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ARS of Western USA, Inc.
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Armenian Relief Society of Western USA, Regional Executive

ARS Chapter Honorees and ARS Central Executive Members Annie
Kechichian and Rosie Bedrossian with ARS Members Who Have Served for
50 or More Years

ARS Gala Fetes Large Donations, Honors 46 Members and Unveils New
Website

For Armenian Relief Society of Western USA (ARS-WUSA) members and
supporters, the weekend of April 5 to 7, 2013, gave great cause to
celebrate. The announcements of $250,000 in pledges and donations and
the honoring of 46 ARS volunteers created a very festive mood at the
Gala on Friday, April 5. There was a chance to acknowledge the
consistent and loyal support of long-time members, some serving in the
ARS for as long as 50 years, at Saturday’s Member
Appreciation Day festivities. And there was the opportunity to take
stock of accomplishments and be reminded of the roots of the
organization and its mission during ARS Day on Sunday.Read
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Suzanne & Sam Solakyans, Major Banquet Sponsors, with Lena Bozoyan,
ARS-WUSA Regional Executive Chairperson

Antranig Baghdassarian, who has been a long-time supporter of the ARS
of Western USA, was honored with the ARS Legacy Award.He
decided to establish an ARS endowment fund in the amount of $100,000,
for battered women in honor of Seta Baghdassarian, his wife, who left
her mark on the ARS Araxi Boulghourjian Socio-Medical Centre in
Beirut, Lebanon. Read More ()

Councilmember Paul Kerkorian, Dr. Nyree Derderian, Lena Bozoyan, Rita
Hintlian and Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian

The Regional Executive honored Dr. Nyree Derderian and Rita
Hintlianfor their volunteer efforts, unconditionally serving
the ARS and sister organizations and being inspiring role models and
committed `HOM-ouhies’.Congressman Adam
Schiff issued Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition to
both honorees in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to
the community. Derderian and Hintlian also received Certificates of
Recognition from California Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian. Read More
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Click on the photo to view ARS Gala photos of these and other sponsors

Gala Program with Listing of Sponsors
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Upcoming Chapter Events

On Friday, May 3, 2013, at 7 pm, the ARS Mayr Hollywood Chapter is
holding a 95th anniversary banquet at Renaissance Hall, 1236
S. Central Ave., Glendale.

On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, the ARS Anahid Chapter will hold a Mother’s
Day in San Fernando Valley.

On Saturday, May 11, 2013, the ARS Sosse Chapter of Pasadena and ARS
Lori Chapter of North San Fernando Valley will hold Mother’s Day
luncheons.

The ARS Garin Chapter of San Francisco is celebrating 80 years of
service on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 7 pm at Khachadourian Armenian
Community Center, Saroyan Hall, 825 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco,
CA.

On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, the ARS Anahid Chapter will have a picnic
to celebrate Ascension Day (Hampartsum).

Passing on the Torch

Three generations of Armenian Relief Society (ARS) members
participated in the ARS Day Celebration on April 7, 2013, at the First
Baptist Church of Glendale. The program, which was attended by a full
house, also included ARS Saturday School students and the Glendale
Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Michael Avedissian, along with
Soprano Nune Genjoyan and Tenor Suren Lazarian.

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`The ARS confirms what I have always wondered about the
Armenian community: that Armenian men are strong and together they can
move mountains; but Armenian women can move the entire world.”
Congressman Adam Schiff

ARS Erepouni Chapter Celebrates Armenian School’s 20th
Anniversary

On March 17, 2013, the ARS Oakland Erepouni Chapter held a festive
celebration of its weekly Armenian school’s 20th
anniversary at the St. Vartan Armenian Church hall in Oakland. Read
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ARS Sepan Chapter’s 26th Fashion Show

400 guests enjoyed the ARS Glendale Sepan Chapter’s Fashion Show held
on March 9, 2013 at the Glendale Hilton Hotel. Chapter Executive
member Asdghig Chitilian and Chairperson Christine Hovnanian delivered
remarks. The event featured designer Aida Gharakhani, who presented
her Nicole Bakti collection. The event’s major sponsor, Alice
Navasargian, was presented with a plaque in appreciation of her
support. Read More in Armenian ()

98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

The Armenian community of Greater Los Angeles will commemorate the
98th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on Wednesday, April 24,
2013, at the Armenian Genocide Monument at Bicknell Park in Montebello.
The program will start at 1:30 p.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m.