January 1, 2004

Dear Daughters of Ataturk:  As we begin a new year, I would like to wish each and every one of you a healthy, happy and serene year and want to dedicate this letter to the International Turkish women who have shown vision and leadership; being proud in their ethnic identity and determination.

A lot has happened these past two years and even though it might not seem that we have accomplished a lot, we are, little by little, realizing our dream to make the international Turkish women known the world over.  We had Azra Akin who was crowned Miss World, Sureyya Ayhan, an excellent athlete who won the European Gold in 1500 meters, a singer, Sertap Erener who won the Eurovision Song contest and many scientists who were recognized and honored for their work.   

Each of these had press coverage with both Turkey’s name and as Turkish women. 

Daughters of Ataturk is proud to be instrumental in the dissemination of this information.

We have been getting a lot of requests for information on prominent Turkish women, with which we have been trying to comply.  Our members are mentioned in their school, professional society papers and newspapers.

In 2004 Daughters of Ataturk will continue to pursue these goals as stated in our founding statement as well as helping some charities both at our homeland and the countries we live in.

Daughters of Ataturk wishes you a year of success.  Please visit our updated website and read about these Turkish women. 

Sincerely, 

Sema Karaoglu
Daughters_of_Ataturk@yahoo.com

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