ANCA Endowment Fund Telethon 2009
one nation | one future | one cause
1711 N Street NW | Washington, DC 20036
PRESS RELEASE
May 29, 2009
Contact: Pattyl Aposhian
Tel: (818) 307-3939
OVER $100,000 RAISED AT ANCA ENDOWMENT FUND TELETHON GALA EVENING
Glendale, CA – Mr. And Mrs. Vahe and Aida Yeghiazarian helped set
the tone for a successful ANCA Endowment Fund Telethon this Sunday,
opening their home for a gala reception raising over $100,000 for
the civic and educational activities of the charitable community
organization.
"Today, we take a large step forward as we unite in common cause to
help the ANCA Endowment Fund meet its mission and goals," said Aida
Yeghiazarian, as she welcomed community leaders, friends and
supporters from throughout Southern California for the special
evening.
Throughout the evening guests stressed the important role of
community support for the ANCA Endowment Fund. "It is our national
and spiritual responsibility to give generously to this great
Cause," explained long-time community activist and leader Haigoush
Keghinian-Kohler. "The ANCA Endowment Fund is one group whose
activities I follow proudly on a consistent basis," explained Mr.
Hacop Baghdassarian. "Their efforts require vigilant community
participation – both financially and through the volunteer ethic –
to ensure success." Baghdassarian joined the evening’s fundraising
efforts led by Jasik Jarahian and Parouir Acopian.
"The work of the ANCA Endowment Fund and the efforts behind the
Telethon take the issues related to the Armenian American community
to the highest levels," explained Acopian. "Educate Yourself.
Speak Out. Become an Activist."
Among noted attendees at the reception were His Eminence Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Armenian Apostolic Church of
Western U.S., ARF Central Committee Chairman Avedik Izmirlian, ANCA
Endowment Fund Telethon Committee Chairman Leonard Manoukian, as
well as leaders from the ANC Western Region, Homenetmen Ararat
Chapter and Armenian Relief Society. A variety of community
leaders addressed the guests, including ARF Bureau member, Dr.
Vicken Hovsepian, ARF Central Committee Member Steve Dadaian, and
Acopian, who served as master of ceremonies.
The 2009 Telethon will help further strengthen the ANCA Endowment
Fund as a vital Armenian American civic institution that continues
to build on its proven track record of results by developing a
powerful financial foundation for the future. The Telethon will
support Armenian American grassroots civic participation by
ensuring that our community has the tools to effectively educate
the American public and governments on the federal, state and local
levels about the challenges and opportunities facing Armenia,
Nagorno Karabagh, and the Diaspora.
The ANCA Endowment Fund is a 501c(3) charitable organization. To
donate to the ANCA Endowment Fund Telethon, visit:
or mail your check to ANCA Endowment
Fund Telethon, 104 N. Belmont Ave Suite 305, Glendale, CA 91205.
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Photo Caption: A team of community activists joined in the
organizing committee to ensure a successful gala reception.
Pictured (from l to r): Parouir Acopian (Chair), Jasik Jarahian,
Gary Eshgian, Hilda Galoustian, Aida Yeghiazarian (Event Hostess),
Arsho Aghjayan, Avedik Izmirlian (ARF-WR CC Rep.), Artin Manoukian,
and Steve Dadaian (ARF WR CC). Not pictured: Isahak Kazanjian,
Hagop Baghdassarian, Heros Kajberooni, Anahid Kajberooni, Dalida
Keuroghlian.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
