul pointing to Lebanon
Sherrie Miday pointing to Egypt
Bassel Abdallah pointing to Lebanon
Tony and Mireille Abdulkarim pointing to Lebanon
Kammy Coyle Shuman pointing to Lebanon
Pointing to Iraq
Pointing to Somalia
Pointing to Somalia
Pointing to Sudan
Pointing to Sudan
Pointing to Syria
Pointing to Lebanon
Pointing to Lebanon
Pointing to Lebanon
Pointing to Lebanon
Mireille Abdulkarim pointing to Lebanon
Dan Hanson wearing the appropriate shirt
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