House of Turkey, hosted an informational luncheon on Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at Spago Restaurant, which is the first restaurant that was opened by world famous executive chef Wolfgang Puck before he started the well known restaurant chain in the U.S. The luncheon was sponsored by Merrill Lynch and was well attended by leaders of Turkish American community in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Also present was Hon. Hakan Tekin, Los Angeles Consul General of Republic of Turkey, and Dr. Mike Mustafoglu, honorary consul general of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

THY was one of sponsors of the event providing a door prize of a business class ticket which was presented to winner Mr. Ismail Germiyanoglu by Mr. Philip Westernoff of Turkish Airlines during the event. There were many ideas presented by the participants which were later implemented by House of Turkey. The event concluded with great success with so far pledges totaling to over $35,000 for House of Turkey project.