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Armenian Relief Society of Western USA
517 W. Glenoaks Blvd. | Glendale, CA 91202-2812 US
Phone: (818) 500-1343 | Fax: (818) 242-3732
Email: [email protected]
facebook: Follow us: www.facebook.com/arswusa
Armenian Relief Society of Western USA, Inc., Regional Executive
Donors Contribute $147,000 for Syrian Armenian Relief Fund
Glendale, CA ` At the first fund-raiser of the Syrian Armenian Relief
Fund (SARF) last Thursday, Sept. 19, the total collectedto aid
Armenians in war-torn Syria duringthe past several weeks reached
$147,000. The fundraising event, generously hosted by Phoenicia
Restaurant in Glendale, was attended by over 100 people, including
representatives from the 10 organizations that make up the SARF
coalition.
ARS-WUSA is a leading member of SARF. Lena Bozoyan, chairperson, and
Liza Santikian, treasurer, attended the event on behalf of the
ARS-WUSA Regional Executive. Sona Madarian, who represents the
ARS-WUSA on theSARF Executive Committee, emceed the event. The other
organizations in SARF are the Armenian Catholic Eparchy, Armenian
Evangelical Union, Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, Western
Prelacy, Armenian Democratic Liberal Party, Armenian Revolutionary
Federation, Social Democrat Hunchakian Party, Armenian General
Benevolent Union, and Armenian Missionary Association.
Clergy, representing the Apostolic, Catholic and Evangelical
denominations blessed the evening's dinner, and throughout the program
Arch. Hovnan Derderian, Rev. Fr. Krikor Chahinian and Rev. Joseph
Matossian urged those present to do their part to help the
Syrian-Armenians during this time of great need.
Arch. Moushegh Mardirossian, who was instrumental in helping bring
the SARF coalition together, quoted His Holiness Aram I that Armenians
need to be committed to preserving and safeguarding our communities in
Syria. The Prelate recalled that the initial response to the crisis in
Syria was to help the schools, and he praised the ARS for
accomplishing that objective early on.
Zaven Khanjian, SARF Executive Committee Chairman, noted that the
motto, `Poloren Polorin' (from everyone to everyone) appropriately
describes how the various organizations have come together to help the
Syrian-Armenian community, which has provided invaluable and
immeasurable contributions to the Diaspora in the decades since the
Armenian Genocide. Khanjian ended his remarks with an appeal: `Did you
contribute to the Syrian-Armenians?'
ARS Schools Reopen for 2012-2013 Academic Year
Visit http://www.arswestusa.org and view the complete listing and
schedule of ARS schools, which have reopened or are soon opening in
your local community for the 2012-2013 academic year.
ARS Meetings and Seminars
ARS members in the region have been actively participating in meetings
and seminars, as listed below, in an effort to allow for the exchange
of ideas, reviewobjectives, and convey accurate record-keeping
practices.
August 30, 2012: ARS Regional Executive Board Met with Former &
Present Central Executive Board Members from ARS Western Region and
Former Regional Executive Chairpersons
September 6, 2012: ARS Regional Executive BoardMet with Chapter
Executives
September 12, 2012: Secretarial Seminar; Presented by Regional
Executive Secretary Armenouhi Tomassian
September 13, 2012: Treasurer's Seminar; Presented by General Manager
Jasik Jarahian
Upcoming Events
Business Life Magazine's Healthcare Conference: Thursday, September
27, 2012, Workshops: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Glendale Hilton Hotel,
Contact (818) 240-7088
20th Anniversary of the ARS Sponsor-A-Childprogram: Seminar & Cultural
Programs, September 29-30, 2012, Sountoukian Theater, Yerevan, Armenia
ARS N. San Fernando Valley Lori Chapter's Yard Sale: Saturday,
September 29, 2012 at 8 a.m., Ferrahian Elementary School, 16617
Parthenia Ave. North Hills, CA, Contact [email protected]
ARS Hollywood Mayr Chapter's Trip to Fresno for Armenian Fest
(Perpoor): September 29-30, 2012, Contact Mayda (818) 825-0849
11th Annual Unity Fest Glendale: Celebrating Diversity, Saturday,
September 29, 2012, 2-7 p.m., On Brand Blvd. between California &
Wilson, Free Admission
Donate to ARS Programs by credit card or PayPal
http://www.arswestusa.org/donate
Or mail your check to: ARS of Western USA, 517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.,
Glendale, CA 91202
REB Members Continue Visits to Chapters
The ARS Montebello Nairy Chapter members were joined by Regional
Executive Board (REB) members during their last chapter meeting.
Send your comments to: [email protected]
ARSJoins Community Protest of Ramil Safarov's Transfer and Pardon
On September 6, 2012, ARS members joined more than 1,000 community
members in a protest at the Hungarian and Azeri Consulates in Los
Angeles to demand justice.
In 2004, Azeri Lt. Ramil Safarov beheaded Armenian Lieutenant
Gurgen Margaryan as he slept,while both attended a training program in
Budapest, Hungary under the auspices of NATO's Partnership for Peace
Program. Safarov was convicted to life imprisonment in Hungary,got
extradited to Azerbaijan, pardoned, called a national heroand
promoted.
The ARS Central Executive expressed its discontent of this
injustice by issuing a letter to the Ambassador of Hungary in the
United States, Gyorgy Szapary, as well as to Hungary's Permanent
Representative at the United Nations Ambassador Csaba Korosi.
Read the full textof the letter:
http://ars1910.org/?p=2179&langswitch_lang=en
ARS Participates in 1st Korean Armenian Festival
Two cultures joined together in organizing the First Annual Korean
Armenian Festival, which was held on Saturday and Sunday, September
15-16, 2012 at the Crescenta Valley Park, in La Crescenta,
CA. Armenian and Korean dance, martial artsand exercise groups, music,
food and exhibitions.
The ARS La Crescenta Talin Chapter was a festival organizer. The
ARS Regional Executive had atable at the event distributing
promotional materials.
ARS Agnouni Chapter Holds 2nd Health Symposium
On August 25,30 people participated in the ARS San Jose Agnouni
Chapter's 2nd Annual Health Symposium, held at Amerian Hall in
Cupertino, CA.
Health care professionals Kohar Enemark (MPH), Manoj Joshi,
Dr. Mariam Manoukian, Dr. Oski Tchaparian, and Takouhi Tchantchanian
(RN) discussed issues pertaining to diabetes and heart disease;
allergies and food; the health benefits of humor; blood pressure; and
yoga.
Save These Dates for Regional Programs
October 25, 2012, 6 p.m.: A film to increase awareness regarding
domestic violence, "Loves Me, Loves Me Not", in partnership with
theGlendale Commission on the Status of Women, Glendale Central
Library, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale, CA
November 2, 201, Masquerade Ball: Eden Garden, 175 E. Holly St.,
Pasadena, CA
From: A. Papazian
517 W. Glenoaks Blvd. | Glendale, CA 91202-2812 US
Phone: (818) 500-1343 | Fax: (818) 242-3732
Email: [email protected]
facebook: Follow us: www.facebook.com/arswusa
Armenian Relief Society of Western USA, Inc., Regional Executive
Donors Contribute $147,000 for Syrian Armenian Relief Fund
Glendale, CA ` At the first fund-raiser of the Syrian Armenian Relief
Fund (SARF) last Thursday, Sept. 19, the total collectedto aid
Armenians in war-torn Syria duringthe past several weeks reached
$147,000. The fundraising event, generously hosted by Phoenicia
Restaurant in Glendale, was attended by over 100 people, including
representatives from the 10 organizations that make up the SARF
coalition.
ARS-WUSA is a leading member of SARF. Lena Bozoyan, chairperson, and
Liza Santikian, treasurer, attended the event on behalf of the
ARS-WUSA Regional Executive. Sona Madarian, who represents the
ARS-WUSA on theSARF Executive Committee, emceed the event. The other
organizations in SARF are the Armenian Catholic Eparchy, Armenian
Evangelical Union, Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, Western
Prelacy, Armenian Democratic Liberal Party, Armenian Revolutionary
Federation, Social Democrat Hunchakian Party, Armenian General
Benevolent Union, and Armenian Missionary Association.
Clergy, representing the Apostolic, Catholic and Evangelical
denominations blessed the evening's dinner, and throughout the program
Arch. Hovnan Derderian, Rev. Fr. Krikor Chahinian and Rev. Joseph
Matossian urged those present to do their part to help the
Syrian-Armenians during this time of great need.
Arch. Moushegh Mardirossian, who was instrumental in helping bring
the SARF coalition together, quoted His Holiness Aram I that Armenians
need to be committed to preserving and safeguarding our communities in
Syria. The Prelate recalled that the initial response to the crisis in
Syria was to help the schools, and he praised the ARS for
accomplishing that objective early on.
Zaven Khanjian, SARF Executive Committee Chairman, noted that the
motto, `Poloren Polorin' (from everyone to everyone) appropriately
describes how the various organizations have come together to help the
Syrian-Armenian community, which has provided invaluable and
immeasurable contributions to the Diaspora in the decades since the
Armenian Genocide. Khanjian ended his remarks with an appeal: `Did you
contribute to the Syrian-Armenians?'
ARS Schools Reopen for 2012-2013 Academic Year
Visit http://www.arswestusa.org and view the complete listing and
schedule of ARS schools, which have reopened or are soon opening in
your local community for the 2012-2013 academic year.
ARS Meetings and Seminars
ARS members in the region have been actively participating in meetings
and seminars, as listed below, in an effort to allow for the exchange
of ideas, reviewobjectives, and convey accurate record-keeping
practices.
August 30, 2012: ARS Regional Executive Board Met with Former &
Present Central Executive Board Members from ARS Western Region and
Former Regional Executive Chairpersons
September 6, 2012: ARS Regional Executive BoardMet with Chapter
Executives
September 12, 2012: Secretarial Seminar; Presented by Regional
Executive Secretary Armenouhi Tomassian
September 13, 2012: Treasurer's Seminar; Presented by General Manager
Jasik Jarahian
Upcoming Events
Business Life Magazine's Healthcare Conference: Thursday, September
27, 2012, Workshops: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Glendale Hilton Hotel,
Contact (818) 240-7088
20th Anniversary of the ARS Sponsor-A-Childprogram: Seminar & Cultural
Programs, September 29-30, 2012, Sountoukian Theater, Yerevan, Armenia
ARS N. San Fernando Valley Lori Chapter's Yard Sale: Saturday,
September 29, 2012 at 8 a.m., Ferrahian Elementary School, 16617
Parthenia Ave. North Hills, CA, Contact [email protected]
ARS Hollywood Mayr Chapter's Trip to Fresno for Armenian Fest
(Perpoor): September 29-30, 2012, Contact Mayda (818) 825-0849
11th Annual Unity Fest Glendale: Celebrating Diversity, Saturday,
September 29, 2012, 2-7 p.m., On Brand Blvd. between California &
Wilson, Free Admission
Donate to ARS Programs by credit card or PayPal
http://www.arswestusa.org/donate
Or mail your check to: ARS of Western USA, 517 W. Glenoaks Blvd.,
Glendale, CA 91202
REB Members Continue Visits to Chapters
The ARS Montebello Nairy Chapter members were joined by Regional
Executive Board (REB) members during their last chapter meeting.
Send your comments to: [email protected]
ARSJoins Community Protest of Ramil Safarov's Transfer and Pardon
On September 6, 2012, ARS members joined more than 1,000 community
members in a protest at the Hungarian and Azeri Consulates in Los
Angeles to demand justice.
In 2004, Azeri Lt. Ramil Safarov beheaded Armenian Lieutenant
Gurgen Margaryan as he slept,while both attended a training program in
Budapest, Hungary under the auspices of NATO's Partnership for Peace
Program. Safarov was convicted to life imprisonment in Hungary,got
extradited to Azerbaijan, pardoned, called a national heroand
promoted.
The ARS Central Executive expressed its discontent of this
injustice by issuing a letter to the Ambassador of Hungary in the
United States, Gyorgy Szapary, as well as to Hungary's Permanent
Representative at the United Nations Ambassador Csaba Korosi.
Read the full textof the letter:
http://ars1910.org/?p=2179&langswitch_lang=en
ARS Participates in 1st Korean Armenian Festival
Two cultures joined together in organizing the First Annual Korean
Armenian Festival, which was held on Saturday and Sunday, September
15-16, 2012 at the Crescenta Valley Park, in La Crescenta,
CA. Armenian and Korean dance, martial artsand exercise groups, music,
food and exhibitions.
The ARS La Crescenta Talin Chapter was a festival organizer. The
ARS Regional Executive had atable at the event distributing
promotional materials.
ARS Agnouni Chapter Holds 2nd Health Symposium
On August 25,30 people participated in the ARS San Jose Agnouni
Chapter's 2nd Annual Health Symposium, held at Amerian Hall in
Cupertino, CA.
Health care professionals Kohar Enemark (MPH), Manoj Joshi,
Dr. Mariam Manoukian, Dr. Oski Tchaparian, and Takouhi Tchantchanian
(RN) discussed issues pertaining to diabetes and heart disease;
allergies and food; the health benefits of humor; blood pressure; and
yoga.
Save These Dates for Regional Programs
October 25, 2012, 6 p.m.: A film to increase awareness regarding
domestic violence, "Loves Me, Loves Me Not", in partnership with
theGlendale Commission on the Status of Women, Glendale Central
Library, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale, CA
November 2, 201, Masquerade Ball: Eden Garden, 175 E. Holly St.,
Pasadena, CA
From: A. Papazian