Presented by Bethlehem University Foundation

2026 Spring Benefit and Awards Reception to Support Bethlehem University Foundation

About This Event

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:00-8:00 pm

Please RSVP by May 4, 2026

An intimate evening at The Metroplolitan Club. Transforming lives for Palestinian students.

 

Honoring

Most Rev. Gregory J. Mansour
Bishop of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn
with the
Archbishop Pietro Sambi “Star of Bethlehem” Award

This award is presented to an individual who, through the generous gift of time and talent, has rendered distinguished service to Bethlehem University Foundation in its ministry of supporting Bethlehem University.

Hosted By

  • Joseph and Meya Abed
  • Mona Aboelnaga and Sabi Kanaa
  • Issa and Doris Baconi (co-chairs)
  • Vicki Downey
  • Wassila Guiga-Lotfi and Sherif Lotfi 
  • George McLendon and Carol Quillen (co-chairs)
  • Salah Saabneh and Lena Diab

About This Event

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:00-8:00 pm

Please RSVP by May 4, 2026

An intimate evening at The Metroplolitan Club. Transforming lives for Palestinian students.

 

Honoring

Most Rev. Gregory J. Mansour
Bishop of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn
with the
Archbishop Pietro Sambi “Star of Bethlehem” Award

This award is presented to an individual who, through the generous gift of time and talent, has rendered distinguished service to Bethlehem University Foundation in its ministry of supporting Bethlehem University.

Hosted By

  • Joseph and Meya Abed
  • Mona Aboelnaga and Sabi Kanaa
  • Issa and Doris Baconi (co-chairs)
  • Vicki Downey
  • Wassila Guiga-Lotfi and Sherif Lotfi 
  • George McLendon and Carol Quillen (co-chairs)
  • Salah Saabneh and Lena Diab

Getting There

The Metropolitan Club
One East 60th Street
New York, New York 10022
United States