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Skirvin Hilton Hotel
Downtown Oklahoma City
Originally constructed in 1911 as the crown jewel of the burgeoning oil and
gas boomtown of Oklahoma City, the Skirvin Hilton Hotel has stood on its
current location in downtown Oklahoma City for more than 100 years. It has
hosted such dignitaries as Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower and social icons Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. Restored to its original
condition in 2007, the Skirvin Hilton combines the vintage charm of early
1900s elegance with the modern amenities of a five-star hotel. Guests are
immediately welcomed by the gorgeous crimson curtains and vaulted ceilings
in the hotel’s striking entryway and lobby.
Once in their rooms, guests are invited to
enjoy all of the modern luxuries in a
distinctively boutique setting. This elegant,
one-of-a-kind hotel is the perfect environment for a weekend of heritage, family and
fun in the city affectionately referred to as
the “Pride of the Southern Plains.”
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Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
Oklahoma City
National Bombing Memorial
At 9:02 A.M. on April 19, 1995, the worst home-grown terrorist attack in
American history was launched against the Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Building in sleepy downtown Oklahoma City. The explosion claimed the
lives of 168 Americans, including 19 children, and wounded more than
650 others. In the aftermath of the attack, the State of Oklahoma and the
United States National Park Service constructed the Oklahoma City
National Bombing Memorial on the same site where the Federal Building
once stood. An inscription above the Memorial reads:
“We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived
and those changed forever. May all who leave here know the impact of
violence. May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace, hope and
serenity.”
The bombing and subsequent construction of the Memorial served as
the catalyst for a rapid renaissance and transformation of Oklahoma City
into the modern urban center it is today. A tour of the Memorial and
adjacent Bombing Museum is an unbelievably moving experience and
one that visitors to Oklahoma City will never forget.
Bricktown and the Bricktown Canal
The first major reurbanization project in
the aftermath of the bombing was the
renovation of numerous dilapidated warehouses and abandoned streets in the
district just east of downtown known as
“Bricktown.” This included construction of
a canal waterway which allows visitors to
learn of the storied history of Oklahoma
City as they ride on watertaxis surrounded
by the renovated warehouses and waterside bars, restaurants and cafés. Bricktown boasts a vibrant nightlife, numerous
eateries, shops, a state-of-the-art movie
theatre and many other attractions for all
ages.
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Midtown, Deep Deuce and Automobile Alley
After the renovation of Bricktown became an overwhelming
success, developers began restoring other historical districts
around downtown OKC, each with its own unique feel and set
of attractions. Midtown has developed around St. Anthony’s
Hospital and includes various restaurants and bars, including
Café Do Brazil and “O Bar,” a stylish rooftop bar providing
beautiful views of the downtown skyline. “Deep Deuce” was
OKC’s historic jazz district and the birthplace of Ralph Ellison,
author of the Invisible Man. Deep Deuce is now home to
places such as WSKY Lounge, a 1920s style speakeasy and
cigar lounge, and Anchor Down, a local watering hole
constructed from recycled steel shipping containers. “Automobile Alley,” the historic site of several car manufacturing warehouses, is situated just north of downtown. The district is now
illuminated by numerous large neon signs and houses several
five-star restaurants, art galleries and a local favorite: the Sidecar Barley and Wine Bar which is located inside a renovated
mechanic’s garage. These expanding districts and others
around downtown will soon be connected by a streetcar
trolley system which is expected to be completed in late 2017.
Vegas-Style Casinos!
Within thirty minutes of downtown Oklahoma City are two
state-of-the-art casinos owned and operated by the Native American
tribes of Oklahoma. A straight shot on the interstate will take visitors
to either the Grand Hotel and Casino in Shawnee or the Riverwind
Hotel and Casino in Norman. Both casinos offer all levels of slots,
table games, poker and diceless craps for endless fun in a Vegas
environment, right in the heart of Oklahoma!
National Cowboy Hall of Fame and
Western Heritage Museum
Oklahoma City is also home to America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture. The
National Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum houses items such as a collection
of firearms owned by John Wayne and artifacts from Lewis and Clark’s famous journey across the
western United States. Upon entrance into the museum, visitors are greeted by the striking End of
the Trail Sculpture, an 18-foot tall replica of James Earle Fraser’s iconic artwork. The museum also
contains a life-size replica of an early western American
town, complete with a school, bank, dentist and
doctor’s offices and saloon. This attraction is a
must-see for lovers of American western films, early
American western history and Native American art.
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Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
Thursday, February 2, 2016
1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Federation Foundation Board Meeting
Federation Executive Board Meeting
Welcome to OKC! Heavy Hors D'oeuvres and Cocktails (Location TBD)
Friday, February 3, 2016
9:00 AM to
9:00 AM to
9:00 AM to
10:00 AM to
10:00 AM to
12:00 PM to
1:00 PM to
3:00 PM to
11:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
4:00 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
4:30 PM
4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
1:00 AM to 2:00 AM
Sitti's Kitchen (Hospitality Room) Sponsored by local Mediterranean restaurants
Federation Past Presidents Breakfast & Meeting (by invitation)
Registration
Cocktails & Creativity: Enjoy paint and palate & cigar rolling at the hotel (cash bar available)
Federation Meetings
Food Truck Lunch - Enjoy Oklahoma's finest fried onion burger just outside the hotel
B.I.N.G.O. - A Federation Favorite - Enjoy a chance to win awesome prizes (cash bar available)
Belly Dancing Lessons for women of all ages
- Brush up on your dancing skills before the Big Sahria!
Registration
Enjoy an afternoon on OKC's Bricktown Canal for a Bar Crawl
- Sponsored by the Young Professionals
Authentic Oklahoma Cuisine & Live American Entertainment
Sahria - Featuring Bernard Richa and The Phoenicia Band
Late Night Pizza Party! One full free hour of all you can eat pepproni, cheese, &
supreme pizza at the hotel
Saturday, February 4, 2016
9:00 AM to
9:00 AM to
9:00 AM to
9:00 AM to
10:15 AM to
11:00 AM
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
3:00 PM to
4:00 PM to
5:00 PM to
6:00 PM to
6:00 PM to
7:00 PM to
9:00 PM to
4:30 PM
10:00 PM
6:00 PM
12:00 AM
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
2:00 AM
Sitti's Kitchen (Hospitality Room) Sponsored by local Mediterranean restaurants
Federation State Vice-President's Breakfast & Workshop
National Federation Meeting
Registration
Oklahoma City National Bombing Memorial Tour
- A chronological, interactive tour through the story of April 19, 1995
Lunch On Your Own - Enjoy Oklahoma City's local cuisine
Lunch, Dust Bowl Bowling & Biergarten - An afternoon at a German-inspired beer hall
and bowling alley located in OKC's Midtown - Sponsored by the Young Professionals
Young Adults Fully Themed Multi-Level Laser Tag Arena
- Located In The New Brickopolis In Bricktown
Cooking with Sitti - Syrian/Lebanese cooking lessons with local sitti chef
Registration
Roman Catholic Mass Officiated by Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City
Child Care & Children's Activities
Cocktail Reception (cash bar available)
Grand Banquet
Sahria, Featuring Bernard Richa and the Phoenicia Band
- Also featuring Oklahoma's own DJ Saad
Sunday, February 5, 2016
8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Farewell Breakfast
Times of Events are subject to change.
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Southern Federation S.L.A.C. 2017 Mid-Winter Conference – Oklahoma City, OK
Child Care Pre Registration Form
Ages 3 thru 10 (no charge)
Return this form by January 15, 2017 to [email protected] or
mail to Andrew Albert, P.O. Box 847, Elk City, Oklahoma 73648
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AS THERE ARE NEW REQUIREMENTS
After completing this pre-registration form, the remainder of childcare forms will be emailed to you and must be filled out
and returned by email before January 25, 2017 or there will not be childcare available for your child.
Child’s Name (first & last)
_________________________________
_________________________________
Age
_____
_____
Child’s Name (first & last)
_________________________________
_________________________________
Age
_____
_____
Put the number of children that will be attending the session below:
____Saturday 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Parent Information: Name: ___________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ____________________________________
Phone: _______________Mom’s Cell: _____________Dad’s Cell: _____________
*EMAIL REQUIRED: _________________________________________________
Please Note: We are pleased to provide child care during the times specified on the program schedule for children ages 3 through 10
years. Due to space limitations and regulations, we are able to accept only those children who are toilet trained and at least 3 years
old. In addition, because our space is limited and because of requirements regarding the number of childcare providers, we must
require pre-registration for child care through this form. We cannot guarantee childcare for your child unless you return
this form to us by January 15, 2017. Additional forms will be emailed to you and must be completed and emailed back to
us by January 25, 2017. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. This method helps us provide a quality program for
your children.
For questions not addressed here, contact Andrew Albert at 580-243-9074. Please return form to [email protected]
H OT EL I N F OR MAT I ON
Skirvin Hilton Hotel - Downtown Oklahoma City
(See page 24 for more details)
The room block for the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American
Clubs in February of 2017 is up & running and ready for guests to start
making reservations. To receive the discounted rate, they may either call the
reservations line at 1-800-HILTONS and mention the Southern Federation
of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs (or group code SFSL), or they may
use the URL below to easily book online within the block:
www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/O/OKCSKHF-SFSL-20170202/
index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=PO
The room rate is $129.00 (single, double, triple, quad)
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Mid-Winter Conference Co-Chairs:
Malek Massad, Andrew Albert
and John Paul Albert
Hotel Address: 1 Park Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-702-8514
SFSLAC Control # _____________
______________________________
First Name
Registration
Type*
__(codes below)
_____________________________ _____________________ _______________
First Name Preference
Last Name_________________
for Name Tag
PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION
______________________________
_____________________________ _____________________ _______________
______________________________
_____________________________ _____________________ _______________
______________________________
_____________________________ _____________________ _______________
Year of Birth _____________
Male  Female / Single  Married Widowed
Year of Birth ______________
Male  Female / Single  Married Widowed
Year of Birth ______________
Male  Female / Single  Married Widowed
Year of Birth ______________
Male  Female / Single  Married Widowed
Other Information
(circle as appropriate)
VISA • M/C • AMEX • DISCOVER
Total Due
$165 each = $___________
$190 each = $___________
$189 each = $___________
$214 each = $___________
$110 each = $___________
$130 each = $___________
$ 55 each = $___________
$110 each = $___________
$ 0 each = $ no charge
$ 60 each = $___________
Total Registration Fees $_______________
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Signature: ____________________________________________________________ (v.2)
Name on Card (please print): _____________________________________________
Full payment must accompany all registrations.
A registration is for one individual and cannot be shared.
Credit Card # ________________________________________________ Security Code: ___________ Exp. Date: ___________
Credit Card Information (circle one):
Make checks payable to: Southern Federation of SLAC – MWC
Arrival day: Thu  Fri  Sat
Office Use:
Events at Conventions/Conferences are public venues.
Pictures and videos taken may be used to promote the
Federation/Foundation and its future events.
100% if requested by Jan. 15th
50% if requested by Jan. 25th
No refunds after Jan. 25th
No Refund for No Shows
Refund Policy:
Registration questions & information:
call (504) 722-9000, or email:
[email protected]
Mail Form & Fees to:
Alexa Hamauei
740 E. William David Pkwy.
Metairie, LA 70005
If yes, which club? _____________________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone #:___________________________________
*Registration Category & Fee Summary:
APM Adult Full Pre-Registration Member (18 years & older) thru Jan. 15, 2017….…..……..
APNM Adult Full Pre-Registration Non-Member (18 years & older) thru Jan. 15, 2017..…….
ARM Adult Full Registration Member (18 years & older) after Jan. 15, 2017…………….….
ARNM Adult Full Registration Non-Member(18 years & older) after Jan. 15, 2017…………....
YP
Youth Full Pre-Registration (13-17 years) thru Jan. 15, 2017…………………….…,.,...
YR
Youth Full Registration (13-17 years) after Jan. 15, 2017…….………………….…..…
PTN Pre-Teen (10-12 years) not attending banquet……………………………………..…….
PTB
Pre-Teen (10-12 years) attending banquet………………………………………….……
CN
Child (9 years & younger) not attending banquet……………………………………......
CB
Child (9 years & younger) attending banquet………………..…………………………..
Are you a member of a Southern Federation affiliated club? ____Yes ____No
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Attach additional sheets if necessary; Please use separate sheets for different addresses, different family and/or different households.
See separate form for Child Care registrations. In order for us to properly prepare for Child Care, you must pre-register for Child Care (child must be registered on this form).
Email Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________________
4.____________
Email Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________
3.____________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
2.____________
Email Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
1.____________
SFSLAC/SFF
Member ID
(if applicable)
(Every attempt will be made to accommodate on-site walk-up registration; however, on-site walk-up registration may be capacity limited due to space availability)
**PRE-REGISTRATION form & payment must be postmarked by JANUARY 15, 2017**
REGISTRATION FORM – Southern Federation SLAC 2017 Mid-Winter Conference – Oklahoma City, OK – Feb. 3-5, 2017
Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs
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