Greetings!
Greetings,
We hope that you will enjoy this issue of ARARATLINK. We look forward to hearing from you. Please send us all your questions, comments and suggestions. You can e-mail your correspondence to the editor at araratnewsletter@yahoo.com. |
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Rhythmic Gymnastics
We take great pride in our Rhythmic
Gymnastics program which has been offered at Ararat Chapter since September of 2002.
 At the start of the rhythmic program, the General Athletics Division and Head
Coach, Ovsanna Mkhchian had a clear goal in mind. They envisioned a positive
environment, where by incorporating the strength and agility of gymnastics with
the grace of dance, young girls would be able to become inspired athletes, build
their confidence and remain healthy and fit. Since then, due to Ovsanna's drive
and dedication, along with Ararat's unfailing support, the team, Ararat
Rhythmics, has achieved great success.
 Ararat Rhythmics' young athletes have
participated in many local and regional competitions including regional
championships of USA Gymnastics. Two of our girls, Natalie Keleshyan and Ella
Mokhtarians, advanced to compete in 2008 Junior Olympics competitions, in Columbus,
Ohio. The team is again, working hard and preparing for the upcoming
competitive season.
At Ararat Center, our girls have the
opportunity to train in this very unique sport which combines the athleticism
of gymnastics with the beauty and art of dance. Girls use five apparatus -
ball, hoop, rope, ribbon, and clubs - to perform athletic routines while moving
gracefully to the tune of music. Beginners' classes are now being offered for ages
four and up. New athletes are grouped in
regard with their level of strength and ability. This sport is guaranteed to
attract any little girls' interest and keep her a devoted athlete.
Classes are held twice a week with coach Ovsanna Mkhchian and assistant coach Armina Petrossian.
RG upcoming events:
 Open House: April 26-29, 2010, 5:30
- 6:30 PM
Come join our team for free trial sessions.
3rd Annual Summer Day Camp: July
26-29, 2010, 9 AM - 4 PM
Please contact the athletic office
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Wood Badge
 The Wood Badge beading ceremony took place
on March 7, 2010. All eight Homenetmen
scouts who participated in the Wood Badge class WE4-40-08 completed the two
Wood Badge campouts last year (Fall 2008) and finished their individual tickets,
which are comprised of five goals each.
Artin Baghramian, Andreh Zakarian, Nathalie
Karimian, Teni Shahbazian, Edwin Babaian, Gayaneh Khechoomian, Arpy Kasparian, and
Elena Mirzaians received the Wood Badge neckerchief, woggle, beads, and
certificate during the ceremony.
At
the end of the ceremony, all scouts and guests who had completed Wood Badge
joined in to sing the famous Wood Badge "Back to Gilwell" song.
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Glendale Downtown Dash
Glendale's third annual
Downtown Dash, a 5K run/walk, took place on Sunday, March 14. By
News-Press estimates, nearly 1,500 runners, walkers and stroller-pushers braved
the brisk morning air to give their cardiovascular system a good workout.
The event was organized to raise money for Glendale Adventist
Medical Center's
Stroke Services and increase awareness of stoke; the community's second leading
cause of death. The Dash offered a fun atmosphere that took the participants
down Brand Blvd,
through the Americana
and back up again.
This year
for the 1st time, our Chapter took part by presenting "Team Ararat".
Ours was an energetic and enthusiastic group who showed up bright and early,
ready to hit the ground running (or walking!!!).
Many
thanks to everyone who participated and congratulations to "Team Ararat"
winners.
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Fitness Center
Tired of telling yourself and others "I need to lose weight"?
Do gyms and health clubs intimidate you?
Do you think gym membership fees are too costly?
Do you spend idle time waiting for your kids' practice to finish?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then we have the perfect solution for you. Ararat Fitness Center is open for all members to use. You will find updated cardio and strength equipment to work out with, every day, from 4:00 - 9:00 PM.
There is no additional monthly fee for Ararat members. | |
Easter Festival
We
had more than 2,100 in attendance. As usual the kids had a lot of fun.
The
Easter Festival has become an annual tradition that families look forward to
bringing their children to.
The
event was organized by more than 100 volunteers who are one of the reason for
its huge success every year.
Chapter
Executive Board appreciates the support of all who help make this a memorable
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Invest in the Future of Our Youth
Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter, recently celebrated the opening of the Gagik & Knarik Galstian Gymnasium in North Campus. The new facility will enable us to serve an additional 300 to 400 youth in various athletic, cultural and scouting programs. Since the opening of the new facility, we have been able to launch the exceedingly popular Basketball Developmental League (D-League) and Jr. NBA programs for our 4 to12 year old members.
However, this venture is far from finished, still requiring the help of members and friends to achieve its full potential. In order to complete this enormous and yet very needed project and at the same time give our members and friends of "Ararat" the opportunity to be a part of its development, once again, we are implementing the "SQURE FOOT ADOPTION" which incorporates dedication bricks that will be installed inside the gym and the "TILE" project with dedication tiles that will be mounted on the outside wall.
Your donated tile will be a beautiful and everlasting tribute to your family's contribution.
For additional information, please contact Armond Gorgorian.
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The Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry
The Armenian Bone
Marrow Donor Registry
(ABMDR) has organized a bone
marrow drive for a four year old girl named Charlotte, who is suffering from Aplastic
Anemia, a dangerous bone marrow disorder that has resulted in the failure of
Charlotte's bone marrow to produce adequate blood cells. She is currently
receiving transfusions and may need a bone marrow transplant. There are no
matches for her among her family, on the National Bone Marrow Registry or on
the Armenian Bone Marrow Registry.
As bone
marrow matches are dependent on genetics, ethnicity is a key component to
finding a match. Thus, Charlotte's family and friends are asking Armenians
across the country to consider registering to be bone marrow donors.
For additional information, please visit: http://www.abmdr.am/
also,
http://armenianeparchy.org/stmarks/files/2010/03/CharlottesMatch-2.pdf |
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Calendar of Events
4/10-11/10: Orange County Basketball Tournament: This Annual Basketball Tournament is organized for youth ages 7 to 10. Approximately 10 teams will participate in this tournament. To check the schedule, please visit: www.homenetmen.net
4/11/10: 3x3 Volleyball Tournament:For the first time, General Athletics Division will hold this tournament. For more information, please contact our athletic office at: 323-256-0651
4/17-18/10: Fresno Basketball Tournament:This tournament, which is held for 11-14 year old youngsters, is very popular amongst the families. Approximately 20 teams along with their families participate in this tournament. To check the schedule, please visit:
www.homenetmen.net
4/18/10: Third Annual Sanctioned Table Tennis Tournament:Organized by General Athletic Division, this tournament attracts nationally renowned players. For more information, please visit:
5/6/10: Book Club:Each month a book is selected and on the first Thursday of the month, the readers join in a rousing discussion. For more information, please visit:
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Contact Information
Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter
3347 N. San Fernando Road
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
Associate Athletics Director: Siamanto Avakian
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Adult Enrichment Programs
.Choir
.Dance Classes
.Fitness Center (free)
.Circle of Friends Book Club (free) | |
