November 16, 2012
Pledge: Roger
Prayer: Paul
Welcomed Guests: Michael DeJean
Speaker, Dr. Saliba Sarsar, Professor of Political Science and Associate Vice President for Global Initiatives, Monmouth University
Announcements:
Ø New Member, Michael Longo pinned by Lex Tucci
Ø Mika – Speaks about a possible Benefit concernt for area victims impacted by Super Storm Sandy.
Event Details to date:
- To be held at Jack’s Goaline Stand Brighton Avenue Long Branch
- Will Benefit Habitat for Humanity, Northeast Monmouth County Chapter
- Initial tentative date was Nov 29. New tentative date is either December 18, or 19
- $15 per person admission fee
Ø Bob spoke about collecting food donations at Shop Rite in West Long Branch 10 am – 1pm and 1pm – 4pm on Saturday, November 18th. Volunteers were requested.
Ø The Club Holiday Party will be December 6th at Johnny Piancone
Fatin Alkhaleel and Pres. Fatima Camacho with guest speaker Dr. Sarsar
Speaker Recap:
Dr Sarsar is professor of political science and associate vice president for academic program initiatives at Monmouth University.
Dr. Sarsar received the Humanitarian Award from the National Conference for Community and Justice in 2001.
In 2003, Sarsar was featured in The New York Times, "His Mission: Finding Why People Fight-A Witness to Mideast Conflict Turns to Dialogue and Peace." In 2006, he was featured in New Jersey Jewish News, "Professor Promotes Programs for Peace," pages 7, 12.
He is co-editor of Principles and Pragmatism: Key Documents from the American Task Force on Palestine (2006) and guest editor of a special issue of the International Journal of Politics, Culture, and Society, focusing on Palestinian-Israeli relations (2004). He is also co-author of two books: Ideology, Values, and Technology in Political Life (1994) and World Politics: An Interdisciplinary Approach (1995), and is editor of Education for Leadership and Social Responsibility 1996).
Dr Sarsar spoke about how the challenges for the US in how it will relate to Isreal with its self-interest in Security and how they will deal with new regimes in the Middle East.
He also said that the US must play a role in helping develop peaceful solutions in the region.
Dr Sarsar heads up the “Monmouth University Dialogue Project” The group meets on a regular basis to examine issues of mutual concern, discuss relevant books, attend multicultural events, visit Arab and Jewish cultural and religious sites, and use its voice and touch to generate positive change in community.