ATASC

ATASC Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Reyhanli, Turkey

Posted by atasc on May 15, 2013 at 13:13 pm

ATASC Family strongly condemns the deadly bomb attacks in Reyhanli, Turkey which located near the Turkey-Syrian border and express condolences to the families of the victims. Our motherland lost many innocent souls. We also would like to send our “get well soon” wishes to the injured victims and their families.

Upcoming ATASC & Chapter Events

Posted by atasc on May 12, 2013 at 14:30 pm

ATASC

• Saturday, October 26, 2013 - Republic Day Ball
• Sunday, November 10, 2013 – 10 Kasim Ataturk Commemoration Day

TALL (Visit www.tallglobal.org for more info)

LATAA (Visit www.laturks.org for more info)

• Sunday, May 19, 2013, Picnic F0r 19 Mayıs – Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day
• Thursday, June 6, 2013, Social Networking Event
• Saturday, June 29, 2013, Beach Picnic
• Saturday, July 13, 2013, Ramazan Iftar Dinner

VATAN (Visit www.vatan-sc.org for more info)

• Sunday, May 26, 2013, Moms’ and Dads’ Days Celebration
• Thursday, July 4, 2013, VATAN’s Booth at Ventura Street Fair

OCTAA (Visit www.octaa.org for more info)

• Saturday, May 18, 2013, 19 Mayıs – Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day

ATASC-SD (Visit www.facebook.com/ATASCSD for more info)

• Saturday, April 27, 2013, Children’s Day Festival

City of Carson Proclamation of April 23, Children’s Day

Posted by atasc on April 24, 2013 at 21:41 pm

ATASC Celebrates Turkish National Sovereignity and Children’s Day

Posted by atasc on April 23, 2013 at 19:25 pm

ATASC and all of 5 ATASC chapters came together in  Long Beach on April 14, 2013 to have a large Children’s Day festival. It was very well attended in spite of the cold & slightly wet weather. The Honorable Consul General Aydin Topcu opened the ceremony followed by ATASC President Hafize Turgut thanking the picnic committee, ATASC Board and all the festival volunteers. The day was enriched by Ilhan Sami Ozulu’s music, Kutsal Kocer, Twenty7 group. The Turkish American children, our next generation also performed national songs at the podium to the pride and joy of the attendees. The event pictures can be found at

https://www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.593898453956214.1073741828.518761441469916&type=1

ATASC Orange County Chapter Turkish School OCTS organized additional festivities for Orange County parents on April 20th.  The event again showcased the learnings of young Turkish Americans in Turkish history and culture. The details of the event can be found at OCTS facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/59971098336/?fref=ts

And there is more to come. ATASC – San Diego is celebrating Children’s Day on Saturday, April 27. Please attend if you can and see the talented San Diego Turkish American children in action. Invitations to the ATASC-SD event is at this link,

https://www.facebook.com/ATASCSD?hc_location=timeline

Again, we celebrate the National Soverignity and Children’s Day and wish that secular and democratic Turkish Republic lives to eternity.

ATASC Board

Mr. Erdogan Kanatsiz (1933-2013)

Posted by atasc on April 20, 2013 at 13:25 pm

As ATASC board, we are sending our condolences to Kanatsiz Family for the passing of Mr. Erdogan Kanatsiz, who was a long time ATASC member.

Below is a message from Sinan Kanatsiz:

“Dad, from the moment i was born, you have been a great influence in my life. Thank you for guiding me with your integrity, family values, hard work and compassion. You are loved by so many people and will be missed beyond measure. I will forever love you and hold you close in my heart. 1933 – 2013″