Hamazkayin North American Regional Executives Hold Joint Meeting

GLENDALE, Calif.—Since 2015, through the initiative of the Hamazkayin Central Executive, board members from Hamazkayin Western U.S., Eastern U.S. and Canada Regional Executives have regularly held joint meetings. The 11th of these meetings was held on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Western Region office with the participation of Central Executive members Vicken Tufenkjian, Hrair Baronian and Manoug Joukhajian along with chairpersons and members of the three Regional Executives and guests.

During the three sessions of the two-day meeting, the nearly 20 participants presented reports on the plans and undertakings of their respective regions, among them “Artlinks” and Youth Forum, with the aim of building on past experiences to develop future projects.

The participants also discussed the possibility of sharing events, new fundraising means including federal grants, further engaging the youth, and a general plan of action for the next ten years leading to Hamazkayin’s centennial.

The meeting was productive, with each and every participant contributing his or her valuable input. The main focus for the future is to intensify cultural endeavors and draw in the youth, for which diligent efforts are underway within the three regions. With regards to “Pakin” subscriptions, the meeting stressed the necessity of utilizing conveniences such as PayPal.  

On Saturday, March 16, 2019, Central Executive members, chairpersons and members of the three Regional Executive boards paid a visit to the Western Prelacy for a meeting with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, who was joined by H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Vicar-general of the Western Prelacy, Rev. Fr. Ghevont Kirazian, Executive Council Chair Garo Eshgian and member Ara Shabanian.

The guests gave a general overview of the organization’s plans and upcoming endeavors, for which the Prelate expressed his blessings and support.  

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