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PRESS RELEASE

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Celebrating 20 Years of AGBU’s Presence in Melbourne

On May 16, 2009, over 200 people gathered to celebrate 20 years of
AGBU’s establishment in Melbourne, Australia. The chapter’s
20th-Anniversary Grand Ball was held at The Langham Melbourne, one of
Australia’s premiere hotels.

The event was organized by members of the Ball Committee, comprised of
Diana Tchakerian, Anne Tcheupdjian, Verkin Torossian, Ohannes
Gulbenkian, Vrej Sarafian, Chairperson Maral Tchorbadjian and
Vice-Chairperson and the evening’s MC, Gloria Hotakorzian. After
spending months of event planning, the organizers were thrilled with the
results. With speeches held to a minimum, the night was devoted to fun.

The lavish and elegant evening was filled with nearly six hours of
exquisite food and wine, combined with hip, upbeat music and lots of
dancing. The music was courtesy of Furia, a 14-piece Latin Show Band,
along with Melbourne-based Armenian singer Kevork. The lively performers
were able to encourage even the most shy and apprehensive attendees out
on the dance floor.

With their tireless work and dedication, the committee succeeded in
creating a memorable evening for all in attendance. Committee member
Diana Tchakerian said of the evening, "Everyone who attended this
special celebration went away absolutely satisfied with all aspects of
the evening and were proud to have been part of a fitting celebration
for an esteemed organization, which will no doubt enjoy many more
similar celebrations in the decades to come."

Established in 1906, AGBU () is the world’s largest
non-profit Armenian organization. Headquartered in New York City, AGBU
preserves and promotes the Armenian identity and heritage through
educational, cultural and humanitarian program, annually touching the
lives of some 400,000 Armenians around the world.