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ARS of Western USA, Inc.
Regional Office
517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91202
Tel: 818-500-1343
Fax: 818-242-3732
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: http://ars1910.org/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/arswusa
Armenian Relief Society of Western USA, Regional Executive
Food, Folk Dancing and Fun Games at ARS' 11th Annual Armenian Festival
The Armenian Relief Society of Western USA will host its 11th Annual
Armenian Cultural and Food Festival in Glendale on Saturday, May 5 and
Sunday, May 6, featuring music by popular Armenian singers, folk dance
groups and instruction, a costume show, games and activities for kids,
delectable foods and pastries.
Year after year, the festival draws thousands of people over the
course of two days in activities and entertainment suitable for
adults, and children of all ages. Traditional Armenian foods will
include kufta, sarma, kebab skewers, and more.
Festival hours are 1 pm - 12 midnight on Saturday, May5th and 11 am to
7 pm on Sunday, May 6th.The Glendale Civic Auditorium is located at
1401 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA. Admission is $3 per person.
Don't Let Their Voice Be Forgotten
First-ever Chair for Contemporary Armenian Studies at USC Announced at
USC Armenian Institute Gala
The USC Institute of Armenian Studies Seventh Anniversary Gala Banquet
was held on Sunday, April 15, at which the announcement was made that
the Turpanjian family had endowed a $3 million Chair in Contemporary
Armenian Studies at USC.
The Institute's Leadership Council also announced the establishment of
a $2 million Armenian Genocide Studies Fund that will provide for the
teaching of Genocide-related courses at USC.
Among the Armenian community organization representatives, who
attended the event were ARS-WUSA Regional Executive members Dr. Nyree
Derderian and Liza Santikian, and ARS Regional Center Manager Jasik
Jarahian. Several other ARS members were among the 800 guests at the
banquet held at the Beverly Hilton International Ballroom.
ARS Gala 2012 Sold Out
On Friday, April 27th,over 500guests will attend the ARS Gala 2012 at
the Glendale Hilton Hotel. The event will celebrate the ARS Western
U.S.A. Region's 28th anniversary and service to communities in need
both locally and internationally.
ARSmembers from nearlyall of the region's chapters will be honored at
the event in recognition of their exceptional service as part of the
driving force of ARS activities in their local communities.
Special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Zareh and Melineh Issakhanian of Remedy
Liquor for their generous donation toward the ARS Gala.
Attend Armenian Genocide Commemoration Events in Your Local Community
San Fernando Valley Commemoration Event: Sunday, April 22nd at 6:30
pm, Avedissian Hall, 5300 White Oak Ave., Encino, CA 91316
Orange County Genocide Commemoration Featuring "Bolis": Sunday, April
22ndat 4 pm, Gugasian Hall, 5315 W. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana, CA
Armenian Genocide Monument Gathering: Tuesday, April 24th from 1:30 pm
- 3:30 pm, 2445 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA
Candlelight Vigil at Burbank City Hall: Tuesday, April 24th at 7:30
pm, 275 E. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA
For a complete listing of genocide commemoration events, please visit
http://www.uacla.com/
Send your comments to [email protected]
Open Class Workshop for ARS School Teachers & Principals
ARS school teachers and principals gathered at the ARS Talin Chapter's
Saturday School on Saturday, April 14th for an "Open Class" workshop
organized by the Board of Regents of ARS Schools.
Attendees observed the Talin Chapter's Saturday School class in
session, along with principal Kevork Bedikian offering
instruction. The workshop concluded with a roundtable discussion,
which offered a forum foran exchange of ideas and suggestions amongst
administrators.
ARS AnahidChapterReceives Computer Training
The ARS San Fernando Valley Anahid Chapter recently wrapped up an
8-week computer course they had organized with instructor Raffi
Hagopian.
20 members participated in the class, which focused on teaching
various computer skills including basic operation, creating email
accounts, saving documents, internet, etc.
Make Your Reservation for the ARS 3rd International Cruise!
The ARS Third International Cruise, organized by the Armenian Relief
Society, Inc., will be held on June 30 - July 14, 2012, touring
Western European and Mediterranean cities aboard Royal Caribbean's
"Independence of the Seas."
For more informationor to makea reservation, please contact Shakeh
Basmajian (248) 683-8666 or the ARS, Inc. International Office (617)
926-5892.
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other"
~John F. Kennedy
Save These Dates for Regional Programs
April 27, 2012
ARS Gala
May 5-6, 2012
11th Annual ARS Festival
June 4, 2012
Public HS Graduates' Awards Night
June 5, 2012
Ararat Home Luncheon
Mission Hills, CA
Check us out and "Like" www.facebook.com/arswusa
(http://e2.ma/click/aw21b/iqrfd/qoz6o)
Donate to ARS Programs by credit card or PayPal
www.arswestusa.org/donate (http://e2.ma/click/aw21b/iqrfd/6g06o)
Or mail your check to: ARS of Western USA, 517 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202
From: A. Papazian
ARS of Western USA, Inc.
Regional Office
517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91202
Tel: 818-500-1343
Fax: 818-242-3732
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web: http://ars1910.org/
FB: http://www.facebook.com/arswusa
Armenian Relief Society of Western USA, Regional Executive
Food, Folk Dancing and Fun Games at ARS' 11th Annual Armenian Festival
The Armenian Relief Society of Western USA will host its 11th Annual
Armenian Cultural and Food Festival in Glendale on Saturday, May 5 and
Sunday, May 6, featuring music by popular Armenian singers, folk dance
groups and instruction, a costume show, games and activities for kids,
delectable foods and pastries.
Year after year, the festival draws thousands of people over the
course of two days in activities and entertainment suitable for
adults, and children of all ages. Traditional Armenian foods will
include kufta, sarma, kebab skewers, and more.
Festival hours are 1 pm - 12 midnight on Saturday, May5th and 11 am to
7 pm on Sunday, May 6th.The Glendale Civic Auditorium is located at
1401 N. Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA. Admission is $3 per person.
Don't Let Their Voice Be Forgotten
First-ever Chair for Contemporary Armenian Studies at USC Announced at
USC Armenian Institute Gala
The USC Institute of Armenian Studies Seventh Anniversary Gala Banquet
was held on Sunday, April 15, at which the announcement was made that
the Turpanjian family had endowed a $3 million Chair in Contemporary
Armenian Studies at USC.
The Institute's Leadership Council also announced the establishment of
a $2 million Armenian Genocide Studies Fund that will provide for the
teaching of Genocide-related courses at USC.
Among the Armenian community organization representatives, who
attended the event were ARS-WUSA Regional Executive members Dr. Nyree
Derderian and Liza Santikian, and ARS Regional Center Manager Jasik
Jarahian. Several other ARS members were among the 800 guests at the
banquet held at the Beverly Hilton International Ballroom.
ARS Gala 2012 Sold Out
On Friday, April 27th,over 500guests will attend the ARS Gala 2012 at
the Glendale Hilton Hotel. The event will celebrate the ARS Western
U.S.A. Region's 28th anniversary and service to communities in need
both locally and internationally.
ARSmembers from nearlyall of the region's chapters will be honored at
the event in recognition of their exceptional service as part of the
driving force of ARS activities in their local communities.
Special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Zareh and Melineh Issakhanian of Remedy
Liquor for their generous donation toward the ARS Gala.
Attend Armenian Genocide Commemoration Events in Your Local Community
San Fernando Valley Commemoration Event: Sunday, April 22nd at 6:30
pm, Avedissian Hall, 5300 White Oak Ave., Encino, CA 91316
Orange County Genocide Commemoration Featuring "Bolis": Sunday, April
22ndat 4 pm, Gugasian Hall, 5315 W. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana, CA
Armenian Genocide Monument Gathering: Tuesday, April 24th from 1:30 pm
- 3:30 pm, 2445 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello, CA
Candlelight Vigil at Burbank City Hall: Tuesday, April 24th at 7:30
pm, 275 E. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA
For a complete listing of genocide commemoration events, please visit
http://www.uacla.com/
Send your comments to [email protected]
Open Class Workshop for ARS School Teachers & Principals
ARS school teachers and principals gathered at the ARS Talin Chapter's
Saturday School on Saturday, April 14th for an "Open Class" workshop
organized by the Board of Regents of ARS Schools.
Attendees observed the Talin Chapter's Saturday School class in
session, along with principal Kevork Bedikian offering
instruction. The workshop concluded with a roundtable discussion,
which offered a forum foran exchange of ideas and suggestions amongst
administrators.
ARS AnahidChapterReceives Computer Training
The ARS San Fernando Valley Anahid Chapter recently wrapped up an
8-week computer course they had organized with instructor Raffi
Hagopian.
20 members participated in the class, which focused on teaching
various computer skills including basic operation, creating email
accounts, saving documents, internet, etc.
Make Your Reservation for the ARS 3rd International Cruise!
The ARS Third International Cruise, organized by the Armenian Relief
Society, Inc., will be held on June 30 - July 14, 2012, touring
Western European and Mediterranean cities aboard Royal Caribbean's
"Independence of the Seas."
For more informationor to makea reservation, please contact Shakeh
Basmajian (248) 683-8666 or the ARS, Inc. International Office (617)
926-5892.
"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other"
~John F. Kennedy
Save These Dates for Regional Programs
April 27, 2012
ARS Gala
May 5-6, 2012
11th Annual ARS Festival
June 4, 2012
Public HS Graduates' Awards Night
June 5, 2012
Ararat Home Luncheon
Mission Hills, CA
Check us out and "Like" www.facebook.com/arswusa
(http://e2.ma/click/aw21b/iqrfd/qoz6o)
Donate to ARS Programs by credit card or PayPal
www.arswestusa.org/donate (http://e2.ma/click/aw21b/iqrfd/6g06o)
Or mail your check to: ARS of Western USA, 517 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202
From: A. Papazian