*** Media Advisory ****

- For Immediate Release & Distribution -

 TURKISH – ARKANSAN FRIENDSHIP RECEPTION

 WHO

The Congressional Leaders from the Turkish Parliament will be in attendance:

 Congresswoman Ozlem Turkone, Justice and Development Party, Istanbul

Congressman Nurettin Canikli, Justice and Development Party, Giresun

Congressman Fatih Ozturk, Justice and Development Party, Samsun

Congressman Mustafa Aktas, Justice and Development Party, Istanbul

Congressman Mehmet Sahin, Justice and Development Party, Malatya

Congressman Vahit Kirisci, Justice and Development Party, Adana

WHAT

The Reception will serve for the cause of friendship, education and better relations between “US-Turkey”, “American and Turkish Peoples” and Turkey and State of Arkansas.

State Elected Agents, Senators, Representatives, Mayors, University & College Presidents, Federal Bureau Chiefs, Media Leaders are in attendance!

In Honor of the Turkish Delegation in the State, Turkish Flag will be flown at the State Capitol on the 17^th, 18^th and 19^th of February 2010.

 The Reception will highlight Turkish coffee, Baklava, Food, and Movie on Turkey, Live Regional and Turkish music, drinks, conversation, remarks, impressions, awards and more…

 More information is available at

http://turquoisecouncil.org/states/?v=Arkansas

WHEN

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

5:30 to 8:00 PM

 WHERE

AAC (Association of Arkansas Counties) Ballroom
1415 West Third Street
Little Rock, AR 72201

 INVITATION Only!      RSVP required!

rsvp@turquoisecouncil.org

(773) 396 8669