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Community Information Service	June 23, 2011

ABOUT US

The objective of the Assembly is to coordinate the activities of member Turkish American associations and individual members of the Assembly for the purpose of presenting a more balanced view of Turkey and of the Turkish people, and emphasizing the importance of enhanced understanding between Turkey and the United States. [more]

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By becoming a member you will be part of a network of Turkish-Americans and friends of Turkey who care about the historic relationship between the two peoples and who are aware of the crucial role each one of us plays in strengthening the relationship and promoting an accurate and fair picture of Turkey and Turks. [Join ATAA]

ATAA Marks Volunteer Appreciation Day

The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) hosted an 'ATAA Volunteer Appreciation Day' on Sunday, June 19th at the newly renovated ATAA Türk Evi in Washington, D.C. The event was held to recognize the selfless individuals that generously continue to volunteer their time to support efforts to empower Turkish American grassroots and strengthen U.S.-Turkish relations. Guests were presented with certificates of appreciation.

ATAA Programs Coordinator Secil Goksu and Civic Engagement Director Yenal Kucuker, also screened the documentary "Homeland" regarding the struggle of the Turkish Cypriots to survive ethnic cleansing 1963-1974 and establish their own country on an equal basis with Greek Cypriots.

Third Secretary of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Washington Office, Mustafa Tunc, provided a presentation on the history of the Turkish Cypriots and Northern Cyprus. He encouraged young Turkish Americans to visit Northern Cyprus to experience the beauty, the culture, and passion to survive and excel.

ATAA volunteers have been the main success behind many ATAA events, such as the First Annual National Leadership Conference which was co-hosted with the Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA) in March 2011, the annual April 24 demonstrations against Armenian aggression, the April 30 Young Turks demonstration for Turkish American solidarity in New York City, and the July 30 demonstration for Turkish Cypriot solidarity.

At the April demonstration in front of the Turkish Embassy in D.C., volunteers are the backbone and muscle of the Vanguard Vigil for the Ottoman Muslim and Jewish victims of the Armenian Revolt (1885-1919) and more than 700 victims of modernArmenian terrorism and anti-Turkish hate crimes. This year, thanks to our volunteers, Turkish Americans outnumbered the Armenian ARF demonstrators.

To be an ATAA volunteer or if you just want to be in the loop about our events, please contact ATAA Programs Director, Secil Goksu at 202-483-9090, visit us online at www.ataa.org, or follow us on, Twitter and Facebook.

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