Memorial Day 2010

Deb presented the Israeli flag and Mel played taps at the Memorial Day rememberance at the Liberty Memorial. Mike Katzman from the Jewish War Veterans post here in Kansas City was also part of the ceremony.

Northland Ethnic Festival

We participated in the annual Northland Ethnic Festival. The Tikvah Dancers performed, we sold Ahava and Dead Sea products, Sue Ellen sold her Israeli jewelry, and we distributed tourism materials for Israel.

4-H International Night

The midwest gathering of 4-H was at the Hilton (near KCI) this year. Our participation included Tikvah's performance, selling hummus and brownie sundaes. Here is a photo of Erin and Deb after serving a lot of 4-H attendees.

Diplomatic Ball - The Spice Route

The annual EEC Diplomatic Ball was hosted this year by Israel, Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Israel's contributions:

• entertainment script (by Erin) about the Spice Route
• color guard (Jewish War Veterans)
• singing of the Star-Spangled Banner (Erin)
• Tikvah performed (with other host countries)
  
• coordinating dinner menu (Deb)
  

The attendance was excellent, and evening was enjoyed by all.

Flower, Lawn & Garden Show

Deb participated in the EEC Commissioners' welcome at the awards presentation, and then told Jewish/Israeli stories ("Cottage of Candles", Chelm).