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  • ARS-WR Exec Welcomes New Year With Renewed Vigor and Promise

    ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY OF WESTERN U.S.A., INC.
    Contact: Maro Keshishian
    517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.
    Glendale, CA 91202-2812
    Email: [email protected]
    Tel: 818-500-1343
    Fax: 818-242-3732
    Web:http://www.arswestusa.org/

    Janua ry 7, 2009


    THE REGIONAL EXECUTIVE OF THE A.R.S. OF WESTERN USA
    WELCOMES THE NEW YEAR WITH RENEWED VIGOR AND PROMISE


    GLENDALE, CA - The evening of Friday, January 2, 2009, proved yet
    again to be a joyous and memorable night, as the ARS family, as in
    years past, gathered to welcome, with great joy, the New Year at the
    `Armenag Der Bedrossian Hall' of St. Mary's Church in Glendale. Urging
    its faithful, once again, to lead the charge in serving its region,
    with an increased preparedness and vigor, particularly its culture and
    Homeland. The event, hosted graciously, by the Regional Executive,
    whom for a great number of years, through this event, has established
    an unparalleled tradition of warmly welcoming in the New Year.

    In attendance at this reception were the Chairwoman of the ARS Central
    Executive Ung. Vicky Marachelian and Nova Hindoian, over 300 of the
    Region's Chapter members, members of the ARS Social Services
    staff, and other guests. The evening promptly began at 7:00PM when the
    Priest of St. Mary's Church, Vazken Atmajian blessed the tables
    and imparted to attendees his best wishes for the New Year.

    Ung. Rima Boghosian then delivered the Regional Executive's message,
    wishing first the ARS faithful, a Happy New Year and a Merry
    Christmas, mentioning with pride that all in attendance were a part of
    the Centennial Membership of the Armenian Relief Society and said `If
    the Armenian Relief Society has survived, it has done so because of
    the healthy objectives that it has adopted. Objectives which are the
    foundation this organization and that which incessantly drive it
    forward.' Reminding them that `it is our collective responsibilities
    to insure it another era of life. To show it compassion, to nurture
    it, and to show gratitude towards its founders who had the foresight
    to realize the importance of founding the Armenian Relief Society.'

    After granting the proper respect owed to the founders, Ung. Boghosian
    issued a call to all of the Ungerouhis, which founded on the
    `Unity is Strength' principle, compelled them to renew
    their oaths and once again present themselves as disciples devoted to
    furthering the Armenian Relief Society, and doing so through unity,
    collaboration, respect and a willingness to understand one another.

    The Ungeroughi Chairwoman, then introduced the members of the Regional
    Executives who were present, the Regional's staff and the
    Director of the ARS Social Services Ung. Sona Zinzalian.

    DJ Artin then livened up the evening through his Armenian musical
    selections which drew dancers to the floor, who with their
    `shoorchbars' light up atmosphere. The hall was also visited by Santa
    Clause, who with his well wishes and dance further encouraged and
    entertained the Ungerouhis.

    Thrilled from the jovial atmosphere, the Chapters then made their
    individual heartfelt contributions, inspiring an impromptu cultural
    program, during which Ung. Undza Nol, who while visiting the region
    from Australia, offered to recite the poem `Yes Im Anoush Hayanstani'
    [`To My Sweet Armenia'] greatly impressing the attendees.
    Ung. Vartouhi Sahagian then led the attendees in song, where
    `Kedashen' was sang in unison.

    The happy atmosphere continued on until midnight. The ARS members in
    attendance left the event in high spirits, further reinvigorated by the
    day's powerful message and the warm and familiar friendly
    atmosphere.

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