Eid congratulations

We have these messages from His Excellency Husseini Abdelwahab and from President Hosney Mubarak, congratulating Egyptian Muslems in Houston and the world over on the coming blessed Eid:

Eid Saiid for you and your loved ones!!!!

Ezzat Abouleish, M.D.

EXHIBITING TWO PIECES OF MY WORK AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMEMORATING RAMADAN.

Ezzat Abouleish,M.D.
http://ezzat2007.spaces.live.com

For those who are not proficient in Arabic "WAHAWI YA WAHAWI" is a song kids say when they knock on doors at night carrying lanterns (which has been a symbol of Ramadan)asking for a treat. This is what first came to mind. Second, almost every month some one sends me "Vegetables and fruits sculpture". So, I decided to do my own. I made The Ramadan Lantern of: "body, from a watermelon ; base is a loaf of bread; candle from a cucumber; and the flame from a radish." I hope you like it and appreciate the child that still vivdly alife in me!!! Ramadan Kareem to all.

Ezzat Abouleish,M.D.
http://ezzat2007.spaces.live.com

A Message to EAS Memebers and Friends

Dear member/friend of the EAS,

We have waited until the latest possible time to send this out to allow time for as many people as possible to return to Houston and to have power and connectivity restored, but we realize not everyone has access to usual communications channels at this time. Therefore, if you get this message and are able to contact someone whom you know cannot get this email, please help spread the word.

You must have all by now seen in the media the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Ike. Unfortunately for many of our members and friends, there's actually no need to look to the media for evidence of Ike's destruction - it's right in front of them in their own neighborhoods. Having said that, we must say Alhamdulilah for sparing us what could have been a much worse disaster.

Since many of us are still recovering in the aftermath of the hurricane and given the numerous exposures to potentially hazardous conditions still around us especially in the downtown area, and a night-time curfew remaining in place in the Houston metropolitan area, we have gone ahead and CANCELLED the Sept meeting/Iftar at Layal. We sincerely apologize for this cancellation, but as I am sure you realize this is due to circumstances well beyond our control. Once recovery from the hurricane is complete, we will Inshaalah be back in touch with you regarding timing and venue of future activities.

Lastly, please remember that your safety and security are top priorities to your family and friends at the EAS, so please remain vigilant especially when doing things like clearing debris, trimming trees, using a generator, driving at intersections where signal lights are out, etc.

Alhamdulilah for your safety and best regards,

Hani Elshahawi

THE PHARAOH PELICAN, THE KING OF THE SEA

SEA BROOK IN TEXAS (A SUBBURB OF HOUSTON) IS KNOWN FOR ITS PELICAN STATUES. YOU CAN SEE THEM AS YOU DRIVE ON NASA ROAD AND ON HIGHWAY 146. IN 2002 I PAINTED A STATUE TO REPRESENT EGYPT. HE HAS BEEN LOCATED ON THE LEFT SIDE OF H.Y.146 GOING TO KHEMA BEFORE CROSSING THE BRIDGE. THIS YEAR I HAVE RENOVATED HIM, GAVE HIM JEWELERY, AND ADDED A CROWN REPRESENTING THE UPPER AND LOWER EGYPT. I ALSO ADDED THE ROYAL PHARAONIC BEARD. ON THE BEHALF OF THE PHARAOH PELICAN, THE KING OF THE SEA, YOU ARE WELCOME TO VISIT HIS MAJESTY.

Ezzat Abouleish,M.D.

Dear member/friend of the EAS,

Welcome back from summer holidays and Ramadan Kareem to all of you. Please find below information on our September EAS meeting. It will be held over Iftar/breakfast time at Cafe Layal, located at 6328 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77057 (Richmond Avenue @ Unity Drive)

Place	Cafe Layal restaurant (open buffet from a variety of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines)
Date and Time	7:00 pm Saturday September 20 (Maghrib ~ 7:25 pm on that day)
Price	Members will pay $10.00 and the Society will pay the rest (up to $4 per person)
Procedure	As you walk into Cafe Layal, please identify yourself as EAS members and pay $10.00/person and then head for the private dining room that we always use. Pick a seat and make yourself comfortable. In time, you will be asked to stand in line at the open buffet to get your dinner.
Meeting Agenda	7:00 - 7:15 pm Assemble 7:25 - 7:35 pm Break fast at Maghrib time 7:35 - 7:45 pm Maghrib Prayer for those who wish to observe it 7:45 - 8:15 pm Continue Iftar 8:15 - 8:30 pm Welcome - Dr. Ezzat Abouleish 8:30 - 9:15 pm Election program and introduce Nominating Committee 9:15 pm Adjourn

A few other notices:

1. If you have not yet paid your 2008 annual membership dues, please remember to bring a check along to the meeting for convenient payment ($30 per individual or $60 per family). Paying your dues is one way you can pay back the society for its services and is essential for the survival of the EAS. Remember that the Board members all pay their dues in addition to working many hours on a volunteer basis hours with nothing in return except for being able to bring Egyptian-American individuals and their families together. The EAS has helped new comers to Houston and has provided an excellent venue for young members to get to know each other.
   


2. We are in the process of formulating the Nominating Committee for 2009 Board. There will be a number of vacant spots available for Board membership and we welcome new blood, especially young members. Please send Dr. Ezzat Abouleish your name if you would like to serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
   


3. Finally, we encourage you to regularly visit our blog at http://easathouston.blogspot.com/ for updated EAS news. Again, Ramadan Kareem, and see you all on Sept 20th.
   best regards,