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Camp Chaldean
| 2008 Yaldo Family Reunion Highlights |
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By Camp Chaldean :: 11387 Views ::  :: Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Community & Culture, Camp Chaldean
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Michigan, USA - On July 27, 2008 over 1200 Yaldo guests attended the 1st Annual Yaldo Family Reunion. The Yaldo family gathered at the Saint George Chaldean Camp in Brighton, Michigan. The heart and soul of the 1st annual Yaldo reunion began with the hard work invested by the dedicated volunteers, which was headed by Father Basil Yaldo.
The Yaldo family originated from Telkaif, Mosul, Iraq. A great number of the Yaldo family migrated throughout the cities in Iraq. As the years progressed the Yaldo family began to settle in the United States. In fact, an ever-increasing number call areas of Metropolitan Detroit home today. The new generation has been successful in reaching high educational attainment. They carry many successful positions such as doctors, lawyers, business entrepreneurs, accountants, engineers and so forth.
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| Chaldean Campers Prepare for the Feast of the Assumption of Our Blessed Virgin Mary Celebration August 13 & 14 |
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By Camp Chaldean :: 25583 Views ::  :: Religion & Spirituality, Community & Culture, Camp Chaldean, Chaldean Churches
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 Michigan, USA - St. George Camp Chaldean in Brighton, Michigan invites the Chaldean faithful community to freely join their friends and family for a two-day camping celebration of the Feast of The Assumption of our Blessed Virgin Mary. The celebration begins on Wednesday, August 13 and concludes on Thursday, August 14.
As one big family the community comes together to celebrate this inspirational event. The camp features a tent-city for guests to pitch a tent, boating, scenic nature trails, DJ music, food, and most importantly on Thursday, a Mass led by His Excellency Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim. Mass begins at 6 p.m. sharp. Prior to Mass, church choirs will lead pilgrims in prayer songs. After Mass a candle light prayer precession march will occur.
Overnight Guests are reminded to bring tents, lawn chairs, barbeque grills, towels, and other camping related items. Over 100 picnic tables are available, indoor bathrooms, warm showers, and hot food will be available for campers.
For more information please call 1-888-822-CAMP or e-mail CAMP@chaldean.org.
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| CYD-2008 :: Sunday, Augsut 17 From 2 pm - 8 pm |
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By Camp Chaldean :: 42184 Views ::  :: Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Community & Culture, Chaldean American Student Association, Camp Chaldean, Chaldean Church Sports League, Chaldean Churches, Chaldean American Professionals
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Chaldean Youth Day (CYD-2008) is Sunday, August 17! Hundreds of Chaldean young adults will converge on Camp Chaldean for a day of fun, food, and festivities. Hang-out. Chill. Picnic. Play. This event is free for those 35 and under. Anyone over 35 the cost is $45,000 per person.
This is a non-alcoholic camp. Bring your own lawn chairs. Bring food coolers if you like. Food and beverages will be available. Games. Competitions. Prizes. Boat Races. Water-balloon wars. Tug-A-war. Sports. Bring your own BALLS. Best of all bring some biceps, brains, and bounce.
The event is sponsored by the St. George Chaldean Camp Council in partnership with Chaldean youth groups, which include but are not limited to, the Chaldean Church Sports League, Chaldean Teens Coming Together, Chaldean Youth Bible Study, Chaldean Loving Christ, Jesus Christ University, Chaldean American Professionals, Chaldean Football League, Chaldean Basketball League, Chaldean Hockey League, Chaldean American Student Association, and Chaldean Church Youth Choirs.
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| Yaldo(o|u) Chaldean Family Reunion Open Invitation |
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By Camp Chaldean :: 27234 Views :: :: Living & Lifestyle, Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Community & Culture, Camp Chaldean
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Michigan, USA - No one would dare refute that Chaldeans often come from large families. The Chaldean culture values the importance of family virtues and cooperation. Chaldeans often hold large family gatherings, dinners, and celebrations.
One family is taking the family gathering up a few notches. The Yaldo(o|u) family is hosting their 2008 family reunion at Camp Chaldean in Michigan beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. Nearly a thousand family members are expected to attend the family gathering.
Saher Yaldo, a leading community entrepreneur and committed volunteer for the Chaldean Voice radio station has been instrumental in the reunion. “We invite everyone with Yaldo(o|u) blood pulsing through their veins. This includes all children and grandchildren whose mother or father are Yaldo(o|u), says Saher.
 “Guests are also welcome to invite close friends and relatives as well. We will be holding a special Mass for all our guests led by Fr. Basel Yaldo of St. George Church at 4 p.m. and we have games, gifts, and more as well.”
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| Camp Chaldean Open House Brings Them By The Bus Loads |
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By Sam Yousif :: 118 Views ::  :: Living & Lifestyle, Sports, Art, and Entertainment, Community & Culture, Camp Chaldean
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Michigan, USA – The Camp Chaldean open house brought thousands of community members out into the fresh October air. Some Chaldeans traveled for three hours to join the tour and share in the celebration of new of the community campground.
“We worked very hard to get the property ready for the camp open house,” says Adil Kallabat, Camp Chaldean president. “We had crews working around the clock for nearly a month making repairs, cleaning, landscaping, and decorating the buildings.”
Chaldean diocese volunteers came together to offer community tours of the camp property and answer any of their questions. Nearly ten bus loads of people left from church parking lots to the campground.
(Must be a registered member of www.CHALDEAN.org to view the photo albums. Registration is free and begins by selecting the register link in the upper right-hand corner.)
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