INTERNATIONAL HOUSE PHILADELPHIA – ANNUAL REPORT 2013
ANNUAL MEETING AND YEAR IN REVIEW
The Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Meeting was held at International House on June 12, 2013, and was attended by more than 100 guests. After reviewing the activities and achievements of the past year, watching the new IHP video, and enjoying delicious food catered by Kuzina by Sofia, International House presented the International Vision and Leadership Award to honor the services of Frank Mechura, a retiring Trustee. The IHP International Vision and Leadership Award is conferred to a person who has contributed to the success of IHP in the delivery of our mission to encourage understanding, respect, and cooperation among the peoples of all nations. This year, International House presented the award to Frank Mechura, a long-serving member of the Board of Trustees, and a prominent community leader whose efforts and contributions have had a positive impact on the Greater Philadelphia region. Frank has been a strong advocate for residents. Cigdem Knebel, an IHP alum who met Frank Mechura while she was a resident, began her career as an intern at Crown Cork and Seal, where Frank was a Senior Executive. Cigdem spoke at the Annual Meeting, and summarized perfectly: “I value the business knowledge I received from Frank, and enjoyed listening to the stories about his travels throughout the world. The Mechura Family will always have a home in Turkey.” A true mentor in every sense of the word!
Tanya Steinberg with newly appointed Trustee Zoltan Kerekes