akc-ny activities photo slideshow

American Kurdish Council – NY Chapter (AKC-NY) : 

American Kurdish Council – NY Chapter (AKC-NY) Midterm Elections – 2010 Activities Tel. 607-20-KURDS Email: AmericanKC.NY@Gmail.com On Facebook: American Kurdish Council- Binghamton, New York Chapter Mobilizing Kurdish-American Communities Across the Nation

AKC-NY Opening DaySeptember 19, 2010 : 

AKC-NY Opening DaySeptember 19, 2010 AKC-NY Chapter consists of 11 active members. From Left: Avras, Amin, Dlawer, Ridwan, Dilovan, Jotiyar, Dasko (visitor from DC), Zeki, Zhian, Dezheen, Zhiman, and Karwan

AKC-NY Opening DaySeptember 19, 2010 : 

AKC-NY Opening DaySeptember 19, 2010 AKC-NY Chapter consists of 11 active members.

Fundraising Event for Congressman ArcuriAugust 26, 2010 : 

Fundraising Event for Congressman ArcuriAugust 26, 2010 AKC-NY Chapter members attend a fundraising event for incumbent congressman Mike Arcuri (NY, D-24). From left to right: Avras, Dlawer, Congressman Arcuri, and Karwan. Congressman Arcuri is member of the Congressional American-Kurdish Caucus.

Rep. Arcuri (D-24) Addresses the Crowd : 

Rep. Arcuri (D-24) Addresses the Crowd AKC-NY Chapter members attend a fundraising event for incumbent congressman Mike Arcuri (D-24). Congressman Arcuri addresses the crowd in this dated photo: 08-26-2010

Bill Clinton in Binghamton, NYOctober 10, 2010 : 

Bill Clinton in Binghamton, NYOctober 10, 2010 AKC-NY Chapter members attended the rally by former President Bill Clinton in support of incumbent congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-22).

AKC-NY Members with Mayor RyanOctober 10, 2010 : 

AKC-NY Members with Mayor RyanOctober 10, 2010 AKC-NY Chapter members attend a rally by former president Bill Clinton in support of incumbent congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-22). In thi picture, from left to right: Dezheen, Zhiman, Matt Ryan (Binghamton, NY mayor), Avras, and Karwan

Congressman Hinchey (D-22) RallyOctober 10, 2010 : 

Congressman Hinchey (D-22) RallyOctober 10, 2010 AKC-NY Chapter members attended the rally by former President Bill Clinton in support of incumbent congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-22).

Clinton-Hinchey (D-22) RallyOctober 10, 2010 : 

Clinton-Hinchey (D-22) RallyOctober 10, 2010 AKC-NY chapter members volunteered at the rally by former President Bill Clinton in support of incumbent congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-22). In this Picture, Dezheen Zebari (2nd from right)

AKC-NY Members Going Door-to-Door : 

AKC-NY Members Going Door-to-Door AKC-NY chapter members volunteered for Congressman Mike Arcuri (D-24) and Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-22) from making phone calls to going door-to-door to convince voters to support these candidates. In this picture, Karwan Zebari (left, AKC-NY chapter President and Ruben Leavitt, field organizer for New York Democratic Party). Taken October 8, 2010.

AKC-NY Members Going Door-to-Door : 

AKC-NY Members Going Door-to-Door AKC-NY chapter members volunteered for Congressman Mike Arcuri (D-24) and Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-22) from making phone calls to going door-to-door to convince voters to support these candidates. In this picture, Karwan Zebari (left, AKC-NY member and Ruben Leavitt, field organizer for New York Democratic Party). Taken October 8, 2010.

AKC-NY Members Volunteering Door-to-Door : 

AKC-NY Members Volunteering Door-to-Door AKC-NY chapter members volunteered for Congressman Mike Arcuri (D-24) by going door-to-door to convince voters for support. In this photo, Avras Taha going door-to-door in Binghamton, NY on October 8, 2010.

AKC-NY Members Volunteering Door-to-Door : 

AKC-NY Members Volunteering Door-to-Door AKC-NY chapter members volunteered for Congressman Mike Arcuri (D-24) by going door-to-door to convince voters for support. In this photo, Karwan Zebari going door-to-door in Binghamton, NY on October 8, 2010.

Congressman Hinchey (D-22) Introduces NY Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew CuomoOctober 22, 2010 : 

Congressman Hinchey (D-22) Introduces NY Gubernatorial Candidate Andrew CuomoOctober 22, 2010 AKC-NY chapter members attended the support rally and visit by NY Gubernatorial candidate to upstate New York, Andrew Cuomo. In this Picture, Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-22) introduces Cuomo

Andrew Cuomo (NY Gubernatorial Candidate)In Binghamton, NY - October 22, 2010 : 

Andrew Cuomo (NY Gubernatorial Candidate)In Binghamton, NY - October 22, 2010 AKC-NY chapter members attended the support rally and visit by NY democrat Gubernatorial candidate to upstate New York, Andrew Cuomo. In this picture, Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-22) Cuomo (left)

AKC-NY Members Volunteering Making Phone Calls : 

AKC-NY Members Volunteering Making Phone Calls AKC-NY chapter members volunteered for Congressman Mike Arcuri (NY, D-24) by making phone calls to convince voters for support. In this photo, Amin Amin (AKC-NY chapter Treasurer) making phone calls at the Broome County Democratic Committee Headquarter in Binghamton, NY . Taken October 25, 2010.

AKC-NY Members Volunteering Making Phone Calls : 

AKC-NY Members Volunteering Making Phone Calls AKC-NY chapter members volunteered for Congressman Mike Arcuri (NY, D-24) and Maurice Hinchey (D-22) by making phone calls to convince voters for support. In this photo, Karwan Zebari making a phone call at the Broome County Democratic Committee Headquarter in Binghamton, NY . Taken October 25, 2010.

Making Campaign Phone Calls : 

Making Campaign Phone Calls AKC-NY chapter members AKC-NY chapter member, Zhian Taha volunteering at the Broome County Democrats HQ. Zhian is making phone calls for incumbent congressmen Hinchey (NY, D-22). Photo taken on Monday October 25th.

Making Campaign Phone Calls : 

Making Campaign Phone Calls AKC-NY chapter members, Dlawer (left) Zhian (middle), and Avras (far) volunteering at the Broome County Democrats HQ making phone calls for incumbent congressmen Hinchey (NY, D-22). Photo taken on Tuesday October 26th.

Making Campaign Phone Calls : 

Making Campaign Phone Calls AKC-NY chapter members, Dlawer (left) Karwan (middle), and Avras (far) volunteering at the Broome County Democrats HQ making phone calls for incumbent congressmen Hinchey (NY, D-22). Photo taken on Tuesday October 26th.

Making Campaign Phone Calls : 

Making Campaign Phone Calls AKC-NY chapter members, Avras (sitting) and Dlawer (standing) volunteering at the Broome County Democrats HQ making phone calls for incumbent congressmen Hinchey (NY, D-22). Photo taken on Monday October 25th.

Preparing for Campaign Sign Deliveries : 

Preparing for Campaign Sign Deliveries AKC-NY chapter members volunteering at the Broome County Democrats HQ to deliver campaign signs to those in favor of congressman Hinchey. Photo taken on Monday October 25th. Karwan (left), Dlawer (middle) and Zhian (right).

Preparing for Campaign Sign Deliveries : 

Preparing for Campaign Sign Deliveries AKC-NY chapter members volunteering at the Broome County Democrats HQ to deliver campaign signs to those in favor of congressman Hinchey. Photo taken on Monday October 25th. Karwan (left), Dlawer (middle) and Avras (right).

Door-to-Door : 

Door-to-Door AKC-NY chapter member (Jotiayr Taha) volunteering in upstate New York in an effort to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) in support of incumbent congressman Arcuri (NY, D-24). Photo taken on Saturday October 30th.

Door-to-Door : 

Door-to-Door AKC-NY chapter member (Karwan Zebari) volunteering in upstate New York in an effort to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) in support of incumbent congressman Arcuri (NY, D-24). Photo taken on Saturday October 30th.

Going Door-to-Door : 

Going Door-to-Door AKC-NY chapter member volunteering in upstate New York in an effort to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) in support of incumbent congressman Arcuri (NY, D-24). Photo taken on Saturday October 30th. In this photo Jotiyar (right), Ruben Leavitt (left, Arcuri’s campaign field organizer).

Campaigning at Binghamton University : 

Campaigning at Binghamton University AKC-NY chapter members campaigned at Binghamton University for congressman Hinchey (NY, D-22). In this photo, Dezheen (left), Congressman Hinchey (middle), and Mardin (right) taken on Friday October 29th.

Campaigning at Binghamton University : 

Campaigning at Binghamton University AKC-NY chapter members campaigned at Binghamton University for NY State Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo. In this photo, Dezheen (R), Assemblywoman Lupardo (L) taken on Friday October 29th.

AKC-NY Activities : 

AKC-NY Activities Monday September 27, 2010 AKC members made phone calls at the Broome County Democratic HQ (BCDH) between 5pm – 9pm. Wednesday September 29, 2010 AKC members made phone calls at the Broome County Democratic HQ (BCDH) between 5pm – 9pm Friday October 1, 2010 Prepare mail to send out to voter to support candidates Monday October 4, 2010 Prepare mail to send out to voter to support candidates Phone Calls Night at Broome County Democratic HQ Wednesday Oct 6 made phones at BCDHQ AKC members made phone calls at the Broome County Democratic HQ (BCDH) between 5pm – 9pm. Friday Oct 8 AKC members made phone calls at the Broome County Democratic HQ (BCDH) between 5pm – 9pm Sat Oct 9 Five AKC-NY members went door-to-door for literature drop and to convince voters to vote for Arcuri Monday October 11 AKC members made phone calls at the Broome County Democratic HQ (BCDH) between 5pm – 9pm for congressman Arcuri (D-24) Friday October 15 AKC members made phone calls at the Broome County Democratic HQ (BCDH) between 5pm – 9pm for congressman Hinchey (D-22) Monday October 18 AKC members made phone calls at the Broome County Democratic HQ (BCDH) between 5pm – 9pm for congressman Arcuri (D-24) Wednesday October 20 Dezheen Zebari at Broome County Democrats Headquarter from 9:00am to 9:00pm (opened and closed office and in charge of election activities)

AKC-NY Activities Cont’d. : 

AKC-NY Activities Cont’d. Thursday October 21 Dezheen at BCDH from 9:00am to 9:00pm (in charge of activities at office and later at night made phone calls) Friday October 22 Helped with set-up for arrival of running candidate for governor of NY Andrew Cuomo and later that night prepared literature drops for door-to-door volunteering Sat October 23 AKC-NY members went door-to-door persuasion and literature drops for candidates Monday October 25 Organized mailing for candidates and made phone calls Delivered campaign signs to homes that requested them. Tuesday October 26 AKC members made phone calls at the Broome County Democratic HQ (BCDHQ) between 5pm – 9pm Wed October 27 Helped at BCDHQ office with various campaign duties and made phone calls Thurs October 28 helped at BCDH office and mad phone calls Friday October 29 Helped with rally at Binghamton University for Donna Lupardo (NY State Assemblywoman) and Congressman Maurice Hinchey (NY, D-22) Sat. October 30 AKC-NY members went door-to-door persuasion and literature drops for candidates Mon. Nov 1 AKC-NY members spent all day with final persuasion calls and set up for victory party at BCDHQ. Tue: Nov 2 AKC members went to a Breakfast fundraiser, picked up donated food for the volunteers, prepared for victory party

From the members of your American Kurdish Council – NY Chapter (AKC-NY) : 

From the members of your American Kurdish Council – NY Chapter (AKC-NY) Midterm Elections – 2010 Activities Tel. 607-20-KURDS Email: AmericanKC.NY@Gmail.com Thank you… Mobilizing Kurdish-American Communities Across the Nation