Where the Charlotte Lebanese community and their friends celebrate their common heritage and culture through regular meetings, activities, and humanitarian relief to aid the children of Lebanon.
The Metrolina Phoenician Club sponsors several charities each year. Our contributions to the charities take place towards the end of each calendar year. Check our Charities page for detail.
Our biggest event of the year, the Hafleh / Dinner & Dance, was held on April 17th, 2010 at the Marriott Executive Park Hotel in Charlotte. An enjoyable evening to remember! Check the News and Events page for full details.
The Christmas Party was held on December 13, 2009. Check the News and Events page for full details.
Our Fall Picnic was held on October 10th, 2009 at the Frredom Park in Charlotte.
Fully sponsored by the Metrolina Phoenician Club, this event was very well attended.Adults and children had a great time. Check the News and Events page for full details.
1) Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs Scholarships:
- Sofia Azar ($5,000)
- George Alyteem ($3,000)
- Ryan Grossek ($2,000)
2) The Tony & Lakana Bikhazi and The Wasfi & Hana Barakat funds:
- Ryan Grossek ($2,000)
- Sofia Azar ($1,000)
- George Alyteem ($1,000)
The Dabkeh classes were popular with many of the club members. Thank you for the Dabkeh instructor Gaby Ghali for his time and efforts during the past several months. Click on the picture below for a short movie, or for registered members see the slide show in the Photos page.
Our website will provide all our members with up-to-date information about our activities and events in addition to other information, entertainment and useful links.
This year we plan on having more events and varieties, check this website regularly for the latest information.
Some of the proposed events/activities (for members only):
- Spring Party
- Annual Hafleh
- Christmas Party
- Picnic
- Movie night
- Backgammon & Cards tournaments
- More children activities
- Learn how to make Lebanese pastries ("Maamoul"), Kibbeh & Other treats. Register now!
- Arabic classes for kids on Saturday mornings
- Dabkeh dance classes
If you are interested in helping with the above or have suggestions of activities and restaurants, please contact us.
We have also added a password protected "Club
Member Login" page to provide you access to our club directory. If you do not know
your password and your membership is in order, please contact
us to obtain the login information.
Two scholarships funds are available for students from our community.
The Tony & Lakana Bikhazi fund
The Wasfi & Hana Barakat fund.
The $2000 scholarships will be awarded to freshmen in College. See Scholarship Funds for details.
In a private ceremony held on July 17th, 2010 at St. Nektarios Church Hall,
Mr. Nemat Mawardi received the Distinguished Faculty Of The Year 2010 award,
surrounded by family and friends.The award was presented by Dr. Melissa Nethery, Campus College Chair, College of Arts and Science, University of Phoenix.
The Metrolina Phoenician Club congratulates its member, Mr. Nemat Mawardi and extends its best wishes for his continued success and excellence in his career.
We are pleased to announce that Christine Saleh (club members Charles and Mary's daughter)
was elected Miss Lebanon Emigrant - USA 2010 for the East Coast. 
The Crowned Queen won a trip To Lebanon to participate in the big event held In Beirut to elect Miss Lebanon Enigrant 2010.
Click for details.
Our best wishes for Cadet Captain Chris Isaac in his career. Chris is
shown here
shaking hands with Republican presidential candidate US Senator of Ariz. John McCain.
Kibbe in the Mississippi Delta? See article below.
NPR (National Public Radio) on Morning Edition, January 31, 2008, had an interesting article and audio interviews
"Kibbe
at the Crossroads: A Lebanese Kitchen Story". Click the link for full details.
