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State Representative, Beverly Woolley visited Raindrop Turkish House

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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 1^st 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, 5^th 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)

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)

Honorary Consul of Sweden Co-Sponsors Turkish Languages Olympiad 2008

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)

Raindrop Turkevi Executives visited Pierre Grandjouan, Consul General of France

Raindrop Turkevi Executives Ali Riza Candir and Cemil Teber visited Pierre Grandjouan, Consul General of France. During warm conversation, they talked about the cultural diversity in Houston and its positive effect on establishing dialogue between diverse communities.

(February 10,Houston,TEXAS)

Raindrop Turkish House Helps for National Drug & Safety League

Volunteer Members of Raindrop Turkish House Helping Hands visited Bryan Police Dept. Chief Tyrone R. Morrow and Crime Prevention Officer Roby Lewis. Volunteers informed Chief Tyrone T. Morrow and Roby Lewis about activities of Raindrop Turkish House and also made donation to National Drug & Safety League. Raindrop sponsored 100 Children Materials which will be used to teach the fundamentals of child safety and drug awareness. Chief Morrow thanked Raindrop Turkish House Helping Hands and appreciated Raindrop Turkish House's donation. (January 28, 2008, Bryan, TEXAS)

Raindrop Turkish House and HBSCA Welcomed Azerbaijani Delegation

Raindrop Turkish House and The Houston Baku Sister City Association jointly hosted a gathering to welcome Khalik Mammadov Vice-President of SOCAR-State Oil Company of Azerbaijan, Huseynov Jalil Gafaroglu Pro-Rector of Azerbaijan Art Academy, Azada Huseynova Chief of Department of the Muzeum Affairs,Amina Melikova Head of Cultural Policy and International Relations from Azerbaijan.
(February 5, 2008, Houston, TEXAS)