Eid Celebrations at ACC

Happy Thanksgivings and عيد سعيد

The EAS Board would like to wish all Houstonians happy Thanksgiving and Muslem Houstonians a blessed and happy Eid.

EAS Last Meeting and Board Election

The Society meeting on November 1 was lively attended by close to 60 members, families and friends. The meeting was held at the Los Cucos restaurant at the Galleria area, where the food was an extra delight. The meeting started with a social and dinner, followed by a talk by Dr. Ibrahim AbouSayed, President of the departing Board on the Board achievements and difficulties that the board met. Dr. Mohammed Sabbahi, The Chair of the Nomination and Election Committee, then, introduced the new Board nominees and started the election. At the end of the meeting, the results were announced, as follows:

President: Vice President: Treasurer/Secretary: Member at Large: Member at Large:

Dr. Sherif Zafraan Ms. Mona Ghazi Ms. Dina El-Deeb Dr. Ayman Eltaher Ms. Rabab Sabbahi

Dr. Zaafran gave his acceptance speech on behalf of the elected Board, where he commended the current and previous Boards for their efforts to advance the Society. Dr. Zaafran also emphasized the capabilities and talents in the EAS and asked for assistance from all members of the society in pushing forward the Society's agenda and mission. He particularly expressed his aspiration to expand the membership of the Society to involve a greater part of the Egyptian American community in Houston.

Request for Internship

We have this message from Mahmoud Farrag, who is looking at starting his professional life soon:

To whom it may concern,

Greetings to all,

My name is Mahmoud Farrag, I am the son of Mohamed Farrag and May Razik Members of the Egyptian American Society. I am in my fourth year at Texas A&M University, majoring in Petroleum Engineering, I would like to ask for the assistance from any one to help me get an internship the summer of 2010, it is very important for my career. Please circulate my resume to anyone who might be able to help me.

Thank you very much for your help.

Mahmoud Farrag