71st ADS NATIONAL CONVENTION ▪ IRVINE/ORANGE COUNTY

2017 DAILY SCHEDULE 07/03/2017 - 07/09/2017*

Daily Passes for Lectures & Hospitality Suite ($50/Person: call 855 55 DRUZE)

MONDAY, July 3rd 2017

05:00pm-07:00pm Welcome / Registration06:00pm-07:00pm Matte Social Time/Outdoor Patio Gathering07:00pm-08:00pm Ice Breaker / Teen Meet and Greet Social Time (age: 13 to 17)

(Sheikh Daniel Halabi)07:00pm-08:00pm Ice Breaker / ADYA Meet and Greet Social Time (age: 18+)07:00pm-11:00pm Kids Club and Babysitting / Arts & Craft (age: 12 & under)08:00pm-09:30pm Hospitality Suite Family Dinner09:30pm-10:30pm ADT Workshop with Dr. Shadi Radwan & Sheikh Daniel Halabi (13-17 yrs)09:30pm-12:00am DJ Entertainment (all ages) / Dabkeh10:00pm-12:00am Committee on Religious Affairs(CORA): Q/A (all ages)

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TUESDAY, July 4th 2017

08:00am-10:00am Hospitality Suite Breakfast/Outdoor Patio Gathering09:00am-01:00pm Welcome / Registration10:00am-12:00pm Matte Social Time/Outdoor Patio Gathering10:00am-12:00pm ADS Cultural Exhibit Heritage Museum

10:00am-12:00am CORA DAILY DEVOTIONAL-Representing Mashyakhat Al Akl Sheikh Mounir Gharzeddine

Sheikh Raja Madi (See Scheduled Hours for Sessions)

01:00pm-10:00pm (Optional) Family Outing - Offsite Attraction-Theme Park - July 4th (Evening Fireworks)

Knott's Berry Farm $40 & Knott's Soak City $30 (A La Cart Items, NOT included in the Package )

Transportation Provided/ First Bus Leaves at 01:00 PM from the Hotel

4th of July Firework @ Knott's Berry Farm @ 9:30 PM

01:00pm-03:00pm CORA: Druze Heritage Movie followed by Q/A|Guest Speaker Sheikh Adeeb Khattar

03:00pm-05:00pm Matte Social Time - afternoon delights /Ladies Auxiliary03:00pm-05:00pm Men Backgammon Tournament 1st round -afternoon delights 05:00pm-06:00pm Meet and Greet Tea Time (age 30+)06:00pm-12:00am Kids Club and Babysitting / Arts & Craft (age: 12 & under)07:00pm-08:00pm Druze Author| Guest Speaker (Professor Sheikh Fayez Azzam, PhD)08:30pm-09:30pm Druze Author| Guest Speaker (Dr. Munir Attalla)10:00pm-12:00am Committee on Religious Affairs(CORA): Q/A (all ages)

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10:30pm-12:30am Hospitality Suite Family Dinner10:30pm-02:00am DJ Entertainment (all ages) / Dabkeh

*THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THE ADS RESERVES ITS RIGHTS TO CHANGE ANY PART OF THIS SCHEDULE ANYTIME

WEDNESDAY, July 5th 2017

08:00am-10:00am Hospitality Suite Breakfast10:00am-12:00pm Welcome / Registration10:00am-12:00pm موسوعة التوحيد الدرزية Druze Encyclopedia (A With Sheikh Samih Natour & Dr. Munir Attalla)10:00am-4:00pm Family Beach Day /ADYA Beach Volleyball Tournament (Pack Your Towels & Sunscreen)

1st Bus Leaves @ 10:00 AM/Lunch Provided/Beach Umbrella $10 Refundale Deposit

10:00am-12:00am CORA DAILY DEVOTIONAL-Representing Mashyakhat Al Akl Sheikh Mounir Gharzeddine-

Sheikh Raja Madi (See Scheduled Hours for Sessions)01:00pm- 03:00pm ADS Cultural Exhibit Heritage Museum03:00pm-05:00pm Matte Social Time - afternoon delights /Ladies Auxiliary03:00pm-05:00pm Men’s Backgammon Tournament 2nd Round - afternoon delights 04:00pm-07:00pm Welcome / Registration05:00pm-06:00pm Druze Author| Guest Speaker (Professor Dr. Fayez Azzam)05:00pm-06:00pm Single Meet & Greet (30+) Tea Time05:00pm-07:00pm ADS Cultural Exhibit Heritage Museum06:00pm-12:00am Kids Club and Babysitting / Arts & Craft (age: 12 & under)06:30pm-08:30pm Hospitality Suite Family Dinner 08:30pm-10:00pm Druze Got Talent Competition (Family Night)

For Participation & Registration: email Ms. Nagham Wehbeh: DruzeGotTalent@Yahoo.com

Talent Categories: Acting, Instrument Playing, Dancing, Singing, Poetry, Magic, Comedy & Non Traditional Talents

10:00pm-12:00am Committee on Religious Affairs(CORA): Q/A (all ages)

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10:00pm-02:00am Live Entertainment and DJ 12:00am-02:00am Hospitality Suite Late Snacks

THURSDAY, July 6th 2017

08:00am-10:00am Hospitality Suite Breakfast08:30am-10:00am Welcome / Registration10:00am-04:00pm ADS Annual Picnic |ADYA Olympics (16+)| 1st Bus Leaves @ 10:00 am

Sports Kids Games/Backgammon Tournament Final Round (Special Prizes)

05:00pm-5:30pm Devotional Prayer (Leilat Al Joumaa) 05:00pm-06:00pm ADS Cultural Exhibit Heritage Museum

*THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THE ADS RESERVES ITS RIGHTS TO CHANGE ANY PART OF THIS SCHEDULE ANYTIME

06:00pm-12:00am Babysitting (7 & Under) / Dinner + Activities & Entertainment06:00pm-12:00am Kids Club (8 to 12) / Dinner + Activities & Entertainment 06:30pm-01:00am ADYA Night Out (ages 17+) IDs will be checked | NO EXCEPTIONS!

07:00pm-02:00am Fellowship Dinner and Program

(Heritage Award|ADS Distinguished Make a Difference)

Live Entertainment and DJ

10:00pm-12:00am Committee on Religious Affairs(CORA): Q/A (all ages)

Representing Mashyakhat Al Akl Sheikh Mounir Gharzeddine Ghazeddine 10:00pm-12:00am American Druze Teen (13-17) / Team Building Activity: Scavenger Hunt 10:00pm-12:00am American Druze Teen (13-17) /Team Building Activity: Escape Bus12:00am-02:00am Hospitality Suite Late Snack

FRIDAY, July 7th 2017

08:00am-11:00am Hospitality Suite Breakfast09:30am-03:30pm Babysitting (7 & Under) / Pizza Lunch/

Outdoor Water Activities & Entertainment

Workshop: 7 Habbits for Success

(outdoor summer attire)09:30am-03:30pm Kids Club (8 to 12) / Pizza Lunch/Outdoor Water Activities & Entertainment (Laser Tag)

Workshop: 7 Habbits for Success

(outdoor summer attire)

10:00am-11:00am National ADS Annual Business Meeting (ADS Members Only)10:00am-11:30pm Pool Social (ages 13 to 17)11:00am-12:00am CORA DAILY DEVOTIONAL-Representing Mashyakhat Al Akl Sheikh Mounir Gharzeddine

Sheikh Raja Madi (See Scheduled Hours for Sessions)

11:30am-02:30pm Welcome / Registration11:30am-12:30pm Druze Authors:"I am a Living Legend" by Guest Speaker Mr. Charif Kaiss12:30am-01:00pm Cultural & Heritage Seminars (Bakoorah) Sheikh Fouad Sleem (ages 13 to 17)01:00am-02:00pm Druze Values in our Daily life - lunch provided (ages 13 to 17)01:00pm-03:00pm ADS Ladies' Masquerade Luncheon

*THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THE ADS RESERVES ITS RIGHTS TO CHANGE ANY PART OF THIS SCHEDULE ANYTIME

01:30pm-03:30pm CORA-Druze Heritage Movie followed by Q/A

Guest Speaker (Sheikh Adeeb Khattar)

03:00pm-06:00pm Welcome / Registration03:00pm-06:00pm (Optional) Bike Trail & Paddleboarding (ages 13 to 17) (Limited Availability)

{Reserve at Registration Desk|$75/person|Minimum 24 hour in advance reservation required}

03:30pm-04:30pm Druze Virtues and Valuable Traditions | Guest Speaker: Dr. Foazi Elbarouki04:00pm-04:30pm Cultural & Heritage Seminars (Bakoorah) Sheikh Fouad Sleem07:00pm-08:00pm Kids Dinner (12 & Under)07:00pm-12:00am Babysitting (7 & under) Activities & Entertainment07:00pm-12:00am Kids' Club (ages 8 to 12) Activities & Entertainment

07:00pm-02:00am Presidential Banquet Dinner & Program/Golden Heritage Award|Live Entertainment & DJ

10:00pm-12:00am Committee on Religious Affairs(CORA): Q/A (all ages)

Representing Mashyakhat Al Akl Sheikh Mounir Gharzeddine Ghazeddine 10:00pm-12:00am ADT Activity (13-17) / Pingpong & Foosball Tournament

Team Building Activities led by Sheikh Daniel Halabi12:00am-02:00am Hospitality Suite Late Snack

SATURDAY, July 8th 2017

08:00am-11:00am Hospitality Suite Breakfast09:00am-10:00pm Yoga Session with Mrs. Karla Abulhusn Makarem10:00am-12:00pm Welcome / Registration10:00am-12:00pm ADT (13-17) Activity (Team Building Activity with Sheikh Daniel Halabi)10:00am-02:00pm Babysitting (7 & Under) /Pizza Lunch/ Activities & Entertainment10:00am-02:00pm Kids Club (8 to 12) /Pizza Lunch/Activities & Entertainment10:00am-12:00am CORA DAILY DEVOTIONAL-Representing Mashyakhat Al Akl Sheikh Mounir Gharzeddine-

Sheikh Raja Madi (See Scheduled Hours for Sessions)

10:30am-11:30pm Cultural and Heritage Seminar Presented by Dr. Sahar Muakasa, PhD11:00am-01:00pm Career Guidance Fair & Professional Networking Chaired by Dr. Sue Elhessen

National & International Recruiters & Interprenaurs Onsite

(for participation, call: 562-413-0699, or email: selhessen@gmail.com)

11:30am-12:30pm Sheikh Fayez Azzam, PhD12:00pm-03:00pm (Optional) Bike Trail & Paddleboarding (ages 13 to 17) (Limited Availability)

{Reserve at Registration Desk|$75/person|Minimum 24 hour in advance reservation required}

*THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THE ADS RESERVES ITS RIGHTS TO CHANGE ANY PART OF THIS SCHEDULE ANYTIME

03:00pm-04:00pm CORA Session Kids (ages 6 to 12):

Tawhid Values by Sheikh Daniel Halabi03:00pm-04:00pm CORA Session Kids (ages 13 to 17):

Tawhid Values by Sheikh Jihad Wehbe04:00pm-05:00pm Druze History by Professor Dr. Fayez Azzam, PHD07:00pm-12:00am Babysitting (7 & under) Activities & Entertainment07:00pm-12:00am Kids' Club (ages 8 to 12) Activities & Entertainment

07:00pm-02:00am Gala Night Dinner -  Lifetime Achievement Award -

Performances by Druze Got Talent Winner -  Live Entertainment and DJ

10:00pm-12:00am Committee on Religious Affairs(CORA): Q/A (all ages)

Representing Mashyakhat Al Akl Sheikh Mounir Gharzeddine Ghazeddine 12:00am-02:00am Hospitality Suite Late Snack

SUNDAY, July 9th 2017

09:00am-11:00am Hospitality Suite Breakfast and Farewell

Mashayekh Blessings - Voluteers Appreciation

For Your Reservation or More Information

Call

(855) 55 DRUZE

*THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

THE ADS RESERVES ITS RIGHTS TO CHANGE ANY PART OF THIS SCHEDULE ANYTIME