CYMA STATUS REPORT
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Feb 19 2010
On January 23rd, CYMA held a very successful informational meeting
at the Diocese headquarters in Burbank. Armine Semirdjian delivered a
coherent presentation of this year’s trip and mission in front of an
enthusiastic group of young adults and engaged parents. As a result
of this meeting, CYMA now has a total of 5 committed participants,
which leaves a total of 7 remaining spots.
Applications and the Final Deposit are due on March 2, 2010.
Applications are available at
This year’s CYMA trip is a four-week pilgrimage held during the moth
of July, where participants will spend three weeks living in a house in
the heart of Yerevan and one week living with home-stay families while
completing a service project in the city of Gyumri. Participants will
not only travel to spiritually and culturally significant landmarks,
but they will also have the opportunity to get acquainted with
contemporary Armenian society. CYMA now includes:
Stay in beautiful Yerevan. Participants will be living in a house in
Yerevan Pilgrimages to ancient monasteries and churches Trip to Artsakh
Weeklong trip in Gyumri completing a service project while living with
home stay families Social meetings with various organizations and
groups Spiritual discussions NEW–Community Engagement Program Not
only do we want our participants to be exposed to the rich history
of Armenia but we also want them to engage in contemporary Armenian
society. This is why we are launching a Community Engagement Program
where participants will work with an organization of their choice
for three days a week. While visiting the spiritually and culturally
significant sites are a priority, the month-long duration of the trip
allots time to get acquainted with medical clinics, children’s centers,
and other organizations in the public and private sector.
What is in store next?
March 1, 2010-CYMA Applications and Deposit Due to Sarah Mergeanian
April 10, 2010-Orientation and Final Payment Due at the Diocese
June 19, 2010-11:00 AM Final Orientation at the Diocese
July 1, 2010-July 30, 2010-Duration of the trip
If you have any questions about the trip, please do not hesitate to
contact any member of the board–
Fr. Avedis Abovian: fravedis@armenianchurchwd.com
David Yaldezian: david.yaldezian@gmail.com
Sarah Mergeanian: sarah@cyma-wd.org
Armine Semerjian: armine@cyma-wd.org
Tatiana Semerjian: tatiana@cyma-wd.org
Several parents are now collaborating to help with fundraising, which
will help to reduce the cost of the trip for all participants. One
event they are organizing is hosting an estate sale with donated
items. As the proceeds of this sale will benefit everyone, all
potential participants and their families are encouraged to contribute
to this effort. More details on this sale other opportunities to get
involved will soon be available for anyone who wishes to be involved.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress