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General & Past Events
Every year, Banou organizes and hosts a series of recurring- and one-time events that are designed to cater to our community members and to help us achieve the goals of our organization. Our special events will be announced to general public through this website and to our members via mail-in invitations. Be sure to scroll down the page for a list of our past events as well.
General Events The list below provides an overview of our recurring events that we hope will help you learn more about what we do:
Banou's Annual Nowruz Gala
Our organization's main event has always been our Nowruz Gala, held during the Month of March prior to Nowruz, with an attendance exceeding 600 guests and participants. Each year, we honor an active member of the Iranian-American community that has been recognized for outstanding achievement. Some of the past honorees include Professor Ehsan Yarshater, Mrs. Anousheh Ansari, and Master Mahmoud Farshchian, just to name a few. The festive mood of our Nowruz Gala has always been accompanied by talented and popular musicians such as Omid, Moein, Sheila, and Shahram Shabpareh.
Mothers' Day Luncheon (Ladies Only)
Held the second week of May, this event gives an excellent opportunities to our female members to meet, catch up with each other, and renew friendships in a fun and relaxed environment over an exquisite lunch at a local restaurant reserved exclusively for our participants. Furthermore, we use this event to raise awareness of women's medical needs through the invitation of distinguished physicians to discuss the latest in women's health and medical research.
Atlantic City Day Trip
Our annual Atlantic City Trip is a comprehensive transportation and entertainment package designed to alleviate part of your everyday stress, even if it only last for just a day! Banou's chartered and luxurious bus will depart in the morning from our gathering point in Northern New Jersey to Atlantic City for a day full of fun, relaxation, and sea-side walks spent with friends and loved ones. If you would like to catch the latest in Iranian movies, we even showcase recent and critically-acclaimed films (depending upon availability of video equipment and movie rights) in the bus so to help you pass the time on our way to Atlantic City and back. Although we will be back before the end of the day, your memories will last for months, if not years!
Please note that given capacity constraints, each trip will be limited to approximately 50 guests on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Halloween Party
An event popular with kids and grown-ups alike, our annual Halloween Party is always fun and energetic. Where else can you see a "Jaheli" costume next to Elvis' and Dracula's?! One interesting aspect of this event is that every year a group of junior members participates in organizing the Halloween Party, a practice that fosters new friendships and camaraderie among new and long-serving members alike. If you or your children are interested in helping organize this event as part of the Junior Committee, please let us know by writing us at info@banouinc.com.
Past Events
Banou is proud of the fact that our events and activities have been growing in popularity and have been recognized by our community at large for their disciplined organization and success. Below you will find a sample list of our past events:
Second Annual Medical Seminars on Public Health and Awareness 2009
Held on December 13, 2009 - Rockleigh Country Club (Lunch, Music, and Medical Presentations)
Guest Speakers:
1. Dr. Shervin Mortazavi, Medical Director of Bialystoker Medical Center, NY (Prostate Cancer Seminar)
2. Dr. Nader Moaven, Director of Adult Clinic at Clairmont Medical Center, NJ (Osteoporosis Seminar)
Annual Halloween Party 2009
Held on October 25, 2009 - Rockleigh Country Club
Held on March 13, 2009 - Rockleigh Country Club
Guest of Honor: Mrs. Behnaz Sarafpour
Musical Guest: Moein
Comedy Performance: Ghasem Goli
The Banou Inc. Annual Nowruz Gala 2009 took place on the 13th of March at the beautiful Rockleigh Country Club in New Jersey. The event received great support from more than 700 attending guests, among whom notable figures such as Honorable Governor John Corzine (NJ), who was invited on behalf of Banou Inc. by Dr. Masood Khatamee, and guest of honor, Iranian-American designer Ms. Behnaz Sarafpour. The musical entertainer for the night was the famed composer and singer Moein, accompanied by the comedy performance of Ghassem Goli.
One of the many highlights of the event was a speech made by Governor Corzine, who proceeded to greet the guests with a few chosen words in Farsi. Another high-point of the gala was the presentation of a proclamation in recognition of the Iranian New Year (Nowruz), specifically addressed to Banou by Honorable Mayor Michael Bloomberg (NY).
Hon. Governor John Corzine pictured alongside a number of Banou's Board Members
Banou Inc. 2009 Honoree: Behnaz Sarafpour
First Annual Medical Seminars on Public Health and Awareness 2008
Held on November 30, 2008 - Rockleigh Country Club (Lunch, Music, and Medical Presentations)
Guest Speakers:
1. Dr. Shervin Mortazavi, Medical Director of Bialystoker Medical Center, NY (Breast Cancer Seminar)
2. Dr. Nader Moaven, Director of Adult Clinic at Clairmont Medical Center, NJ (Colon Cancer Seminar)
Annual Halloween Party 2008
Held on October 24, 2008 - Sheraton-Crossroads Hotel Cash Prizes for Top-3 Costumes
Annual Atlantic City Day Trip 2008
Held on October 5, 2008
Caesars Atlantic City Casino & Resort
Mothers' Day Luncheon 2008
Held on May 12, 2008 - Samdan Restaurant
Held on March 14, 2008 - Rockleigh Country Club
Guest of Honor: Mrs. Anousheh Ansari
Master of Ceremony: Moloud Zehtab
Musical Guest: Omid
Held on Oct. 26, 2007 - Sheraton-Crossroads Hotel
Cash Prizes for Top-3 Costumes
Held on May 14, 2007 - Samdan Restaurant
Held on March 16, 2007 - Rockleigh Country Club
Guest of Honor: Prof. Ehsan Yarshater
Master of Ceremony: Moloud Zehtab
Musical Guest: Shahram Shabpareh
Held on March 10, 2006 - Rockleigh Country Club
Guest of Honor: Molud Zehtab
Musical Guest: Sheila
Held on March 18, 2005 - Rockleigh Country Club
Guest of Honor: Master Mahmoud Farshchian
Musical Guest: Roya
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