Author Archives: Yusuf Demir

Mission and Vision

Mission Turkish Cultural Center Maine is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization that aims to respond to social and cultural needs of Turkish Americans and to promote cross-cultural awareness that is based on mutual respect and understanding of the Turkish Culture within Maine by bringing everyone together in an open dialog. We, the Turkish Americans, believe that promoting respect and mutual ...

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State Senators and Representatives Show Great Interest in the Maine Turkish Cultural Center’s Second Annual Turkic Cultural Day Celebration

State Senators and Representatives Show Great Interest in the Maine Turkish Cultural Center’s Second Annual Turkic Cultural Day Celebration – June 6, 2013 The Second Annual Turkic Cultural Day celebration, which was organized by The Turkish Cultural Center Maine (TCCME) and the Council of Turkic American Associations, was held at the Maine State Legislature, and hosted by four senators and ...

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TCC & CTAA Representatives paid a visit to Senate President Justin Alfond

TCC & CTAA Representatives paid a visit to Senate President Justin Alfond – April 30, 2013 Representatives of Turkish Cultural Center New Hampshire and the Council of Turkic-American Associations, paid a goodwill visit to Senate President Justin Alfond. President of TCCME, Mr. Sener briefed Senate President about the cultural exchange trips to Turkey organized by Turkish Cultural Center Maine, as well as upcoming ...

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TCCME paid a visit to Speaker Eves

TCCME paid a visit to Speaker Eves – April 9, 2013 Turkish Cultural Center Maine officials paid a visit to Speaker of the Maine State House Hon. Mark Eves at his office. TCC President Sener gave a briefing about TCC’s mission and activities such as Friendship dinners, Annual Turkic Cultural Days at State House, Intercultural and Business Exchange trips to ...

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Testimonial by Rep. Dennis L. Keschl

Testimonial of Maine Representative Dennis L. Keschl and Constance F. Keschl “Cultural Exchange Trip to Turkey” Sponsored by the Turkish Cultural Center of Maine The Cultural Exchange Trip to Turkey sponsored by the Turkish Cultural Center of Maine (TCCM) was a truly outstanding opportunity for me to see a part of Turkey that I did not see when I was ...

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Testimonial by Senator Joseph and Claire Brannigan

Testimonial of Maine Senator Joseph and Claire Brannigan   Our trip to Turkey was well planned and well executed. Our leaders Eyup and his able assistant Onercan kept us safe and always going in the right direction. The selections of places to visit were appropriate, instructive and interesting. The pace at times was a stretch but doable. We were greatly impressed by the people we ...

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Mainers gathered for a fast-breaking iftar dinner

Mainers gathered for a fast-breaking iftar dinner – August 17, 2012 Mainers gathered for a fast-breaking iftar dinner hosted by the Turkish Cultural Center Maine (TCCME) at Applewood Inn Hotel, Freeport. The program was sponsored by a local businessman Mr. Adil Yilmaz. Representatives and Senators were also present during the dinner. The program for the evening began with an introductory ...

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TCC Maine visits Governor Paul LePage

TCC Maine visits Governor Paul LePage  – July 26, 2012 A delegation from the Turkish Cultural Center Maine paid a goodwill visit to Governor Paul LePage in his office. State Senator Joseph C. Brannigan and State Representative Dennis Lee Keschl who have recently visited Turkey accompanied the delegation. The delegation briefed the governor about the cultural exchange trip to Turkey organized by Turkish Cultural ...

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Intercultural Exchange Trip to Turkiye

Intercultural Exchange Trip to Turkey with ME State Senators and Representatives   Turkish Cultural Center Maine (TCCM) and Council of Turkic American Association (CTAA) organized a trip to Turkey for State Senator, Representatives and their spouses from Maine during June 22nd to 30th. The purpose of this trip is to better understand US-Turkish relationship, to see the developing economy, education ...

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TCC Maine organized a family picnic

TCC Maine organized a family picnic – June 10, 2012 Turkish Cultural Center Maine organized a family picnic in Freeport. The warm weather brought more than 30 guests who enjoyed in great food and friendly atmosphere. Besides food and barbecue guests had a chance to enjoy in different games and sport contests. The program became the biggest treat for many ...

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