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  • Over $100,000 Raised at ANCA Endowment Telethon Gala Evening

    ANCA Endowment Fund Telethon 2009
    one nation | one future | one cause
    1711 N Street NW | Washington, DC 20036
    http://www.2009telethon.org

    PRESS RELEASE

    May 29, 2009

    Contact: Pattyl Aposhian
    Tel: (818) 307-3939

    OVER $100,000 RAISED AT ANCA ENDOWMENT FUND TELETHON GALA EVENING

    Glendale, CA - Mr. And Mrs. Vahe and Aida Yeghiazarian helped set
    the tone for a successful ANCA Endowment Fund Telethon this Sunday,
    opening their home for a gala reception raising over $100,000 for
    the civic and educational activities of the charitable community
    organization.

    "Today, we take a large step forward as we unite in common cause to
    help the ANCA Endowment Fund meet its mission and goals," said Aida
    Yeghiazarian, as she welcomed community leaders, friends and
    supporters from throughout Southern California for the special
    evening.

    Throughout the evening guests stressed the important role of
    community support for the ANCA Endowment Fund. "It is our national
    and spiritual responsibility to give generously to this great
    Cause," explained long-time community activist and leader Haigoush
    Keghinian-Kohler. "The ANCA Endowment Fund is one group whose
    activities I follow proudly on a consistent basis," explained Mr.
    Hacop Baghdassarian. "Their efforts require vigilant community
    participation - both financially and through the volunteer ethic -
    to ensure success." Baghdassarian joined the evening's fundraising
    efforts led by Jasik Jarahian and Parouir Acopian.

    "The work of the ANCA Endowment Fund and the efforts behind the
    Telethon take the issues related to the Armenian American community
    to the highest levels," explained Acopian. "Educate Yourself.
    Speak Out. Become an Activist."

    Among noted attendees at the reception were His Eminence Archbishop
    Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Armenian Apostolic Church of
    Western U.S., ARF Central Committee Chairman Avedik Izmirlian, ANCA
    Endowment Fund Telethon Committee Chairman Leonard Manoukian, as
    well as leaders from the ANC Western Region, Homenetmen Ararat
    Chapter and Armenian Relief Society. A variety of community
    leaders addressed the guests, including ARF Bureau member, Dr.
    Vicken Hovsepian, ARF Central Committee Member Steve Dadaian, and
    Acopian, who served as master of ceremonies.

    The 2009 Telethon will help further strengthen the ANCA Endowment
    Fund as a vital Armenian American civic institution that continues
    to build on its proven track record of results by developing a
    powerful financial foundation for the future. The Telethon will
    support Armenian American grassroots civic participation by
    ensuring that our community has the tools to effectively educate
    the American public and governments on the federal, state and local
    levels about the challenges and opportunities facing Armenia,
    Nagorno Karabagh, and the Diaspora.

    The ANCA Endowment Fund is a 501c(3) charitable organization. To
    donate to the ANCA Endowment Fund Telethon, visit:
    http://www.2009telethon.org or mail your check to ANCA Endowment
    Fund Telethon, 104 N. Belmont Ave Suite 305, Glendale, CA 91205.

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    Photo Caption: A team of community activists joined in the
    organizing committee to ensure a successful gala reception.
    Pictured (from l to r): Parouir Acopian (Chair), Jasik Jarahian,
    Gary Eshgian, Hilda Galoustian, Aida Yeghiazarian (Event Hostess),
    Arsho Aghjayan, Avedik Izmirlian (ARF-WR CC Rep.), Artin Manoukian,
    and Steve Dadaian (ARF WR CC). Not pictured: Isahak Kazanjian,
    Hagop Baghdassarian, Heros Kajberooni, Anahid Kajberooni, Dalida
    Keuroghlian.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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