U.S. Senator Charles Schumer Joins IAPAC Reception in New York City

New York, New York -The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held its annual New York City reception on July 22, 2007. The event, held at the home of Hamid and Laya Biglari, brought together Iranian Americans from the tri-state area to discuss IAPAC's role in enhancing Iranian American participation in the American political process. The featured guest of the reception was Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY). A long time friend of the Iranian American community, Schumer is the senior U.S. Senator from New York, serving ... Read More

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U.S. Senator Gordon Smith Joins IAPAC's Annual Washington, D.C. Reception

Washington, DC - The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held its annual Washington, D.C. reception on March 8, 2007. The reception, which was held at the home of IAPAC Trustee Mr. Robert Babayi, brought together Iranian Americans from the DC area to discuss IAPAC's role in enhancing Iranian American participation in the U.S. political process... Read More

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IAPAC Holds Inaugural Gala in Orange County

Newport Beach, California - The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held its Inaugural Gala in Orange County on Saturday, March 3, 2007. The reception, entitled "Honoring the Contributions of Iranian Americans," took place at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California. IAPAC honored Mrs. Goli Ameri, former U.S. Representative to the United Nations General Assembly, for her outstanding contributions to government service. Dr. Fariborz Maseeh, Founder and President of the Massiah Foundation, was presented an award for excellence in philanthropy. Dr. Firouz Naderi, Associate Director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, received an award recognizing his excellence in the field of science and technology... Read More

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IAPAC and the IABA Host Iranian American Know Your Rights Town Hall Meeting with Special Guest Congressman Meehan

Washington, DC – The Iranian American Know Your Rights Campaign held it’s first Know Your Rights Town Hall meeting on Wednesday July 12th, 2006 at George Washington University Law School. Co-hosted by the Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) and the Iranian American Bar Association (IABA), the meeting featured special guest Congressman Marty Meehan (D-MA) and panelists from the National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement (NLSCA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Amnesty International...Read More

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IAPAC Holds Meet & Greet Reception with Congressional Candidate Amir Omar

Washington, DC (March 15, 2006) - The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held a Meet & Greet reception with special guest Mr. Amir Omar, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Congress (TX-30th). The event was held at the home of IAPAC Trustee Mr. Robert Babayi and co-hosted by Mrs. Fariba Jahanbani and Mr. Reza Jahanbani. The reception was arranged for the purpose of familiarizing the Iranian American community in Washington, DC with Mr. Omar’s candidacy for the 30th Congressional District of Texas. If successful, Omar will be the first Republican to represent District 30 as well as the first American of Iranian descent to serve in the U.S. Congress. ...Read More

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IAPAC Holds Third Annual Bay Area Fundraising Reception

San Francisco, CA- On the afternoon of Sunday, March 5, 2006, the Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held its Third Annual Bay Area Fundraising Reception at San Francisco's Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Special guests included the Honorable Gavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco, and the Honorable Ross Mirkarimi, San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 5. The event marked the three-year anniversary of IAPAC and provided the organization with an opportunity to update the Iranian American community in Northern California on the status of IAPAC's accomplishments and activities. ...Read More

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IAPAC Hosts Meet & Greet Reception in Sacramento

Sacramento, CA - The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held a Meet & Greet reception in Sacramento, CA on January 29, 2006. The event was hosted by IAPAC Trustees, Mrs. Shirin Rahimian and Mr. Javad Rahimian, and attended by active members of the Iranian American community. Mrs. Goli Ameri a personal friend of Mr. & Mrs. Rahimian was a guest at the event. Ms. Ameri is currently a Senior Advisor to the U.S. Mission to the United Nations and former Republican nominee for Congress in Oregon’s first district. The Iranian American community played an important role in her campaign and helped her run a professional and competitive race...Read More

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IAPAC Hosts Washington D.C. Meet & Greet Reception with U.S. Representatives Meehan, Shays and Maloney

The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held its 2005 Fall Meet & Greet Reception on the evening of Wednesday, November 16th at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, D.C. The reception was attended by three members of U.S. House of Representatives - The Honorable Marty Meehan (D-MA), The Honorable Christopher Shays (R-CT) and The Honorable Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), as well as Ms. Banafsheh Akhlaghi of the National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement (NLSCA) ...Read More

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IAPAC LA Meet & Greet Event

Active members of the Iranian American community in southern California gathered at the home of Mr. Pouya Bavafa, Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) Junior Trustee, on the 18th of September to learn about the mission and goals of IAPAC. The event was hosted by Dr. Reza Bavafa and Mrs. Mary Bavafa, and included presentations by IAPAC’s Political Director Mr. Morad Ghorban and Development Director Mrs. Taeiss Haghighat...Read More

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U.S. Congressman Anthony Weiner Joins IAPAC's Jr. Trustee Reception in New York

"There are still a large number of voices in Washington who want to isolate and ostracize immigrants. We need to leverage resources to reach those in Congress, in local government and the community at large. The message should be: 'We are all patriotic Americans!'"
These were the words of Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-9th/NY), guest speaker at the Iranian American Political Action Committee's (IAPAC) New York City Junior Trustee Fundraising reception on August 4, 2005...Read More

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IAPAC Holds Kick-Off Event in Boston with Senator Kennedy and Congressman Meehan

The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held its New England kick-off reception on Sunday, April 10, 2005 at the MIT Faculty Club in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The event, graciously hosted by Mr. Mahmood Malihi and IAPAC Trustees Taeiss and Ross Haghighat, brought local Boston Iranian Americans to discuss IAPAC’s role in enhancing community participation in the American electoral process. The event also highlighted presentations and discussion from U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy, U.S. Congressman Martin Meehan and Ms. Banafsheh Akhlaghi of the National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement (NLSCA)...Read More

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IAPAC Holds Meet & Greet Reception in Washington, DC 04/13/2005

The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held a Meet & Greet reception in Washington, DC on April 6, 2005. IAPAC Junior Trustees Amie Ahanchian, Leila Abdi and Yasmin Zand hosted the reception. IAPAC Junior Trustees are supporters of IAPAC whose purpose is to assist the Board of Trustees in advancing the mission and goals of IAPAC and to solicit funds on its behalf. The purpose of the Board of Junior Trustees also includes encouraging and promoting the younger generations ... Read More

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IAPAC Holds First Series of Meet & Greet Events

IAPAC recently held its first series of Meet & Greet events in February of 2005. The events were held in San Jose, Berkeley and New York City. Meet & Greet events provide an opportunity to introduce Iranian Americans to the mission, goals and accomplishments of IAPAC. IAPAC members Mr. Sassan Vossoughi and Mr. Nersi Ramazan-Nia organized the events in Northern California, while IAPAC Jr. Trustee, Mrs. Laleh Bashirrad, organized the event in New York City...Read More

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IAPAC Holds Northern California Fundraising – December 3, 2004

The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held its annual Northern California fundraising reception in Los Altos Hills on December 3, 2004. Special guests included, the Honorable Steve Westly - California State Controller, Mr. Ross Mirkarimi - San Francisco Board of Supervisor elect, Ms. Banfsheh Akhlaghi – with the National Legal Sanctuary for Community Advancement …. Read More

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IAPAC holds Spring Gala in Honor of the Accomplishments of Iranian Women – May 27, 2004

Washington, D.C., June 25, 2004 – On the evening of Thursday, May 27, 2004, the Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held a gala at the Washington, D.C. Ritz-Carlton Hotel celebrating the accomplishments of Iranian women and honoring Mrs. Mahnaz Afkhami, CEO of the Women’s Learning Partnership, Mrs. Mehrangiz Kar, human rights activist, and Ms. Shirin Ebadi, Nobel Peace Laureate.

The charismatic Mrs. Azar Nafisi, author of New York Times Best Seller “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” presided over the awards ceremony and presented the honorees with an artistic replica of Cyrus the Great’s Cylinder, the first universal declaration of human rights, made by renowned Iranian artist Nasser Ovissi. Other speakers included the Honorable Senator John Corzine (D-NJ), Congressional candidate Mrs. Goli Ameri (R-OR), Miss. World First Runner-Up Nazanin Afshin-Jam and Mr. Soroush Richard Shehabi, one of IAPAC’s original 22 founding Trustees and 2004 Spring Gala Chair.

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Senator John Corzine Meets with IAPAC Board of Trustees – December 13, 2003

Washington, D.C. January 2, 2004 – As part of its Board of Trustees Dinner Series, the Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), met with US Senator Jon Corzine (D-NJ) in New York City on December 13, 2003. The purp ose of such events is to acquaint leading members of the United States Congress from both parties with the issues of domestic concern, relevant to the Iranian American community.

Senator Corzine is Chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC). The DSCC is the national committee of the Democratic Party formed to elect Democratic members of the United States Senate. Senator Corzine was elected to his first term in the Senate in November 2000, after a long and successful career as an investment banker.

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U.S. Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney Joins IAPAC’s Kick off Reception in New York – December 5, 2003

"As New Yorkers, 9/11 affected my constituents and me tremendously-- Manhattan and Queens lost many residents to the terrorist attacks. In the aftermath, we all realize it is vitally important to protect Americans better. However, we shouldn't preempt civil liberties or close our doors altogether in place of building efficient and effective visa policies. After all, we are a country of immigrants."

These were the words of United States Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D/14th- NY), guest speaker at the New York City kick-off reception for the Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) on December 5, 2003.

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IAPAC Holds Reception with Mrs. Goli Ameri, U.S. Candidate for Congress (OR-01) - November 6, 2003

Washington D.C., November 24, 2003 - The Iranian American Political Action Committee held a reception with special guest Mrs. Goli Ameri, a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress (OR-01). The event was arranged for the purpose of familiarizing the Iranian American community in Washington D.C. with Mrs. Ameri’s bid to win Oregon’s first district, as well as with IAPAC’s mission and goals. If successful, Mrs. Ameri is poised to make history by becoming
the first American of Iranian Heritage to be elected to Congress.

IAPAC Holds Kick-Off Reception in California - October 4, 2003

The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held its California kickoff reception on October 4 in Atherton, CA. The reception was a huge success, attracting over a hundred attendees. The reception was attended by IAPAC co-founding members and its Political Director as well as members of the Bay Area Iranian-American Voter Association, the National Iranian American Council and many distinguished guests from the San Francisco Bay Area.

The newly created Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC) held a kickoff reception July 22 at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, DC. The reception was a huge success, attracting well over one hundred attendees. The reception was attended by three United States Senators-The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, The Honorable Charles E. Schumer of New York, and The Honorable Thomas R. Carper of Delaware, as well as distinguished Iranian Americans from many sectors of American society.

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