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His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of all Armenians, (center) is accompanied by AGBU President Berge Setrakian (right) and British Armenian philanthropist, Vatche Manoukian entering Versailles' Hall of Battles during the Centennial Gala. |
2007 has begun and AGBU is proud that this year will mark the first season of its new Yerevan Summer Intern Program, which promises to build on the success of its sister programs in New York and Paris. Interested students should email ysip@agbu.org and download an application—the deadline is March 15.
Videos of the Paris Centennial Weekend (Dec 8-12, 2006) have been posted online by the French-Armenian magazine, Nouvelles d'Arménie. From the visit to "Maison Arménienne" to the Versailles Gala, the videos (captioned in French) present some of the diverse activities that marked a highlight of AGBU's Centennial year.
In other news, the Lebanon District inaugurated a new clinic to serve the people of the highly Armenian-populated city of Antelias north of Beirut, and YP London has joined the growing global Young Professionals network that now totals 16.
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French District Hosts 84th General Assembly and Centennial Gala
On the occasion of AGBU's 84th General Assembly, which took place on December 9, 2006, in Paris, France, over 800 AGBU members and supporters from 17 countries convened in the French capital to attend a weekend of events, meetings and activities, including a Saturday-night banquet at the Grand Hotel Intercontinental, a concert at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, and a gala at the world-renowned Château de Versailles.
Founded in 1906, a century later AGBU has grown from its visionary beginnings as a non-political philanthropic organization for the benefit of all Armenians to become the world's largest Armenian non-profit organization with an annual budget of $36 million and programming on six continents.
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AGBU Creates Council of Trustees and Elects Eight New Board of Directors
On December 9, 2006, the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) voted to establish a Council of Trustees in addition to its time-honored Board of Directors at the 84th General Assembly...more
Lebanon District Marks Centennial With Opening of Medical Center
On November 7, 2006, AGBU Lebanon District inaugurated a new medical center in Antelias, in commemoration of AGBU’s 100th anniversary. With the opening of this facility and sponsorship of three cultural events...more
Yerevan Internship Program to begin in summer 2007
AGBU is pleased to announce the launch of the organization's Yerevan Summer Intern Program (YSIP), which will kick off in the summer of 2007 in Armenia's capital. Joining its sister programs in...more
January / February Calendar of Activities
New York, USA. Saturday, Jan. 20
YPGNY Annual Armenian Christmas Reception in Manhattan to benefit the AGBU Children's Centers in Armenia
Paris, France. Friday, Jan. 26
'Projet DG Contact & DA Connexion's' performance of '10 'Iologie Theatre'
Detroit, Michigan. Saturday, Jan. 27
YP Detroit Progressive Dinner
Chicago, Illinois. Sunday, Feb. 11
AGBU Sponsors Music In The Loft concert by Ani and Marta Aznavoorian and Stephan Milenkovich, featuring a piece by Eric Hachikian
San Francisco, California. Tuesday, Feb. 16 - Friday, Feb. 19
8th Annual Winter Gala Getaway Weekend in San Francisco, YPNC
Montreal, Canada. Wednesday, Feb. 17
Montreal 50th Anniversary Celebrations
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