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    ARS OF WESTERN US CONCLUDES 92ND REGIONAL CONVENTION

    asbarez
    Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

    A scene from the convention

    Assistance to Armenians in Syria Kicked Off

    PADADENA-The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western U.S.A., 92nd
    Annual Regional Convention was held on July 27-29, 2012, at the new
    Pasadena Armenian Center in Pasadena, California.

    This convention was characterized by the level of concern for the
    plight of the Armenian community in Syria, upon the ARS Central
    Executive Board (CEB) Representative Annie Kechichian's report of
    the latest developments about the situation.

    The convention decided to form a special committee to raise funds for
    the Armenians in Syria, and asked for volunteers from the convention
    delegates. The committee will ask the communities of the Western
    U.S.A. to open up their hearts to make their contributions.

    The opening of the meeting with the delagates

    The Convention kicked off the fundraising for the Armenians in Syria,
    showing its commitment by both words and exemplary actions. Dr. Nyree
    Derderian, the past Chairperson of the Regional Executive, conducted
    the impromptu fundraising, announcing the donations as they were
    passed on from the floor of the convention. The delegates, guests and
    observers presented their personal and chapter contributions for the
    fund supporting the Armenian community in Syria, collecting payments
    and pledges amounting to $18,050.

    Four members of the Regional Executive had completed their 2-year
    terms: Nyree Derderian, Kristine Keshishian, Carmen Libaridian and
    Seta Hagopian-Soghomonian. The Convention elected Lena Bozoyan,
    Christina Khanjian, Carmen Libaridian, and Karine Barikian-Setian.

    ARS CEB Chairperson. Vicky Marashlian congratulated the convention for
    its smooth performance and the newly elected board members. The ARF
    Central Committee representative, Dr. Viken Yacoubian, congratulated
    the newly elected board members, wished the whole ARS family success
    in their endeavors, promising support and assistance to collectively
    achieve the goals of our people.

    Following the end of the Convention, the 2012-2013 Regional Executive
    board elected its officers as follows:

    Lena Bozoyan, Chairperson; Carmen Libaridian, Vice-Chairperson;
    Armenouhi (Mimi) Tomassian, Secretary; Liza Santikian, Treasurer;
    Christina Khanjian, Accountant; and Zharmen Mirzakhanyan, Judy
    Jingirian, Angele Ohannessian, and Karine Barikian-Setian Advisors.

    Support the Armenian community in Syria by donating by credit card
    or PayPal at www.arswestusa.org/donate, through a chapter, or sending
    your check to ARS of Western U.S.A., Regional Executive, 517 W.

    Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202-2812.

    The ARS of Western USA, established in 1984 and with regional
    headquarters in Glendale, CA, has 27 chapters and more than 1,500
    members in five western states. The ARS-WUSA operates a Social Services
    Division, a Child, Youth, and Family Guidance Center, and funds
    numerous youth programs, scholarships, and relief efforts. For further
    information, please visit www.arswestusa.org or call 818.500.1343.

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