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ARS NAIRY CHAPTER HOSTS 45TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER
http://asbarez.com/112282/ars-nairy-chapter-hosts-45th-anniversary-dinner/
Wednesday, July 31st, 2013
Guests during the opening ceremony.
MONTEBELLO, Calif-The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA,
Nairy Chapter, was the host of the ARS 93rd Annual Regional Convention,
and organized a program on the second day of the convention to
celebrate its own 45th anniversary. The dinner-dance program was
held on July 13, 2013, at the Armenian Center in Montebello, with
dozens of delegates and guests participating, along with some local
residents. Among the guests was the ARS of Eastern USA Regional
Executive representative Taline Mkrtschjan.
Opening remarks were made by the convention organizing committee
chairperson Arpik Najarian, who invited the ARS members and guests
to renew their oath "to be the true successors of our founders and
benefactors." Following with the national and ARS anthems sung by
Nairy Chapter Executive chairperson Heghine Harboyan, Pastor of
Holy Cross Cathedral, Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian provided blessing
for realizing the ARS dreams in service of the Armenian people. The
pastor also conveyed Prelate Arch. Moushegh Mardirossian's blessings
and congratulations.
ARS Central Executive Board representative to the 93rd Convention,
Annie Kechichian congratulated the ARS Nairy Chapter, noting that
when the anniversary of a chapter is celebrated, it is a sign of
the chapter's success and continued existence, and proof of the
advancement of the centenarian ARS. Kechichian urged to involve the
youth in Armenian community life, and congratulated the ARS Nairy
members for their many years of hard work and countless efforts
to help families and advance the Armenian language and culture, in
addition to congratulating the ARS supporters for their contributions.
ARS of Western USA, Regional Executive chairperson Lena Bozoyan
congratulated the ARS Nairy Chapter members for their golden hearts,
iron will and unwavering efforts during the past 45 years. She
commended the Nairy Chapter's level of activity, dedication and strong
ties of fellowship, and she was confident that the chapter would
continue its many accomplishments. Bozoyan promised that together
they would continue to meet the ever-changing societal needs of our
local communities and serve as symbols of hope to our brethren in
the homeland.
On behalf of the ARS Regional Executive, Bozoyan presented a plaque
commemorating the Nairy Chapter's 45th anniversary to the Chapter
Executive chairperson Heghine Harboyan.
The chapter had displayed posters of old photographs of ARS history
and a video of the early history of the ARS was shown during the
program, which was followed by the message of the ARF Tro Committee
representative Levon Kirakosian, Esq. He said that he was one of the
displaced persons (DPs) shown on the video, but wished that more of
his friends were with him. He congratulated the Nairy Chapter and
asked the ARS to include the local youth and their needs in their
programs. He handed a certificate of recognition by Christina Cortez,
the Mayor of the City of Montebello, to Heghine Harboyan.
Harboyan reminded the audience of the accomplishments of the chapter:
45 years ago the chapter was founded; 31 years ago the Saturday School
was founded; 15 years ago the day care was founded; and during the
past year 5 new members joined the chapter. The Nairy Day Care had
been recognized by the City of Montebello Chamber of Commerce as a
"Quality of Life" business for 2013. She congratulated the Nairy
Chapter members, who believe in the volunteering and value teamwork.
Throughout the convention, the ARS Nairy Chapter volunteers had
demonstrated their willingness to do their best in order to provide
for the delegates and guests who arrived in Montebello. "Vartskernit
gadar" as they say for a job well done.
From: A. Papazian
http://asbarez.com/112282/ars-nairy-chapter-hosts-45th-anniversary-dinner/
Wednesday, July 31st, 2013
Guests during the opening ceremony.
MONTEBELLO, Calif-The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA,
Nairy Chapter, was the host of the ARS 93rd Annual Regional Convention,
and organized a program on the second day of the convention to
celebrate its own 45th anniversary. The dinner-dance program was
held on July 13, 2013, at the Armenian Center in Montebello, with
dozens of delegates and guests participating, along with some local
residents. Among the guests was the ARS of Eastern USA Regional
Executive representative Taline Mkrtschjan.
Opening remarks were made by the convention organizing committee
chairperson Arpik Najarian, who invited the ARS members and guests
to renew their oath "to be the true successors of our founders and
benefactors." Following with the national and ARS anthems sung by
Nairy Chapter Executive chairperson Heghine Harboyan, Pastor of
Holy Cross Cathedral, Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian provided blessing
for realizing the ARS dreams in service of the Armenian people. The
pastor also conveyed Prelate Arch. Moushegh Mardirossian's blessings
and congratulations.
ARS Central Executive Board representative to the 93rd Convention,
Annie Kechichian congratulated the ARS Nairy Chapter, noting that
when the anniversary of a chapter is celebrated, it is a sign of
the chapter's success and continued existence, and proof of the
advancement of the centenarian ARS. Kechichian urged to involve the
youth in Armenian community life, and congratulated the ARS Nairy
members for their many years of hard work and countless efforts
to help families and advance the Armenian language and culture, in
addition to congratulating the ARS supporters for their contributions.
ARS of Western USA, Regional Executive chairperson Lena Bozoyan
congratulated the ARS Nairy Chapter members for their golden hearts,
iron will and unwavering efforts during the past 45 years. She
commended the Nairy Chapter's level of activity, dedication and strong
ties of fellowship, and she was confident that the chapter would
continue its many accomplishments. Bozoyan promised that together
they would continue to meet the ever-changing societal needs of our
local communities and serve as symbols of hope to our brethren in
the homeland.
On behalf of the ARS Regional Executive, Bozoyan presented a plaque
commemorating the Nairy Chapter's 45th anniversary to the Chapter
Executive chairperson Heghine Harboyan.
The chapter had displayed posters of old photographs of ARS history
and a video of the early history of the ARS was shown during the
program, which was followed by the message of the ARF Tro Committee
representative Levon Kirakosian, Esq. He said that he was one of the
displaced persons (DPs) shown on the video, but wished that more of
his friends were with him. He congratulated the Nairy Chapter and
asked the ARS to include the local youth and their needs in their
programs. He handed a certificate of recognition by Christina Cortez,
the Mayor of the City of Montebello, to Heghine Harboyan.
Harboyan reminded the audience of the accomplishments of the chapter:
45 years ago the chapter was founded; 31 years ago the Saturday School
was founded; 15 years ago the day care was founded; and during the
past year 5 new members joined the chapter. The Nairy Day Care had
been recognized by the City of Montebello Chamber of Commerce as a
"Quality of Life" business for 2013. She congratulated the Nairy
Chapter members, who believe in the volunteering and value teamwork.
Throughout the convention, the ARS Nairy Chapter volunteers had
demonstrated their willingness to do their best in order to provide
for the delegates and guests who arrived in Montebello. "Vartskernit
gadar" as they say for a job well done.
From: A. Papazian