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Armenian Relief Society of Western USA
517 W. Glenoaks Blvd. | Glendale, CA 91202-2812 US
Phone: (818) 500-1343 | Fax: (818) 242-3732
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://ars1910.org/
Inspiring Messages Delivered to Convention Delegates During
Opening Ceremony
The ARS-WUSA91st Annual Regional Convention commenced with an opening
ceremony, which after the singing of anthems, brought a number of
speakers to convey their messages and remarks to convention delegates.
In addition todelegates and members,guests present at the opening
ceremony included: Western Prelacy Prelate Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian,Archpriest Vicken Vassilian; ARF Central Committee
Representative Chris Guldjian; ARS Central Executive Chairperson Vicky
Marashlian and the Central Executive representative to the convention,
Muriel Parseghian; Western Prelacy Executive Council Chairperson Rima
Boghossian;Homenetmen Regional Executive member Nora Chaparian;
Asbarez Editor Ara Khatchadourian;ANC-WR Executive Director William
Bairamian;Dr. Armen Geonjian; and the sponsor of the luncheon,Esther
Berberian.
Helga Sarkis, Chairperson of the ARS "Gars" Chapter, welcomed
delegates and guests, as well asnoted therange of activities the
"Gars" chapter focuses on. Arousyak Melkonian, Chairperson of the
ARS-WUSA Regional Executive, delivered the Board's message, stating,
"Standing before you today, I trust that the coming days will bear
fruitful results and will invoke revitalized spirits that will be
called to action in the upcoming year."
Addressing the importance of the convention, the ARS Central
Executive's representative Muriel Parseghian stated, "This is a
crucial period in our history, not only for the Armenian nation but
also for the ARS. We have just completed our 100 years'
celebration. We reflected on our accomplishments and enjoyed them;
however, this meeting as well as the one in the fall (referring to the
ARS 70th International Convention to be held in Athens, Greece in
October 2011), will focus on setting the foundation for the next 100
years and we will need to rely on the lessons of our past successors
and, more importantly, some of our difficulties and few failures to
help guide us in the next century."
Chris Guldjian, ARF Central Committee Representative, recalled how his
own personal life has been positively influenced by the ARS and the
important role the ARS Orange County "Sevan" Chapter and its Saturday
School played during his childhood.
Archbishop Mardirossianoffered his blessings for fruitful outcomes to
result from the convention and notedthat the ARS has had a "remarkable
and commendable" impact on Armenians around the world.
Convention Areas of Focus and Elections
Following the opening ceremony, the convention commenced with the call
to order by Arousyak Melkonian, RE Chairperson. As its first order of
business, co-chairs Judy Jingirian and Annie Kechichian were elected
to preside over the convention's proceedings.Arsho Aghjayan, Sossie
Djabrayan, Sona Bostanian, and Mayda Chahinian were elected as
secretaries.
Over the course of three days,the focus centered on
regionalactivities, including financials; review of the Regional
Executive's annual report, including a videoprogram that focused on
the past year's activities; review of the ARS Social Services'annual
report; a video presentation highlighting the work of the ARSChild,
Youth, and Family Guidance Center; presentation of the past year's
financial report; budget approval; andapproval of resolutions that
will help guide the region in the upcoming term.
Delegates evaluatedexisting programs and outcomes, as well as
commendedvarious aspects of the 2010-2011 Regional Executive's work.
With the ARS 70th International Convention to be held in Greece in
October 2011, the ARS Central Executive's representative Muriel
Parseghian presented the Central Executive Board's triennial report
and delegates proposed resolutions that will be presented on behalf of
the region during the international convention.
The Regional Executive's guests for the Convention included Anoush
Chamlian, Hasmig Derderian, Emma Garabetian and Hayganoush Kaloustian;
while the convention elected Silva Poladian, Mako Setrakian and Sona
Zeitlian as guests.
Since Arousyak Melkonian, Rita Hintlian, Sona Madarian, Hasmig
Kozanian, and Vicky Kataroyan completed their two-year terms on the
Regional Executive Board. The followingfive new members were elected
Judy Jingirian, Zharmen Mirzakhanyan, Armenouhi (Mimi) Tomassian,
Angele Ohannesian, and Liza Santikian. They are joined by Nyree
Derderian, Kristine Keshishian, Seta Hagopian, and Carmen Libaridian,
whocontinue their 2-year terms.
Lastly, elections were held for the four delegates who will represent
the ARS-WUSA during the ARS 70th International Convention and include
Rita Hintlian, Seda Khojayan, Arousyak Melkonian, and Sossie Poladian.
ARS Centennial Volume Presented to its Sponsor Ashkhen Pilavjian
Alongside the events organized during the evenings of the convention,
a special reception was hosted on July 16, 2011 at the residence of
community benefactress Ashkhen Pilavjian. During the event, ARS
Central Executive Chairperson Vicky Marashlian and Central Executive
Treasurer Muriel Parseghian presented Pilavjian, the sole sponsor of
the ARS Centennial volume, with a copy of the publication.
Theofficial presentation of the book had been held during the
concluding events ofthe ARS Centennial in Armenia at Yerevan's
"Moscow" Theatre in October 2010; however, the reception on July 16
was the prime opportunity to present Pilavjian, who was not in Yerevan
during the ceremony, with an official copy. The volume entails the
history of the Armenian Relief Society from 1910-2010 and its
publication was made possible through Pilavjian's generous donation.
ARS Gars Chapter members and Vicky Marashlian, CEB Chair,surround
benefactor GarsChapter memberAshkhen Pilavjian
Watch the "ARS Voice" TV Program on Sundays from 7:30 to 8 p.m. on
Horizon TV and Shant ARTN TV cable and satellite channels, and
live streaming at www.horizonarmeniantv.com (
http://e2ma.net/go/7141867089/208623603/223960295/1401496/goto:http://www.horizonarmeniantv.com/
)
ARS-WUSA an Official Charity of the 2012 Marathon
As one of the newly acceptedcharities of the 2012 Honda Los
AngelesMarathon, scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 18, 2012, the
ARS-WUSA calls upon the community to join and support the ARS marathon
team "Heartline Against Domestic Violence LA Marathon 2012."
Those interested can run or walk the marathon benefiting this worthy
cause, or make a donation in support of the team and its efforts.
For additional information, contact (818) 500-1343 or email
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
Outstanding High School Graduates Recognized by ARS-WUSA
The ARS-WUSA region recognized outstanding public high school
graduates atits annualawards ceremony held on June 13, 2011 at the ARS
Regional Headquarters.
Students from high schools throughout the region's communities apply
for this recognition through their local chapters. This year, 18
students selected by chapters were presented with certificates and
awards during the ceremony.
Sona Madarian and Nyree Derderiandelivered welcoming remarks on behalf
of the Regional Executive Board. Derderian alsointroducedNareg
Keshishian, Herbert Hoover High School teacher, who addressed the
students, parents, high school principals, counselors, and ARS members
gathered for the event. He urged the students to get involved in the
Armenian Students Associations at their respective universities and
stay involved to help their communities in the future.
Some chapters were also present at their selected students' high
school awards nights where they spoke about the ARS, its programs, and
activities as a means of publicoutreach.
ARS "Sophia" Chapter Organizes Student Event Featuring
Dr. Garine Lepejian
With 2011 designated as the "Year of the Armenian Child" by His
Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, the ARS
"Sophia" Chapter found it an opportune time to organize an educational
program for students of the Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School in
Fresno.
Held on May 23, 2011, Pediatrician Dr. Garine Lepejian Wassilian, of
the Charlie Mitchell Children's Center,spoke during the assembly with
over 100 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade, as well as
parents and teachers, who attentively listened to her presentation on
"Staying Healthy."
Purchase Your Tickets for the First Fundraising Event Benefiting the
ARS Healing Shelter Fund
On Sunday, August 14, 2011, a fundraising event will be held at 6:00
p.m. at the ARS Regional Headquarters to benefit the ARS Healing
Shelter Fund.
The donation is $100 and your support will help provide necessary
supportive services to victims of domestic violence and their
families.
To purchase tickets, please contact the ARS Regionalstaff at (818)
500-1343.
ARS-WUSA Reaches Out
to Community During Navasartian
Regional Executive Board members joined by the Public Relations
committee and other members volunteered their time during the 36th
Annual Navasartian Festival's long weekend in the ARS-WUSA booth to
reach out to the community and familiarize passers-by with the
region's programs and activities.
Tote bags personizedwith "Join Us In Helping Others" on them were
filled with brochures and upcoming ARS eventsand passed out to
festival-goers.
Donate to ARS Programs
by credit card or Paypal:
www.arswestusa.org/donate ( http://e2ma.net/go/7141867089/208623603/223960296/1401496/goto:http://www.arswestusa.org/donate )
Or send your check to:
ARS of Western USA
Regional Executive
517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91202
From: Baghdasarian
Armenian Relief Society of Western USA
517 W. Glenoaks Blvd. | Glendale, CA 91202-2812 US
Phone: (818) 500-1343 | Fax: (818) 242-3732
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://ars1910.org/
Inspiring Messages Delivered to Convention Delegates During
Opening Ceremony
The ARS-WUSA91st Annual Regional Convention commenced with an opening
ceremony, which after the singing of anthems, brought a number of
speakers to convey their messages and remarks to convention delegates.
In addition todelegates and members,guests present at the opening
ceremony included: Western Prelacy Prelate Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian,Archpriest Vicken Vassilian; ARF Central Committee
Representative Chris Guldjian; ARS Central Executive Chairperson Vicky
Marashlian and the Central Executive representative to the convention,
Muriel Parseghian; Western Prelacy Executive Council Chairperson Rima
Boghossian;Homenetmen Regional Executive member Nora Chaparian;
Asbarez Editor Ara Khatchadourian;ANC-WR Executive Director William
Bairamian;Dr. Armen Geonjian; and the sponsor of the luncheon,Esther
Berberian.
Helga Sarkis, Chairperson of the ARS "Gars" Chapter, welcomed
delegates and guests, as well asnoted therange of activities the
"Gars" chapter focuses on. Arousyak Melkonian, Chairperson of the
ARS-WUSA Regional Executive, delivered the Board's message, stating,
"Standing before you today, I trust that the coming days will bear
fruitful results and will invoke revitalized spirits that will be
called to action in the upcoming year."
Addressing the importance of the convention, the ARS Central
Executive's representative Muriel Parseghian stated, "This is a
crucial period in our history, not only for the Armenian nation but
also for the ARS. We have just completed our 100 years'
celebration. We reflected on our accomplishments and enjoyed them;
however, this meeting as well as the one in the fall (referring to the
ARS 70th International Convention to be held in Athens, Greece in
October 2011), will focus on setting the foundation for the next 100
years and we will need to rely on the lessons of our past successors
and, more importantly, some of our difficulties and few failures to
help guide us in the next century."
Chris Guldjian, ARF Central Committee Representative, recalled how his
own personal life has been positively influenced by the ARS and the
important role the ARS Orange County "Sevan" Chapter and its Saturday
School played during his childhood.
Archbishop Mardirossianoffered his blessings for fruitful outcomes to
result from the convention and notedthat the ARS has had a "remarkable
and commendable" impact on Armenians around the world.
Convention Areas of Focus and Elections
Following the opening ceremony, the convention commenced with the call
to order by Arousyak Melkonian, RE Chairperson. As its first order of
business, co-chairs Judy Jingirian and Annie Kechichian were elected
to preside over the convention's proceedings.Arsho Aghjayan, Sossie
Djabrayan, Sona Bostanian, and Mayda Chahinian were elected as
secretaries.
Over the course of three days,the focus centered on
regionalactivities, including financials; review of the Regional
Executive's annual report, including a videoprogram that focused on
the past year's activities; review of the ARS Social Services'annual
report; a video presentation highlighting the work of the ARSChild,
Youth, and Family Guidance Center; presentation of the past year's
financial report; budget approval; andapproval of resolutions that
will help guide the region in the upcoming term.
Delegates evaluatedexisting programs and outcomes, as well as
commendedvarious aspects of the 2010-2011 Regional Executive's work.
With the ARS 70th International Convention to be held in Greece in
October 2011, the ARS Central Executive's representative Muriel
Parseghian presented the Central Executive Board's triennial report
and delegates proposed resolutions that will be presented on behalf of
the region during the international convention.
The Regional Executive's guests for the Convention included Anoush
Chamlian, Hasmig Derderian, Emma Garabetian and Hayganoush Kaloustian;
while the convention elected Silva Poladian, Mako Setrakian and Sona
Zeitlian as guests.
Since Arousyak Melkonian, Rita Hintlian, Sona Madarian, Hasmig
Kozanian, and Vicky Kataroyan completed their two-year terms on the
Regional Executive Board. The followingfive new members were elected
Judy Jingirian, Zharmen Mirzakhanyan, Armenouhi (Mimi) Tomassian,
Angele Ohannesian, and Liza Santikian. They are joined by Nyree
Derderian, Kristine Keshishian, Seta Hagopian, and Carmen Libaridian,
whocontinue their 2-year terms.
Lastly, elections were held for the four delegates who will represent
the ARS-WUSA during the ARS 70th International Convention and include
Rita Hintlian, Seda Khojayan, Arousyak Melkonian, and Sossie Poladian.
ARS Centennial Volume Presented to its Sponsor Ashkhen Pilavjian
Alongside the events organized during the evenings of the convention,
a special reception was hosted on July 16, 2011 at the residence of
community benefactress Ashkhen Pilavjian. During the event, ARS
Central Executive Chairperson Vicky Marashlian and Central Executive
Treasurer Muriel Parseghian presented Pilavjian, the sole sponsor of
the ARS Centennial volume, with a copy of the publication.
Theofficial presentation of the book had been held during the
concluding events ofthe ARS Centennial in Armenia at Yerevan's
"Moscow" Theatre in October 2010; however, the reception on July 16
was the prime opportunity to present Pilavjian, who was not in Yerevan
during the ceremony, with an official copy. The volume entails the
history of the Armenian Relief Society from 1910-2010 and its
publication was made possible through Pilavjian's generous donation.
ARS Gars Chapter members and Vicky Marashlian, CEB Chair,surround
benefactor GarsChapter memberAshkhen Pilavjian
Watch the "ARS Voice" TV Program on Sundays from 7:30 to 8 p.m. on
Horizon TV and Shant ARTN TV cable and satellite channels, and
live streaming at www.horizonarmeniantv.com (
http://e2ma.net/go/7141867089/208623603/223960295/1401496/goto:http://www.horizonarmeniantv.com/
)
ARS-WUSA an Official Charity of the 2012 Marathon
As one of the newly acceptedcharities of the 2012 Honda Los
AngelesMarathon, scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 18, 2012, the
ARS-WUSA calls upon the community to join and support the ARS marathon
team "Heartline Against Domestic Violence LA Marathon 2012."
Those interested can run or walk the marathon benefiting this worthy
cause, or make a donation in support of the team and its efforts.
For additional information, contact (818) 500-1343 or email
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).
Outstanding High School Graduates Recognized by ARS-WUSA
The ARS-WUSA region recognized outstanding public high school
graduates atits annualawards ceremony held on June 13, 2011 at the ARS
Regional Headquarters.
Students from high schools throughout the region's communities apply
for this recognition through their local chapters. This year, 18
students selected by chapters were presented with certificates and
awards during the ceremony.
Sona Madarian and Nyree Derderiandelivered welcoming remarks on behalf
of the Regional Executive Board. Derderian alsointroducedNareg
Keshishian, Herbert Hoover High School teacher, who addressed the
students, parents, high school principals, counselors, and ARS members
gathered for the event. He urged the students to get involved in the
Armenian Students Associations at their respective universities and
stay involved to help their communities in the future.
Some chapters were also present at their selected students' high
school awards nights where they spoke about the ARS, its programs, and
activities as a means of publicoutreach.
ARS "Sophia" Chapter Organizes Student Event Featuring
Dr. Garine Lepejian
With 2011 designated as the "Year of the Armenian Child" by His
Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, the ARS
"Sophia" Chapter found it an opportune time to organize an educational
program for students of the Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School in
Fresno.
Held on May 23, 2011, Pediatrician Dr. Garine Lepejian Wassilian, of
the Charlie Mitchell Children's Center,spoke during the assembly with
over 100 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade, as well as
parents and teachers, who attentively listened to her presentation on
"Staying Healthy."
Purchase Your Tickets for the First Fundraising Event Benefiting the
ARS Healing Shelter Fund
On Sunday, August 14, 2011, a fundraising event will be held at 6:00
p.m. at the ARS Regional Headquarters to benefit the ARS Healing
Shelter Fund.
The donation is $100 and your support will help provide necessary
supportive services to victims of domestic violence and their
families.
To purchase tickets, please contact the ARS Regionalstaff at (818)
500-1343.
ARS-WUSA Reaches Out
to Community During Navasartian
Regional Executive Board members joined by the Public Relations
committee and other members volunteered their time during the 36th
Annual Navasartian Festival's long weekend in the ARS-WUSA booth to
reach out to the community and familiarize passers-by with the
region's programs and activities.
Tote bags personizedwith "Join Us In Helping Others" on them were
filled with brochures and upcoming ARS eventsand passed out to
festival-goers.
Donate to ARS Programs
by credit card or Paypal:
www.arswestusa.org/donate ( http://e2ma.net/go/7141867089/208623603/223960296/1401496/goto:http://www.arswestusa.org/donate )
Or send your check to:
ARS of Western USA
Regional Executive
517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91202
From: Baghdasarian