The Lebanese Forces Students Association of North America

On Friday April 11th the Boston chapter of the Lebanese Kataeb party, had a  and a dinner with Samy Gemayel, son of President Amine Gemayel. The event included speeches by Samy and  various Kataeb official. In his speech Samy focused on the criticality of the situation in  Lebanon, and stressed the importance the Lebanese Christians need to play now and in the future. Samy also stressed the importance of dialogue amongst the Lebanese people so that we may come to common grounds and resolve all the issues that are causing the rift between the various Lebanese political parties.

The participation of the Lebanese Forces in this event  was  great. Lebanese Forces supporters from all over Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut were present at the event. Also noted in the event was the participation of the Lebanese Forces students as they too came in from various New England states.

Overall the event was a great success. It gave the crowd a feeling of what was happening on the grounds in Lebanon within March 14 coalition and in particular within the Christians of March 14th. Also the Lebanese Forces Students had a chance to get to know one another, and ties were developed between the different student chapters.

On Sunday December 25th the Lebanese Kataeb new england chapter, in association with the Lebanese Forces Boston and Methuen Chapters, held a memorial mass for the fallen Lebanese hero Sheikh Pierre Gemayel at our Lady of the Cedars Church in Boston. The Liturgy was followed by a community gathering at the church hall at which time a DVD commemorating the sacrifices of the Kataeb and sheikh Pierre was shown. Present at the lituragy and community gathering was the Leader of the National Liberal Party (NLP) Mr. Dory Chammoun. Mr Chammoun spoke of sheikh Pierre’s great character, and all his sacrifices for a free independent Lebanon. The ultimate sacrifice was giving himself for the great nation he loved, and soaking its sacred earth with his pure blood. Mr. Chammoun also emphasized the need for a presidential election in Lebanon, as well as the need to disarm all militias so that a strong government can reign over every inch of Lebanese soil.

The LFSNA made its presence notable by having students from various universities attend the mass, and the community gathering afterwards. It was truly an incredible event, that brought the Lebanese community closer together.

In hopes of only meeting in joyous occasions.

WANABKA

Hicham

In light of the impressive results achieved by the LF in the recent St Joseph University student elections, all LF USJ alumni living in North America are encouraged to attend this gathering in order to show the strong LF presence in North America.

You are cordially invited to a dinner for THE FRIENDS OF USJ

HONORARY SPEAKERS

Prof. Rene Chamussy, s.j. President of St. Joseph University And Dr. Khalil Karam Delegate for Development and International Relations, USJ

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Cocktail Reception at 7:00PM followed by Dinner at 7:30 PM

Essex House 160 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019

Table: $3500 or $300 per person

RSVP REQUIRED. Please confirm your attendance by emailing your full name and address to friendsofusj.ny@gmail.com by Friday November 30^th. Please write your check to the order of “Friends of USJ” and mail them to: Friends of USJ, 67 Park Avenue suite 1A, New York, NY 10016.

This reception is an opportunity for Alumni and Friends of the USJ in the New York Metropolitan area to meet with Fr. Chamussy and Dr. Khalil Karam, to hear their views on the latest developments affecting the St. Joseph Unversity, and to explore ways to help support the mission of the university in providing excellence in education to all Lebanese for over 150 years.