ARS Western USA Sevan Chapter

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The ARS Sevan Chapter was established during the fiscal year 1972-73 as the Orange County Chapter in California, following the request by 10 individuals, who applied, at the time to the West-Coast “Inter-Chapter” (Mich-Masnajoughayin) Committee of the then ARS of North America. Ashkhen Keshishian and Manoushag Fermanian of the Inter-Chapter Committee oversaw the establishment of the chapter called

“Sevan” after Lake Sevan in Armenia, at Veron Keuylian’s home. The first Chapter Executive consisted of the following members: Makrouhi Madenlian, Chairperson; Veron Keuylian, Vice-Chairperson; Manoushag Yegenian, Treasurer; Lousin Toprakjian, Secretary; and Sirvart Maljian, Advisor. As the orange groves gave way to development, the Armenian population shifted, and traffic worsened. In 1993, the Karni Chapter was established with some Sevan members and new South Orange County residents. The Karni Chapter has joined the Sevan Chapter, to jointly commemorate the memory of deceased ARS members and benefactors. Along with other chapters, the chapter recognizes new public high school graduates by contributing scholarships for college. The ARS Sevan Chapter Saturday School was founded in September 1972. The Saturday School was first held at the Armens Restaurant in the City of Costa Mesa. Eleven students made up the first student body, who were guided by the following four volunteer teachers: Sirarpi Asarian, Nevart Balian, Zevart Keuilian, and Ojig Keuilian. Over time, the school expanded. By the 1980-1981 academic year, when the closest Armenian day school was the Mesrobian Armenian School in Pico Rivera, the number of students was 150. The school moved to La Quinta High School in Garden Grove, then Spurgeon Intermediate School (now renamed the Romero-Cruz Academy) in Santa Ana (1979 to 1985). For two academic years, 1985 to 1987, the school day switched to Fridays, as classes took place at Saint Barbara Catholic School in Santa Ana, across the street from the current location. The Sevan Chapter donated $25,000 to sponsor the second story south-eastern corner classroom at the Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School. The classroom, during the first few years, as the building was not being used to capacity, became the ARS office, following the closure of the shared center in the City of Costa Mesa. The Sevan Chapter bought classroom furniture for the first time, to move into the newly built school site in 1987, before the AG Minassian School opened during the next academic year. Later on, the chapter contributed $85,000, towards the acquisition of land and construction costs for the current Harut Barsamian Armenian Center in Santa Ana, located in the lot next to the church and school. The chapter has an office in the center building since the opening in June 2003, and over the years provided ample funding to furnish the office and kitchen with cabinets and equipment. Since the early days, the chapter members have volunteered to cook for the center Friday dinners, so funds can be raised to pay for center operational expenses. The chapter has published two cookbooks, with recipe contributions by members and community supporters. The first one was published in 1995; the second one followed in 2005. The chapter participated with other ethnicities for an exhibit at Bower’s Museum in Santa Ana, showcasing an Armenian “treasure chest”, along with others in cooperation with the Historical and Cultural Foundation. The chapter was supportive of the victims of the 1988 earthquake in Armenia and the liberation struggle in Artsakh (Karabagh). Other than the usual monetary and winter supply donations, the chapter supported three orphaned sisters in Armenia through the ARS Sponsor-A-Child program. The chapter has organized lecture and cultural programs, including about Javakhk, to raise awareness about the suffering of the Armenian population. Over the years, along with contributions to victims of various disasters here in the United States, and in other continents through the ARS, the chapter has contributed to the local Red Cross, women’s shelter, children’s hospital, and participated in food drives for a homeless shelter. Over the last five decades, the ARS Sevan Chapter continues to touch the hearts of many individuals, young and old, in the community and all over the globe.

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09/08/2024

Our ungerouhis are ready to welcome you to our Breakfast Fundraiser this morning.

All proceeds will to go towards the ARS Sevan Chapters Saturday School to benefit our efforts to teach Armenian language, music, and culture!

09/07/2024

Հայ աշակերտը կրկին անգամ վերադարձաւ իր երկրորդ եւ հարազատ տունը՝ ՀՕՄի Սեւան Մասնաճիւղի Շաբաթօրեայ Վարժարան, վերանորոգ խանդավառութեամբ:

Բարի Վերամուտ 2024-2025!

09/05/2024

Անհամբեր կը սպասենք մեր մշտական աշակերտներուն, ինչպէս նաեւ նորեկներուն: Կը տեսնուինք Շաբաթ օր։

Our Saturday School will reopen on Saturday, September 7, 2024շ at 9:30 a.m. at Ari G. Minassian Armenian School, 5311 W. McFadden Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92704. Registration: $50; Tuition: $250 (total: $300). Registration begins on September 7th, when classes start. Արձանագրութինները տեղի պիտի ունենան տեղւոյն վրայ։ Արձանագրութեան սակն է՝ 50 տոլար, իսկ կրթաթոշակը՝ 250 տոլար (ընդամէնը՝ 300 տոլար)։

08/27/2024

Our breakfast is just around the corner! Join us on Sunday, September 8th, from 10 AM to 2 PM, and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting our ARS Sevan Chapter's Saturday School. All proceeds will benefit our efforts to teach Armenian language, music, and culture!

Join us on September 8th from 10 AM to 2 PM for a delicious breakfast with a purpose! All proceeds from this event will go towards supporting the ARS Sevan Chapter's Saturday School, dedicated to teaching Armenian language, music, and culture to children who do not have access to an Armenian day school.

ՆԱԽԱՃԱՇ ի նպաստ ՀՕՄի Սեւան Մասնաճիւղի Շաբաթօրեայ Վարժարանին։ ՀՕՄ-ի Սեւան Մասնաճիւղի Շաբաթօրեայ վարժարանը կը գործէ անխափան՝ կերտելու վաղուան հայրենասէր եւ ազգասէր հայ մարդը:

08/16/2024

We're thrilled to kick off new class sessions every Monday for the next 8 weeks! Come join us starting September 9 to learn new dances!

08/16/2024

08/12/2024

07/26/2024

The ARS Karni Chapter’s 30th anniversary is coming up. Thirty years ago the Sevan Chapter transferred some of its members and assets to the Karni chapter, and along with new members who gave their oath, the new chapter was created. Congratulations!🎉🎈🍾

07/22/2024

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07/22/2024

Our delegates were busy during the Regional Convention. Learning, sharing our knowledge, presenting, and writing minutes.

07/22/2024

Congratulations to the new Regional Executive Board.

The Armenian Relief Society of Western USA, Inc. announces the election of the new Regional Executive Board that took place on July 21, 2024 at the 99th Regional Convention which was held July 19, 2024 to July 21, 2024 in Burbank, California.

The new Regional Executive Board is as follows:

Christina Amirian Khanjian, Chairperson
Vicky Marashlian, Vice Chairperson
Rita Hintlian, Corresponding Secretary
Eugenie Shamlian Aroyan, Recording Secretary
Maral Kouyoumdjian Manokian,Treasurer
Haigo Ovayan Barsamian, Advisor
Kenarig Avedisian, Advisor
Siroun Bedirian, Advisor
Taline Kayayian, Advisor

07/22/2024

The first day of our Regional Convention, which was held in Burbank, California.

07/22/2024

The 3rd and final morning of the ARS of Western USA 99th Regional Convention.

07/13/2024

06/30/2024

06/29/2024

Learning and having fun is an interesting combination.

06/29/2024

When you sneak into the hall and have the mat all for yourself, you can do what could be called a snow angel, without the snow.

06/29/2024

Mrs. Carmen Floriolli, a volunteer papier-mâché instructor, had instructed the campers on how to get the balloons destined to be pomegranates. A couple of days after the initial set ups, the children painted them.

06/25/2024

Their steps may seem uncertain, but the young performers are determined to get their “shoorchbar” done as gracefully as possible. After all, not just their parents, but the grandparents are watching.

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5305 W. McFadden Avenue
Santa Ana, CA
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