Special Fall Membership Drive!
Always good things happening with OCTAA!
On behalf of the Board and the Executive team, I want to thank all of you who have supported OCTAA to achieve its goals during the past two years. Your membership, sponsorship, volunteerism, and participation at events are deeply appreciated and your dedication will help us realize more successes for our community in the years to come.
OCTAA is a membership driven organization and without your participation, we cannot survive. Your membership is a symbol of your support and care for the Turkish-American community in Orange County. By joining, you will help promote the Turkish culture, heritage, and people to the greater community. A healthy growth in membership allows OCTAA to have a greater voice and presence within the greater community and among the multicultural organizations.
If you are thinking of becoming a member of OCTAA or if it is time to renew - now is the time! Check out these great benefits during our membership drive of fall 2006:
An invitation and discounts on all OCTAA, ATASC, and sister chapter events;
Eligibility to enroll your children in OC Turkish School;
OCTAA and ATASC e-newsletters;
Special discounts from OCTAA’s sponsors” Alolink, BaklavaKing, Immigration Attorney Suzanne G. Brummett of American Visa Law, and USA Turkish Times;
Networking for students and professionals;
A right to vote and run for the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee;
New and lasting friendships; and
If you renew your membership at our next event; you will receive 2 free admission tickets to that event.
For renewal or enrollment, please visit http://www.octaa.org/membership.htm and simply sign up online and enjoy the membership benefits NOW!
By joining OCTAA, you are automatically entitled to all the benefits offered by our parent organization ATASC and our sister chapters. More specifically, you will be entitled to 20% discount on admission to attend the ATASC’s Republic Day Ball on November 4th.
We hope to see you at the following upcoming events:
November 4th - ATASC Republic Day Ball at the Queen Mary Hotel, Long Beach
November 8th – Free Turkish Film Presentation: Babam ve Oglum at the Irvine Civic Center
November 12th - OCTAA’s 2nd Anniversary Celebration at Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center in Mission Viejo
And here is the added benefit of joining OCTAA…if you pay your membership dues now, it will be tax deductible for 2006.
Thank you for your continued interest in strengthening our community.
Sincerely,
Cenap Biyikli
Membership Chair
