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SUMMARY:GENERAL ASSEMBLY\, APRIL 12TH 2026\, 1:30 PM!
DESCRIPTION:General Assembly \nDate: Sunday\, April 12th 2026\, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm – Your Participation is Needed! \nDear friends\, \nWe hope this email finds you well. We are excited to announce that our General Assembly Meeting will be on April 12th at 1:30 pm\, and we would like to extend a warm invitation for you to join us. \nIn the General Assembly\, President Handan Ege will present his annual activity report for the 2025-2026. The treasurer\, Ebru Van Steenburg\, will present the financial reports for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Finally\, the Nomination committee (Mine Tasci\, Leyla Ahmed\, and Beyza Sarioglu) will help members to elect the Treasurer\, Secretary\, six Board of Directors\, and three Board of Trustees positions during the meeting. \nYour active participation is crucial as we aim to establish a quorum during this meeting. Your insights\, opinions\, and presence are invaluable to the decisions we will be making together. \nMeeting Details:\n– Date: Sunday\, April 12th 2026\n– Time: 1:30pm-3:30pm (ETZ)\n– Nomination Committee: Mine Tasci\, Leyla Ahmed\, Beyza Sarioglu\n– Platform: Zoom Link (click the link and join us!) \nYour input and engagement are vital to the success of our organization\, and we truly hope you can make time to attend. Please mark your calendar and save the Zoom link provided above. \nPlease do not hesitate to contact us at contact@tacam.org anytime. We look forward to seeing you at the General Assembly Meeting! \nBest regards\, \nTACAM BoD \n\n 
URL:https://tacam.org/event/general-assembly-april-12th-2026-130-pm/
LOCATION:TACAM Cultural Center\, 28847 Beck Rd\, Wixom\, MI\, 48393\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events on Zoom
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SUMMARY:General Assembly is coming soon! Please read the message from the Nomination Committee
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sunday\, April 12th\, 2026\, at 1:30 PM ET\nLocation: Zoom (link will be shared closer to the date) \nDear Member of the Turkish American Community\, \nWe hope the arrival of spring finds you well. \nAs TACAM’s 2026 General Assembly Meeting approaches on Sunday\, April 12th\, we invite you to take an active role in our community by volunteering to serve on one of TACAM’s governing boards. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else\, please contact any member of the Nomination Committee: \n•    Leyla Ahmed: ahmed.leyla@gmail.com\n•    Beyza Sarioglu: beyza_sarioglu@yahoo.com\n•    Mine Tasci: mine_tasci@yahoo.com \nAll positions are open to TACAM members in good standing (2025–26 dues paid). The following roles are available: \n•    Treasurer\n•    Secretary\n•    6 Board of Directors positions\n•    3 Board of Trustees positions \nNominations may be submitted until the end of the day on Saturday\, April 11th. Floor nominations will also be accepted during the General Assembly Meeting. \nIf you would like more information about any position or its responsibilities\, please reach out. We would be happy to assist. \nServing on TACAM’s Board is a meaningful way to give back\, strengthen our community\, and help shape a brighter future\, especially for young Turkish Americans. A well-connected community builds a stronger voice in the country we call home and offers personal fulfillment through service. \nThank you for your consideration. We look forward to hearing from you. \nSincerely\,\nMine Tasci\n2026 TACAM Nomination Committee Chair
URL:https://tacam.org/event/general-assembly-is-coming-soon-please-read-the-message-from-the-nomination-committee/
LOCATION:TACAM Cultural Center\, 28847 Beck Rd\, Wixom\, MI\, 48393\, United States
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SUMMARY:Turkish American Cultural Association Turkish American Cultural Association of Michigan ATAA UN Related Announcement Webinar Invitation:  Yoğurt: A Living Intangible Cultural Heritage of Turkish Tradition and Identity
DESCRIPTION:In Support of “International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace” \n\nAssembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA)\, \nTurkish Women League of America (TWLA)\, and \nEmpowering the Turkish American Community (ETAC-USA) \n\nJointly Present a Webinar on \n\nYoğurt: A Living Intangible Cultural Heritage of \nTurkish Tradition and Identity \n\nSunday\, April 5\, 2026 \n12 pm ET\, 11 am CT\, 9 am PT \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister via the link below.\nus02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z1ws2W3KSgqbYcxhr3PheA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstablished by the United Nations in 2018\, the day highlights the importance of multilateralism—cooperation among three or more states—and diplomacy in navigating global challenges and reducing reliance on unilateral actions. Peace is often the outcome of successful multilateral cooperation. When countries engage in dialogue rather than conflict\, they reduce tensions and build trust. \n  \nHistory shows that durable peace emerges when nations engage multilaterally — through treaties\, shared institutions\, economic interdependence\, and cultural exchange. And this is where yogurt — and food in general — plays a subtle but meaningful role. Food diplomacy has long been a bridge between peoples. Shared meals soften tensions. Cultural appreciation humanizes “the other.” When individuals discover common traditions — such as yogurt — they begin to see shared humanity rather than division.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick below for more info.\nwww.ataa.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATAA\, representing over 50 local chapters and 500\,000 Turkish Americans throughout the United States\, serves locally in Washington metropolitan area to empower the Turkish American community through civic engagement\, and to support strong U.S.-Türkiye relations through education and advocacy. For more information\, please visit us at www.ataa.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://tacam.org/event/turkish-american-cultural-association-turkish-american-cultural-association-of-michigan-ataa-un-related-announcement-webinar-invitation-yogurt-a-living-intangible-cultural-heritage-of-turkish-tradi/
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SUMMARY:ATAA UN Related Announcement: Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu ile Söyleşi
DESCRIPTION:ATAA UN Related Announcement# 45 \nGülseren Budayıcıoğlu ile Söyleşi:\nGöçmen Kadınların Dönüşüm Yolculuğu \n29 Mart 2026\n1:00 pm ET\, 10:00 am PT\, 12:00pm\, CT\, 10:00 am PT\, 20:00 TR \nOnline kayıt için:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DhxbnbXgSMimv1jP-olyFw \nGöç yalnızca bir yer değiştirme değil; kimliklerin\, ilişkilerin ve yaşam hikâyelerinin yeniden şekillenmesidir. Bu söyleşide psikiyatrist ve yazar Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu ile göçmen kadınların yaşamlarında sıkça görülen kuşaklar arası aktarımlar\, travma\, kimlik çatışmaları ve güçlenme süreçlerini kader motifi üzerinden ele alacağız. Aynı zamanda kader anlatılarının nasıl dönüşebileceğini birlikte düşüneceğiz. Göç deneyimine ilgi duyan herkes\, özellikle yaşam hikâyelerini daha derinlemesine anlamak isteyen göçmen kadınlar için ilham verici bu sohbete hepinizi bekliyoruz. \nProgram \nAçılış Konuşması \nAlev Wieland\nATAA Başkanı \nModeratör \nDr. Nurcan Ensari\nOrdinaryüs Profesör\, Araştırmacı ve Danışman \nKonuk Konuşmacı \nDr. Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu\nTürk Psikiyatrist\, Yazar ve Televizyon Sunucusu \nKapanış Konuşması\nPelin Hoşkan\nATAA Müzik ve Görsel Sanatlar Komitesi Başkanı \nDaha detayli bilgi icin linki ziyaret edebilirsiniz: Gülseren Budayıcıoğlu ile Söyleşi: Göçmen Kadınların Dönüşüm Yolculuğu – Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA)
URL:https://tacam.org/event/ataa-un-related-announcement-gulseren-budayicioglu-ile-soylesi/
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SUMMARY:Webinar Invitation | Turkic Identity and Minority Status in the U.S.
DESCRIPTION:Dear Turkish American community\, \nWhile Turkish Americans are an ethnic minority in the U.S.\, they do not currently hold official minority status at the institutional level. \nWe invite you to join our webinar on Sunday\, January 25\, 2026\, at 1:00pm ET\, where we will explore what minority status means and why it matters. \nLooking forward to see you at the webinar! \n\n  \nTurkic Identity and Minority Status in the U.S.\nLegal Frameworks\, Global Practices & Challenges \nSunday\, January 25\, 2026\, 1pm ET \nRegister online @\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fLuwtqRDTVa1ecSTH-eFYw\nor scan QR code below\n\nGuest Speakers \nLydia Borland\nPresident\, LB International Solutions LLC \nHülya Erol-Garvett\nRealtor\, TC-USA PAC Treasurer \nModerator \nNilüfer Esen-Bilgin\nATAA Past President\n\n\n\nBiographies\n\nLydia Borland has more than 34 years of public and private sector experience in government relations in Washington\, DC. She has a keen understanding of how Congress works\, and how the institution and other agencies of the US government interact to affect foreign policy\, and has developed a large network of contacts in the nation’s capitol. She is a seasoned observer of US politics\, and has devised and implemented several successful programs on behalf of clients which have either resulted in the elimination of negative measures\, the advancement of positive ones\, or the implementation of foreign aid packages. Although Borland is well known on Capitol Hill\, she approaches all projects with the enthusiasm of a novice. Members of Congress and congressional staff regularly reach out to her for guidance on issues affecting international relations. Borland is currently President of LB International Solutions LLC\, a boutique international consulting firm which either takes on projects by itself\, or partners with larger firms. LBIS is now the main contractor for the Turkish Embassy in Washington DC\, and works with subcontractors. For over 15 years\, Lydia has helped establish Political Action Committees (PAC) which support candidates and political campaigns. In this capacity\, she meets with promising candidates or incumbents and generates support for their races. Borland served as Washington Representative for the Turkish-U.S. Business Council (TAIK/DEIK) from 2000-2007\, and Deputy Executive Director of the U.S. Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce for several years. Borland speaks fluent Turkish as well as Spanish\, Italian\, Azerbaijani\, and French. She has earned a B.A. in International Affairs from George Washington University and a M.B.A. in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. \nHülya Erol-Garvett is a respected real estate professional\, entrepreneur\, and a leading voice in Turkish-American civic engagement. She serves as President of the Turkish Coalition USA Political Action Committee (TC-USA PAC) and Vice President of the National Coalition of Turkish American Women PAC (NC-TAW PAC)\, advocating for strong U.S.-Türkiye relations and active political participation within the Turkish-American community. With over two decades of experience in Southeast Michigan’s real estate market\, she founded The Hulya Group\, a successful brand recognized for high-quality client service and agent mentorship. Her career began in international trade\, where she led an import-export business and traveled to more than 100 countries\, bringing a global perspective to her work. She holds a degree in International Relations and an MBA\, and is committed to women’s leadership\, civic service\, and community wellness. She has served on the North Oakland County Board of Realtors and actively mentors new professionals in her field. A passionate advocate\, she also supports causes such as Relay for Life and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Proudly Turkish-American\, Hülya continues to make a meaningful impact at the local and national levels.
URL:https://tacam.org/event/webinar-invitation-turkic-identity-and-minority-status-in-the-u-s/
LOCATION:TACAM Cultural Center\, 28847 Beck Rd\, Wixom\, MI\, 48393\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events on Zoom
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SUMMARY:🎬🍿"Eskisi Gibi" – Depremzedeler İçin Dayanışma Gösterimi | 10 Şubat 
DESCRIPTION:🎬🍿”Eskisi Gibi” – Depremzedeler İçin Dayanışma Gösterimi | 10 Şubat \n🎬 “Eskisi Gibi” – Depremzedeler İçin Dayanışma Gösterimi 🎬 \n📅 Tarih: 10 Şubat\, Pazartesi\n⏰ Saat: 7:00 PM\n📍 Yer: TACAM veya Online Gösterim (BTF üzerinden) \nTACAM olarak\, sizleri 6 Şubat 2023 Hatay Depremi’nden etkilenen çocuklar için umut dolu bir akşama davet ediyoruz.  Film gösterimi Pazartesi akşam 7’deTACAM Binamızda gerçekleşecektir. Gösterim sırasında çay\, kahve ve patlamış mısır ikramımızdır. Dilerseniz zoom linki üzerinden evinzden de izleyebilirsiniz. Link bilet alımı sonrasında sizlerle paylaşılacaktır. \n🎥 Eskisi Gibi (Just Like Before)\, depremde uzuv kaybı yaşayan iki genç – Aliye Dinç ve Yaren Çiftçi – üzerinden dayanışmanın\, umudun ve iyileşmenin gücünü anlatan etkileyici bir belgeseldir. Bu film\, toplumsal birlikteliğin ve desteğin\, hayata yeniden tutunmada nasıl dönüştürücü bir rol oynadığını gözler önüne seriyor. \n💙 Depremzedelerin hala desteğimize ihtiyacı var! Bu anlamlı gösterime katılarak\, Türkiye’deki çocukların eğitimine destek sağlayan CATE projesine katkıda bulunabilirsiniz.   \n🎟 Bilet: $20 (Kişi başı) – Tüm gelir CATE projesine aktarılacaktır.\n💻 Biletinizi aldıktan sonra Zoom linki paylaşılacaktır.\n📌 Katılamasanız bile\, bilet alarak bu anlamlı projeye destek olabilirsiniz! \n🎟 Bilet satın almak için:\n🔗 BTF Bilet Satın Alma Linki https://secure.givelively.org/event/bridge-to-turkiye/film-screening-eskisi-gibi-just-like-before-in-michigan \nGelin\, birlikte izleyelim\, dayanışmayı büyütelim ve çocukların geleceğine umut olalım! 💙🎥 \nKind Regards\,\nTACAM BoD
URL:https://tacam.org/event/%f0%9f%8e%ac%f0%9f%8d%bfeskisi-gibi-depremzedeler-icin-dayanisma-gosterimi-10-subat/
LOCATION:TACAM Cultural Center\, 28847 Beck Rd\, Wixom\, MI\, 48393\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events at TACAM Building,Events on Zoom
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SUMMARY:Cultivating A Culture of Peace And Development Webinar
DESCRIPTION:ATAA- UN Committee Celebrates the International Science Day for Peace and Development\nDear Friends\, \nThe UN Committee of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA-UN)\, celebrates the Nov 10 Science Day for Peace and Development with a webinar on Sunday Nov 17 by focusing on the effect of scientific approaches on the public health! \nCelebrated since 2002 November 10\, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. This day also suits well to celebrate the life of M. Kemal Atatürk who passed away 86 years ago on Nov 10. \nM.K. Atatürk only accepted the guidance of science saying that science is the only true guide in life.\n“Hayatta en hakiki mürşit ilimdir!” \nPlease join the webinar by registering at:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8iH31jvzQ42dvGMJYE_PNA#/registration \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://tacam.org/event/cultivating-a-culture-of-peace-and-development-webinar/
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