Next month, the famous Opera Aida will be be presented by the most renowned Teatro de La Scala Opera House visiting Tel Aviv, after 16 years from their last performance of Aida in Tel Aviv in 1993 . The magnificent show will be conducted by Daniel Barenboim in the main Opera House of Tel Aviv and will be directed by Franco Zeffirelli .
The breakthrough that DATA managed to achieve for the diplomatic community is that, despite the fact that 3 month ago all tickets were sold out and an additional performance was even added to cope with the growing demand, DATA was able to secure for diplomats the last 50 tickets dedicated to VIPs in the best seats at the final performance on the 22nd of July 2009 at 8:00 pm sharp.
The price of the ticket costs 1100 NIS (Shekels) per person is still high, we acknowledge that, but even to get these seats in the final performance is a real achievement for our association.
The idea for that specific day is to have the elites of the Israeli society, whether in the political or the business spheres, with the diplomatic community to enjoy together "Aida for Peace" in which Verdi tells the story of the beautiful princess Aida and her search for Love of the Egyptian army commander Radamis and Peace between their two nations.
The first performance of Aida was conducted in Cairo Opera House, 24th December 1871 , celebrating the official opening of the "Suez Canal" with the Emperors, kings and Queens of the world at that time.
N.B. Tickets will be subject to availability, i.e. it will be sold to the first 50 reservations due to the limited number of tickets.
Those who are interested to participate in this unique cultural event of DATA are kindly requested to RSVP by TUESDAY, June 30th 2009.
RSVP please contact:
Diaa Hammad, DATA President
diaahammad@yahoo.com
054 254 50 70
Fernando Ferreira da Silva, DATA Vice-President
eptelpress@012.net.il
054 739 49 59
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Aida - Teatro de La Scala in Tel Aviv
Friday, 15 May 2009
Carmen - free tickets to the Opera
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The Diplomatic Association Tel Aviv is proud to anounce that thanks to our sponsors, DATA was able to secure 100 free tickets for the opera "Carmen".
Those who respond to this email to reserve a ticket and receive a confirmation reply, will find tickets on their names at the main gate.
The show starts 1:00 pm sharp and will last approximately for 3 hours. Kindly arrive as early as possible before the doors close (usually close 10 minutes before the show starts: i.e. 12:50 pm).
N.B. Tickets are personal, free of charge and subject to availability (i.e. will be reserved for the first 100 replies).
Please contact:
Diaa Hammad, DATA President
Embassy of Egypt
diaahammad@yahoo.com - 054-254-5070
Fernando Ferreira da Silva, DATA Vice-President
Embassy of Portugal
eptelpress@012.net.il - 054-739-4959
Friday, 3 April 2009
Fly to Cyprus with DATA and the Cyprus Tourism Organisation
Come to our Spring Gathering, join DATA and fly to Cyprus.
Register as a regular member of DATA and participate in a raffle to be drawn on the spot for a return flight ticket to cyprus!!!
Diplomatic Spouses' Club - Annual Charity Bazaar
On behalf of the Diplomatic Spouses' Club in Israel, DATA has the pleasure to transmit herewith a message and an invitation for participation in the DSC's Annual Charity Bazaar on April 25th, 2009 at the American International School.
As in previous years DSC has chosen to assist a non-profit organization in Israel that works with the needy, regardless of their ethnic, religious or social background. In 2009 DSC has chosen MICHA - a voluntary & not-for-profit Multidisciplinary Centre that cares for deaf and hard of hearing babies and children, from infancy through first grade in Tel Aviv and Central Israel.
As in previous years the resourceful ideas and the help of Embassies and diplomats such as free plane tickets, certificates for restaurants, gift baskets with products from the home country, food stands, etc. are greatly encouraged and will be very appreciated.
The bazaar will also provide you with the opportunity to donate your "white elephants" - new things that you don't use but you find in your home during your spring cleaning.
Annual Charity Bazaar of the Diplomatic Spouses’ Club, Saturday, 25 April, 2009 , 11:00 to 16:00 o‘clock.
American International School - 65, Hashomron Street, Even Yehuda (Corner Rabin Drive, off the Netanya South/Poleg/Ikea interchange).
Entrance fee: Adults 10₪ - School age Children 5 ₪.
Fore more information, please contact:
Maria Fischer - mpfischer88@aol.com - 054 318 17 48
Beatriz Putzeys, ramirez.bea@gmail.com - 09 955 60 25
Thursday, 26 March 2009
DATA's Spring Gathering at Rocca - Herzlyia Pituah
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Visit to Rosh Haayin
ZOA House - Even Gvirol Str. (corner with Daniel Frish) - at 08:30, or
On the programme:
- Reception at the “Ofek” school + breakfast;
- Observation of the town and surroundings from the Zedek Tower;
- Authentic Henna Ceremony;
- Visit to the center for handicapped people + lunch;
(chocolates, flowers, presents will all be for sale as a way of emphasizing the integration of handicapped people in society);
- Visit to the offices of “Degem Systems” Company - an international software company.
- End of programme 15:00.
Arrival at Kfar Shmaryahu at about 16:00.
Please R.S.V.P until March 19th 2009.
To confirm your attendance, please write to data.telaviv@gmail.com
Ina Stoyanova, DATA President
ina.stoyanova@gmail.com, (054 764 00 83)
Fernando Ferreira da Silva, DATA Vice-President
The relationship between East and West Psychology
Invitation
When Freud Osho, Budha, and Jung met on the stream of the river – the relationship between East and West Psychology
By Dr. Yaron Ziv
http://www.yaronziv.com/
Thursday, March 26th, 2009: 18.00 – 20.00
Coffee and cookies at the start
Please R.S.V.P until March 24th 2009.
To confirm your attendance, please write to data.telaviv@gmail.com
For any questions or comments please contact:
ina.stoyanova@gmail.com, (054 764 00 83)
Fernando Ferreira da Silva, DATA Vice-President
Friday, 9 January 2009
DRAFT STATUTES
DRAFT STATUTES
OF THE
DIPLOMATIC ASSOCIATION TEL AVIV
Adopted by the Third General Assembly on …/…/2009 in Tel Aviv
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
I. The Diplomatic Association Tel Aviv, hereafter also referred to as DATA, shall be exclusively a non-profit professional organization.
II. The Diplomatic Association Tel Aviv shall have as its main objective to advance professional goals by means of enhancing, supporting and strengthening the network of contacts between members of the diplomatic community primarily through organizing meetings and events with local and state institutions, political establishments and other local bodies as well as through hosting social events for diplomats, their families and friends of the Association.
III. The General Assembly of DATA shall consist of all members of the Association and shall meet at least twice a year to review the progress of the Association and to hold elections for Governance Board of DATA.
IV. The Governance Board shall be composed of President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, four Board members at large and one auditor.
CHAPTER 2 MEMBERSHIP AND FEES
V. Accredited diplomats with a rank not higher than Minister Plenipotentiary shall be automatically eligible to become members of DATA provided that they have served in Tel Aviv for at least three months before joining DATA.
VI. To ensure and promote equal representation DATA shall actively seek to attract members from all diplomatic missions represented in Tel Aviv without any prejudice.
VII. Non-accredited officers such as tourism and commercial representatives will also be able to join upon approval of the Board. Furthermore, other individuals and bodies, who are not part of the diplomatic community, but who work to further and promote the goals of the organization, are eligible to become associates and honorary members of DATA.
VIII. Membership is on a yearly basis and is renewed each year.
IX. A system of dues collection, namely a membership fee, is established solely for the purpose of aiding the hosting of events advancing the aims of DATA. Members, arriving in the second half of the year, i.e. after the month of March, will pay half of the fee. If the need to recalculate the fee due to unforeseen or force majeure circumstances or arises, this shall be decided by a decision of the Board.
X. If unforeseen or force majeure circumstances require a member to discontinue indefinitely their posting in the first three months after joining, the fee shall be returned upon request to the Board.
CHAPTER 3 ELECTIONS
XI. Elections shall be held at the end of each current year with the purpose to choose Governance Board.
XII. To ensure transparency voting shall be not be secret and Board members shall be elected with simple majority.
XIII. In uncertain cases or in cases of enough evidence of a rigged election a second round of voting shall be held. If problems persist the Board shall have the right to cancel the elections and reschedule new elections in not more than 30 calendar days.
XIV. The mandate of the Governance Board shall be one year.
XV. Through the composition of the Governance Board DATA shall actively seek to ensure and promote equal representation of all states and continents.
XVI. Only members who have served in Tel Aviv at least six months will be eligible to stand as candidates for the Governance Board.
