Homenetmen East Coast Panagoum (Day Four)

Sat., Aug. 20 was the last full day at Camp Spencer. Throughout the day, the scouts put final touches on their handmade towers and bridges, and finished practicing their skits and songs for the night’s kharougahantes (bonfire).

Group photo of the participants in the panagoum
The night started with the arrival of parents, family, and friends at 6 p.m. The closing ceremony began an hour later. The scouts were dressed in full uniform and the ceremony was led by Siran Krikorian from Providence. Here, Untanoor Khempabed Hovsep Minassian and East Coast Regional Scout Leader Aline Baghdassarian delivered remarks and thanked those who contributed to this event. Pokh Khempabed Raffi Rachdouni distributed certificates to the scouts who had come first at the rally-hike and to those who won the best craftsmanship competition. Lastly, the “Kayleegs” and Ardzveegsreceived an assortment of merit badges from Annie Dairbi. Other speakers included Heghig Margosian on behalf of the Eastern Regional Scout Committee, Hovsep Avakian on behalf of Washington D.C.’s Gomideh, and Der Sarkis Aktavoutkian.

After the closing ceremony, the parents were invited to dinner with the scouts, followed by the kharougahantes. The night turned out to be a huge success.

On behalf of the scouts who attended Homenetmen’s 25th Eastern Regional Panagoum, we thank the Eastern USA Regional Executive and Scout Committees along with Aram Kayserian and Aline Baghdassarian for assisting us throughout the Panagoum. Also, a special thanks to the Khempabedagan Gazm, Hovsep Minassian, Raffi Rachdouni, and Lori Pilibosian for all their efforts to ensure a fun and safe event.

On Sunday, the  scouts said goodbye to each other and returned to their homes, looking forward to an even more fun and successful Panagoum next year.

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  1. I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone at Armenian weekly/Hayrenik for your comprehensive reportage of HOMENETMEN’s recent Regional Camping with pictures and wonderful text.                              Mishd Sirov, Yeghpayr Levon Shamlian
                                                                                      Veteran Scout Master.

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