3/5/2007
- ACTION ALERT: Help build the
Congressional Friends of Hungary (CFH)... On February 12,
Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Foreign
Affairs, and Congressman Christopher Shays (R-CT) circulated a "Dear
Colleague" letter inviting Members of Congress to join the Congressional
Friends of Hungary (CFH). The purpose of the caucus, as noted by the
co-chairs, is "to recognize the contributions of Hungarian-Americans
to the United States and to strengthen the ties between the United
States and Hungary."
How can you help?
1) Copy the sample letter below, paste it into a document and fill
in the blanks
2) Save the document to your hard drive, print it and sign it
3) Find your local state representatives by entering your zip code
in the tool on our Website at [ALERTS].
This legislative tool will provide addresses, emails, fax and phone
numbers.
IT IS BEST TO CALL and then FAX the letter.
What to Say?
"Hello, my name is _____. I am a constituent of Representative
_____ and also a member of the American Hungarian Federation. On February
12th, Congressmen Tom Lantos and Christopher Shays distributed a "Dear
Colleague Letter" entitled
"Join the Congressional Friends of Hungary." I am calling
to ask the Congressman to join the CFH. I and the other Americans
of Hungarian descent in his/her district would be grateful for his/her
support. I will fax you a letter that also includes the contact name
in Congressman Lantos' office should you need more information."
The Letter:
The Honorable [name of your Congressman]
United States House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20210
Dear Congressman ________:
I am one of your constituents who lives in ______. I
call your attention to the "Dear Colleague Letter" distributed
on February 12, 2007 by Congressmen Tom Lantos and Christopher Shays,
titled "Join the Congressional Friends of Hungary." I urge
you to consider joining this Congressional Caucus, whose main purpose
is to strengthen the ties between the American and Hungarian people
and to recognize the Hungarian-American community. There are a number
of Hungarian-Americans in your district and our community would be
grateful for your support. Your wise counsel would be an asset in
the operation of this caucus, particularly in the areas of human rights
and minority rights. Maryamu Aminu in Congressman Lantos' office (at
x6-7766 or
maryamu.aminu@mail.house.gov) will be able to provide further information.
Sincerely yours,
[Your name]
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2) AHF 100th Anniversary Celebration
3) AHF May 2007 "Magyar Bal"
4) Darr Mine Disaster Commemoration
There's more too! We need your help - Contact Bryan
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Washington,
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
Commemorating 1848
AHF
of Washington, D.C., joins the Hungarian-American community across the
nation in commemorating Hungary's National Day and the legacy of the
1848 revolution led by Louis Kossuth. This year's event is on March
18th at 3:00pm at the Chapel, Wesley Theological Seminary 4500 Massachusetts
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and Philadelphia, held their commemorations on March 11. [read
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Annual Homecoming Forum
The New Generation Hungarian Professionals and Scholars in the United
States - Networking and Mobility. The HungarianAmerica Foundation established
the forum to provide an opportunity for professionals of Hungarian descent
to meet and network. The Hungarian Embassy is the host for the event
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