PRESS RELEASE
Armenian Youth Federation
104 N. Belmont St. #206
Glendale, CA 91206
Contact: Vic Sosikian
Tel: 818-507-1933
AYF ANNUAL CONVENTION BRINGS TOGETHER YOUTH FROM ACROSS WESTERN AMERICA
Three day conference sets goals and direction for upcoming fiscal year
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*Glendale, CA- *Delegates from the AYF’s 14 chapters convened at AYF camp to
set the groundwork for the activities of the new fiscal year. **
Joined by representatives from the ARF Badanegan Central Council, AYF Camp
Management Board, as well as ARF Western Region Central Committee member
Aram Kaloustian, the Convention discussed topics of interest including,
increasing member and community activism, establishing new means of outreach
to a wider Armenian community, coalition building with other human rights
organizations and increasing ties of assistance to our homeland. Saro
Haroun, from the Crescenta Valley "Zartonk" Chapter, who served as
Convention moderator, stated that, "The AYF Annual Convention is an
opportunity for delegates from across California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas
to come together to talk about how we can make a difference." He further
noted that, "The ideas and discussions that take place here will set the
direction for our upcoming year and place emphasis on important issues
facing Armenian-American youth."
The Convention concluded with the election of the 2008-2009 AYF Central
Executive. The seven person body consists of members from across California
and will serve to govern the administrative and organizational aspects of
the AYF. The body will consist of the following members: Chairperson: Vache
Thomassian, Vice Chairperson: Berj Parseghian, Secretary: Dikran Aslanian,
Treasurer: Vatche Soghomonian, and Advisors: Levon-Shant Demirjian, Taleen
Altounian and Shunt Jarchafjian. Speaking on behalf of the newly elected
body, Vache Thomassian said, "Our membership is excited to continue its
work, mobilizing our youth and educating our communities. We are ready to
face any new challenges and obstacles with steadfast determination."
Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) has grown to become the
largest and most influential Armenian American youth organization; with
chapters throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around
the world. Inspired by our past and motivated by the needs of the future,
the AYF actively strives to advance the social, political, educational and
cultural awareness of all Armenian youth.
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