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ARS Javakhk Fund Committee Honors Haigoush Kohler
http://asbarez.com/110557/ars-javakhk-fund-committee-honors-haigoush-kohler/
Friday, June 7th, 2013
ARS Central Executive Chairwoman Vicky Marashlian (left) and Regional
Executive Chairwoman Lena Bozoyan (right) flank honoree Haigoush
Keghinian-Kohler
GLENDALE - The Armenian Relief Society Javakhk Fund Committee's 9th
Annual Dinner Reception was held on Friday, May 31, 2013 at the
Armenian Society of Los Angeles. During the event, Haigoush Keghinian
Kohler was honored with the ARS Humanitarian Award and Dikranouhi
Rouhinian was recognized as a long-time sponsor.
Following her opening remarks, Master of Ceremony Sona Madarian
introduced the evening's guests, which included His Eminence
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy; ARS
Central Executive Chairperson Vicky Marashlian; ACF Central Committee
representatives Dr. Vicken Hovsepian and Dr. Viken Yacoubian; Asbarez
Daily Newspaper Editor Apo Boghigian; Armenian Educational Foundation
board members; Prof. Richard Hovannisian; local gomidehs; ARS Regional
Executive Board members, chapter representatives, and numerous
supporters.
After Archbishop Mardirossian delivered his blessings, Roberta
Arevian, a young native of Javakhk, provided musical entertainment by
singing a solo of two Armenian songs. Next, a video presentation
conveyed information to guests about the current conditions of
Javakhk, as well as ARS' humanitarian efforts in the region.
ARS Javakhk Fund Committee Chairperson Haigoush Kohler delivered
remarks and expressed thanks to the committee's members and
supporters. Kohler assured that she would continue offering assistance
to Armenians in Javakhk in order for the population to remain on their
ancestral lands. Kohler then invited Dikranouhi Rouhinian to present
her with a special plaque commending her for her years of support to
programs and activities in benefit of Armenians in Javakhk.
ARS Regional Executive Board Chairperson Lena Bozoyan delivered
remarks on behalf of the Board, highlighting ARS activities in Javakhk
and stressing the importance of collective efforts to help meet the
needs of the region. She discussed efforts aimed at securing expanded
U.S. assistance for Javakhk and developing public-private partnership
opportunities to promote jobs and industry in the region.
Bozoyan also noted additional research and relief efforts that have
been carried out simultaneously by Vatche Thomassian, a Columbia
University International Studies student and former member of the ARS
Javakhk Fund Committee, community donors, investors, as well as the
ANCA office in Washington to provide economic assistance and
additional earmarked relief funds from USAID to Javakhk.
Following these remarks, Bozoyan invited Haigoush Keghinian Kohler to
the podium. Along with ARS Central Executive Chairperson Vicky
Marashlian, they presented Kohler with the ARS Humanitarian Award,
commending her for her years of dedicated service as Chairperson of
the ARS Javakhk Fund Committee and her outstanding moral and financial
contributions in support of projects in Javakhk.
Kohler accepted the award and made a promise to continue fulfilling
her responsibilities with strength and vigor. As an element of
surprise, a congratulatory message was read to Kohler, which was
received by her daughter, and messages were displayed by Pakrad
Sarkissian of Javakhk and the ARS Georgia Regional Executive
Chairperson Garine Tatevosyan.
With belief in the mission of the ARS Javakhk Fund and the evening's
honorees, generous and impromptu donations were made by guests and
announced by Jasik Jarahian, General Manager.
Following the end of the evening's official program, singer Hovhanness
Shahbazyan entertained with lively music. Guests departed with renewed
spirit to remain supportive of Armenians in Javakhk.
http://asbarez.com/110557/ars-javakhk-fund-committee-honors-haigoush-kohler/
Friday, June 7th, 2013
ARS Central Executive Chairwoman Vicky Marashlian (left) and Regional
Executive Chairwoman Lena Bozoyan (right) flank honoree Haigoush
Keghinian-Kohler
GLENDALE - The Armenian Relief Society Javakhk Fund Committee's 9th
Annual Dinner Reception was held on Friday, May 31, 2013 at the
Armenian Society of Los Angeles. During the event, Haigoush Keghinian
Kohler was honored with the ARS Humanitarian Award and Dikranouhi
Rouhinian was recognized as a long-time sponsor.
Following her opening remarks, Master of Ceremony Sona Madarian
introduced the evening's guests, which included His Eminence
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy; ARS
Central Executive Chairperson Vicky Marashlian; ACF Central Committee
representatives Dr. Vicken Hovsepian and Dr. Viken Yacoubian; Asbarez
Daily Newspaper Editor Apo Boghigian; Armenian Educational Foundation
board members; Prof. Richard Hovannisian; local gomidehs; ARS Regional
Executive Board members, chapter representatives, and numerous
supporters.
After Archbishop Mardirossian delivered his blessings, Roberta
Arevian, a young native of Javakhk, provided musical entertainment by
singing a solo of two Armenian songs. Next, a video presentation
conveyed information to guests about the current conditions of
Javakhk, as well as ARS' humanitarian efforts in the region.
ARS Javakhk Fund Committee Chairperson Haigoush Kohler delivered
remarks and expressed thanks to the committee's members and
supporters. Kohler assured that she would continue offering assistance
to Armenians in Javakhk in order for the population to remain on their
ancestral lands. Kohler then invited Dikranouhi Rouhinian to present
her with a special plaque commending her for her years of support to
programs and activities in benefit of Armenians in Javakhk.
ARS Regional Executive Board Chairperson Lena Bozoyan delivered
remarks on behalf of the Board, highlighting ARS activities in Javakhk
and stressing the importance of collective efforts to help meet the
needs of the region. She discussed efforts aimed at securing expanded
U.S. assistance for Javakhk and developing public-private partnership
opportunities to promote jobs and industry in the region.
Bozoyan also noted additional research and relief efforts that have
been carried out simultaneously by Vatche Thomassian, a Columbia
University International Studies student and former member of the ARS
Javakhk Fund Committee, community donors, investors, as well as the
ANCA office in Washington to provide economic assistance and
additional earmarked relief funds from USAID to Javakhk.
Following these remarks, Bozoyan invited Haigoush Keghinian Kohler to
the podium. Along with ARS Central Executive Chairperson Vicky
Marashlian, they presented Kohler with the ARS Humanitarian Award,
commending her for her years of dedicated service as Chairperson of
the ARS Javakhk Fund Committee and her outstanding moral and financial
contributions in support of projects in Javakhk.
Kohler accepted the award and made a promise to continue fulfilling
her responsibilities with strength and vigor. As an element of
surprise, a congratulatory message was read to Kohler, which was
received by her daughter, and messages were displayed by Pakrad
Sarkissian of Javakhk and the ARS Georgia Regional Executive
Chairperson Garine Tatevosyan.
With belief in the mission of the ARS Javakhk Fund and the evening's
honorees, generous and impromptu donations were made by guests and
announced by Jasik Jarahian, General Manager.
Following the end of the evening's official program, singer Hovhanness
Shahbazyan entertained with lively music. Guests departed with renewed
spirit to remain supportive of Armenians in Javakhk.