Saturday, September 22, 2007

Upcoming F.O.C.S.I.A. Meeting


“FAMILIES OF CANADIAN SOLDIERS IN AFGHANISTAN”

ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2007
7:30 P.M.

AT THE 404 WING R.C.A.F., MEMBERS’ LOUNGE
510 DUTTON DR., WATERLOO


7:30 to 8:00 p.m. Arrival and Registration.

8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Guest Speaker, Qaseem Ludin
Perspectives on Afghanistan - Past and Present

9 p.m. - Questions and Answers, Upcoming Events, Socializing

About Our Speaker

Qaseem was born and raised in Kabul, Afghanistan. He moved to Pakistan in 1993 and then immigrated to Canada in 2001. His experiences included working for CARE International, United Nations in Pakistan and for Canadian Immigration in the Settlement of Newcomer Afghans. In addition to his broad background, Qaseem has experienced life under Taliban rule.

Qaseem will provide a brief history on his country, sharing his personal experiences, and giving his opinions on the current mission.

Directions

From Kitchener or out-of-town: Take 86 North (Conestoga Parkway) and take the Northfield exit (one exit past King St.). Exit at Northfield, keep right and proceed over expressway. Turn left onto Parkside Drive (at lights), and then left onto Weber. Go over the hill and turn immediately left onto Dutton Dr. The facility is located at the end of the road.

From Waterloo or downtown: Follow Weber St. N. and go past Albert St. (traffic lights) and turn right onto Dutton Dr. before going over the hill.
RSVP: at focasia@hotmail.com by September 28, 2007

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