On Aug. 16, the Armenian International Women’s Association (AIWA) Board of Directors discussed AIWA priorities, organizational structure, and future plans during a retreat in Hampton Beach, N.H.
Specific topics included the need to rebuild the AIWA website and to make better use of current social networking tools such as Twitter and Facebook, especially as the organization reaches out more to Armenian women worldwide. Governance issues and mechanisms to support new leadership within the organization were also discussed and referred to appropriate committees. Paula Parnagian, an AIWA member and president of World View Services, provided skilled facilitation and will be assisting with follow-up.
Present were AIWA board members Eva Medzorian, Barbara Merguerian, Mariam Nigosian, Judy Norsigian, Olga Proudian, Joy Renjilian-Burgy, and Alisa Stepanian, along with AIWA New England Chapter leaders Carolyn Atinizian and Christine Garabedian.
The retreat took place at the waterfront home of Christine Garabedian, who was bequeathed the summer home by her uncle, Charles P. Garabedian—her mentor and source of inspiration since she was a young girl.
The next AIWA Board meeting will be held in late September.
For more information about AIWA projects and programs, visit www.aiwa-net.org, email AiwaInc@aol.com, or call (617) 926-0171.
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