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We welcome all your questions, comments and suggestions. Please e-mail your correspondence to the editor at info@ararat.org.
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North Campus Gymnasium
Grand Opening
Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter
invites all members and friends to the grand opening of the "Gagik and Knarik Galstian Gymnasium" of the North Campus. This
multi-sport Gymnasium will be used to support
Ararat's ever-increasing youth sports such as basketball, indoor soccer, and
volleyball.
The North
Campus is located at 3318 San Fernando Road in Glendale, just three blocks
North of Ararat Center. The event program is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, at 5:00 PM.
With great appreciation to the Galstian family for being among the most
generous supporters of Homenetmen Ararat
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2009 Scouts' Annual Camp
The Scouts of Homenetmen's "Glendale"
Ararat Chapter recently returned from their 26th Annual week-long
summer camping trip. Over 250 scouts attended the camp from August 16-22 at the
Mataguay Scouting Reservation in San Diego.
Each day at camp begins by getting the
scouts out of their tents with the help of Armenian music blaring through the
sound system, aptly named "Radio Banakoom," or the rough translation, "Camp
Radio."
 After completing a daily exercise routine, the
kids are ready to take on the day's activities, which was plentiful thanks to
Mataguay's resourceful campground.
There is a pool on site where scouts spend
their free time, a shooting range, an archery field, a rock climbing wall, and
a lake for canoeing. For the first day of camp, the leaders put together a huge
rally for the individual scout groups to compete in water polo, volleyball, and
dodgeball. The rally is always one of the fun aspects of camp that builds
camaraderie and sportsmanship. Though camp is fun and games, it is also an
opportunity to learn about various topics. Part of the daily schedule included
lectures on scout knowledge. This is usually a perfect time to teach scouts how
to tie knots and perform survival signaling. Other topics included lectures
about Armenian culture, music, art, dance and history, which included a history
of homenetmen.
What makes the
annual camp so amazing is not just all its unique activities, or that it gives
scouts a chance to challenge their own boundaries and broaden their horizons,
but that the entire week is put together and planned by youth who are
themselves scouts. That by itself speaks so much of how Homenetmen scouting
fosters leadership skills and brings new individuals up to lead the ranks in
future years. It is no wonder that this camp is often referred to as the best
week of the scouting year. 
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On
August 4, 2009, in collaboration with the City of Glendale Park Recreation and
Community Services, and Glendale Police Departments, Ararat volunteers
participated in National Night Out in Pacific Park Community Center.
The National Night Out is a
community event organized to:
* Heighten crime and
drug prevention awareness;
* Generate support for,
and participation in, local anticrime programs;
* Strengthen
neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and
* Send a message to criminals letting them
know that our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
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 Enjoy
an unforgettable evening of great food and entertainment featuring popular
Armenian singer Alla Levonian and surprise live performances.
"Dinner
Under the Stars" will takes place at Mr. and Mrs. Pierre and Kathy
Chraghchian's residence on: Saturday
September 19, 2009.
Reception starts at 7:00 PM.
Show
your support with a donation of $180 per person and take part in this special
event.
For
additional information please contact Ararat main office @ (323) 256-2564. |
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Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry
Informational
Lecture and Donor Recruitment
On Sunday ,
september 20, 2009 at 2:00 PM in Ararat Center, the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry
will present a brief lecture, an informational video, and a question and answer
session about the process of bone marrow stem cell donations and its life
saving power.
We invite all to be present and take advantage of this
unique opportunity and be part of a life saving project that benefits all
Armenians. Special emphysis will be given to help the spouse of one of our
leaders Barsegh Karamanian (BJ).
ABMDR is a non-governmental, non-denominational and
non-profit organization whose mission is to save lives by finding matched
donors for patients suffering from leukemia and other blood related illnesses
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Relay For Life
Join Homenetmen Ararat Team and Sign up
today for Relay For LifeŽ event in Glendale on October
17, 2009 in Scholl Canyon.Together, we can do more in the
fight against cancer than any of us can do alone.
Relay For LifeŽ is the
American Cancer Society's signature event that brings more than 3.5 million
people from 4,900 communities across the country together each year to
celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost,
and fight back against a disease that takes too much.
Relay For LifeŽ is a
fun-filled, overnight event that empowers everyone to help fight cancer by
raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society's lifesaving
mission. On October 17, teams of people will camp out at Scholl and take turns
walking or running around the field. Each team is asked to have a
representative on the track at all times during the event.
Relay For LifeŽ
symbolizes the hope that people lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that
those who face the disease have support, and that one day cancer will be
eliminated.
Learn more about Relay For LifeŽ
and how it is changing lives at http://www.RelayForLife.org/. |
A
General Knowledge Competition will be held at Ararat Center on October 18,
2009. This contest was held in past years with great success and now we hope to
revive the fun and excitement with a new vigor.
The
contest categories are: History, Science, Geography, Arts, Sports, Current
Events, and Miscellaneous Subjects. Every
Division will participate with a four-member team and battle to win this most
revered title and the bragging rights since the winner Division and players'
names will be etched on a plaque and displayed in Media Room at Ararat Center,
for all to see.
All
Divisions are looking for their best and brightest members to include in their
teams. If you are interested, then contact your Division Board members to be
included in this exciting contest. |
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Calendar of Events
1) 9/19/09: Dinner under the Stars: An unforgettable evening of dining and entertainment
at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Pierre and Kathy Chraghchian. For more
information please visit: http://www.ararat.org/pdf/dinner-under-the-stars.pdf
2) 9/20/09: Bone Marrow
informational lecture and recruitment: in addition to helping all
Armenians, the emphasis will be to help the spouse of our leader and coach
Barsegh Karamanian (BJ)
It will start at 2:00 p.m. at Ararat Center
3) 9/26/09: HABC Tournament: The Basketball Division
will organize the annual Homenetmen Ararat Basketball Competition (HABC). This
tournament is for all Homenetmen Chapters' lower Division Basketball teams.
4) 9/27/09: North
Campus Grand Opening: We are proud to announce the official
opening of Gagik & Knarik Galstian Gymnasium at Ararat North Campus. The
official ceremony will start at 5:00 p.m. and everyone is invited.
5) 10/3/09: Chapter Anniversary: On
this day, during a gala/banquet, we will celebrate our Chapter's 31st Anniversary. Sandra and Edwin will be the
feature singers. The Banquet will be held at Ararat Center. For more information please visit: http://www.ararat.org/pdf/chapter-birthday.pdf
6) 10/10/09: Art
Show: The beautiful
drawings of Jon Marin will be displayed at Ararat
Center.
For more information please visit: http://www.ararat.org/pdf/john-marin.pdf
7) 10/17/09: Khouzestan Night: This
year this very popular banquet will be held at Glendale Hilton. For more information please visit: http://www.ararat.org/pdf/khouzestan-night.pdf
8)
10/18/09: Quiz
Bowl: Its back... This General knowledge competition will be held
amongst Ararat's 6 Divisions and the Chapter Board. Don't miss the opportunity
to watch them sweat at the questions. For more information please visit: http://www.ararat.org/pdf/GeneralKnowledge.pdf
9) 10/24-25/09:
Navigational Rally: The 22nd annual
Navigation Rally will start from Ararat Center and end in Temecula. Don't miss
this most adventurous and fun event. For more information please visit: http://www.ararat.org/pdf/rally-2009.pdf
10)
10/24-25/09:
Glendale Friendship Games: The fourth annual Glendale Friendship
Games organized by Ararat for all in Glendale and its surrounding communities
will be held at our 2 Centers, Pacific Park and Sports Complex.
For more information
please visit: http://www.ararat.org/pdf/gfg-flyer.pdf
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Contact Information
Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter
3347 N. San Fernando Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter
3628 San Fernando Road
Glendale, CA. 91204
Main Office:
Tel: (323) 256-2564
Fax: (323) 256-0639
E-mail: info@ararat.org
Executive Director: Armond Gorgorian
Athletics Office:
Tel: (323) 256-0651
Fax: (323) 256-0639
E-mail: athletics@ararat.org
Athletics' Director: Housik Gukasyan
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