Update on VIII annual Unity Day USA

Thanks for participating in the VIII Annual Unity Day USA, we are blessed with your  presence and appreciate the work you do in building a cohesive America. If you could respond to the dated items below, I would appreciate it. 

SEVEN  ITEMS

1. Two sets of Videos  will be uploaded by this weekend
2. Some really good photographs will be uploaded, if you need a print, let me know
3. Media coverage links will be uploaded
4. A copy of brochure will be mailed ifyou have not receieved it
5. We need is your feedback - in one, two or three paragraphs by 9/27/12, a week from now - send them to UnityDayUSA@gmail.com
6. Please mark your calendar for 1/27/2013 -www.HolocaustandGenocides.com
7. Please send your full profile to be uploaded on the site by 9/27/12 - applicable to all the awardees, introducers and presenters and past recipients - please send in text format and the email and attach a picture of your choice.

PLEASE CONSIDER

We are $1700 Short, some of the pledges did not make it and if 10 of you can contribute $100 each and 14 of you $50.00 each - we will meet our expenses. All the contributions will be listed on the website. You can pay at - http://americatogetherfoundation.com/donate/

WE APPRECIATE

We appreciate the in-kind support from Laura Sutherland of Unity of Dallas, and John Hammond and Shabnam Modgil of FunAsia. And the financial support from Farooq  Hemani, Pastor George Mason, Dr. Basheer Ahmed, The Sikh Community, Shaukat Gaziani, Universal Peace Federation, Dr. Nauman Anwar, Len Ellis, Akram Syed, Pastor Bob Roberts, Suhail Kausar, Sikh Temple of North Texas and...
 

Once I have it all, I will put a comprehensive report for every one’s record.

Thank you.

Mike Ghouse
(214) 325-1916

8th Annual Unity Day (9/11 Memorial) USA

YOUR INVITATION TO

               VIII ANNUAL UNITY DAY EVENT

It is a purposeful event to bring people of different faiths, races, ethnicities and other uniqueness together to feel the oneness of our nation and to feel indivisible.

to be together as Americans

to express our gratitude to our Firemen, Police and Armed Forces
to honor seven individuals who have contributed to the well being of the DFW

to honor two communities for their work towards building a cohesive America
to emphasize and appreciate diversity represented by America.

to cherish the other American as American and nothing but American

to rededicate our pledge to the peace, prosperity and security of America

Please join us with your family and friends to be together as Americans. Your presence is a valuable expression of unity. Along with our elected officials, civic, religious and business leaders, you help fulfill our common values and aspirations. Your presence fortifies our commitment to a pluralistic America.

Event: 8th Annual Unity Day USA

Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Time: 11:30 AM -1:30 PM

Where: Unity of Dallas,
Address: 6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230

The Marine Guards will start off the ceremony followed by the Sikh Community Members singing our national Anthem followed by recognizing seven individuals who are making a difference in building a cohesive America. Two communities have been playing an exemplary role in sharing their work and action that brings Americans together. The civic leaders including state Representatives, Mayors, council persons, Fire and Police Chiefs will join us followed by 13 leaders representing Atheism to Zoroastrianism to share the wisdom or scriptures from their traditions. There will be light lunch in the Sikh Tradition.

Awards: Seven Individuals for building bridges in Dallas/Fort Worth communities

Communities: Two outstanding communities this year for their service

Organizations: Participating organizations are you in?

Details: http://www.UnitydayUSA.com

Donate: http://americatogetherfoundation.com/donate/

RSVP to: ConfirmAttendance@gmail.com (there is no charge for the event)

We will gather as Americans and rededicate our pledge to the peace, prosperity and security of our nation.

As Americans, and as American Muslims, we uphold, protect, defend and celebrate the values enshrined in our constitution. All our faiths reinforce the creed of "One Nation under God, with liberty and justice for all”.

On this Unity Day USA, we, the people of the United States of America of every faith, race and ethnicity, will gather to express our commitment to co-existence, safety, prosperity and the well being of our nation.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

8th Annual Unity Day USA
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
11:30 AM -1:30 PM

 Flag Ceremony by the Marine Guard

National Anthem & Pledge of Allegiance

  

Purpose of Unity Day

Thank Yous & Acknowledgements

 Individual & Community Awards

Trailer of the film Americans Together

Faith Leaders & Peace Pledge

Refreshments

www.FoundationForPluralism.com
www.AmericaTogetherFoundation.com

www.UnityDayUSA.com

Donate at www.AmericaTogetherFoundation.com

How unity day as conceived http://911unitydayusa.blogspot.com/2011_12_01_archive.html

Thank you.
Mike Ghouse
(214) 325-1916 text/talk
www.AmericaTogetherFoundation.com
www.FoundationforPluralism.com
www.UnitydayUSA.com  

Annual Awards - Awardees

It is our duty to honor and cherish individuals  who have dedicated their lives to building bridges  among Americans. Their pioneering spirit in facilitating communities to know each other and to respect each other is appreciated by the people of Dallas/ Fort Worth. On this day, we appreciate and celebrate their contributions towards building a cohesive America, where no one has to live in apprehension, discomfort or fear of the other.  Indeed that was the work of all the prophets, messengers and peace makers.  

On this day, the Unity day USA, we appreciate and celebrate their contributions of the following individuals (last seven years) who have been recognized for their contributions in making Dallas/ Fort Worth  a better for every one of us.  

We are pleased to share the names of the individuals in the last seven years;

Rev. Bill Matthews, 

Hon. Len Ellis, 

Hon. MaryAnn Thompson-Frenk,

Dr. Basheer Ahmed, 

Pastor George Mason, 

Dr. Harbans Lal,

Hon. Muriel Pinkus, 

Dr. Imam Zia Shaikh, 

Rev. Bob Roberts,

Bishop Mark Hernandez, 

Hon. Jeff Weiss, 

Hon. Bob Ray Sanders

Hon. Julie Ann Turner, 

Hon. John Hammond, 

Hon. Jonathan Halsey,

Hon. Steve Blow, 

Dr. Rev. Petra Weldes, 

Hon. Marzuk Jaami 
Hon. Alexis Yancey

Hon. Late Elliott Dlin, 

Dr. Robert Hunt, 

Hon. Sam Hodges, 

Hon. Daisy Khan

This year we are recognizing 7 Individuals as Pluralists by the Foundation for Pluralism and America Together Foundation.  A pluralist is one who respects the otherness of others and accepts the God given uniqueness of each one of the 7 billion of us. 

Please join us on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 11:30 AM at the Unity Church of Dallas on Forest Lane in Dallas. Details on home page. 

YOUR ORGANIZATION

If you wish to be listed as a participating organization in the event, please share the Name of your organization and the web address. In the past we had 90 participant organizations. We hope to reach with 100 organizations this time.

TRAILER OF THE FILM: IS THIS THE AMERICA YOU WANT? 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMXsTo4VYh8&feature=youtu.be

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

If you have the time, please consider donating funds to defray cost of the event. All names over $100 will be announced on the day of the event. click the following link and do the needful - http://americatogetherfoundation.com/donate/.

I will be calling on you, or you can call me. The public invitation is at www.UnityDayUSA.com that you could share with your family, friends and associates.

Mike Ghouse
(214) 325-1916 - talk or text

Participating Organizations

If you wish to list your organization as a participating organization in the event, please share the name of your organization and the web address by sending an email to ( no verbals or text messages please)  UnityDayUSA@gmail.com.

We request you to consider donating $50, $100, $250, $500, $1000 to defray the costs of the event simply click link and do the needful - http://americatogetherfoundation.com/donate/.

Please feel free to call (972) 243-7040 or call Mike Ghouse at (214) 325-1916

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PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS:
Please mail your information with the name and web address to UnityDayUSA@gmail.com

1. The InterFaith Council of The Thanks-Giving Foundation.
2. DFW Sikhs for Inter-religious Engagement
3. MCC for Human services
4. Dallas Peace Center
5. Peacemakers Incorporated
6. Universal Peace Federation of Dallas
7. Gurudwara Sahib of Houston
8. Interfaith Alliance
9. City of Desoto
10. City of Little Elm
11. Carrollton Police Department
12. Garland Fire Department
13. The Multicultural Alliance of Fort Worth
14. Foundation for Pluralism
15. World Muslim Congress
16. Islamic Association of North Texas
17. Cathedral of Hope
18. Interfaith Peace Chapel
19. Silver Lining Ministry
20. Fun Asia
21. North Texans for 9/11 Truth

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ORGANIZATIONS PREVIOUSLY PARTICIPATED

1. Academy of Guru Granth Studies -  
2. Adat Chaverim Synagogue - http://www.adatchaverim.org/
3. Adat Chaverim Synagogue -  www.adatchaverim.org 
4. Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam -  www.alislam.org  
5. American Clergy leadership conference 
6. American Family Coalition
7. American Federation of Muslims from India
8. American Hindu Association - http://www.americanhindu.net
9. American Muslim Forum -  www.AmericanMuslimforum.org 
10. American Muslim Task Force 
11. Art of Living Foundation - www.artoflivingdfw.org
12. Art Spirit - Center for Spirituality - www.artspiritdallas.org 
13. Bahai Faith http://www.bahaisofdallas.org
14. BAPS Swami Narayan Temple of Dallas
15. Bohra Muslim Community http://www.malumat.org
16. Brahma Kumaris of Dallas - www.bkdallas.org   
17. Buddhist Community of Dallas
18. CAIR - Council on American Islamic Relations - http://www.cairdfw.org
19. Center for Global Diplomacy 
20. Center for Spiritual Living - http://www.csldallas.org 
21. Chinmaya Mission DFW - www.chinmayasaaket.org
22. Congregation Beth Torah - http://www.congregationbethtorah.org/
23. D/FW Hindu Temple Society - http://www.dfwhindutemple.org
24. Dallas Concilio - www.DallasConcilio.com 
25. Dallas County Republican Party
26. Dallas Masjid Al-Islam
27. Department of Justice, Community Relations - http://www.usdoj.gov/crs 
28. DFW Hindu Temple Society of North Texas - www.Dfwhindutemple.org 
29. Family federation for world peace 
30. Federal Bureau of Investigations -www.dallasfbi.gov
31. Federation of Jain Centers of North America - www.jaina.org. 
32. Foundation for Pluralism - www.Foundationforpluralism.com 
33. Free Muslim Coalition - http://www.freemuslims.org
34. Freedom and Justice (F&J) Foundations -www.FreeandJust.org
35. Hare Krishna Temple of DFW - http://www.radhakalachandji.com
36. Hazara  American Welfare Association, Inc. 
37. IANT - Free Medical Clinic
38. ILE Olokun Sanya Awopeju of Texas - http://www.ileolokun.org
39. India Association of North Texas - www.iant.org
40. Indian Cultural Heritage Foundation -  www.ichf-us.org 
41. Indian Muslim Council - http://www.imc-usa.org
42. Institute of Medieval and Post Medieval Studies
43. Interfaith center - Dallas, Texas
44. International Shinto Foundation- http://shinto.org 
45. Islamic Association of Carrollton - http://www.carrolltonmasjid.org
46. Islamic Association of collin county http://www.planomasjid.org 
47. Islamic Association of North Texas http://iant.com 
48. Islamic Association of tarrant County
49. Ismaili Muslim Community of North Texas
50. Jain Society of North Texas- http://www.dfwjains.org
51. Kurdish Human Rights Watch - www.khrw.org  
52. Lewisville Masjid- http://www.lewisvillemasjid.org
53. Madinah Masjid of Carrollton - http://www.madinahmasjid.com 
54. Masjid Warith Deen Mohammed 
55. Memnosyne Foundation – 
56. Muslim Alliance Southwest
57. Muslim Community Center 
58. Muslim Community Center for Human Services www.mcc-hs.org 
59. National American Muslim Association - www.namaw.com
60. National Muslim Events Calendar - www.muslim-calendar.com
61. North Texas Hindu Mandir - www.northtexashindumandir.org
62. North Texas Islamic Council 
63. Orbits of Influence - www.orbitsofinfluence.com
64. Orthodox Christian Church - www.stsavaplano.com 
65. Pakistan American Congress
66. Pakistan Community Service - www.pakservices.org 
67. Peace Makers of Dallas 
68. Plano Indian Lions Club
69. Sanctuary for Life - http://www.sanctuaryforlife.org
70. Shia Muslim Community ,Momin Center, Irving - http://www.momin.org
71. Sikh Study Circle DFW - http://www.Sikhstudy.com
72. Sikh Temple of North Texas - http://www.sikhtempledallas.org 
73. Somanatha Kshetram of North America (SKNA) - WWW.SRISM.ORG/
74. Southern Methodist University - SMA
75. Sri Shridi Sai Baba Temple of Plano - http://www.Shirdisaidallas.org
76. Texas Muslim Womens foundation - http://www.tmwf.org 
77. The Church of Living God, Oak Cliff
78. The Freedom and Justice foundation - www.freeandjust.org
79. The National Association Of  Muslim American Women
80. The Reformed Church of Plano
81. Towheed Foundation - http://www.towheed.org
82. Tunisian community Center - Mabrouk Badouga
83. United Nations Association - Dallas Chapter www.dallas-una.org
84. Unity Church of Arlington
85. Unity Church of Sachse - www.unityofsachse.org 
86. Unity walk - Washington DC - www.911unitywalk.org
87. UTD Students Government Association
88. West Plano Presbyterian Church- http://www.westplanopresbyterian.org
89. World Muslim Congress - www.WorldMuslimCongress.com 
90. Zoroastrian Association of North Texas - http://www.zant.org