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Dallas Raindrop Turkish House awarded winner of Turkish Olympiad |
 Dallas Raindrop Turkish House awarded Turkish Olympiad winner Wesley Smith of Fort Worth, Texas. Wesley Smith has attended last year 1st Turkish Olympiads which was organized by Raindrop Turkish House in Houston. Presentation about Turkish cuisine made him win the competition and got right to go Turkey, 5th International Turkish Olympiads. Over 100 countries' students attended to the International Turkish Olympiad in Turkey. From USA there were two students both were from Texas, Wesley from Fort Worth and girl was Katherine Schalagal from Austin. (February 10, 2008, Dallas, TEXAS)
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Raindrop Turkish House Hosted Ms. Andrea White |
 Raindrop Turkish House hosted Ms. Andrea White, wife of Houston Mayor Bill White, Mayor's Protocol Allience and very respected community members from Greater Houston Area. The event is called "Turkish Cultural Day" and delicious food, desserts along with the Turkish folk dance and songs made the Houston afternoon just wonderful. All visitors commented how happy they are with the hospitality and kindness. Raindrop Turkish House thanks to all volunteers who made this day possible.(February 28, 2008, HOUSTON, TEXAS)
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Congressman Pete Sessions Welcomed Raindrop Executive |
 Executives of Raindrop Turkish House visited Congressman Pete Sessions from 32nd
District. Raindrop Dallas Representative Dr. Mustafa Ercetin informed
Member of Congress Sessions about activities of Raindrop Turkish House
and also mentioned contributions of Foundation to the society. Dr
Ercetin also invited Congressman to Raindrop Turkish House activities.
Pete Sessions highlighted importance of the Raindrop Turkish House in
society to promote peace and mutual understanding among diverse
cultures in Texas. (February 20, 2008, Dallas, TEXAS)
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Carrolton Mayor Becky Miller visited Raindrop Turkish House |
 Carrolton Mayor Becky Miller visited Raindrop Turkish House. Mayor had
enjoyed a lunch with members of Raindrop Turkish House and Institute of
Interfaith Dialog (IID). During the lunch they have mentioned about how
to improve relations with community in DFW Metroplex. Mayor Miller
thanked to both Raindrop Turkish House and IID for their activities
which contributes much to society. (February 20, Dallas, Texas)
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Texas House of Representative Donna Howard visited Raindrop Turkish House |
 State Representative Donna Howard visited Raindrop Turkish House. After
a warm and casual dinner, Turkish desserts were enjoyed and a great
conversation took off. Dr. Yildirim gave a presentation about Turkey
Trip. Mr. & Mrs. Howard are willing to join one of the trips in
this summer.
(February 4, 2008, Austin, TEXAS)
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State Representative, Beverly Woolley visited Raindrop Turkish House |
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State
Representative, District 136 Beverly Woolley visited Raindrop Turkish
House. After a warm and casual dinner, Turkish coffee and desserts were
enjoyed and a great conversation took off. A brief presentation of past
activities and the upcoming events of Raindrop Turkevi were given, such
as Turkish Language Olympiad and Turkic Fest.
(February 11, 2008, HOUSTON, TEXAS)
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Honorary Consul of Sweden Co-Sponsors Turkish Languages Olympiad 2008 |
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 Raindrop Turkish House Executives Ali Riza Candir and Cemil
Teber visited Honorable Jan Dryselius, Honorary Consul of Sweden. They talked
about the 2nd Turkish Olympiad which will take place in UH Cullen Hall on 5th
of April, 2008.
Mr. & Mrs. Dryselius made a generous contribution for this event.
We appreciate their support for the Olympiad. (February 12, 2008, Houston, TEXAS)
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Raindrop Executives visited Plano Mayor Pat Evans |
 Executives of Raindrop Turkish House visited Plano Mayor Pat Evans. Raindrop Outreach Member Mr. Sebahattin Ziyanak informed Mayor Evans about activities of Raindrop Turkish House and also mentioned contributions of Foundation to the society. Mr. Ziyanak also invited Mayor Pat Evans to Raindrop Turkish House activities. Mayor Pat Evans kindly agreed to attend future community events as soon as her busy schedule allows. (February 11, Dallas, TEXAS)
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Raindrop Executives visited State Rep. Jodie Laubenberg |
 Executives of Raindrop Turkish House
visited State Representative Jodie Laubenberg of District 89. Raindrop
Dallas Representative Mr. Vepa Rejepov informed State Rep. Laubenberg
about activities of Raindrop Turkish House and also mentioned
contributions of Foundation to the society. Mr. Rejepov also invited
Jodie Laubenberg to Raindrop Turkish House activities. . State Representative Jodie Laubenberg accepted gifts gratefully
and kindly agreed to attend future community events as soon as her busy
schedule allows. (February 8,2008,Dallas, TEXAS)
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Civil Rights Working Group From The Federal Bureau of Investigation visited Raindrop Turkish House |
 ARKANSAS
CIVIL RIGHTS WORKING GROUP meet for it's quarterly meeting. The
meeting was hosted
Raindrop Turkevi in Little Rock, Arkansas. The working group is
composed of concerned citizens, representatives from community
organizations, representatives from governmental organizations, and
representatives from local, state, and federal law enforcement. (January 17,2007,Little Rock,ARKANSAS)
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Raindrop Executives visited Parker Mayor Pro Tem Joe Cordina |
 Executives of Raindrop Turkish House
visited Parker Mayor Pro Tem Joe Cordina. Raindrop Dallas
Representative Mr. Vepa Rejepov informed Pro Tem Cordina about
activities of Raindrop Turkish House and also mentioned contributions
of Foundation to the society. Mr. Rejepov also invited Mayor Pro Tem
Joe Cordina to Raindrop Turkish House activities. Joe Cordina
highlighted importance of the Raindrop Turkish House in society
to promote peace and mutual understanding among diverse cultures in
Texas. (February 8,2008,Dallas, TEXAS)
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Regional Director of Congressman Jen Hensarling has visited Dallas Raindrop Turkish House |
 Executives of Raindrop Turkish House
hosted Brian Chase; Regional Director of Congressman Jen Hensarling has
visited Dallas Raindrop Turkish House. Raindrop Executive Dr. Mustafa
Ercetin informed Director Chase about activities of Raindrop Foundation
and also mentioned contributions of Foundation to the society. Director
Brian Chase highlighted importance of the Raindrop Turkish House in
society to promote peace and mutual understanding among diverse
cultures in Texas (February 6, 2008,Dallas, TEXAS)
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