Who we are ...
The Turkish Recreational and Cultural Organization (TURCO) is a recently incorporated Turkish-American group that plans to promote U.S.-Turkish friendship by creating a common ground where various recreational and cultural events will be organized and facilitated at the community level.
The organizing committee consists of people who willingly contribute their time and ideas to create a first of its kind Washington D.C. event. Here are the names of those wonderful people behind the scenes:
The Organizing Committee:
Ahmet Kilic, Organizing Committee
Allison Block , Organizing Committee
Asli Bener, Organizing Committee
Asli Mutlu, Organizing Committee
Aysegul Alan Sasmaz, Organizing Committee
Burcu Uzer, Organizing Committee
Demet Cabbar, Organizing Committee
Deniz Mehmed, Organizing Committee
Deniz Muslu, Organizing Committee
Ece Kilic, General Secretary
Ercument Gorgul, Identity and Printed Materials
Erdem Ergin, Organizing Committee
Fatih Culha, Managing Director
Gunay Evinch, Lawyer
Hayri Baysal, Organizing Committee
John Ozlu, Lawyer
Kemal Cakici, Webmaster -Organizing Committee
Mert Oktem, Organizing Committee
Oya Bain, Media Relations
Patti Mohr, Media Relations
Sitki Kazanci , Graphic Designer
The dedication and creativity of this volunteer group results in an enjoyable and diverse festival program. A combination of Turkish musical and folk dance performances, fashion shows, arts & crafts, bazaar and traditional Turkish food demonstrates our passion for our heritage.
In doing so, our objectives are:
· To build cultural bridges between Americans and Turks by providing information about
Turkish culture and heritage
· Support and foster a sense of community among Turkish-Americans.
The driving force of this festival is the fact that we can succeed in establishing a new TRADITION. So, thanks to all of you; our organizing committee, supporting organizations, corporate and individual sponsors, volunteers and attendees who helped lay the cornerstones of what is sure to be a long-lasting tradition.