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Join Us At Our 25th Columbus Annual Banquet

Registration for CAIR-Ohio’s October 29th Annual Banquet at Ohio Union in Columbus, OH, is SOLD OUT but you can join the waitlist!

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Saturday, October 29, 2022

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About the event

We look forward to hosting you, highlighting the challenges and victories of the past year, and sharing our plans for further community empowerment, civic engagement, challenges to Islamophobia, and trainings for our youth to become the next generation of leaders! This year we are celebrating 25 years of service. We are blessed with another year working to promote justice, protect civil rights, and empower our community.
Banquet attendees will also meet the winners of CAIR Ohio’s 2022 Community Empowerment Awards.

Our patrons & SPonsorships

The Speakers

Keynote

Ilhan Omar

U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District

Bio
Rep. Ilhan Omar represents Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs.

An experienced Twin Cities policy analyst, organizer, public speaker and advocate, Rep. Omar was sworn into office in January 2019, making her the first African refugee to become a Member of Congress, the first woman of color to represent Minnesota, and one of the first two Muslim-American women elected to Congress.

Born in Somalia, Rep. Omar and her family fled the country’s civil war when she was eight. The family spent four years in a refugee camp in Kenya before coming to the United States in 1990s. In 1997, she moved to Minneapolis with her family. As a teenager, Rep. Omar’s grandfather inspired her to get involved in politics. Before running for office, she worked as a community educator at the University of Minnesota, was a Policy Fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and served as a Senior Policy Aide for the Minneapolis City Council.

In 2016 she was elected as the Minnesota House Representative for District 60B, making her the highest-elected Somali-American public official in the United States and the first Somali-American State Legislator. Rep. Omar served as the Assistant Minority Leader, with assignments to three house committees; Civil Law & Data Practices Policy, Higher Education & Career Readiness Policy and Finance, and State Government Finance.

Motivational

Adam Soltani

Executive Director of the CAIR Oklahoma Chapter

Bio
Adam Soltani is a graduate from the University of Oklahoma holding a Master’s degree in Human Relations with a certificate in Organizational Diversity and Development. He also holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in the field of Sociology from the University of Central Oklahoma.

Adam Soltani is the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations Oklahoma Chapter and also serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Islamic Studies at Oklahoma State University teaching courses such as Introduction to World Religions, Islam Cultural Perspectives, Religions of the Middle East, and Race, Religion, and Social Justice.

On May 1, 2020, Adam Soltani was recognized by OKC Friday as one of the 50 Most Powerful Young Professionals in OKC. He was recognized alongside such prestigious names as Steven Adams, Chris Paul, J.D. Baker, James Cooper, Shannon Presit, Abigail Ogle, Bailey Perkins, and JoBeth Hamon.

In June 2021, Adam Soltani was recognized by Oklahoma City Young Professionals as one of The Most Influential Young Professionals in Oklahoma. In the same month, The Journal Record recognized Soltani as One of the Most Admired CEOs in Oklahoma.

Emcee

ALAUDDIN ALAUDDIN

Community Leader, Founder & President of The360Muslim.com

Bio
Alauddin Alauddin has been a resident of Ohio for over 15 years and has served as a community leader within various organizations in the area.

As the Founder and President of The360Muslim.com, Alauddin uses coaching, facilitation, and mediation techniques to guide individuals and families towards a life of purpose and accomplishment. He is also the Vice President of Muslim Family Services of Ohio, a Columbus, Ohio based social service organization, governed by Islamic principles, that strives to help families in crisis, such as the displaced or homeless and women in abusive situations.

the Schedule

Banquet Registration – 5:00 PM

Program Begins – 5:30 PM

Dinner – 6:00 PM

Maghrib Prayer – 7:00 PM

Closing Remarks – 8:30 PM

Tickets

Individual

$50

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Children (Enrichment Program)

$15

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An enrichment and experiential learning program by trained professionals in a separate space from main hall. Recommended age: 4-11 years. Dinner will be provided.

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Become a sponsor

Table sponsorships: $500 Reserved table of 10, Guaranteed Group SeatingIf you are interested in purchasing a table or for sponsorships, contact Sarah Mazouz at smazouz@cair.com | 614-219-7330

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Individual Package

$500

Supporter Business Package

$1000

Patron Business Package

$2500

Benefactor Business Package

$5000

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Frequently asked questions

What is the event for?

The annual banquet is to gather for a night of friendship, fellowship, and inspiring stories of our humanity, our grit, and our faith. The evening will feature prominent speakers and an awards program to honor grassroots activists and leaders. This year we are celebrating 25 years of service. We are blessed with another year working to promote justice, protect civil rights, and empower our community.