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.