Hosted By
His Eminence Cardinal Christophe Pierre
Apostolic Nuncio of the United States of America
Host Committee Members (as of 8-24-2024)
Annette and Elias Aburdene
Randa Fahmy
George McLendon
Ghassan and Suava Salameh
George and Rhonda Salem
Special Guest
Bruder Hernán Santos, FSC, PhD
Vice Chancellor, Bethlehem University
Date and Location
Thursday, November 7, 2024
6:00-8:30 pm
Cocktails and Buffet
Apostolic Nunciature of the USA
3339 Massachusetts Ave., N.W.
Washington, D.C 20008-3610
Valet Parking
Samer Said Khoury is Chairman of Consolidated Contractors Company, a multi-billion engineering group and one of the largest construction companies in the Middle East.
Samer is of Palestinian descent from the area of Safad in the Galilee. He holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from California State University in Chico and an MBA from the University of Southern California.
Samer is at the helm of CCC which today is a large conglomerate with a broad range of activities ranging from its conventional engineering and construction role to the more complex role of an oil and gas and power developer. CCC employs more than 80,000 individuals worldwide. According to the annual Engineering News Record (ENR) surveys, CCC ranks continuously among the top 20 Largest International Contractors and is first in the Middle East region.
As the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Bethlehem Development Foundation, Samer inspired business, social, and educational activities ranging from economic collaborative development and peace and conflict resolution dialogues to youth empowerment and social enterprise philanthropies. Most recently, his leadership catalyzed over $30 million to rejuvenate the iconic Church of the Nativity, as well as beautifying Manger
Square and founding community centers, sports complexes, and other critical infrastructure to improve the lives of the Bethlehem community.
For over 50 years, Bethlehem University has been an oasis of hope, peace, and education for its diverse students and the greater Bethlehem community.
Join us, Thursday, November 7, 2024 for our Annual Benefit and Awards Reception, as we Uplift Human Dignity in Palestine.
We will honor Mr. Samer as a respected global leader for his lifetime of selfless service dedicated to preserving hope, promoting justice, advocating for peace, and supporting communities in dire need across the Holy land.
To maximize your partnership and engagement, we have created sponsorship options and levels to encourage your support. As a global leader passionate about Uplifting Human Dignity, please consider becoming a sponsor today. Choose the opportunity that best meets your philanthropic interests, geographic location, and budget.
| Sponsorship Opportunities | ||
| Peacebuilders | $50,000 | 12 tickets |
| Scholars | $25,000 | 8 tickets |
| Ambassadors | $10,000 | 6 tickets |
| Mentors | $6,000 | 4 tickets |
| Friends | $1,000 | 2 tickets |
To become involved, please contact
Phil Recchio
Director of Donor Engagement
[email protected] | 909-263-2118
We deeply appreciate your consideration and look forward to further discussing personalized sponsorship benefits to highlight and steward your support.
Please formally RSVP by October 28, 2024
AC Marriott Hotel Washington DC
1112 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Nightly Rate: $299.00
Last Day to Book: October 8, 2024
Note: The room block for the DC Annual Fall Reception is a part of the the BUF Foundation Board Meeting.