Invitation English

The Turkish American Association of Minnesota Invites You To

The Celebration of the Eighty-Fourth Year of Independence of The Turkish Republic

Come celebrate with us at Windows on Minnesota located on the 50th Floor of the IDS Center, hailed as the premier event center of the Twin Cities. You will be delighted in the spectacular panoramic views and delicious menu, 50 floors above it all. Entertainment Featuring: Live Turkish Music by Güvenç and Burk Orchestra Folk Dancing Raffle The Guest of Honor: Writer Mr. John M. Solenstein, also served as the liaison to the Turkish Northstar Brigade serving during the Korean War IDS Center, Stars Event Room Saturday November 3, 2007 Social Hour - 6 PM Dinner - 7 PM

Tickets (prices per person) (see the $2 early bird incentive) Non-Members - $50 Members - $40 Students - $30 Children (Ages 12 & Under) - $20 Children (2 & Under, if kids meal is not selected) - Free

MENU Starter Bakery Fresh Rolls & Butter and Mixed Field Green Salad with Sliced Strawberries, Mandarin Oranges, Sliced Almonds and Raspberry Vinaigrette

Entrée Penne Pasta with Grilled Chicken OR Lasagna Oreganato with Spinach, Shallots, Tomato and Fine Herbs Side of Baby Carrots and Green Beans

Dessert Chocolate Truffle Cake Coffee, Tea and Decaffeinated Coffee

Kids menu Bakery fresh rolls & Butter, Cheese Pizza, Fresh Fruit Cup, Ice Cream Sundae, and Soda, Milk or Fruit Juice Beverages will be available for purchase

Directions

Please keep mind that parking is recommended in the IDS Center Parking Lot on Marquette Avenue. The entrance is on the left between 8th and 7th Streets. IDS Center Parking will be only $3 (three dollars) per car for this event; parking vouchers can be purchased at the entrance of the event room From the North: Take I-94 South/East to the 4th Street Exit (#230). Continue straight onto 4th Street North. Turn right onto 1st Avenue North. Turn left onto 8th Street North. Turn left onto Marquette Avenue. From the South: Go North on I-35. Merge onto MN-65 North via the exit (on the left) toward DOWNTOWN EXITS. Take MN-65/5th Avenue South exit on the left. Turn slight left onto South 5th Avenue/MN-65 North/5th Avenue South. Turn left onto 9th Street South. Turn right onto Marquette Avenue. From the East: Take I-94 West toward Minneapolis. Take the 11th Street Exit (#233A). Turn slight left to take the 11th Street ramp. Turn slight left onto 11th Street South. Turn right onto Marquette Avenue. From the West: Take I-394 East toward Minneapolis. Take the 12th Street North exit (#9A). Turn slight right onto 12th Street North. Turn left onto Hennepin Avenue. Turn right onto 8th Street South. Turn left onto Marquette Avenue.

To reserve seats please mail this form, along with a check made payable to TAAM by October 27th, 2007, to the following address. TAAM, PO Box 240394, Apple Valley, MN 55124 If you have any questions, please call Engin Kalayci at 952-463-1148 or Serpil Metin at 952-465-6198 You will pick up tickets at the IDS Center, Stars Room the evening of the event. If you would like to order adult meal for children ages 12 and under please pay at adult rate. Please reserve a total of ___ seats __Non-Member x$50 __Member x$40 __Student x$30 __Children (age 2-12) x$20 __Children (age 2 and under, if Children menu is selected) x$20 __High Chair

Note: As an early bird incentive, if paid on or before October 27th or the envelope is post-marked October 27th or before, you can deduct $2 per person. Total Ticket Price $_____

Please Select Entrée (for Adult Meal)

__ Penne Pasta with Grilled Chicken __ Lasagna Oreganato with Spinach, Shallots, Tomato and Fine Herbs Please enter your address and telephone in case we need to contact you: Name: __________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ City: _______________

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Telephone (Day): (___)____-______ Telephone (Eve): (___)____-______ If you are not a current member but would like to become one and pay these tickets at member prices please see the back of this page

Turkish American Association of Minnesota PO Box 240394 Apple Valley, MN 55124 www.taam.org 2007 Membership Application Last Name(s) __________________________ First Name(s) __________________________ Address ______________________________ City: _______________

State: ____

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Telephone: (___)____-______ Email ______________________________ Profession(s) _________________________ I (we) would be interested in volunteering for [ ] Festival of Nations [ ] Social Event Planning [ ] Website Assistance

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Membership is valid for the 2007 calendar year, and dues are payable annually Family $25.00 Single $15.00 Lifetime Single $150.00

Student $12.50 Lifetime Family $250.00

Please make your check payable to TAAM and mail to the address below with this form: TAAM PO Box 240394 Apple Valley, MN 55124