9th Annual Appreciation Dinner

Al-HedayahSaturday, May 03, 2009: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Invocation and WelcomeDinner and Awards

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Al-Hedayah gratefully acknowledges the donors who have sponsored this event, as well as Abir Chatila and Ayah Awad for organizing the function

Program

Al-Hedayah gratefully acknowledges the sponsors of this event, as well as Abir Chatila and Ayah Awad for invaluable assistance in organizing this function.

Sunday, May 3, 20096:00 pm Social Hour6:30 pm Fatiha6:40 pm Welcome

By Walid Joulani, Chairman of Outreach ProgramOpening RemarksBy Nizam Peerwani, PresidentBuffet Dinner Served

7:15 pm Employee Recognition & AwardsAl-Hedayah AcademyAbir Chatila, PrincipalWeekend Islamic SchoolFadia Peerwani, PrincipalOther Recognitions

7:45 pm Annual Badr AwardInduction & GowningRemarks: Nizam PeerwaniGowning: Iman DiabmarzoukAward: Walid Joulani

What Makes An Institution Great ?• It is not just its buildings, or

classrooms, its libraries or its grounds. Yes these are important. But what makes an institution great are people who serve it, who are dedicated to it and who work day in and day out to make things happen, and are undaunted by difficulties and hardships because they believe in the cause.

• We have gathered here today to celebrate the hard work, dedication and the spirit of these people. Who are these people ? These are all of you and we in the Board of Directors salute each one of you and pray to Allah (swt) to bless you and reward you.

Badr Honor SocietyIn the chronicles of Islamic history, many a battle has been fought with valiant and gallant men and women, giving their lives to protect and promote Islam and to honor and protect Muslims, both men and women. The capture of Mecca, the defeat of Byzantine and Persian Empires, the capture of Damascus and conquest of Jerusalem and later Constantinople, all changed the course of history. Yet, there is no event as remarkable and awe inspiring as the Battle of Badr which changed the course of Islam.

The Badr Award• Each year one or more from

amongst you, demonstrates special dedication in money, time or effort:

• Past Recipients include:– 2004: Dr. Yushau Sodiq, Ph.d– 2005: Ismail Tahir, MBA, CPA

and– 2006: Imam Audi– 2007: Moustapha Diop and

Kassem Elkhalil– 2008: Iman Diabmarzouk

Iman DiabmarzoukInductee, 2008

Please Join Us For Dinner…Ta fadaloo

2009 Inductee`• Born in Beirut, Lebanon, she came to the United

States when she was hardly 7 years of age• She attended Atherton Elementary and

graduated from Sam Houston High School in Arlington.

• For a short while she was a teacher at Al-Hedayah

• She then obtained her Bachelor’s in Criminology from UTA with a Minor in Social Work.

• For a number of year she worked with Arlington Police Department as a volunteer

• She is currently a candidate for Masters degree from UNT (Education Leadership)

• At a very critical time in the history of Al-Hedayah, she took over the reigns of the academy as its principal, working long hours with dedication and professionalism

Abir Chatila2009 Inductee

We Are All Al-Hedayah

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