http://www.taam.org Peace At Home, Peace in the World. Mustafa K. Ataturk Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:27:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 TAAM Activities in Festival of Nations http://www.taam.org/2012/04/taam-activities-in-festival-of-nations/ http://www.taam.org/2012/04/taam-activities-in-festival-of-nations/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:13:53 +0000 athaug http://www.taam.org/?p=872 Continue reading →]]> TAAM will be coordinating several activities at this years Festival of Nations.  These include the cafe and exhibit.  Chairing this organization is Pinar Serim.  Please follow the link below for a letter from her describing this year’s activities.

 TAAM FoN Activities

]]> http://www.taam.org/2012/04/taam-activities-in-festival-of-nations/feed/ 0 Festival of Nations 2012: Volunteers Needed http://www.taam.org/2012/04/festival-of-nations-2012-volunteers-needed/ http://www.taam.org/2012/04/festival-of-nations-2012-volunteers-needed/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 03:08:07 +0000 athaug http://www.taam.org/?p=870 The 2012 Festival of Nations will be from May 3rd – 6th and is now only weeks away.  TAAM is looking for volunteers to help with the cafe and exhibit.  For more information please follow the link below.

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0548A4AE28A75-festival1/3465127

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23 Nisan Flyer 2012

]]> http://www.taam.org/2012/04/celebration-of-23-nissan/feed/ 0 Folk Dance Practice – begins Feb. 4th http://www.taam.org/2012/01/folk-dance-practice-%e2%80%93-begins-feb-4th/ http://www.taam.org/2012/01/folk-dance-practice-%e2%80%93-begins-feb-4th/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:35:17 +0000 athaug http://www.taam.org/?p=540 Continue reading →]]> Our biggest event FESTIVAL OF NATIONS (May 3-6, 2012) is fast approaching.  As always we will have a Turkish folk dancing group representing Turkish culture at this event.  We need at least 10-12 dancers and will begin weekly practices starting in February.  Please click on the link for details.

2012 FoN announcement

]]> http://www.taam.org/2012/01/folk-dance-practice-%e2%80%93-begins-feb-4th/feed/ 0 Children’s Turkish Play Group – begins Feb. 6th http://www.taam.org/2012/01/childrens-turkish-play-group/ http://www.taam.org/2012/01/childrens-turkish-play-group/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:26:35 +0000 athaug http://www.taam.org/?p=532 Continue reading →]]> We are going to start a Turkish Play Group for children ages 3-9. Our main goal is to provide a fun atmosphere for your children to practice their Turkish, get familiar with the Turkish culture, and make new friends.  Please see the attachment for details.

2012 TurkishPlayGroup

Sincerely, TASA

]]> http://www.taam.org/2012/01/childrens-turkish-play-group/feed/ 0 Come and Celebrate the 88th of the Founding of the Republic of Turkey – Oct. 29th 2011 http://www.taam.org/2011/10/come-and-celebrate-the-88th-of-the-founding-of-the-republic-of-turkey-at-the-womens-club-of-minneapolis-oct-29th-2011/ http://www.taam.org/2011/10/come-and-celebrate-the-88th-of-the-founding-of-the-republic-of-turkey-at-the-womens-club-of-minneapolis-oct-29th-2011/#comments Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:28:28 +0000 athaug http://taam.qnetpr.com/?p=325 Continue reading →]]> Please join TAAM at the Women’s club of Minneapolis this Saturday, October 29th at 6pm to celebrate the 88th year of the founding of the Republic of Turkey.  Enjoy the company of your friends and community, excellent food and entertainment featuring live music, along with a raffle drawing.  Our keynote speaker this year will be Carol Engebretson Byrne, President of the Minnesota International Center.

Please see the flyer attached below for details and directions.

TAAM Invitation Republic Day Dinner 2011

All proceeds from this year’s raffle will go to Minnesota Van Earthquake Relief Fund.  To find out more about this organization and to make a personal direct donation, please follow the link below:

http://bit.ly/w4YLo2

Look forward to you joining us there!

Sincerely,

TAAM Board

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]]> http://www.taam.org/2011/10/apple-picking-at-maple-leaf-orchard/feed/ 0 Consul General of Turkey – Chicago Fatih Yildiz Visit http://www.taam.org/2011/10/consul-general-of-turkey-chicago-fatih-yildiz-arrival/ http://www.taam.org/2011/10/consul-general-of-turkey-chicago-fatih-yildiz-arrival/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:58:55 +0000 athaug http://taam.qnetpr.com/?p=316 Continue reading →]]> Consul General of Turkey-Chicago Fatih Yildiz visited the Twin Cities between September 22-24th.  While here, he spoke at an MIC event, hosted a gathering at his hotel for the Turkish community, visited local businesses and attended several events.  His arrival was chronicled in a TurkishNY.com website article located below:

http://www.turkishny.com/usa-news/87-american-english-news/67185-bakonsolos-yldz-minnesotadaki-turk-toplumu-ile-bulutu

]]> http://www.taam.org/2011/10/consul-general-of-turkey-chicago-fatih-yildiz-arrival/feed/ 0 Welcome to TAAM 2.0!!!! http://www.taam.org/2011/09/welcome-to-taam-2-0/ http://www.taam.org/2011/09/welcome-to-taam-2-0/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:31:35 +0000 athaug http://taam.qnetpr.com/?p=312 Continue reading →]]> We are pleased to welcome you to the new version of our website!!!  We hope to provide increased functionality and interaction.  Please be patient as much of our functionality is under development.  Our goal is a one-stop location for upcoming TAAM events and gatherings, links to news and relevant sites, and as a way to promote community interaction and involvement.

Thank you for your patience!

         -TAAM board

]]> http://www.taam.org/2011/09/welcome-to-taam-2-0/feed/ 0 5/1/11. Minnesota Festival of Nations a success!!! http://www.taam.org/2011/05/minnesota-festival-of-nations/ http://www.taam.org/2011/05/minnesota-festival-of-nations/#comments Wed, 18 May 2011 23:45:42 +0000 admin http://taam.qnetpr.com/?p=38 Continue reading →]]> We had a successful festival.  It was well attended both at the Turkish booth and throughout.  We would like to thank all of those who helped prepare food, dance at the event, educate fellow Minnesotans on everything from Safranbolu to the art of drinking Turkish coffee.

A special congratulations to Esra Riggs for winning the top prize at the cultural exhibition for her display on the beautiful town of Safranbolu.  Her photographs, authentic clothing and literature painted a rich portrait of the Black Sea coast town’s history and scenic beauty.

Photos will be posted soon…

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