January 8, 2010.

We are pleased to inform you that the House of Palestine is one of the permanent members of the House of Pacific Relations (HPR), founded in 1935, which comprise 32 permanent houses with 21 houses having cottages and 11 without. Its purpose is to promote cooperation and understanding amongst member nations. You can check HPR website at www.hofshi.net/sdhpr

The House of Palestine is a non-political, non-religious and non-profit organization which promotes the culture, tradition, food and awareness of the Palestinian people to all members of the House of Pacific Relations. Also the House of Palestine has acquired the status of a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization which allows donations by members and other donors to be tax deductible. Donations and funds raised through activities will help promote Palestinian culture and serve in the building of a Palestinian Cottage which is our ultimate purpose. You can view our web site at www.houseofpalestine.org

The House of Palestine is striving hard to form a Dabkeh Group and we solicit our members to support this activity by either teaching or participating in Dabkeh dancing. This will help enormously our annual Lawn Program.

Finally, The House of Palestine need the help of its members in participating in all its activities at Balboa Park, in financial donations as well as extending ideas and help in getting new people join our organization.

Please fill out your renewal form and tell everybody you know about the House of Palestine.

HOUSE OF PALESTINE

Ibrahim Dayeh, President