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Titizian, Kendirjian Move Into SARF Leadership Roles
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014
http://asbarez.com/126603/titizian-kendirjian-move-into-sarf-leadership-roles/
SARF Executive Committee's newly-elected officers: Chairman John
Titizian (left) and Vice-Chairman Raffi Kendirjian
Reception Honors Zaven Khanjian
GLENDALE--The Syrian Armenian Relief Fund (SARF) Executive Committee
announced on Wednesday its election of new officers to head the
organization. John Titizian was elected Chairman and Raffi Kendirjian
was elected Vice-Chairman.
Zaven Khanjian, the outgoing Chairman of the Executive Committee,
presided over his last Executive Committee meeting on Aug. 30, when
new officers were elected. Since its inception in August 2012, in
response to deteriorating living conditions of Armenians in Syria,
SARF, under the leadership of Khanjian, raised and transferred to
Syria more than $1 million for use in humanitarian relief and to meet
immediate needs of Syrian Armenians. Khanjian had submitted his
resignation from the SARF Executive Committee due to his appointment
as the Executive Director/CEO of the Armenian Missionary Association
of America. Although this position requires him to relocate to New
Jersey, Khanjian pledged his continued support to SARF's mission.
In his inaugural address to the Executive Committee, John Titizian
expressed his appreciation for the work performed by SARF during the
past two years, outlined his commitment to SARF's mission and pledged
to continue the vigorous fundraising work undertaken by the Executive
Committee.
Outgoing chairman Zaven Khanjian (center) with the SARF Executive Committee
Raffi Kendirjian, in his part, stressed on the need to continue the
assistance to Syrian Armenians since the conditions in Syria have not
improved in the past two years.
The election of new officers of the Executive Committee was completed
with the re-election of Sona Madarian as Secretary and Meher Der
Ohanessian as Treasurer.
A reception to honor Zaven Khanjian was held at Kavar Restaurant on
August 20, with the participation of about 30 executive and supporting
committee members and press representatives.
On behalf of the SARF Executive Committee, Ara Arayon, the Vice
Chairman at the time, presented Khanjian with a memento, and Armenian
Relief Society of Western USA, Regional Executive Co-Chairperson
Rebecca Berberian presented Khanjian with a plaque in appreciation of
his efforts.
Many of those who were present, made heartfelt remarks about their
appreciation for Khanjian's vision, dedication and leadership during
which SARF persevered despite many challenges, bringing and focusing
the efforts of various community organizations and the public and
raising funds for the Armenians of Syria. Khanjian reciprocated their
praise, and reaffirmed his desire to continue to help those in need.
SARF continues to accept contributions. One of the latest
contributions was a $10,000 donation from the proceeds of the "Bashde
LA 2014," which was a concert held on July 12 at the Christian
Outreach for Armenians Center in Glendale, Calif.
Please continue to make your contributions to SARF by mailing your
check to: P.O. Box 1948, Glendale, CA 91209-1948; or donate online at
www.SyrianArmenianReliefFund.org.
The following churches, charities and organizations came together to
form the Syrian Armenian Relief Fund in August 2012: Armenian Catholic
Eparchy in North America; Armenian Evangelical Union of North America;
Western Diocese of the Armenian Church; Western Prelacy of the
Armenian Apostolic Church of America; Armenian General Benevolent
Union; Armenian Missionary Association of America; Armenian Relief
Society of Western U.S.A.; Armenian Democratic Liberal Party; Armenian
Revolutionary Federation-Western U.S.A.; and Social Democrat
Hunchakian Party-Western U.S.A.
From: Baghdasarian
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014
http://asbarez.com/126603/titizian-kendirjian-move-into-sarf-leadership-roles/
SARF Executive Committee's newly-elected officers: Chairman John
Titizian (left) and Vice-Chairman Raffi Kendirjian
Reception Honors Zaven Khanjian
GLENDALE--The Syrian Armenian Relief Fund (SARF) Executive Committee
announced on Wednesday its election of new officers to head the
organization. John Titizian was elected Chairman and Raffi Kendirjian
was elected Vice-Chairman.
Zaven Khanjian, the outgoing Chairman of the Executive Committee,
presided over his last Executive Committee meeting on Aug. 30, when
new officers were elected. Since its inception in August 2012, in
response to deteriorating living conditions of Armenians in Syria,
SARF, under the leadership of Khanjian, raised and transferred to
Syria more than $1 million for use in humanitarian relief and to meet
immediate needs of Syrian Armenians. Khanjian had submitted his
resignation from the SARF Executive Committee due to his appointment
as the Executive Director/CEO of the Armenian Missionary Association
of America. Although this position requires him to relocate to New
Jersey, Khanjian pledged his continued support to SARF's mission.
In his inaugural address to the Executive Committee, John Titizian
expressed his appreciation for the work performed by SARF during the
past two years, outlined his commitment to SARF's mission and pledged
to continue the vigorous fundraising work undertaken by the Executive
Committee.
Outgoing chairman Zaven Khanjian (center) with the SARF Executive Committee
Raffi Kendirjian, in his part, stressed on the need to continue the
assistance to Syrian Armenians since the conditions in Syria have not
improved in the past two years.
The election of new officers of the Executive Committee was completed
with the re-election of Sona Madarian as Secretary and Meher Der
Ohanessian as Treasurer.
A reception to honor Zaven Khanjian was held at Kavar Restaurant on
August 20, with the participation of about 30 executive and supporting
committee members and press representatives.
On behalf of the SARF Executive Committee, Ara Arayon, the Vice
Chairman at the time, presented Khanjian with a memento, and Armenian
Relief Society of Western USA, Regional Executive Co-Chairperson
Rebecca Berberian presented Khanjian with a plaque in appreciation of
his efforts.
Many of those who were present, made heartfelt remarks about their
appreciation for Khanjian's vision, dedication and leadership during
which SARF persevered despite many challenges, bringing and focusing
the efforts of various community organizations and the public and
raising funds for the Armenians of Syria. Khanjian reciprocated their
praise, and reaffirmed his desire to continue to help those in need.
SARF continues to accept contributions. One of the latest
contributions was a $10,000 donation from the proceeds of the "Bashde
LA 2014," which was a concert held on July 12 at the Christian
Outreach for Armenians Center in Glendale, Calif.
Please continue to make your contributions to SARF by mailing your
check to: P.O. Box 1948, Glendale, CA 91209-1948; or donate online at
www.SyrianArmenianReliefFund.org.
The following churches, charities and organizations came together to
form the Syrian Armenian Relief Fund in August 2012: Armenian Catholic
Eparchy in North America; Armenian Evangelical Union of North America;
Western Diocese of the Armenian Church; Western Prelacy of the
Armenian Apostolic Church of America; Armenian General Benevolent
Union; Armenian Missionary Association of America; Armenian Relief
Society of Western U.S.A.; Armenian Democratic Liberal Party; Armenian
Revolutionary Federation-Western U.S.A.; and Social Democrat
Hunchakian Party-Western U.S.A.
From: Baghdasarian