In recognition of the contribution that DOT is making to the people and communities of Lebanon, His Excellency Mr. Massoud Maalouf, Ambassador of Lebanon to Canada, hosted a luncheon at his residence to introduce local Lebanese business leaders to DOT on April 7.
 
The food was wonderful and the conversation was warm and witty. It provided an excellent background for Janet Longmore, Grant Thomas and Board member David Nostbakken to describe DOT's continued commitment to Lebanon.
 
"There is no such thing as a free lunch" exhorted Ambassador Maalouf. The conversation focused on ways that the Lebanese diaspora in Canada can be mobilized to support worthy initiatives such as DOT. The invitees from business, university and government were outspoken in their respect for what DOT was doing and the potential to mobilize support from within the Lebanese Canadian business community.
 
It was decided that the Canadian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry would take the lead in liaising with DOT and the initial concept is to create a joint Chamber-DOT investment fund to support DOT's programming and interaction between the youth and communities of the two countries.