DEARBORN — The 81st meeting of the Midwest Federation of American Syrian-Lebanese Clubs is holding its final planning meeting regarding the 81st annual convention at the Arab American National Museum on April 22, as announced by President Michel Aboul-Zelop.

The convention will take place in Cleveland, July 27 – 30.

Ed Deeb, founder of the Michigan Food and Beverage Association and Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation, said it was great to have the Federation back in the Detroit area once again.

Deeb, who was president of both the Michigan and Midwest Federations in 1972-74, said the Federation’s officers and board members will be the guests of the Arab American National Museum at the Marriott at Renaissance Center on the evening of April 22.

The Midwest Federation of American Syrian-Lebanese Clubs is one of the oldest Arab American organizations in the United States. For more information, visit the Midwest Federation Facebook page or contact Sarah Soloninka at (262) 271-4317 or email administrator@midwestfederation.org.