2017 Reunion Sponsorships and Memorials
1. George and Gloria Hanna of Huntington WV in memory of Louis Rahall. Louis was on the committee for the organization of the Kfeirian Scholarship and a life-long supporter of the Kfeirian Reunion.*
2. Jeanette Bolus and Richard Tweel of Huntington, WV in memory of Louis Rahall.*
3. Edward and Carolee Rahal of Huntington, WV in memory of Louis Rahall.*
2. Jeanette Bolus and Richard Tweel of Huntington, WV in memory of Louis Rahall.*
3. Edward and Carolee Rahal of Huntington, WV in memory of Louis Rahall.*
1. Gloria and George Hanna of Huntington, WV in memory of Lila Mickel Fischer. Lila was a life-long supporter of the Kfeirian Reunion.*
2. Fredric "Rocky" George of Charleston, WV in memory of Deidra M. George, and Fred and Salwa George.*
3. Vivian Woods of Gaithersburg, MD in memory of her father Sol Steffan.*
4. Peggy Tweel Shaheen of Canton, OH in memory of Fred Tweel, a founder of the Kfeirian Reunion and pictured in the 1933 photograph.*
5. Deanna Lowen Spitzer of Hummelstown, PA in memory of Virginia Lowen and family.*
6. Elaine Rahall of Fayetteville, WV in memory of Louis A. Rahall.*
7. Charlotte Lechlak and family of Cornelius, NC in memory of her husband Larry Lechlak, her brother Adeeb Sadd, her brother Jameel Sadd, her sister-in-law Louise Sadd and her parents George and Naheele Sadd. *
8. Julian and Jihad Saad of Huntington, WV in memory of Lila Mickel Fischer and Louis Rahall.*
2. Fredric "Rocky" George of Charleston, WV in memory of Deidra M. George, and Fred and Salwa George.*
3. Vivian Woods of Gaithersburg, MD in memory of her father Sol Steffan.*
4. Peggy Tweel Shaheen of Canton, OH in memory of Fred Tweel, a founder of the Kfeirian Reunion and pictured in the 1933 photograph.*
5. Deanna Lowen Spitzer of Hummelstown, PA in memory of Virginia Lowen and family.*
6. Elaine Rahall of Fayetteville, WV in memory of Louis A. Rahall.*
7. Charlotte Lechlak and family of Cornelius, NC in memory of her husband Larry Lechlak, her brother Adeeb Sadd, her brother Jameel Sadd, her sister-in-law Louise Sadd and her parents George and Naheele Sadd. *
8. Julian and Jihad Saad of Huntington, WV in memory of Lila Mickel Fischer and Louis Rahall.*
1. Thomas and Carol Bevins of Pawleys Island, SC in memory of his cousin, Lila Mickel Fischer.*
2. John and Sherry Mickel Parrish and family of Ellicott City, MD in memory of her cousin, Lila Mickel Fischer.*
3. Kim and Sandy Mickel Ruder and family of Richmond, VA in memory of her cousin, Lila Mickel Fischer.*
4. Ron and Denise Mickel Russell and family of Glen Allen, VA in memory of her cousin, Lila Mickel Fischer.*
5. Larry Jamra of Toledeo, OH and Deitra and John Hickey of Maumee, OH in memory of Larry's wife, Deitra's mother, Ruthie Jamra.*
6. Abraham and Sarah Saad of Huntington, WV in support of the reunion as an Arabic Band Sponsor.*
7. Kim and Sandy Mickel Ruder of Richmond, VA in memory of her parents Alex and Nadine Mickel, her brother David Mickel, her grandparents Abe and Nahia Mickel, her aunts and uncles including Linda and Mitchell Mickel and Gloria and Bob Bevins.*
2. John and Sherry Mickel Parrish and family of Ellicott City, MD in memory of her cousin, Lila Mickel Fischer.*
3. Kim and Sandy Mickel Ruder and family of Richmond, VA in memory of her cousin, Lila Mickel Fischer.*
4. Ron and Denise Mickel Russell and family of Glen Allen, VA in memory of her cousin, Lila Mickel Fischer.*
5. Larry Jamra of Toledeo, OH and Deitra and John Hickey of Maumee, OH in memory of Larry's wife, Deitra's mother, Ruthie Jamra.*
6. Abraham and Sarah Saad of Huntington, WV in support of the reunion as an Arabic Band Sponsor.*
7. Kim and Sandy Mickel Ruder of Richmond, VA in memory of her parents Alex and Nadine Mickel, her brother David Mickel, her grandparents Abe and Nahia Mickel, her aunts and uncles including Linda and Mitchell Mickel and Gloria and Bob Bevins.*
1. John and Sherry Mickel Parrish of Ellicott City, MD for donations to the raffle prizes.*
2. Denise Mickel Russell of Glen Allen, VA for donating handcrafted jewelry to the raffle prizes from her small business, Twisted Fig Designs.*
3. Sandy Mickel Ruder of Richmond, VA for donations to the raffle prizes.*
4. Grant and Ashley Ruder of Vienna, VA for donations to the raffle prizes.*
2. Denise Mickel Russell of Glen Allen, VA for donating handcrafted jewelry to the raffle prizes from her small business, Twisted Fig Designs.*
3. Sandy Mickel Ruder of Richmond, VA for donations to the raffle prizes.*
4. Grant and Ashley Ruder of Vienna, VA for donations to the raffle prizes.*
1. Mitchell Corey of Beckley, WV for a donation to the general fund.*
2. Janice Barger of Nolensville, TN for a donation to the general fund.*
3. Elaine Rahall of Fayetteville, WV for a donation to the general fund.*
2. Janice Barger of Nolensville, TN for a donation to the general fund.*
3. Elaine Rahall of Fayetteville, WV for a donation to the general fund.*
1. Thomas and Carol Rahter Bevins of Myrtle Beach, SC who tirelessly support the Hospitality Room and serve as our hosts for the weekend.*
2. The families of Julian Saad and Abe Saad both of Huntington, WV for donating our favorite Lebanese foods which include hummus, kibbee, olives, baklava and more to the Hospitality Room.*
2. The families of Julian Saad and Abe Saad both of Huntington, WV for donating our favorite Lebanese foods which include hummus, kibbee, olives, baklava and more to the Hospitality Room.*
1. Kathryn Gue of Huntington, WV in support of printing and mailing.*
2. Peggy Tweel Shaheen of Canton, OH in support of printing and mailing.*
3. Jack Dolen of Huntington, WV in support of printing and mailing.*
4. Mary Husson of Dearborn, MI in support of printing and mailing.*
5. Sam Newey of Jacksonville, FL in support of printing and mailing.*
2. Peggy Tweel Shaheen of Canton, OH in support of printing and mailing.*
3. Jack Dolen of Huntington, WV in support of printing and mailing.*
4. Mary Husson of Dearborn, MI in support of printing and mailing.*
5. Sam Newey of Jacksonville, FL in support of printing and mailing.*
1. Julian and Jihad Saad of Huntington, WV for demonstrating the making of humus and kibbee during the cooking class.
2. Nora Abraham of Saint John, FL for demonstrating the making of grape leaf rolls during the cooking class.
3. Elaine Rahall of Fayetteville, WV for leading the dubkee dancing class.
4. George Hanna of Huntington, WV for leading the Arabic 101 class.
5. Sherry Mickel Parrish of Ellicott City, MD for leading the interviews of "Coming to America" with George Hanna, Abe Bassett, Elaine Rahall, Rose Thabet Christian, Jeanette Cantess McCoy, Larry Jamra and Julian Saad.
6. Kevin Donley of Pleasant Ridge, MI for presenting an interactive genealogy report.
2. Nora Abraham of Saint John, FL for demonstrating the making of grape leaf rolls during the cooking class.
3. Elaine Rahall of Fayetteville, WV for leading the dubkee dancing class.
4. George Hanna of Huntington, WV for leading the Arabic 101 class.
5. Sherry Mickel Parrish of Ellicott City, MD for leading the interviews of "Coming to America" with George Hanna, Abe Bassett, Elaine Rahall, Rose Thabet Christian, Jeanette Cantess McCoy, Larry Jamra and Julian Saad.
6. Kevin Donley of Pleasant Ridge, MI for presenting an interactive genealogy report.
*Donation acknowledged