Dear Community Members,

It is with great pride and honor that as your President, I continue to serve the community as a whole assistingmembers who turn to the AACC. In the last 6 months we have accomplished a lot; golf tournament, Jehan Sadat reception, health seminars, immigration workshops, along with one on one counseling and on December 1 we are getting ready to host our Second Annual Service Fair and Family Picnic. Everything we do is because of the generous in kind and monetary support we receive from our communtiy members. Like all other organizations, there is a lot more to do. As the only Arab American organization that is nonsecular and nonpartisan serving Florida, we have a lot of ground to cover.

As the year comes to a quick end several of us will be making a decision on where to donate to so that we may take advantage of a tax deduction. On behalf of the AACC, I ask that when deciding on which tax exempt organizations to donate to, please consider the AACC. Recently, we have incorporated a donor recognition platform. As a donor of $5,000 you will be recognized as "King or Queen" and donors of $1000 will be our "Arabian Knights" . Recognition of these individuals will be made at each and every event, in our weekly enewsletter, website, and of course our annual magazine. Now we know that when one donates, it is generally not for the recognition, but we would like to honor our supporters appropriately. To us (AACC) we see our donors as royalty and we believe they should be rightfully recognized. So, please consider being part of our royal family whether you become King "your name", Queen "your name", or Knight "your name" know that your donation will assist those in need. Please help us continue to provide our service as well as be a point of recognition for Arab Americans in Central Florida. As always, we are "at your service".