GLENDALE–Sponsored by the Western Region Executive of Armenian Relief Society (ARS) and organized by the ARS Appreciation Committee–a unique evening of appreciation took place on March 22–at 8:00 p.m. at the Homenetmen Ararat chapter hall.
The ceremony–aimed at praising members who contributed up to 60 years of their lives to ARS–was opened by Chairwoman of Appreciation Committee Nanig Khopalian.
In their remarks ARS Central Executive member Anahid Meimarian–Regional Executive representative Sonia Peltekian and member Seta Khoiajian expressed gratitude toward all the honorees for their generous contribution throughout the years.
During the ceremony–more that a hundred ARS members were honored–including 21 members with 60 years of ARS experience–8 with 50 years–38 with 35 years and 55 with 25 years of continuous support and experience serving the Armenian community.