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37TH HOMENETMEN NAVASARTIAN GAMES OFFICIALLY KICK OFF
asbarez
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Homenetmen scouts march with the flags
Mr. & Mrs. Gagik and Madine Gevorkian Named Honorary Presidents;
Maro Kechichian named "Exemplary Homenetmen Member"
ENCINO-A series of events officially kicked off the much-anticipated
37th Annual Homenetmen Navasartian Games on Saturday, May 12. Standing
before the Holy Martyrs Armenian Apostolic Church, Rev. Razmig
Khatchadourian commenced the opening by blessing the Navasartian torch,
which was then handed to a team of athletes, representing Homenetmen
chapters, by Regional Executive Vice-Chairperson Pierre Manoukian.
Alongside Manoukian, Regional Executive Board member Vicken Dakessian,
who is heading the Navasartian Organizing Committee; Exemplary
Homenetmen members; chapter representatives; athletes, parents,
and guests gathered in enthusiasm to support the start of another
exciting year of Navasartian games.
Honorary Chairs Mr. & Mrs. Gagik and Madine Gevorkian With the
Navasartian torch raised high, the athletes carried it to Birmingham
High School, where the opening ceremony would be held. Suzy Ohanian
MC-ed the program, which began with a call for a moment of silence
to honor the memories of departed Homenetmen members. A flag ceremony
led by Homenetmen Los Angeles Chapter scouts ensued by marching with
the American, Armenian, Republic of Artsakh, State of California,
Homenetmen, and Navasartian flags.
In her welcoming remarks, Ohanian paid special mention to the
importance and impactful nature of the Navasartian Games. She then
recognized the guests in attendance, including Rev. Fr. Gomidas
Torossian, who attended on behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian; Homenetmen Central Executive member Viken Tavitian;
ARS Regional Executive Vice-Chairperson Carmen Libaridian; 2011
Exemplary Homenetmen Member Roupen Gourjian; honorary presidents and
exemplary Homenetmen members from years past, as well as executive
and chapter members.
The team of athletes delivering the Navasartian torch entered the
grounds with loud applause from attendees and passed it to Regional
Executive Chairperson Garnik Abrahamian, whose acceptance of the
torch marked the official start of the Navasartian season.
2012 "Exemlary Homenetmen Member" Maro Kechichian On behalf of the
athletes, who will participate in the forthcoming games, Homenetmen
"Azadamard" member Alik Marselian and "Shant" member Shant Ohanian
recited the athlete's oath. Following this recitation, Abrahamian
made two special announcements. He declared Mr. & Mrs.
Gagik and Madine Gevorkian as Navasartian's Honorary Presidents
this year and Maro Kechichian as Exemplary Homenetmen Member. Both
announcements received a warm and wholehearted response from the
audience. (Informative articles regarding the title recipients will
be published separately)
Although Mr. & Mrs. Gevorkian were unable to attend the ceremony, Maro
Kechichian addressed guests and expressed her sincere appreciation
for being bestowed with the honor. She spoke of the opportunities
awarded to her through Homenetmen to be able to help re-establish
chapters in Armenia, the collaborative efforts that contribute to the
organization's success, and in her closing remarks expressed promise
to continue serving in Homenetmen with strength and vigor.
Abrahamian delivered the Regional Executive Board's remarks and
highlighted that the start of Navasartian coincided with the 20th
Anniversary of the liberation of Shushi and Mother's Day weekend. He
stressed that Homenetmen will continue to bring together Armenian
youth in order for them to remain drawn to their community and to
persist as the driving force of the organization.
After Rev. Fr. Torossian delivered his blessings, a series of
all-star games followed, which were dedicated to the memory of Rima
Abedi-Sagherian, a former member of the Homenetmen Regional Executive.
asbarez
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Homenetmen scouts march with the flags
Mr. & Mrs. Gagik and Madine Gevorkian Named Honorary Presidents;
Maro Kechichian named "Exemplary Homenetmen Member"
ENCINO-A series of events officially kicked off the much-anticipated
37th Annual Homenetmen Navasartian Games on Saturday, May 12. Standing
before the Holy Martyrs Armenian Apostolic Church, Rev. Razmig
Khatchadourian commenced the opening by blessing the Navasartian torch,
which was then handed to a team of athletes, representing Homenetmen
chapters, by Regional Executive Vice-Chairperson Pierre Manoukian.
Alongside Manoukian, Regional Executive Board member Vicken Dakessian,
who is heading the Navasartian Organizing Committee; Exemplary
Homenetmen members; chapter representatives; athletes, parents,
and guests gathered in enthusiasm to support the start of another
exciting year of Navasartian games.
Honorary Chairs Mr. & Mrs. Gagik and Madine Gevorkian With the
Navasartian torch raised high, the athletes carried it to Birmingham
High School, where the opening ceremony would be held. Suzy Ohanian
MC-ed the program, which began with a call for a moment of silence
to honor the memories of departed Homenetmen members. A flag ceremony
led by Homenetmen Los Angeles Chapter scouts ensued by marching with
the American, Armenian, Republic of Artsakh, State of California,
Homenetmen, and Navasartian flags.
In her welcoming remarks, Ohanian paid special mention to the
importance and impactful nature of the Navasartian Games. She then
recognized the guests in attendance, including Rev. Fr. Gomidas
Torossian, who attended on behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian; Homenetmen Central Executive member Viken Tavitian;
ARS Regional Executive Vice-Chairperson Carmen Libaridian; 2011
Exemplary Homenetmen Member Roupen Gourjian; honorary presidents and
exemplary Homenetmen members from years past, as well as executive
and chapter members.
The team of athletes delivering the Navasartian torch entered the
grounds with loud applause from attendees and passed it to Regional
Executive Chairperson Garnik Abrahamian, whose acceptance of the
torch marked the official start of the Navasartian season.
2012 "Exemlary Homenetmen Member" Maro Kechichian On behalf of the
athletes, who will participate in the forthcoming games, Homenetmen
"Azadamard" member Alik Marselian and "Shant" member Shant Ohanian
recited the athlete's oath. Following this recitation, Abrahamian
made two special announcements. He declared Mr. & Mrs.
Gagik and Madine Gevorkian as Navasartian's Honorary Presidents
this year and Maro Kechichian as Exemplary Homenetmen Member. Both
announcements received a warm and wholehearted response from the
audience. (Informative articles regarding the title recipients will
be published separately)
Although Mr. & Mrs. Gevorkian were unable to attend the ceremony, Maro
Kechichian addressed guests and expressed her sincere appreciation
for being bestowed with the honor. She spoke of the opportunities
awarded to her through Homenetmen to be able to help re-establish
chapters in Armenia, the collaborative efforts that contribute to the
organization's success, and in her closing remarks expressed promise
to continue serving in Homenetmen with strength and vigor.
Abrahamian delivered the Regional Executive Board's remarks and
highlighted that the start of Navasartian coincided with the 20th
Anniversary of the liberation of Shushi and Mother's Day weekend. He
stressed that Homenetmen will continue to bring together Armenian
youth in order for them to remain drawn to their community and to
persist as the driving force of the organization.
After Rev. Fr. Torossian delivered his blessings, a series of
all-star games followed, which were dedicated to the memory of Rima
Abedi-Sagherian, a former member of the Homenetmen Regional Executive.