Upcoming event – June 25, 2017

A father is more than just a parent – a father is a best friend and a constant source of support and happiness.  Please join us on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Druze House to celebrate the wonderful fathers in our community. 
 
This event is also an opportunity to meet the new Board Members of the CDS.  We intend to present our vision for the next two years to the community and speak with community members about the issues that are important to you! 
 
Date: June 25, 2017 – 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
 
Cost: Free – A barbecue dinner of hotdogs and hamburgers will be served, and an array of homemade desserts
 
Location: Druze house – 898 Markham Road
 
This event is open to community members of all ages! We have planned various activities for children of all ages. There will also be music and dancing!
 
We will also be hosting a fundraising event throughout the event. A “Picture for a Picture” is an initiative started to raise money for children at the Druze Orphanage. For $5.00 you can have an instant family photo captured. All proceeds will be donated to helping children at the Druze Orphanage. We thank you in advance for your support. 
 
Save the Date:
 
Mark your calendars! On Sunday, July 16, we will be hosting a barbecue and picnic event for the entire community. Details about this event will be provided soon. We hope to see you there! 
 
Thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to seeing our community grow in love and unity.
 

Thank you,
CDS Board Members

Upcoming event – June 25, 2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters:   A father is more than just a parent – a father is a best friend and a constant source of support and happiness.  Please join us on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Druze House to celebrate the wonderful fathers in our community.    This event is also an opportunity to meet the new Board Members of the CDS.  We intend to present our vision for the next two years to the community and speak with community members about the issues that are important to you!    Date: June 25, 2017 – 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.   Cost: Free – A barbecue dinner of hotdogs and hamburgers will be served, and an array of homemade desserts   Location: Druze house – 898 Markham Road   This event is open to community members of all ages! We have planned various activities for children of all ages. There will also be music and dancing!   We will also be hosting a fundraising event throughout the event. A “Picture for a Picture” is an initiative started to raise money for children at the Druze Orphanage. For $5.00 you can have an instant family photo captured. All proceeds will be donated to helping children at the Druze Orphanage. We thank you in advance for your support.    Save the Date:   Mark your calendars! On Sunday, July 16, we will be hosting a barbecue and picnic event for the entire community. Details about this event will be provided soon. We hope to see you there!    Thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to seeing our community grow in love and unity.

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CDS Board – 2017

Dear Brothers and Sisters: As you are aware, an election was held on June 4, 2017 to choose 7 community members to serve on the CDS board. On that day, the following community members were elected to the CDS board for a 2 year term: Akram Aboucharaf Amin Younis  Bassam Khechen Ismail Jbour Jinane Baradhi Bouorm Nesrine Ghosen Zahreddine Ziad Yehia As required under the CDS bylaws, the board met on June 8 and the following positions were agreed upon: President – Ziad Yehia Vice President – Ismail Jbour Secretary – Bassam Khechen Treasurer – Akram Aboucharaf Director of Cultural and Public Relations – Amin Younis Director of Fund Development – Nesrine Ghosen Zahreddine Director of Social Activities – Jinane Baradhi Bouorm The CDS board will provide the names of the new officers at large and various other committees that will be established in due course.  We will be sending another email next week with details about our first event. We hope at that event to lay out our vision for how we intend to operate as a board and serve our community. We also hope to hear from you about your concerns and the issues that are important to you.  At this time we would like to thank the previous board for their hard work dedication, and to thank all community members who have committed their time and effort to serving our community.  Thank you and we look forward to working with you.  Yours very truly, The CDS Board – 2017 Find Out More Copyright © 2017 Canadian Druze Society of Ontario, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at druze.net. Our mailing address is: Canadian Druze Society of Ontario 898 Markham Rd Toronto, ON M1H 2Y2 Canada Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

The CDS membership due date has been extended until Wednesday May 31,2017 ( 6pm ).

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  The Board of Directors of the CDS is pleased to invite you to our Biennial General Meeting that will take place on Sunday June 04, 2017 @ 5pm at the Druze House.
  As per our by-laws, the meeting agenda is as follows:
  1) Discussing the reports and the statements required at the Biennial Meeting
  a) Last year’s activities report
  b) Financial report
  2) Electing 7 directors to become the CDS Board for 2 years as required by our by-laws
  3) Renewing the period of our internal auditor or appointing a new one
  4) The transaction of any other business properly brought before the meeting
  The 5 members of the Election Committee are: Mohamad Abou Hamdan,Souheil Elhalabi,Firas Abou Munzer,Rima Albaradei Zahreddine ,and Saed Abouchakra .This committee will oversee the elections in the presence of Mo3tamad Mashiakhat Alaql Sheikh Yousef Yehia and the CDS Honorary president Mr. Walid Alawar. Members of the Election Committee must not be running for elections.
  The candidates are:

  Akram Aboucharaf
  Amin Younis
  Ziad Yehia
  Jinane Bouorm
  Wassam Zahreddine
  Nesrine Ghosn Zahreddine
  Ismail Jabour
  Walid Fayez
  Bassam Elkhechen
  Salim Boutarie
   
  Due to the busy schedule of holding and organizing the CDS National Convention in Toronto and to give people a chance to vote in the election, the CDS board of directors has agreed to extend the membership due date until Wednesday May 31,2017  ( 6pm ).
   Only members ( 18 years or older ) who are in good standing and have paid their dues for the last 2 consecutive years shall be entitled to vote at the biennial meeting …
  The annual membership per family is $120 and $60 for singles…
  Examples: A family that did not pay their dues last year will have to pay $240 ( $120 + $120 ) this year.
  Singles $120 ( $60 + $60 )..
  The membership dues of $120 for a family covers, in addition to the husband and wife, any member of the family under the age of 25, who is a dependent to the parents or is a student.

   

  The CDS Board of Directors approved proxy voting this year.To be able to vote by proxy, the member in good standing should email cds@rogers.com or submit a signed letter to the Board informing that he/she would like to have Mr./Mrs./Ms etc (only one name) to vote for him/her because he/she will be outside the Country or Province. The person named will then have the right to vote twice when the names are called to cast their ballots. 

  Good luck to all candidates.
   
   

Thank you,
CDS Board of Directors

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The CDS membership due date has been extended until Wednesday May 31,2017 ( 6pm ).

• 

   

  The Board of Directors of the CDS is pleased to invite you to our Biennial General Meeting that will take place on Sunday June 04, 2017 @ 5pm at the Druze House.
  As per our by-laws, the meeting agenda is as follows:
  1) Discussing the reports and the statements required at the Biennial Meeting
  a) Last year’s activities report
  b) Financial report
  2) Electing 7 directors to become the CDS Board for 2 years as required by our by-laws
  3) Renewing the period of our internal auditor or appointing a new one
  4) The transaction of any other business properly brought before the meeting
  The 5 members of the Election Committee are: Mohamad Abou Hamdan,Souheil Elhalabi,Firas Abou Munzer,Rima Albaradei Zahreddine ,and Saed Abouchakra .This committee will oversee the elections in the presence of Mo3tamad Mashiakhat Alaql Sheikh Yousef Yehia and the CDS Honorary president Mr. Walid Alawar. Members of the Election Committee must not be running for elections.
  The candidates are:
  Akram Aboucharaf
  Amin Younis
  Ziad Yehia
  Jinane Bouorm
  Wassam Zahreddine
  Nesrine Ghosn Zahreddine
  Ismail Jabour
  Walid Fayez
  Bassam Elkhechen
  Salim Boutarie
   
  Due to the busy schedule of holding and organizing the CDS National Convention in Toronto and to give people a chance to vote in the election, the CDS board of directors has agreed to extend the membership due date until Wednesday May 31,2017  ( 6pm ).
   Only members ( 18 years or older ) who are in good standing and have paid their dues for the last 2 consecutive years shall be entitled to vote at the biennial meeting …
  The annual membership per family is $120 and $60 for singles…
  Examples: A family that did not pay their dues last year will have to pay $240 ( $120 + $120 ) this year.
  Singles $120 ( $60 + $60 )..
  The membership dues of $120 for a family covers, in addition to the husband and wife, any member of the family under the age of 25, who is a dependent to the parents or is a student.
  Good luck to all candidates.
   

   

Thank you,
CDS Board of Directors

Detailed Convention Schedule – Now available!

Dear Sisters and Brothers:

3. MORE. DAYS.

  
A detailed Convention schedule is now ONLINE
 
We’re excited to announce that it’s also available on a mobile app!
 
Download ‘Eventbase’ from your App Store > In the app, search for ‘Toronto Druze Convention’. 

You’ll be able to access the schedule on your smartphone, set reminders for events, and more!
 
The schedule will be available in print at the registration desk.
 
See you soon!

Sincerely,
The 10th Canadian Convention Planning Committee

Gala Night Seating – due Thursday, May 11th!

• If you’ve purchased tickets to Gala Night, we’re giving you the opportunity to choose your table guests!

  Please click the link below and fill out the form by Thursday, May 11th at 11pm.
  *No extensions!*

  http://druze.net/convention-2017/gala-seat-registration/

  All guests who don’t submit their tables will be assigned seating by the Convention Committee.

  Let us know if you have any questions!

Thank you,
CDS Convention Committee