Excellence in Media Award

Posted on April 21, 2012 by TurkishTV

Turkish American Television received
Excellence in Media Award 

We are proud to announce that the Turkish American Television received ”Excellence in Media” award at the 32. Annual National Turkish American Convention, organized by The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) , The Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA) and Turkish American Cultural Centers (TACC) on Saturday, April 14, 2012, in Washington, DC.

The 32. Annual National Turkish American Convention Awards Ceremony

On his speech at the Awards Ceremony, TATV producer Hurriyet Aydin Ok said “I am honored and moved by this award. TATV received several awards from our community during the past 7 years. But this award is particularly  important to us because this is the first time we are recognized nation wide. I would like to acknowledge TATV production team of volunteers. Without their dedication and enthusiasm, Turkish American Television would not thrive this far. I would like to share this award with all of them, our sponsors, and the Turkish American community at large.” Thank you ATAA, FTAA, and TACC, for honoring TATV with “Excellence in Media” Award!

Please visit TATV Flickr and Facebook photo albums to see pictures from the 32. Annual Turkish American Convention Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner.

The Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA)  is a fast-growing umbrella organization of Turkish American associations throughout the United States, Canada and Turkey, dedicated to pursuing the interests of Turkish Americans and friends of Turkey in Washington and beyond.

The Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA) is a non-profit organization which was established in 1956 for the purpose of uniting and supporting the Turkish community within the United States.

Turkish American Cultural Center (TACC), a non-profit organization, was founded in 2003 with the mission to unite the Turkish-American community within the Washington DC Metropolitan area, strengthen relations with the surrounding population, and provide a cultural home for the Turkish people.

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Turkish-American Hour Episode 81

Posted on April 17, 2012 by TurkishTV

Turkish American Television Presents

Prime Time Toastmasters - Part 2 of 2

Are you afraid to get up and speak before a group? Do you need to fine tune your speaking skills? If you answered yes to either question Toastmasters may be just the solution to your problem.

In this second part of the special program, Prime Time Toastmasters Club who holds meetings at Fairfax Public Acess (FPA) twice a month is sharing an example of a toastmasters session with you.

Watch this two part series, Episodes 80 and 81, to learn how Toastmasters helps achieve public speaking goals..from prepared speeches, to impromptu speaking and constructive feedback. Find out how a supportive environment can take away those fears.

For broadcasting schedule, please check http://turkishamericantv.org/program

To watch this show on Internet, please visit http://turkishamericantv.org/episode-81

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The 32nd Annual Turkish American National Convention

Posted on April 6, 2012 by TurkishTV

The 32nd Annual Turkish American National Convention will take place April 12-14, 2012. Unprecedented in Turkish American history, the Annual Convention will be hosted in unity and harmony by America’s most established national Turkish American organizations — the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA), and Turkish American Community Centers (TACC).Turkish American Advocates and Friends of Türkiye:

In the spirit of solidarity within diversity, I convened a Joint Planning Committee under the chairmanship of ATAA Past President Gunay Evinch with members from all three organizations, which is proud to present a rich menu of seminars, panels and cultural events to help Turkish American grassroots leaders educate, motivate, and mobilize their local communities and to support US-Turkish relations.

On April 12, Grassroots Day, the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) will host ATAA, FTAA and TACC local chapter leaders at the TCA’s new office building near the White House, for a day of training in public advocacy.

On April 13, 2012, Leadership Day, which will take place at the Washington Plaza Hotel, we will delve into the intricacies of US-Turkish relations and public advocacy.

On April 14, 2012, Young Turks Day, Current TV’s “Young Turks” talk show host, Cenk Uygur, will provide a program on how to take advantage of your Turkish culture in your advocacy efforts.  European Union Turkish politician Hande Bozatli will discuss youth and women’s empowerment movements.

Young Turkish American multi-millionaire, Ersal Ozdemir, will be the keynote speaker at the Gala, “Night Under  the Moon and Stars”, which will include high level representation from Congress, the State Department, and White House. Esref Inceoglu Gypsies Group will provide live entertainment, including a repertoire of Turkish meze dining music, as rich Turkish Balkan, Caucuses and Middle Eastern folk and pop.

We are looking forward to seeing you at another successful Turkish American Convention in beautiful Washington DC this month when the cherry trees blossoms are in full bloom and the weather is Turkish delightful!

Ergün Kırlıkovalı
President
Assembly of Turkish American Associations

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Turkish-American Hour Episode 80

Posted on March 18, 2012 by TurkishTV

Turkish American Television Presents

Prime Time Toastmasters

Are you afraid to get up and speak before a group? Do you need to fine tune your speaking skills? If you answered yes to either question Toastmasters may be just the solution to your problem. Come watch how Toastmasters helps achieve those goals..from prepared speeches, to impromptu speaking and constructive feedback. Find out how a supportive environment can take away those fears.

In this two part special program, Prime Time Toastmasters Club who holds meetings at Fairfax Public Acess (FPA) twice a month will share an example of a toastmasters session with our viewers.

For broadcasting schedule, please check http://turkishamericantv.org/program

To watch this show on Internet, please visit http://turkishamericantv.org/episode-80

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Turkish-American Hour Episode 79

Posted on February 19, 2012 by TurkishTV

Turkish American Television Presents

Broad Horizons: Part II

This is the part two and final instalment of “Broad Horizons”, a documentary film about American Teachers travelling in Turkey.

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The Turkish Cultural Foundation selects a group American teachers k-12 annually since 2007 to offer a guided historical and cultural tour of Turkey. By taking them beyond the textbooks these tours provide first person exposure to Turkish culture. Upon their return they are able to share this experience with their students in the classroom. The film was produced and directed by Orhan Ayasli and cinematography by Scott Drucker.

Feast Delight

America’s renowned television station PBS has began airing a Turkish cooking show “Feast Delight” presented by Müge Karslı.

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Being the first show about Turkish Cuisine on PBS, “Feast Delight” debuted with rave reviews by the public TV audience. Turkish-American Hour takes you behind the scenes of this show with Müge Karslı. She is married and mother 5 children, a business professional, and yes, a talented cook!   For Washington D.C. area show dates and times, please check WETA program listing  at: http://www.weta.org/tv/programsatoz/program/80585#channel

Turkish American TV is a proud media sponsor of Feast Delight show.

For broadcasting schedule, please check http://turkishamericantv.org/program

To watch this show on Internet, please visit http://turkishamericantv.org/episode-79

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Feast Delight

Posted on January 20, 2012 by TurkishTV

Feast Delight

 Turkish Cooking Show
Airing on WETA How-To 

Muge Karsli hosting Feast Delight Cooking Show aired by PBS stations

Feast Delight is a Turkish Cooking show presented by Muge Karsli. It is currently being aired on PBS nationwide in the USA. Muge has a passion for culinary art.  She lives in Northern Virgina, with her husband and five children. She says “Yes, I work full time, am a busy mom and still have time to make delicious meals and throw a great party.”

Feast Delight started airing in September 2011. It has been shown in about 20 states across America. For Washington D.C. area show dates and times, please check WETA program listing  at:
http://www.weta.org/tv/programsatoz/program/80585#channel

Turkish American TV is a proud media sponsor of Feast Delight show.

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Turkish-American Hour Episode 78

Posted on January 15, 2012 by TurkishTV

Turkish American Television Presents

American Teachers in Turkey 

Mark Meirowitz & Goksin Carey

K-12 Teachers at Ephesus, Turkey

TATV host Goksin Carey interviewed Mark Meirowitz in our Fairfax studio.  Based in New York, Mark is a business lawyer and has been very engaged with the Turkish American community as a volunteer. He is serving as an advisor to the Presidents of ATAA and FTAA, and as a Board Member of the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TACCI). Mark taught English to college professors in Istanbul last summer and shared his amazing experience in Turkey with our viewers.

The second part of the program will show an entertaining and informative video production “Broad Horizons“, a courtesy of Turkish Cultural Foundation. This documentary film is about a group of American K-12 teachers who go beyond their textbooks to get a first-hand look at Turkey. Broad Horizons reflects the importance of traveling, experiencing foreign cultures, and opening minds to different ideas.

Every year since 2007, the Turkish Cultural Foundation (TCF) hosts American educators for in-depth study tours through historical and cultural sites around Turkey. Organized in partnership with the World Affairs Council of America (WACA) and their local chapters across the United States, the TCF Teacher Study Tours have introduced 348 American educators to Turkey. The participating teachers are competitively selected by the local chapters of WACA and by TCF. The teachers on the tours experience Turkey first-hand, visiting touristic sites, tasting the food, dancing to the music, and meeting the people. In the process, the educators collect material and explore creative ways to supplement their curriculum.

The film was produced and directed by Orhan Ayasli and cinematography by Scott Drucker.

For broadcasting schedule, please check http://turkishamericantv.org/program
To watch this show on Internet, please visit http://turkishamericantv.org/episode-78

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Turkish-American Hour Episode 77

Posted on December 31, 2011 by TurkishTV

Turkish American Television Presents

A visit to Hillsborough Vineyards

Kerem, Zeynep and Bora Baki at Hillsborough Vineyards

TATV interviews Bora Baki, General Manager of Hillsborough Vineyards, and Kerem Baki, the Winemaker.

Ataturk:
Lessons in Leadership from the Greatest General of the Ottoman Empire

Dr. Austin Bay

 A lecture by Dr. Austin Bay, the author of an outstanding new book on Ataturk, hosted by The Ataturk Society of America (ASA).

For broadcasting schedule, please check http://turkishamericantv.org/program
To watch this show on Internet, please visit http://turkishamericantv.org/episode-77

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Turkish-American Hour Episode 76

Posted on November 21, 2011 by TurkishTV

Turkish American Television Presents

Hakan Tasci, Executive Director
Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists of Turkey
(TUSKON US)

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TATV host Goksin Carey interviews Mr. Hakan Tasci, the executive director at Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists of Turkey in Washington DC (TUSKON US). Mr. Tasci explains where Turkey’s trade investment stands as compared to other foreign countries in the US market. TUSKON US is the representative of TUSKON in  Unites States. It is an NGO with the mission for becoming a conduit for exchange of information and knowledge between Turkey and United States on economic, social, political and business matters . TUSKON US also helps Turkish Business community to integrate into the US market.

For broadcasting schedule, please check http://turkishamericantv.org/program
To watch this show on Internet, please visit http://turkishamericantv.org/episode-76

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Turkish-American Hour Episode 75

Posted on October 20, 2011 by TurkishTV

Turkish American Television Presents

Education in America
&
2011 Turkish Festival in DC

Education in America

Studying at an American University if not only a dream of Turkish students, but a dream of students worldwide. However, living the dream is another matter. Going to a foreign country,  to the culture, and find the right school at not easily done. This is where educational advisory firm can help.

Tamer Turkman and Goksin Carey

Turkish-American Hour Host Goksin Carey interviewed Tamer Turkman, founder and president of Study in America, an international educational advisory firm.  Study in America has been helping would be students since 1993. Head Quartered in Baltimore, the firm has been helping students from Turkey, Azerbaijan, and throughout the world live the dream of studying in America by providing advice and help with applications to prestigious American universities.

Washington’s Best

TATV covers the 9th annual Turkish Festival DC voted by the City Paper as Washington’s best.

Turkish Festival at Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC

As in prior years this year’s festival featured a rich mixture of performances, mouth watering Turkish food, and a potpourri of cultural and touristic exhibitions. This year’s special event was the declaration of Ankara and Washington DC to be city papers. Ankara’s Mayor Melih Gocek and Washington DC’s Vincent Gray signed the agreement in front of an enthusiastic throng of festival goers.

Well known musician Ferhat Gocer sang the Turkish and American national anthems before dignitaries including Turkish Ambassador Namik Tan and his wife. Gocer put on a spirited performance despite drizzly rain and chilly temperatures.

Turkish American Hour was a proud sponsor of this colorful event.

For broadcasting schedule, please check http://turkishamericantv.org/program
To watch this show on Internet, please visit http://turkishamericantv.org/episode-75

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