AAI Foundation

AAIF's Mezza in Minneapolis

Posted on Thursday August 28, 2008

The Arab American Institute Foundation
proudly presents...

Mezza in Minneapolis

at the Republican National Convention
Mezza In Minneapolis
September 2, 2008
Minneapolis Convention Center

1301 South Second Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Event: 9 pm - 1 am
Parking Information

A Taste of the Cuisine and Culture of the Arab World


Complimentary Ticket Information

Honorary Committee
Hon. George R. Salem, national chair

U.S. Senator John E. Sununu, chair

U.S. Representative Charles Boustany, co-chair
U.S. Representative Darrell Issa, co-chair
U.S. Representative Ray LaHood, co-chair
  • Hon. E. Spencer Abraham, former Secretary of Energy
  • Hon. Victor Atiyeh, former Governor of Oregon
  • Hon. David Cappiello, State Senator, CT/candidate for U.S. Congress
  • Hon. Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., Governor of Indiana
  • Hon. William Hamzy, State Representative, CT
  • Hon. Thomas Libous, State Senator, NY
  • Hon. Tom Nassif, former U.S. Ambassador
  • Hon. Selim Noujaim, State Representative, CT
  • Hon. John H. Sununu, former Governor of New Hampshire
  • Hon. Sam Zakhem, former U.S. Ambassador

Host Committee
Mr. Randy Hammad, co-chair
Mr. Majdi Wadi, co-chair
  • Mr. Anwar Abdel-Karim
  • Mr. Hussain Al-Khateeb
  • Mr. Ziad Amra
  • Ms. Efdal Elferri
  • Mr. Larry Farah
  • Mr. Ali Giarushi
  • Mr. Omar Merhi
  • Mr. Salim Omar
  • Mr. Waell Qablany
  • Mr. Rick Rasheed
  • Mr. Hashi Shafi
  • Mr. Ahmed Tharwat
  • Mr. Ikram ul-Huq
  • Mr. Mohammed Wadi
  • Mr. Michael Zerka

Sponsors
  • Acclaim Technical Services
  • Center for Voter Advocacy
  • Gulf Resources Corporation
  • Holy Land Bakery
  • Husami & Associates
  • Assad Jebara
  • ICG Properties
  • Hon. George Salem, Esq.

Parking Information

Parking is easy to find at the conveniently located Minneapolis Convention Center. Right across the street from the MCC is an underground ramp that is connected by a climate-controlled skyway system to the MCC and several downtown accommodations (including the Hyatt) and attractions.

Within easy walking distance of the MCC there are a dozen parking ramps, most connected to the Center by skyway.

Click here for Convention Center maps and other information.