68021805
Magazine Website
Issue 68/2018
MMCC’s Event
See inside for more events !!
.22 g P
Fashion By Rema
.12 g P
Scan to Hyatt
68021805
Magazine Website
Scan to Hyatt
Contents .8 Palos Hills g P
Township
Issue 68/2018
About us
Hyatt Magazine is a free social and cultural magazine which features events and entertainment, lifestyle, business data, leisure, and lore. “Hyatt” in the Arabic language means “life” and our magazine doesn’t shy away from the average life we live and the types of subjects that must be addressed on a day-to-day basis. The magazine’s events and news target the heavy populated Arab community in Chicago and suburbs. Hyatt Magazine is published monthly to promote communication on various topics in an informative and positive manner, and it’s distributed throughout the area by direct mailing and other channels (Retail Locations, Medical Offices, Salons, Restaurants, and more). You’ll find our magazine enlightening and interesting as the articles are written by people like you - who care about the community and contribute immensely to its growth for generations to come. We welcome you to submit your articles and photos for potential publishing!
Disclaimer
No portion of this publication may be reprinted, reproduced, or republished without the written permission of the publisher. The opinions expressed in Hyatt Magazine are those of the authors or columnists and do not necessarily reflect the views of the magazine or its publisher, Flash Media, nor do they constitute an endorsement of products or services herein. All articles submitted will become solely owned by Hyatt Magazine. We reserve the right to update, change, or reject any article or material. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement.
.10Shadi Ranjous g P
18 AAWA’s . g P
Event
@ Pink Hookah
2 g.1
P
MMCC’s Event
.13 Palos Hills g P
Township
.14 JOKES g P
20 . g P
Evefit’s Grand opening
22 . g P Fashion By
Rema
24 UNA’s Event . g P
This glossy monthly magazine published by Flash Media offers several major subjects that will interest many readers. Hyatt Magazine Info:
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2248 Bridgeview, IL 60455 Phone #: (708) 529-1222 Email: info@hyattmag.com Website: www.hyattmag.com Graphic & Printed By: Black Diamonds Published by: Flash Media PR Director: Tasneem Abuzir Event Coordinator: Tahany Yassin Social-Media Coordinator: Nariman Sarsour Social-Media Senior Specialist: Nancy Karajah Social-Media Specialist: Alia Elhaf Contributing Writers Haya Barakat
For any submissions, comments, concerns or question, please email us at info@hyattmag.com
6
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
Palos Hills Township On Jan. 8th, 2018, The Middle Eastern community came together in 2017 to demand an end to racism in Palos Township, and since July of last year, we’ve been mobilizing to make clear that “Hate Has No Home In Our Community.” This township failed, and continues to fail, the residents they were elected to serve--by constantly avoiding the issue of Trustee Sharon Brannigan’s racism and failing to hold her accountable. In 2018, the Southside of Chicago Middle Eastern Community had stand firm by our #ResignBrannigan demand, and they will continue to protest her and her fellow trustees at every single meeting. Find your pictu re from the event, at Hyatt Magaz ine’s Facebook
Photo Credit Nariman Sarsour
Advertisement
8
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
Shadi Ranjous @ Pink Hookah
On Jan. 18, 2018 Singer Shadi Ranjous was at Pink Hookah.
Find your pictu re from the event, at Hyatt Magaz ine’s Facebook
Photo Credit Nariman Sarsour
Advertisement
10
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
11
MEDITERRANEAN MOSAIC CULTURAL CENTER (MMCC) On Jan. 20 was the MMCC’s Event. After months of planning by the steering committee, the inaugural meeting of the Mediterranean Mosaic Cultural Center (MMCC) was a great success. While expecting perhaps 50 attendees, over 100 actually came and 42 expressed interest in participating in future events. The evening began with a buffet of excellent food and an opportunity for people to socialize. This was followed by a power point presentation by Haytham Othman which explained the different aspects of the organization. These points included an introduction of steering committee members, the organization’s mission and vision statements (see below), and a time-line of future events. The Honorable William Haddad, (Ret.) introduced the main
Find your pictu re from the event, at Hyatt Magaz ine’s Facebook
12
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
speaker, Dr. Ghada Hashem Talhami Professor Emerita at Lake Forest College who spoke about the importance of honoring the history of immigration in the United States. The speakers were followed by oud player, Samir AlOmar. The dream of bringing a cultural center to the northwest suburbs of Chicago has been in the making for years. One year ago, Ghaffar Kazkaz applied for and received non-profit corporation status from the State of Illinois and 501C3 status from the IRS. In addition, he opened an account with ACCESS/CAAP (Arab Community Center for Empowerment and Social Services/ Center for Arab American Philanthropy) to allow for others to donate. Today, this account has close to $60,000. The Steering Committee (Ghaffar Kazkaz, Peggy Kazkaz, Casey Bezec, Ahmad Basrawi, Haytham
Othman, Khaled Hasiba, Rageed Basrawi and Bilal Almasri (advisor) met several times to discuss the vision and mission statement, the purpose of the organization, the future direction and the possibility of purchasing a building that would serve as the Cultural Center. The purpose of the MMCC is to encourage mutual understanding among the Middle East people. However, we seek inclusivity of all regardless of religion, sect, language, race, or gender. Any friend who at heart has the improvement of relationships with others and wants to know and understand other cultures is welcome. Mission Statement: To create a tolerant, diverse, non-sectarian Arab-American meeting place that fosters opportunities for members to interact both socially and culturally. Vision: A space for Arab-Americans and their friends in the Chicagoland area to interact as a community and share their cultures.For further information contact Ghaffar Kazkaz at gkazkaz@comcast.net or Ahmad Basrawi at abasrawi@sbcglobal.net.
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
13
Jokes
To submit your event/articles in the upcoming editions, email us at: info@hyattmag.com
14
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
15
16
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
AAWA’s event
On Jan. 26, 2018 the Arab American Women Assocation held the Ambassadors of Palestine Band, who travel from Jerusalem to Chicago. The night was Palestinian folklore music, dance (Dabkeh) and Middle Eastern dinner.
Photo Credit TW Studio 18
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
19
Evefit’s Grand Opening
ture Find your pic t, from the even gazine’s at Hyatt Ma Facebook Photo Credit Nariman Sarsour On Jan. 27,2018 EVEFIT held their grand opening in Orland Park, IL. Evefit is a woman only fitness center. To know more about their actives, by visiting www.evefit.com
Advertisement
20
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
21
Fashion by Rema Abedkader Confidence never goes out of style. Fashion is and always will be a subjective term, and in the wise words of Coco Chanel, “Fashion fades, only style remains the same.” Having style may or may not come natural to everyone, but looking your best doesn’t have to be difficult – keep it simple, find clothes that fit well, a good fit can make or break an outfit. Find basics items that you can mix and match with stylish, edgy pieces. Most importantly the best outfit in the world won’t look good if you are not confident wearing it. Rema Abedkader www.levoilecollection.com
22
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
SAMS’S Event
On Jan. 28, 2018 SAMS Midwest Chapter held their Health Care Professionals Breakfast. To know more about SAMS and their events visit at www.sams-usa.net.
Photo Credit TW Studio Advertisement
24
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
25
UNA’S Event On Jan. 31, 2018, United Nations Association of the United States of America held their joining General Membership meeting. UNA Chicago and the United Nations had honored to host guest speaker Karen Koning AbuZayd, an inspiring woman with an extensive background in refugee aide and the United Nations. More about the UNA Chicago and their actives please visit www.unachicago.org.
Photo Credit TW Studio Advertisement
26
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com
27
28
Hyatt Magazine/ Issue 68
Become a member in our website & receive our issue to your location. By mail, for free for a year. Sign in at: www.hyattmag.com