88th Annual Convention
July 19-21, 2024
Oakbrook, IL

Convention Agenda

Friday, July 19th
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Registration
11 a.m. to Noon – National Federation Meeting
Noon to 2 p.m. – MFASLC General Assembly Meeting
2 to 3 pm Foundation Meeting
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Belly Dancing/Saidi Class by Safire Belly Dancers Chicago
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. – American Lebanese Cultural Center Tour
6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Cocktail Hour
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Scholarship Banquet with Authentic Lebanese Cuisine from Cedar Palace Chicago
9 p.m. – Safire Belly Dancers Chicago Performance
9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. – Hafli featuring Doris Farhat & Band

Saturday, July 20th
8 a.m. to Noon – Registration
8 a.m. to 10 a.m. – Sitty’s Kitchen (Lebanese breakfast)
10:30 a.m. – Carpool to Oak Brook Park District Central Park (Ginger Creek Pavilion)
11 a.m. to Noon – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 5K Run/Walk
Noon to 3 p.m. – Picnic
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Registration
5 p.m. to 6 p.m – Catholic Liturgy
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Cocktail Hour
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Grand Banquet & Awards Ceremony
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. – Hafli featuring DJ Summer

Sunday, July 21st
8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Farewell Breakfast
9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. – Off-Site Masses

  • Our Lady of Lebanon Church – Maronite Catholic
  • St. George Orthodox Church