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Armeni an Youth Federation- Western United States
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: November 1, 2006
Contact: Mary Ashdjian
(818) 507-1933
AYF PREPARES NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
– Over 40 AYF Members Participate in Leadership Seminar Held by AYF
Central Executive
Los Angeles, California – The Armenian Youth Federation – Western
Region (AYF-WR) Central Executive held a successful leadership seminar
last weekend during which AYF leaders attended a series of lectures and
workshops designed to facilitate the development of effective leaders.
Important topics pertaining to leadership were covered by community
leaders who have contributed to the betterment of the AYF and
previously held leadership positions within the organization.
Educationals were conducted by Armenian National Committee –
Western Region Board member Raffi Hamparian, Glendale City Clerk
Ardashes Kassakhian, former AYF leader Mourad Topalian, Homenetmen
leader Nyree Derderian, Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF)
Central Committee representative Aram Kaloustian, and ARF Badenegan
leader Vahe Manuelian. Public relations, recruitment, networking,
fundraising, women in leadership, strengthening Badanegan ties and
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The seminar included an executive workshop, presented by the AYF-WR
Central Executive, during which he relayed the mission and goals of
the AYF and highlighted the importance of leadership roles.
"Participants of the seminar were extremely motivated after the
lectures and workshops. They pledged to take back what they learned
to their respective communities to guide and educate the Armenian
youth in accordance with the organization’s mission," said AYF-WR
Central Executive Chairman Saro Shirinian.
The seminar was not only a time for listening, but also sharing
ideas. AYF leaders from across the Western Region of the United States
were able to share common problems in an open forum and discuss ways in
which to address them. This experience created a valuable opportunity
for members to learn from each other, build on the successes of one
another, and establish strong ties with the Central Executive.
"We thank the speakers who took the time to help educate the future
leaders of the organization. The seminar would not have been a success
without their knowledge and guidance," said Central Executive Member
Caspar Jivalagian.
The AYF-WR vows to prepare the next generation of educated, capable
leaders to properly lead the organization in the decades to come.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress