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Our Institutional Environment: Transparency and Credibility

We experience our Armenian identity in the diaspora through a variety of mechanisms. For some who are isolated from organized communities, it is through the most traditional method over the centuries—the extended family. For most who are fortunate to reside within a geographical sphere of an “Armenian community,” they connect through a diverse group of local, national and intern

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Stepan Piligian

Stepan Piligian was raised in the Armenian community of Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, at the St. Gregory Parish. A former member of the AYF Central Executive, he is active in the Armenian community. Currently, he serves on the board of the Armenian Heritage Foundation. Stepan is a retired executive in the computer storage industry and resides in the Boston area with his wife Susan. He has spent many years as a volunteer teacher of Armenian history and contemporary issues to the young generation and adults at schools, camps and churches. His interests include the Armenian diaspora, Armenia, sports and reading.

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  1. “importance of issues such as transparency,” So very true. An example of organizations not being transparent-several years ago nine organizations received $333,333 each from NY Life settlement. Armenian Educational Foundation was the only organization out of nine to report how the funds were spent. AEF’s press release appeared in several Armenian newspapers-California Courier, Asbarez, Armenian Observer etc
    http://asbarez.com/95966/aef-provides-accounting-for-share-of-ny-life-settlement/
    Harut Sassounian, Courier Editor, challenged all organizations to do likewise-none did.

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