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Press Release
For Immediate Release ~ August 3, 2006
(617) 923-1933

AYF-YOARF Hosts Successful Picnic at Camp Haiastan

WATERTOWN, Mass. — On July 23, over 540 AYF members, alumni, Camp
Haiastan campers, parents and staff gathered on the camp’s picnic
grounds to enjoy a regional picnic sponsored by the AYF-YOARF Central
Executive.

Aimed at celebrating its past achievements and its future prospects,
the AYF-YOARF Central Executive said the picnic succeeded in again
gathering Armenians to celebrate their history. The picnic featured
kebab, salad and pilav prepared and served by Central Executive as
well as current and alumni members.

As campers, staffers and parents stopped by the picnic for lunch
or dinner, old friends were reunited and new friendships were
established. The AYF’s fraternal spirit was once again passed on from
generation to generation.

"It was great to see ungers and ungerouhis from all different chapters
working together, especially in the kitchen. It was definitely a fun
time and we all worked really hard," said Greater Boston AYF chapter
member Anoush Essajanian. "I think the picnic was a great success
and a fabulous day overall."

The event also featured music by the Aravod Ensemble, tables with
information from various organizations and vendors who sold such
items as framed pictures from Armenia, t-shirts and jewelry.

PHOTO CAPTIONS: Ungers and Meat: (L to R) AYF Central Executive member
Masis Koumrigian and chairman Jim Kzirian preparing the meat, fresh
off the grill Preparing the Food: AYF members from Boston, Providence,
Philadelphia, and New Jersey worked together to prepare food for the
AYF Regional Picnic