A Weekend of Armenian Culture, Learning, and Community in New Jersey
Arev DinkjianOctober 31, 2017Last Updated: October 31, 2017
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Juniors and Seniors from the New Jersey “Arsen,” Philadelphia “Sebouh,” D.C. “Ani,” New York “Hyortik,” and the newly established Manhattan “Moush” chapters were immersed in Armenian culture during the weekend (Photo: AYF-YOARF Eastern Region U.S.)
RIDGEFIELD, N.J. (A.W.)—The New Jersey “Arsen” Chapter of the Armenian Youth Federation—Youth Organization of the ARF (AYF-YOARF) hosted the first-ever Armenian Cultural and Educational (ACE) Weekend for the Mid-Atlantic Region from Oct. 20 to 22 in Ridgefield, N.J.
Juniors and Seniors from the New Jersey “Arsen,” Philadelphia “Sebouh,” D.C. “Ani,” New York “Hyortik,” and the newly established Manhattan “Moush” chapters were immersed in Armenian culture during the weekend (Photo: AYF-YOARF Eastern Region U.S.)
Arev Dinkjian grew up in an Armenian household in Fort Lee, NJ. She was always surrounded by art, sourced by her musical father and grandfather, Ara and Onnik, or her creative mother Margo. Arev graduated from Providence College with a degree in elementary and special education. She enjoys teaching language arts to her students and takes great pride in instilling an appreciation for literature in her classroom. She is a former member of the New Jersey AYF “Arsen" Chapter and a member of both the Bergen County ARS and the Sts. Vartanantz Ladies’ Guild. She also dedicated many summers to AYF Camp Haiastan, which she says remains her favorite topic to write about.
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As very probably the oldest (90) surviving alumnus of the Arsen Chapter of the AYF from the old days in Union City, when we operated out of Armenia Hall, I congratulate all the members of the AYF who conceived and took part in this wonderful undertaking.
Abrik!
Congratulations to the AYF for their continuing use of creative programming to build and retain an informed membership. The AYF is doing a very good job of “connecting the dots” by linking the summer camp experience with AYF membership and other events.
also very exciting to hear about the new Manhattan chapter.
As very probably the oldest (90) surviving alumnus of the Arsen Chapter of the AYF from the old days in Union City, when we operated out of Armenia Hall, I congratulate all the members of the AYF who conceived and took part in this wonderful undertaking.
Abrik!
Congratulations to the AYF for their continuing use of creative programming to build and retain an informed membership. The AYF is doing a very good job of “connecting the dots” by linking the summer camp experience with AYF membership and other events.
also very exciting to hear about the new Manhattan chapter.