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    ARS `Lori' Chapter Celebrates First Anniversary

    asbarez
    April 5th, 2012

    The ARS "Lori" chapter members during the celebration

    TORRANCE, Calif. - The first anniversary of the establishment of the
    ARS N. San Fernando Valley `Lori' Chapter was held on March 17, 2012
    at the De Luxe Banquet Hall in Burbank, California. The 200 guests
    included members of the ARS Regional Executive Board, representatives
    of local sister organizations, and community supporters.

    Welcoming remarks were presented by chapter executive member Sossi
    Khatchadourian, congratulated `Lori' Chapter members and thanked
    guests for their continued support. She expressed, `We knowingly have
    taken upon ourselves the responsibilities and duties of the ARS. With
    this responsibility, we vow to strive with our youthful and creative
    strength to continue and advance the humanitarian goals and mission of
    the ARS.'

    Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian commenced the evening speeches with a
    prayer and expressed his blessings to the chapter. ARS `Lori' Chapter
    Chairperson Maria Terterian conveyed special thanks to the ARS
    Regional Executive Board and sister chapters for their support and
    guidance throughout the year, as well as to the ACF Arshavir Shiragian
    Gomideh for sharing their new center and always facilitating the
    chapter's needs. She recalled the journey of the chapter's first year,
    noting that just one year ago 17 members took their ARS oath and,
    currently, the `Lori' Chapter stands firm with 43 members and
    continues to grow.

    ARS Regional Executive Chairperson Dr. Nyree Derderian praised the
    chapter's dedication, hard work, and commitment, expressing
    contentment and amazement with the chapter's progress within its first
    year. Thereafter, ARS Regional Executive Board members presented the
    chapter with a plaque of special recognition. The evening speeches
    concluded with ACF Arshavir Shiragian Gomideh Chairperson Vatche
    Donoyan extending well wishes in the years to come.

    The evening entailed surprising gifts for the chapter, including a
    cordless microphone from the ARS `Anahid' Chapter and a hand-painted
    portrait of the ARS logo by ARS member Anahid Der Ashodian.

    Musical entertainment was provided by well-known singer Koko Hayitian
    and guests enjoyed a lively atmosphere full of celebration

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