The Board of NOLAA met on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Aladdin’s Eatery at 6:30PM. In attendance were 5 Board Members including Charbel Biri, Nicole Gove, Pierre Chelala, Joe Khadige, and Paul Daher.

Honoree Committee: This group will engage past honorees & promote NOLAA. They will help with fundraisers, help increase our membership & expand our network. We will seek their advice and they will work at the direction of the board. NOLAA will host a dinner for the local honorees & the board on November 12^th to see if there is enough commitment to form this committee. MOTION: To establish an Honoree Advisory Committee consisting of past honorees by Nicole – 2^nd by Joe. Approved by Paul and Charbel (Pierre, as president, doesn’t get to vote but was in agreement as well). Prepared agenda for the Honoree Mtg (Opening Statement, NOLAAs Accomplishments, Purpose of the Gathering & Goals, Expectations, Open Discussion – Mission Statement included at the bottom of the agenda)

Heritage Ball: approved the production of a 30 second clip for marketing purposes. Next year, consider doing a corkboard map of Lebanon so guests can put a pin where they’re from.

Christmas Party: December 20^th from 1pm-5pm at Kan Zamaan.

Feed the Homeless: December 20^th at 5pm at St. Herman’s House of Hospitality.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm

The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 6:00pm.