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EyeCare Project Announces Deukmejian as Newport Gala Honoree
Sat, Nov 19 2011
By:Armenian Weekly
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - The Armenian EyeCare Project (AECP), an
organization dedicated to restoring the eyesight of premature infants,
children, and adults throughout Armenia, will be holding its Ninth
Annual Newport Gala on Sat., Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m., at the Balboa Bay
Club, Newport Beach. Governor George Deukmejian will be honored at the
event.
`We are recognizing the governor for his extraordinary contributions
to the EyeCare Project over the past 20 years,' said Roger Ohanesian,
the founder and chairman of the EyeCare Project. `His wisdom,
guidance, and support throughout the years have been invaluable. He
has always been one of the first advisors I have turned to for expert
legal guidance. Though a very busy person, he has always been generous
with his time and given sage advice.'
Deukmejian is an original AECP Board member and has been a dedicated
supporter ever since. `I was and still am impressed with the
extraordinary way in which Dr. Ohanesian and other doctors have been
willing to provide their skills and talents to provide good eye care
for people living in Armenia,' said Deukmejian. `I admire them for
their tireless efforts and making the many trips to Armenia. While
there, they provide care, treatment, and good medical advice to
countless numbers of patients. Then they have carried it forward by
helping train ophthalmologists in Armenia to undertake the most
up-to-date diagnostic methods and surgical techniques. Finally, the
effort to put together the mobile eye hospital and providing this high
level of care for everybody in the countryside has been
extraordinary.'
Born and raised in New York, George Deukmejian earned his law degree
at St. John's University and practiced law in New York before serving
with the U.S. Army. He served as the governor of California from
1983-1991, a tenure highlighted by major planned investments in
California's public facilities, as well as tax, budgetary, and
regulatory policies, which established a positive business climate in
the state. He was a partner in Sidley & Austin, a national and
international law firm, from 1991 to 2000, when he retired. He
reentered public life by serving on special committees, including one
to reform the California penal system, and a charter-reform committee
in his hometown of Long Beach. Deukmejian and his wife, Gloria, reside
in Long Beach, Calif., and have three children and two grandchildren.
Aram Bassenian and Kenneth Khachigian - past recipients of the Lifetime
Humanitarian of the Year Award, as well as former Board members - will
serve as masters of ceremonies. Khachigian, an accomplished
speechwriter, is best remembered for his tenure in the Nixon and
Reagan administrations. Bassenian, the chairman and CEO of
Bassenian/Lagoni Architects, founded the architectural firm 35 years
ago and throughout his career has authored thousands of homes in
California and abroad.
Each year, the AECP hosts a gala dinner to raise awareness and funds
for ongoing medical missions to Armenia. At no cost to patients,
Ohanesian, with a team of internationally renowned ophthalmologists,
travel to Armenia to treat needy infants, children, and adults.
Donations are used to purchase medical equipment and train doctors in
Yerevan. Additionally, money raised at the gala supports the AECP's
Mobile Eye Hospital, which travels across the country and treats those
who cannot afford medical treatment.
`One child going blind is too many,' said Ohanesian. `It is
heartbreaking to see a child lose eyesight when it could have been
prevented with screening and affordable treatment. Unfortunately, too
many Armenian babies and children are going blind because doctors in
Armenia do not have the resources. We are dedicated to making sure no
child has to live in total darkness due to a condition or disease that
can be treated.'
Attendees will include corporate sponsors, business leaders, and
underwriters. Other AECP Board members attending include Mr. and Mrs.
Jack McHale, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Gangolli, Mr. and Mrs. Monique
Hachigian, Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. David Keligian,
Dr. and Mrs. Baruch D. Kuppermann, Dr. and Mrs. John A. Hovanesian,
Mr. and Mrs. Debbie Poochigian, and Mr. Roger and Mrs. Cynthia Tusan.
Guests will enjoy dinner and an evening with entertainment by Robert
Duquesnel and his three-piece orchestra. A silent and live auction
will include a trip to Armenia, with the opportunity for a student to
travel alongside the doctors and be at their side during the 10-14 day
mission. Just the thing to get as encouragement for a grandchild
aspiring to become a doctor. Other items include a weekend getaway to
New York and Las Vegas, a luxury Paris vacation package, and
one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia.
Individual tickets are $500 per person, or $4,000 for a table of 10.
To make advance reservations, call (949) 675-5611. For more
information about the Armenian EyeCare Project, visit
www.eyecareproject.com.
From: A. Papazian
Sat, Nov 19 2011
By:Armenian Weekly
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - The Armenian EyeCare Project (AECP), an
organization dedicated to restoring the eyesight of premature infants,
children, and adults throughout Armenia, will be holding its Ninth
Annual Newport Gala on Sat., Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m., at the Balboa Bay
Club, Newport Beach. Governor George Deukmejian will be honored at the
event.
`We are recognizing the governor for his extraordinary contributions
to the EyeCare Project over the past 20 years,' said Roger Ohanesian,
the founder and chairman of the EyeCare Project. `His wisdom,
guidance, and support throughout the years have been invaluable. He
has always been one of the first advisors I have turned to for expert
legal guidance. Though a very busy person, he has always been generous
with his time and given sage advice.'
Deukmejian is an original AECP Board member and has been a dedicated
supporter ever since. `I was and still am impressed with the
extraordinary way in which Dr. Ohanesian and other doctors have been
willing to provide their skills and talents to provide good eye care
for people living in Armenia,' said Deukmejian. `I admire them for
their tireless efforts and making the many trips to Armenia. While
there, they provide care, treatment, and good medical advice to
countless numbers of patients. Then they have carried it forward by
helping train ophthalmologists in Armenia to undertake the most
up-to-date diagnostic methods and surgical techniques. Finally, the
effort to put together the mobile eye hospital and providing this high
level of care for everybody in the countryside has been
extraordinary.'
Born and raised in New York, George Deukmejian earned his law degree
at St. John's University and practiced law in New York before serving
with the U.S. Army. He served as the governor of California from
1983-1991, a tenure highlighted by major planned investments in
California's public facilities, as well as tax, budgetary, and
regulatory policies, which established a positive business climate in
the state. He was a partner in Sidley & Austin, a national and
international law firm, from 1991 to 2000, when he retired. He
reentered public life by serving on special committees, including one
to reform the California penal system, and a charter-reform committee
in his hometown of Long Beach. Deukmejian and his wife, Gloria, reside
in Long Beach, Calif., and have three children and two grandchildren.
Aram Bassenian and Kenneth Khachigian - past recipients of the Lifetime
Humanitarian of the Year Award, as well as former Board members - will
serve as masters of ceremonies. Khachigian, an accomplished
speechwriter, is best remembered for his tenure in the Nixon and
Reagan administrations. Bassenian, the chairman and CEO of
Bassenian/Lagoni Architects, founded the architectural firm 35 years
ago and throughout his career has authored thousands of homes in
California and abroad.
Each year, the AECP hosts a gala dinner to raise awareness and funds
for ongoing medical missions to Armenia. At no cost to patients,
Ohanesian, with a team of internationally renowned ophthalmologists,
travel to Armenia to treat needy infants, children, and adults.
Donations are used to purchase medical equipment and train doctors in
Yerevan. Additionally, money raised at the gala supports the AECP's
Mobile Eye Hospital, which travels across the country and treats those
who cannot afford medical treatment.
`One child going blind is too many,' said Ohanesian. `It is
heartbreaking to see a child lose eyesight when it could have been
prevented with screening and affordable treatment. Unfortunately, too
many Armenian babies and children are going blind because doctors in
Armenia do not have the resources. We are dedicated to making sure no
child has to live in total darkness due to a condition or disease that
can be treated.'
Attendees will include corporate sponsors, business leaders, and
underwriters. Other AECP Board members attending include Mr. and Mrs.
Jack McHale, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Gangolli, Mr. and Mrs. Monique
Hachigian, Dr. and Mrs. Richard A. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. David Keligian,
Dr. and Mrs. Baruch D. Kuppermann, Dr. and Mrs. John A. Hovanesian,
Mr. and Mrs. Debbie Poochigian, and Mr. Roger and Mrs. Cynthia Tusan.
Guests will enjoy dinner and an evening with entertainment by Robert
Duquesnel and his three-piece orchestra. A silent and live auction
will include a trip to Armenia, with the opportunity for a student to
travel alongside the doctors and be at their side during the 10-14 day
mission. Just the thing to get as encouragement for a grandchild
aspiring to become a doctor. Other items include a weekend getaway to
New York and Las Vegas, a luxury Paris vacation package, and
one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia.
Individual tickets are $500 per person, or $4,000 for a table of 10.
To make advance reservations, call (949) 675-5611. For more
information about the Armenian EyeCare Project, visit
www.eyecareproject.com.
From: A. Papazian