The 2011 Yearbook - St. John Armenian Church · $50 Mr. Michael & Dr. Linda Karibian $50 Christopher Korkoian For Veterans Day $50 Plymouth Canton Schools In appreciation for church

St. John Armenian Churchof Greater Detroit

The 2011 Yearbook

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St. John Armenian Church of Greater DetroitThe Reverend Father Garabed Kochakian - Pastor

The Reverend Father Diran Papazian - Pastor EmeritusDeacon Rubik Mailian - Director of Sacred Music and Pastoral Assistant

22001 Northwestern HighwaySouthfield, MI 48075

Phone: 248.569.3405 • Fax: 248.569.0716www.stjohnsarmenianchurch.org • www.stjohnsarmenianchurch.com

Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Parish Staff

Mr. Thomas Stamboulian, Jr.Parish AdministratorMrs. May Kafafian

Parish SecretaryMs. Lilit Grigoryan

AccountantMrs. Alberta Godoshian

Principal, Church SchoolMs. Lisa Mardigian

Youth CoordinatorMs. Margaret Lafian

Parish OrganistMr. Paul Yousoufian

Banquet ManagerMrs. Lucy ArdashExecutive Assistant

Armenian Apostolic Society, Inc.Mr. Ron Ware

Maintenance Manager

Parish Council Members

Rev. Fr. Garabed KochakianPresident

Mr. John YavruianChairman

Mr. Edward H. KorkoianVice Chairman

Ms. Sara AndonianTreasurer

Mr. George BoyagianSecretary

Mrs. Roseann Manoogian AttarAssistant Treasurer

Dr. Mary AlaniDr. David Aprahamian

Mrs. Ardis GregoryMr. Gary Hachigian

Mrs. Janet MardigianDr. Salpi Toroyan

Diocesan Delegates

Mrs. Roseann Manoogian AttarMr. Howard Atesian, Jr.

Mrs. Jacqueline ElChemmasMr. Edward H. KorkoianMr. Richard NorsigianDr. Gary Zamanigian

Diocesan Council Member

Mr. Howard Atesian, Jr. (2015)Assistant Treasurer

Diocesan Board of Truestees

Janet Mardigian (2021)Edward Korkoian (2020)

Mission StatementThe Torchbearer • Jahagir

The official parish chronicle of Saint John Armenian Church, The Torchbearer/Jahagir, a historical archive of the parish, shall provide news of events that have occurred in the life of the parish and announcements of forthcoming activities and significant religious observances and celebrations of the Armenian Church. In addition, this publication will present appropriate articles of interest about Christian Faith, Heri-tage, Armenian Culture, Social and Outreach ministries, Diocesan and global events in the life of the Armenian Church, her communicants and other members of the Armenian family. It is through The Torchbearer/Jahagir that the active involvement of members of Saint John’s parish will be strengthened and perpetuated for future generations.

The Torchbearer Staff

Fr. Garabed Kochakian, Editor-in-chiefAnna Sarkisian, Managing Editor, Copy & Layout

Harry Avagian, Mary Davidson, Diane Ekizian, May Kafafian and Dolly Matoian

Please visit the St. John web site for up-to-date calendar information, the Sunday Bulletin, The Torchbearer, event information and links to internet sites of interest to our parishioners:

stjohnsarmenianchurch.com

Sincere appreciation to David Dardarian, Lilit Grigoryan, May Kafafian and Thomas Stamboulian, Jr.

for their help in completing this 2011 Yearbook.Cover photographs courtesy of Ara Howrani & Anna Sarkisian.

Remember St. John Armenian Church in your will.Choose a ministry to support,

establish an endowment, supplement the General Fund.

Contact the Church Office, your pastor or a Parish Council member

for ways to leave a legacy to your Church.

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In Appreciation• to all our faithful for responding to

the Parish Council’s appeal for budgetary assistance during

The Summer Capital Campaign.A total of $32,843 was raised.

• to all who participated in

Rewards Programs during 2011.

Kroger Rewards - $516.11Charity Motors - $475.00Proceeds of a car donation

by Dr. Edward & Anna Sarkisian

In honor of Carl Banerian Jr. participating in the Feet Washing Service$25 Mrs. Angela Banerian

In honor of Mae Derdarian’s 90th Birthday$50 Mrs. Barbara Haroutunian

In honor of Agnes Malkasian Dourjalian’s 90th Birthday$150 Victoria & Marc Said$100 Agnes M. Dourjalian

In honor of George Elian’s 80th Birthday$50 Mr. & Mrs. Michael Bahm

In honor of John & Fran Hagopian & Steve & Natalie Hagopian & Family

$200 John & Sara Hagopian

In honor of Deacon Mihran Hoplamazian’s 90th Birthday$500 Sona Simsarian (CA)$250 Joseph & Arlene (Simsarian) Dabbs (CA)$250 Gregory & Anne Marie Simsarian (CA)$200 Harry Barsamian$200 Zaven Dolik$200 Victoria Hoplamazian$200 Richard & Mona Kurjian$100 Manuel & Rita Agabashian$100 George & Zabel Arakelian$100 Dikran & Mary Ann Barsamian$100 David & Randi Dolik$100 Agnes M. Dourjalian$100 Dr. & Mrs. Aris Hoplamazian & Eric & Lisa Hoplamazian$100 Jack & Carol Hoplamazian$100 Joan & Edward Hoplamazian (FL)$100 Vaughn & Adrineh Hoplamazian$100 Peter & Agnes Hovsepian$100 Gregory & Sandra Jamian$100 Mrs. Kora S. Jamian$100 Rosemary & Dyana Kezelian$100 Edward & Yvonne Korkoian$100 Gloria Korkoian$100 Kelly & Sima Kuchukian$100 Deacon Rubik Mailian & Dr. Joyce Yeghissian$100 Mrs. Hilda Misirliyan$100 Gary & Susan Reizian$100 Grover Hillard & Yebraksy Patsy Rodgers$100 Osep & Nadya Sarafian$100 Nicholas Sarkisian$100 Joseph Jr. & Sona M. Simsarian (PA)

Congratulations!

Gifts were presented to the church in honor of the following special occasions during 2011:

$100 Simon Tashjian, Richard, Diana & Dawn Aginian $100 Azniv Tatarian$100 Dr. James M. Wilson/Mrs. Lisa Dolik Wilson (PA)$90 Judge Y. Gladys Barsamian$90 Margaret Barsamian Family$90 Mrs. Rose Barsamian$90 Dr. Rose M. Berberian$75 Varujan & Irma Kabakciyan$50 Virginia Aginian$50 Hagop & Diana Alexanian$50 Margaret Benian$50 Robert & Nancy Berschbach$50 Marco & Mary Lou Bommarito$50 Deacon Ohannes & Luiz Boyajian$50 George & Virginia Cross (FL)$50 Paula Derbabian$50 Tacque Derbabian$50 Sooren & Margaret Gozmanian$50 Dicran & Aralynn Haidostian$50 Barbara Haroutunian$50 Linda Hoplamazian$50 John & Cynthia Jamian$50 Stephan & Shnorhik Karougian$50 Fr. Garabed & Yn. Roberta Kochakian$50 Paul & Esther Kulhanjian $50 Harry Mardirosian$50 Edward Papelian$50 Alice Prudian $50 Dr. Edward & Anna Sarkisian$50 Shawn & Mary Sarkisian$50 Nicole & Jeff Stillman$36 Ron & Paula Creed (FL)$30 Susan Janigian$30 Gladys Krikorian$25 Dr. Vincent & Anna Baylerian$25 Michele Nagohsoian Ducato$25 Sooren & Margaret Gozmanian$25 John & Sophie Nagohosian $25 Gloria Semonian$20 Jim & Nancy Berryman$10 Ann Laktzian$10 Anonymous

In honor of Agnes Hovsepian’s 90th Birthday$50 Ramela Carman$25 Mrs. Ann Margosian$25 Anna Soultanian

In honor of Peter & Agnes Hovsepian’s 90th Birthdays$150 Edward, Yvonne, Laura & Christopher Korkoian

In honor of Spencer and Samuel Keoleian serving as Godfathers of the Cross$250 Dr. Charles Keoleian & Mrs. Audrey Armoudlian$100 Harry & Mary Keoleian$50 Dr. Gregory Keoleian & Elizabeth Glynn$50 Dr. & Mrs. Michael Armoudlian$30 Mrs. Mary A. Simonian Family$25 Mr. & Mrs. John Reizian Family

In honor of Craig Kojamanian participating in the Feet Washing Service$50 Mrs. Cynthia Apkarian$50 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Kojamanian

In honor of Mitzi Negohosian’s 90th Birthday$150 David Sofy & Family (Sarkeis & Maritza Negohosian Endowment Fund)$100 Frances & Gloria Korkoian$100 Janet Seamon & Family (Sarkeis & Maritza Negohosian Endowment Fund)$50 Virginia A. Aginian$50 Walter & Armen Mary Negosian

In honor of Walter & Armen Mary Negosian’s 50th Anniversary$100 Mr. & Mrs. Charles P. Negoghosian$50 Mrs. M. H. Negohosian

In honor of Deacon Richard Norsigian’s Retirement$50 Kelly & Sima Kuchukian

“For it is in giving that we receive” - St. Francis of Assis (c. 1181-1226)

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Parishioners and friends are encouraged to donate new or used books on Armenian subjects to the Library. Books can be donated in honor/memory of friends or relatives.

$25,000 Richard & Jane Manoogian Foundation In memory of

JoAnn Manoogian Sworek

$10,000 Richard & Jane Manoogian Foundation For Intern Priest Program (in reserve)

$7,500 Edward & Janet Mardigian For youth activities

$2,641 Knights of Vartan, Nareg-Shavarshan Lodge New Year’s Eve Contribution

$2,400 Pauline O’Shaughnessy

$2,000 Terry & Judy Parks & Family For Automated External Defibrillator at Recreation Center

$1,700 Richard & Diane Aginian

$1,500 Mrs. Rose Assarian In memory of Michael Assarian

$1,250 John Yavruian For success of annual picnic

$450 Charity Motors Donation Program Proceeds of car donation by Dr. Edward & Ann Sarkisian

$400 Tom & Debbie Krikorian

$350 William & Dawn Derouchie

$300 George A. Krikorian Social Concern

$300 Mrs. Eva Malkasian In memory of John Malkasian

$300 Mr. & Mrs. Dan Yessian

$250 Renee Cooper & Family In memory of Harry Amirkanian

$200 Mr. & Mrs. James Nardell

$150 Mrs. Katherine Herrick In memory of the Srabian Family

$150 Sharon Merdinian

$125 Jerry Govjanian

$120 Lazarus Surabian

$100 Beatrice Arzoomanian For success of The Torchbearer

$100 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bagdasarian In memory of Jon Topalian, Robert Foster Johnson & Frances Ober

$100 Mr. & Mrs. K. Birazian For Baptism of Kohar Karapetian

$100 Baytzar Dokmecian (IN) For success of annual picnic

The gifts listed below were made to St. John Armenian Church during the 2011 calendar year.

Gifts to the Church

$100 Stephanie (Boyajian) Dallakian In appreciation of prayers for good health

$100 Dr. Arthur Hamparian In memory of Dr. Aram Janigian

$100 Garabed Hoplamazian

$100 Mr. & Mrs. John Jamian For Baptism of Minka Minasian

$100 Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Keurajian

$100 Knights of Vartan, Nareg -Shavarshan Lodge In memory of brother knights on Vartanantz

$100 Aramice & Elizabeth Malkhasian

$100 Virginia Ohanian

$100 Mr. & Mrs. Grover Rodgers

$100 Mr. Sanderson III & Mrs. Sanderson

$100 Marijim Thoene In appreciation for church visit

$100 Paul & Asya Titov For the good health of the family

$100 Anonymous

$75 L. Malakyan

$50 Sara Andonian In appreciation of prayers for good health

$50 Judith Dabanian In memory of Karnig Dabanian

$50 Dan & Karen Dardarian For Veterans Day

$50 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hedke Baptism gift

$50 Mr. Michael & Dr. Linda Karibian

$50 Christopher Korkoian For Veterans Day

$50 Plymouth Canton Schools In appreciation for church tour

$40 Anonymous

$35 Susan Janigian In memory of Michelle Danielian

$25 Rozalina Ebrahimian

$25 Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Faitel, Jr. In memory of Robert V. Gregory

$25 Nevart Godoshian In appreciation of prayers for good health

$25 Alice & Sandra Nigoghosian In memory of Sirabion Nigoghosian on his birthday

$25 Linda Tiffany

$20 Alia Belbeisi

$20 Tamara, Kyle, Anjel & Bryce Doyon For Veterans Day

$20 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kurkechian

$10 Joseph Kludjian

Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation

Edward & Janet Mardigian

Knights of Vartan Nareg-Shavarshan Lodge

In memory of Edgar Hagopian

Gary & Susan ReizianCarol & Michael Hazergian

In memory of parents, Dr. Harry & Victoria Reizian

Lillian HopkinsDick Thompson

In memory of parents, Armenouhi & Habet Toomasian

Simon Javizian

Elizabeth Aprahamian

Lucy Ardash

Edward and Helen Mardigian Library Book Donations

Dr. Rose Berberian

Helen Knar Cirrito

Dr. John & Nyree Giragosian

Laura GleasonIn memory of Melanie Morukian

Dn. Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian

Carol Kavlakian In memory of husband, Jack Kavlakian

Father Garabed & Yeretzgin Roberta Kochakian

Edward & Yvonne Korkoian

David Terzibashian

Dr. Salpi Toroyan


In Lieu of FlowersWe encourage our parishioners and friends to remember St. John Armenian Church when designating the beneficiary of their “In Lieu of Flowers” donations. Your prayers, assistance and support is requested in order to meet the needs of the physical structure of our parish complex, and above all to carry out our spiritual and educational ministry to our faithful. We aregrateful to all who have remembered the needs of our church where Christ continues to grant us His blessings.

The donations listed here were received during the 2011 calendar year.

- Pastor and Parish CouncilRoseann & Bobby Attar; Alice Mavian; Carole Kavlakian$20.00 Armenian American Veterans; Dan & Helene Rimer; Anna Soultanian$15.00 Sue Tafralian; Violet DerManulian$10.00 Dawn AginianTOTAL: $3,495.00 QUEENIE K. HAZERGIAN January 17, 2011 $1,000.00 Michael & Carol Hazergian, Marc & Christina Ritter & Family, Brian & Valerie Gabriel & Family, Gary & Darlene Hazergian & Family, Steven & Kathy Hazergian & Family$250.00 Mike & Sarah Kaysserian$200.00 Mike & Shirley Kojaian$100.00 Herman Hintiryan Family; Simon & Alice Javizian; Jim & Patricia Stamboulian & Family; Bryan & Lisa Boyadjian & Family; Kerry & Donna Kaysserian; Harry Reizian; Joe DeMarco; John & Laurie Reizian Family; Chuck & Terry Palaian; Alan Samouelian; Michele Samouelian; Archie & Anita Samouelian; Mr. & Mrs. Pete Panaretos; Gary & Susan Reizian; Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M Johnson; Sandy & Greg Jamian; Robert & Kiana Rose; Mary Boyadjian; Semon, Suzan & Alex Javizian; Ms. Katherine Shahinian; Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Cross$75.00 Cynthia & Leonard Ohanian; Carl & Harriet Banerian; Mr. & Mrs. Megerian; Mr. & Mrs. George Godoshian; Robert & Nora Vahratian; Paula Derbabian & Sons; Kora S. Jamian$70.00 Boutsie DeAnna Garrett$50.00 Sarkis Demircioglu; Pat Teem; John & Sylvia Samarian, Gregory & Karen Samarian; Mickey Mardirosian; Harry & Mary Keoleian; Violet & Susan Cholakian; Mark & Maral Mamassian; Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian; Nadia & Osep Sarafian; Gozmanian Family; Rose Samarian; Rosemary & Dyana Kezelian; Dr. & Mrs. Harry Kezelian; Arek & Diane Khachaturian; Harold & Sirvart Bjornstad; Mr. & Mrs. George (Ruth) Gazmararian; Mr. & Mrs. David Dardarian & Family; Peter & Marilyn Sarkesian; George & Sandy Manoogian; Mr. & Mrs. John Godoshian; Ervin & Roxanne Vahratian; Adam & Louise Vahratian; Richard

& Mona Kurjian; Nicole & Alex Calderone; Bob & Kim Simonian; Lisa Elian Bahm; Mr. & Mrs. C.P. Negohosian; Mr. & Mrs. A. Artinian; Rubik Mailian / Joyce Yeghissian; Linda Darian & Family; Harry & Cheryl Joboulian; David, Elena, Andrew & Greg Hazergian; Karl & Mary Sarafian; Peter & Agnes Hovsepian; Alex & Lily Jemal; Elizabeth Mamassian; Lauren & Jeremy Gershonowicz; Grace Couyoumjian; Steve & Sarah Varjabedian; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Matoian; Dr. & Mrs. Harry Goshgarian; George & Roxanne Keurajian; Richard & Arlene Baylerian; Gary Gozmanian$40.00 Charles & Anabell Stamboulian; Mrs. Lucy Koncagul; Darwin & Ruth Mamassian; Sue Tafralian; Gary & Linda Assarian; Mr. & Mrs. Harry Couyoumjian$35.00 Rose Megerian; Lucy Merzian; Kenneth Yagoobian; Charles Godoshian / Patricia Camazzola & Family; Bob & Denise Karakashian; Richard & Jeanette Keramedjian; The Women’s Guild of St. John Armenian Church; Jack Karakashian; John & Cynthia Jamian$30.00 Diane Yessaian Costa; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kazarian; Rick & Paulette Apkarian; Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mekjian; Anne Tarpinian$25.00 Rudy Demircioglu; Susan Ameriguian; Jane Hovsepian; Peter & Anne Sirian; Nan Bogosian; Alice Mavian; George Saboonjian; Araxie Choukourian; Harry & Rosemary Carman; Norm & Esther Javezian; Maritza Negohosian; Cathy & Howard Atesian; Greg Mamassian; Harry & Janet Freshetian; Dicran & Aralynn Haidostian; Ron & Adrian Keoleian; Mr. & Mrs. Harry Mamassian; Nicole Matoian; Christine Matoian; Ronald & Jackie Godoshian; Edward, Yvonne, Laura, & Christopher Korkoian; Kelly & Sima Kuchukian; Richard & Barbara Norsigian; Mary Simonian Family; Virginia A. Aginian; Ezmerlian; Agnes M. Dourjalian; Tyrone & Karen Touchstone; Carole Kavlakian; Angela Banerian; Jack & Lillian Kojamanian; Patrick & Rose Torossian; Alice & Sandra Nigoghosian; Michael & Kathryn Kahayian; Mr. & Mrs. George & Carole Basmadjian; Queenie Sarkisian; Violet DerManulian; Sarah Dergazarian; Dr. & Mrs. Haig Tashjian; Richard & Helen Torigian;

SYLVIA SAMARJIAN October 1, 2010 $25.00 Gregory & Elaine ZernecNEW TOTAL: $2,025.00

SAM TOROSSIAN January 15, 2011 $500.00 Mary Torossian & Family$250.00 Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Torossian$100.00 Harry & Mary Kems; Don Kirk & Family & Daryl Ford & Family; Arpy Mooradian; Blanche Swidersy / Ann Frase / Karam Duffy; Edward, Yvonne, Laura, & Christopher Korkoian; Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Baylerian; Dr. & Mrs. K. Dirani & Vincent Kaye; Frances & Gloria Korkoian; Deborah & Dan Torossian; Virginia Avakian; Phillip & Margaret Pilibosian$75.00 Rosalie Torossian; Mr. & Mrs. George Godoshian$50.00 Art & Gloria Melkonian; Peter & Agnes Hovsepian; Mary Davidson; Simon Tashjian; Alma Krikorian; Virginia Melkonian; Jerry & Tracy Swidersy & Alyssa; Karl & Mary Sarafian; Julie Torossian; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Pisa; Frank Pulice; Charles Stamboulian; Ann Kale; Margaret Jonikian; George & Roxanne Keurajian$40.00 Rosemary Haroutunian$30.00 Sally Kabodian; George & Rose Mouradian; Tom & Linda Stamboulian; Ann Margosian; Alice Prudian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. L. Laktzian$25.00 Mary Dirasian; Alice & Sandi Nigoghosian; Alice Mouradian; Sarah Terio; Elaine Torossian; Jack & Lillian Kojamanian; Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mekjian; Alice & Emma Betrosian; Mr. & Mrs. James Moore & Family; Jerry & Joann Nassar; Mr. & Mrs. Harry Deirmengian; Celia & Joe Turner; Ida M. Varadian; Douglas & Carol Mooradian;

We are grateful to those who have made a gift to St. John Armenian Church. Each name is important to us. We do our best to keep an accurate record and apologize for any errors or omssions. Please call the Church Office with any corrections and we will publish them in an upcoming Torchbearer.

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Steven & Leslie Leaser; Edward & Diana Vosganian; Marguerite A. Dakhlian; Dickran & Anahit Toumajan; Agnes & Harry Tokatlian; John & Cynthia Jamian$20.00 Steve & Vickie Garrett; Tacque Derbabian; Margaret Benian; Edward & Izabelle Jizmejian; Anna Soultanian; Mr. & Mrs. John Nagohosian; Alma Krikorian; Mrs. Elizabeth Amboian; Joyce Obenhoff$15.00 Mr. & Mrs. Walter Negosian; Carl & Alice MalakhanianTOTAL: $8,410.00 CLARA MESSELIAN January 20, 2011$40.00 Sarah Kahaian$35.00 The Women’s Guild of St. John Armenian Church$25.00 Jack & Lillian Kojamanian; Carole Kavlakian$15.00 Sue TafralianTOTAL: $140.00 DR. HARRY REIZIAN January 27, 2011 $1,000.00 Carol & Michael Hazergian, Susan & Gary Reizian, Laurie & John Reizian, Margeaux & Paulina, Christina & Marc Ritter, Valerie & Brian Gabriel, Lauren & Jeremy Gershonowicz, Nicole & Alexander Calderone$200.00 Janet & Edward Mardigian; Tom & Debbie Krikorian$150.00 Keramedjian & Meer Family; Harry & Mary Keoleian$100.00 Mike & Shirley Kojaian; Dr. & Mrs. Kirk Banerian; Rosemary & Dyana Kezelian; Raffi & Gloria Toroyan; Dr. Salpi Toroyan; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sarkesian; Neshan & Deborah Ohanian; Rose Assarian; Mr. & Mrs. Pete Panaretos; Angela Banerian; Jim & Patricia Stamboulian & Family; Gary & Darlene Hazergian; Steve & Kathy Hazergian; John & Marilyn Reizian / John & Melissa Frank; David, Marianne, Daniel & Karen Dardarian; Audrey Armoudlian, Charles Keoleian; Dicran & Aralynn Haidostian; Simon & Alice Javizian; Dr. & Mrs. K. Dirani & Vincent Kaye; John Mekjian; Dr. & Mrs. Harry Kezelian & Family; Lorain County Automotive Systems; Alex & Lily Jemal; Karl & Nancy Couyoumjian; Louise Kalemkerian, Susan & Janet Yeghissian; Micheal (Sharon) Maraian; Semon, Suzan & Alex Javizian; Paula Derbabian & Sons$75.00 Rick & Paulette Apkarian; Lyle & Nicole Dadian; Bob & Denise Karakashian; Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Baylerian; Mr. & Mrs. H. Megerian; Carl & Harriet Banerian & Carl III; Melissa & Gary Kazanjian; Mary & Fred Calderone$50.00 Scott & Renee & Mrs. Cynthia Apkarian & Family; Judy Hovnan; Chuck & Terry Palaian; Cathy & Howard Atesian; Edward, Yvonne, Laura & Christopher

Korkoian; Mr. & Mrs. George Godoshian; Sandra & Gregory Jamian; Edward & Diana Vosganian; Mrs. Grace Couyoumjian; Jack & Margaret Kazanjian; Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Dakhlian; Bob & Kim Simonian; George & Sandy Manoogian; Virginia A. Aginian; Richard & Mona Kurjian; Edward & Ann Bayleran; Karla & Ken Essad; Greg & Anita Boyajian; Norman & Esther Javezian; Michael & Linda Karibian; Kenneth Yagoobian; Mickey Mardirosian; Richard & Arlene Hovsepian; Violet & Susan Cholakian; C. Ronald & Mary Cooper; James & Arlene Oswald; Mr. & Mrs. C.P. Negohosian; Joyce Yeghissian / Rubik Mailian; Carole Lynn Hovsepian; Bryan & Lisa Boyadjian & Family; Tacque Derbabian; Mr. & Mrs. John Noraian; Mrs. Sarkeis Negohosian; Liz Glynn & Greg Keoleian; Mike & Sarah Kaysserian; Hovnanian Family; Michael & Debbie Baylerian; Mr. & Mrs. Mike Matoian; Marguerite A. Dakhlian; Anne Tarpinian; Dr. & Mrs. Vigen Darian; Garabed M. Hoplamazian; Cheryl Banerian; Diane Mavian, Margaret Moushmoulian; Mary Boyadjian; Dr. & Mrs. V. Michael Armoudlian; Susan Janigian; Rick & Pat Akkashian; Hagop & Diana Alexanian; Elizabeth Aprahamian; Jack Karakashian; John & Melanie Godoshian; Kathy Mekjian; Marty & Diana Shoushanian; Ara & Diane Ekizian; Mary Ann & Artin Artinian; Richard & Arlene Baylerian; Mr. & Mrs. Kent Johnson; Mr. & Mrs. Sooren Gozmanian & Sara; Gary Gozmanian; Dr. Harry & Cheryl Joboulian; George & Angela Benian; Ruben Eshkanian; Agnes & Harry Tokatlian$40.00 Mr. & Mrs. David Karagosian; Chris & Amy Burford; Dr. Edward & Anna Sarkisian; Harry & Julie Couyoumjian$35.00 Lucy Merzian; Agnes M. Dourjalian; Vahram & Ilene Fantazian; Charles Godoshian / Patricia Camazzola & Family$30.00 Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kazarian; The Couyoumjian Family; Mark & Elaine Mardirosian; Jack & Lillian Kojamanian; Harry Mardirosian; Tom & Linda Stamboulian; Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mekjian; Elizabeth Amboian; Louis & Clarie Laktzian; Mary Simonian Family; Diane Yessaian Costa; Harout & Berjouhi Sanjian; Dr. & Mrs. Aris Hoplamazian, and Eric & Lisa Hoplamazian$25.00 Jerry & Pamela Dayinian; Michael & Kathryn Kahayian; Annette & Vasken Cholakian; Rob Amboian Family; Gary & Evie Ezmerlian; Robert Arabian; Greg & Joanne Todd; Marcella Doherty; Steve & Leslie Leaser; Jim & Nancy Berryman; Linda Soultanian; Ron & Jackie Godoshian; Stephani & David Yates; Lucia Cholmakjian; Thomas Stamboulian, Jr.; Richard M. Apkarian Jr. & Alexandra; Nicole Matoian; Carlo Fucinari; Pat Fucinari; George Saboonjian; Nina Sarkisian; Lucy Ardash;

Edwin Neffian; Kelly & Sima Kuchukian; Dr. & Mrs. Gary Zamanigian; David Terzibashian; Deborah Zazaian; Dr. & Mrs. Haig Tashjian;; Stephanie Boyadjian (Dallakian); Mark & Maral Mamassian; Sarah Dergazarian; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hovsepian; Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Koukoudian; Pat & Bernie Akkashian; Jane Hovsepian; Queenie Sarkisian; Gloria Semonian; Rita Dilanian, Seta Dilanian; John & Carol Boes; Susan Ameriguian; Helen Gocharian Olson; David & Randi Dolik; Christine Matoian; Roseann & Bobby Attar; David & Diane Nolff; Dickran & Anahit Toumajan; George Noraian; Dennis Moushmoulian; Mr. & Mrs. Norman Messelian; Ron & Adrian Keoleian; Mr. & Mrs. Steven Palaian$20.00 Sally Tarpinian; Mrs. Anita Kachadurian; Dan & Judy Cristiano; Margaret Benian; George, Lisa, Olivia & Caroline Kurajian; Sue & Abe Gershonowicz; Edward & Izabelle Jizmejian; Hill Elementary School; Alma Krikorian; Alice Mekjian; Joyce Obenhoff$15.00 Mr. & Mrs. Walter Negosian; Anonymous; Brooke Hoplamazian; Tom & Zee Sarkesian$10.00 Anonymous; Sarah MervisTOTAL: $10,595.00 KIRAKOS GREG VAPURCIYAN February 5, 2011 $100.00 Anahid Yeremian$50.00 Alice Turner; Daron Yarjanian, DDS$30.00 Chapter CC - Peo Sisterhood$25.00 Mary & Walt BanackiTOTAL: $255.00 FRANK VAHE ARSLANIAN March 1, 2011 $25.00 Carole Kavlakian$20.00 Armenian American VeteransTOTAL: $45.00

ROSE HORASANIAN BROOKS March 4, 2011 $200.00 Patrice & Roxanne Demerjian$150.00 Sarkis & Nancy Kazarian$100.00 Darlene & Betty Clarkson$30.00 Women’s Guild of St. John Armenian Church; Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mekjian$20.00 May Kafafian & Family$15.00 Margaret BenianTOTAL: $545.00 JOANN MANOOGIAN SWOREK March 7, 2011 $2,500.00 Louise Manoogian Simone$1,000.00 Gary Sworek, Brian Manoogian, & Alice Manoogian$500.00 Tom & Debbie Krikorian; George & Marge Manoogian; Edward & Janet Mardigian


$300.00 Douglas Manoogian$200.00 Kaliope Christo; Wallace & Ui Tsuha; Elizabeth Brazilian; Mr. & Mrs. Paul Christo$100.00 John & Marie Powers; Bob Kaye & Kathy Tracy; Anita & Greg Boyajian & Family; Aram Ohanesian; Michael & Jill Dolik; Michael & Emma Minasian; George, Lisa, Olivia, Caroline, Matt, Lisa & Phil Kurajian; Alicia & Larry Winget; Rose Boshnakian; Marlene Calverley$75.00 Scott & Cheryl Rennie$50.00 Bob & Linda DePietro; Greg Gulawsky; Gloria Baykian; Cynthia Sirarpie Ohanian; Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian; Edward, Yvonne & Christopher Korkoian; Prof. & Mrs. George M. Kurajian; John & Cynthia Jamian; Mrs. Mary Nalbandian; Zaven Dolik; Greg & Sandy Jamian; Dr. & Mrs. Gary Zamanigian$40.00 Lil Dullinger$30.00 Ann Laktzian$25.00 Olga Gulawsky; Mr. & Mrs. Norman Messelian; David & Randi Dolik; Niki Kowal$15.00 Joe KludjianTOTAL: $7,960.00 ROSE AVAKIAN March 9, 2011 $500.00 Jack & Martin Avakian$100.00 Marilyn Boladian; Marguerite A. Dakhlian$75.00 Stephen & Deborah Dakhlian$50.00 Edward, Kirk, Craig Karamanian; Karen Ann Dakhlian; Grand Council of the Daughters of Vartan / Zabelle Chapter$40.00 Mark & Nannette Dakhlian; Julia Poladian$35.00 Women’s Guild of St. John Armenian Church$30.00 George Elian Family$25.00 Mary Simonian Family; Evereg Fenesse Educational Society; Tom & Linda Stamboulian; Sylvia Axt; Rosalie Torossian$20.00 Arick Kasper; Barbara Stryk$15.00 The Walch FamilyTOTAL: $1,250.00 SYLVIA D. (MERTOIAN) SADOWAY March 11, 2011 $200.00 Alex Sadoway$100.00 Marguerite A. Dakhlian; Mr. & Mrs. William Jack$75.00 George & Nevart Godoshian; Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Dakhlian; Mike & Linda Tiffany, Kevin & Jennifer Tiffany, Sven & Kristen Gustafson $50.00 Edward Papelian; Michael & Rozann Vartoogian; Hermalene Kahayian; Richard & Jeanette Keramedjian; Lisa & Brian Meer; Arlene A. Aramian$40.00 Mark & Nannette Dakhlian; Charles Stamboulian$35.00 Dr. Harry Kems

$30.00 Margaret Novak; Edward, Yvonne, & Christopher Korkoian; Karen Ann Dakhlian; Margaret Moushmoulian$25.00 Joyce Obenhoff; Charlene Apigian; Mr. & Mrs. Harry Fereshetian; Phil & Dita Covey; Mr. & Mrs. George & Carole Basmadjian$20.00 Margaret BenianTOTAL: $1,305.00 EDGAR HAGOPIAN April 1, 2010 $50.00 Edward Papelian$40.00 Edward & Ann BayleranTOTAL: $90.00 ARTHUR BARSAMIAN April 6, 2011 $1,000.00 wife Agnes and Family$200.00 Der Arsen & Yeretzgin Varteni Barsamian; Jeffrey, Beverly, Arthur Alan, Matthew, Angela Barsamian$100.00 Robin & Ed Tashjian; Susan Barsamian; Ann & Terry Davidson$50.00 Harry Barsamian; Richard & Nancy Rae; Mr. & Mrs. Robert McConahy; Rick & Carol Hinzpeter$40.00 Mr. & Mrs. Garbes Sarkisian$35.00 Agnes & Harry Tokatlian$30.00 Mary Ann Walker & Gail Walker; Margaret Derderian$25.00 Art & Gloria Melkonian; Archie & Shirley Dadian; Mr. & Mrs. Delbert Mills$20.00 Joanne Tokatlian; John D. & Ann Pilibosian; Rackeline HoffTOTAL: $2,170.00 PEARL NISHON April 12, 2011 $1,000.00 Larry, Graceann, Carolyn, Erica Nishon$200.00 Simon Tashjian; Edward & Beryl Nishon; Paula Terzian, Mr. & Mrs. Ted Terzian , Jr. & Family, Ted Terzian, Sr.; Richard & Diane Aginian, Dawn Aginian, Eric & Marla Whaley & Sons$150.00 Allen Mehler, Mark & Wendy Sterling, Jim & Renee Nachbar$100.00 Armen Boyagian Family; David, Elena, Andrew & Greg Hazergian; Richard & Jeanette Keramedjian; Jay & Cindy Meyer; Lisa, Brian, & Jennifer Meer$60.00 Robert & Nora Vahratian$50.00 Dennis, Gary & Eric Nishon; Rose D. Mooradian; James Tashjian; Mr. & Mrs. Gazmararian; Virginia A. Aginian; Jerry & Paula Burk; Mike & Sarah Kaysserian; Adam & Suzanne Vahratian; Mr. Alex M. Sadoway; Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Koukoudian & Family; Armen Boladian; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Demirjian; Adam & Louise Vahratian; George & Roxanne Keurajian$35.00 The Women’s Guild of St. John Armenian Church

$30.00 Araxie Choukourian; Elizabeth Amboian; Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Merdinian$25.00 Jodie, Jim, Justin, & Jessica PolK; Mike & Linda Tiffany ; Ms. Gloria Semonian-Vartanian; Steve & Carol Palaian; Shirley Sarkisian; Nina Sarkisian$20.00 Don & Annette Weinshank; Margaret Benian$15.00 Mr. & Mrs. S. Mehler$10.00 Charlotte C. MintzTOTAL: $3,550.00 LARRY BAGDASARIAN April 13, 2011 $50.00 Alice Semizian; Arthur & Agnes Marderosian; Arthur & Lucy Keurajian$40.00 Robert & Rosemary Bagdasarian$20.00 Alice & Narses GedigianTOTAL: $210.00 SONA NUVART DOLIKIAN May 2, 2011 $250.00 Edward & Mary Dolikian$200.00 Zaven Dolik; Arman & Victoria Dolikian$100.00 David & Randi Dolik; Lisa Dolik Wilson; Michael & Jill Dolik$50.00 Daron Yarjanian, DDS; Virginia & Souren Keoleian; Ara Zerounian$40.00 Adam & Louise Vahratian$35.00 Edward, Yvonne, & Christopher KorkoianTOTAL: $1,175.00 MARY VRANIAN KRAJICEK May 4, 2011 $100.00 Susan Alexander; Virginia Vranian$20.00 Rob & Marianne Nedroscik; Mr. & Mrs. John Nagohosian$10.00 Vivian ChachoTOTAL: $250.00 JAMES O. TREW May 4, 2011 $50.00 Edward PapelianTOTAL: $50.00 JOSEPH HANOSH May 13, 2011 $25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Robert BagdasarianTOTAL: $25.00 MEHRAN MARTIN DANGOVIAN May 19, 2011 $100.00 Christopher VartanianTOTAL: $100.00 LAURIE L. TOOMAJANIAN May 20, 2011 $50.00 Peter & Agnes Hovsepian$35.00 Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Baylerian$25.00 David, Marianne, Daniel, & Karen DardarianTOTAL: $110.00

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ARMENOUHI GOPIGIAN May 23, 2011 $1,000.00 John & Doris Kalajian & Family$300.00 Mary Derbabian & Family; Jack Kojamanian Family$200.00 Mike & Shirley Kojaian$101.00 Edward G. Godoshian$100.00 Sally Kabodian; Chuck & Terry Palaian; Gharibian Family; Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Baylerian; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Norsesian; Sam & Dee Cosma; Hachig & Susan Gopigian; Dennis Moushmoulian; Bryan & Lisa Boyadjian & Family$75.00 Nora & Esther Javezian; Steve & Margie (Kalajian) Glikas & Nora Kalajian$50.00 Nevart Apkarian; Gene & Edna Buday; Harry Dakesian; Mr. & Mrs. Sooren Gozmanian; Harry & Florence Karagosian; Cynthia Apkarian; Sue & Haig Arabian; Richard D. Vartanian; Sy & Millie Semarjian; Souren & Virginia Keoleian; Aggie Thompson & Family; Kelly & Sima Kuchukian; Lucy Merzian & Charles Merzian; Mr. & Mrs. A. Artinian; Jeanette Keramedjian; Harry & Pat Alatchanian; Mr. & Mrs. Abe Cosma; Mr. & Mrs. John Stephanian; Armen Kevorkian; Caroline Marulli; Brook & Michael Fullager; Agnes & Harry Tokatlian$40.00 Raffi & Chris Sarafian; Dr. & Mrs. Aris Hoplamazian; Araxie Choukourian$35.00 The Women’s Guild of St. John Armenian Church$30.00 Rick & Paulette Apkarian; Elizabeth Amboian; Margaret Derderian; Mr. & Mrs. David Dardarian & Family; Armen Boladian$25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mekjian; Peter & Agnes Hovsepian; Margaret Benian; Susan Ameriguian; Steven & Leslie Leaser; Louise & Ernie Brocher; Alice Mavian; Mr. & Mrs. Sam Norsesian; Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wankowicz; Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Norsesian; John & Lucille Noraian; Karl & Mary Sarafian; Mrs. Sarkeis Negohosian; Alice Mikaelian; Esther & Kenny Kalajian; Solange & Norman Messelian$20.00 Robert & Cynthia Amboian; Kathy Mekjian; Sue Tafralian; Arick Kasper; Virginia Bagdasarian; Harry & Margaret Kazanjian; Shakey GodoshianTOTAL: $4,896.00

CLARA KALAYJIAN June 1, 2011 $100.00 Arlene Petrimoulx; Karl & Mary Sarafian; Pat, Mark, Nicholas Fucinari; James & Yevgenya Derian$35.00 Dr. & Mrs. Gary Zamanigian; The Women’s Guild of St. John Armenian Church$25.00 Jerry & Pamela DayinianTOTAL: $495.00

MICHAEL THOMAS ASSARIAN June 11, 2011 $1,500.00 The Michael & Rose Assarian Family Foundation$150.00 Margaret Jonikian, Gayle & John$100.00 John & Rose Manoogian; Greg & Anita Boyajian; Mr. & Mrs. Greg Jamian; Mr. & Mrs. John Stephanian; Annette Lucas; Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Noraian; Marty & Diana Shoushanian; Esther Manoogian; Alex & Lily Jemal; Sam Hirsch & Marti Walsh; Manya Korkigian; Mike & Shirley Kojaian; Mr. & Mrs. John Jamian$75.00 Dr. Armen & Mrs. Mary Korkigian$50.00 Edward, Yvonne, Laura, & Christopher Korkoian; Jim & Patricia Stamboulian & Family; Gary & Evie Ezmerlian; Harry & Cheryl Joboulian; Mr. & Mrs. C.P. Negohosian; Mrs. M.H. Negohosian; David, Lori, Jaqueline & Jennifer Kontry; Michael & Emma Minasian; John & Doris Kalajian; Mike & Sarah Kaysserian; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sirian; Ken & Steve Burchill; Kenneth Yagoobian; Harry Dakesian; Peter & Agnes Hovsepian; Nora Noraian; Ann Stephanian Kale$35.00 Susan Janigian$30.00 Mark & Maral Mamassian; Mrs. Elizabeth Amboian; Ann Margosian; Armen & Alice Safilian; Mrs. Angela Banerian & Family; Armen Boladian; Tom & Linda Stamboulian; Dicran & Aralynn Haidostian$25.00 Thomas Stamboulian, Jr.; Richard Hovsepian Family; Almas Derderian; David, Marianne, Daniel & Karen Dardarian; Marilyn Bedigian; Johnny Johns; Greg & Annette Mamassian; Bob & Kiana Rose; Howard & Cathy Atesian$20.00 Zovart Dakesian; Marcie Rotenberg Adery; Tacque Derbabian; Mary Toovalian; Mr. & Mrs. N. Javezian; Edward & Izabelle Jizmejian$15.00 Mr. & Mrs. Walter NegosianTotal: $4,510.00 JOHN MALKASIAN June 15, 2011 $300.00 Eva Malkasian$200.00 Nick & Anne Derderian$80.00 Victoria Said$75.00 Agnes Dourjalian of Livonia$25.00 Alice Prudian$10.00 John Malkasian of RedfordTOTAL: $690.00 HARRY AMIRKANIAN June 16, 2011 $100.00 Charles Stamboulian; Virginia Avakian; Karl & Mary Sarafian; Arthur Apkarian; Mike & Shirley Kojaian$50.00 Arthur & Lucy Keurajian; Arpy Mooradian; Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian$45.00 Margaret Novak$35.00 Simon Tashjian; George & Nevart

Godoshian$30.00 Mary Torossian $25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Edward Jizmejian; Alma Krikorian; Carole Kavlakian; George & Virginia Cross; Alice Prudian; Mr. & Mrs. Ashod Torosian$20.00 Jack & Lillian Kojamanian; Armenian American VeteransTOTAL: $985.00 MARDERUS MICHAEL KADIAN June 16, 2011 $25.00 Mr. & Mrs. Art MardossianTOTAL: $25.00 ALBERT SERRAJIAN June 16, 2011 $100.00 Steve & Carolyn Teberian$25.00 Simon Tashjian$20.00 Armenian American VeteransTOTAL: $145.00 ALICE E. JAVIZIAN June 27, 2011 $750.00 Simon Javizian Family$500.00 Tom & Debbie Krikorian$300.00 Mr. & Mrs. Herman Hintiryan$200.00 Mike & Sarah Kaysserian; Aris, Alice, Eric & Lisa Hoplamazian; The Santeiu Family & Staff; Mary Jibilian$100.00 Steven & Kathy Hazergian; John & Rose Manoogian; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hovsepian; Lisa & Brian Meer; Richard & Jeanette Keramedjian; Gerard DerPilibosian; Mr. & Mrs. Sooren Gozmanian; Edward & Isabelle Jizmejian; John & Laurie Reizian; Mary Boyadjian; Edward, Yvonne, Laura, & Christopher Korkoian; Dr. Edward and Anna Sarkisian, Aram Sarkisian; Gary Patu & Gregory Javizian; Hilda Misirliyan; Sarah Dergazarian; Gary & Sue Reizian; John & Doris Kalajian; Elizabeth Mamassian; Artin & Armine Jibilian; Armenian Renaissance Association Sophia Chapter; Harry Barsamian; Alex & Lily Jemal; Bob & Kiana Rose; Joyce Ring, Deborah Ring & Michael Simoncelli; Charles & Mary Tateosian; Joseph & The Late Patricia (Tanielian) Borawski Family; Ralph Hulun; Richard & Helen Torigian; Solange & Norman Messelian; Gary & Linda Assarian; Ani & Brian Turner & Family; Mike & Shirley Kojaian; Mr. & Mrs. Jano & Tracy Janoyan; Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Lorig Keith; Diana & Martin Shoushanian; Michael & Carol Hazergian; Mr. & Mrs. Hayk & Harriet Kayayan; Karen Tambornini; Patrice, Roxanne & Betty Demerjian; Dr. Ida Malian$75.00 Anne Tarpinian; Robert & Nora Vahratian; Michael & Linda Karibian; Harry & Mary Keoleian; Dr. Arthur M. Hamparian; Ed & Mary Bedikian; Michael & Brook Fullagar, David & Arlene Burkhart, Tim & Martha


Paulian; David & Dawn Karagosian & Family$50.00 Edward Papelian; Michael & Emma Minasian; Helen Javizian; Richard & Nancy Megregian; Harry Karagosian; Mat. Melanya Svirid; Peter & Anne Sirian; Patrick & Rose Torossian; Ann Jevizian; Jeanine Young; Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Karougian; Harold & Sylvia Bjornstad; Agnes M. Dourjalian; Souren & Virginia Keoleian; Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian; Robert Cousineau; Roger & Ardis Gregory; Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Baylerian; Margaret Derderian; C.S.A.I.; Mr. & Mrs. Vahe Akaraz; Dr. & Mrs. Aram Yavruyan; Mary Parsaghian - Robert Parsaghian Family; Mr. & Mrs. Paul Changelian; Araxie Choukourian; Dr. & Mrs. Gary Zamanigian; Haig & Dorothy Baylerian; Harry Mardirosian; Kelly & Sima Kuchukian; Sirarpie Ohanian; Ervin & Roxanne Vahratian; Rose Samarian; Harry & Janet Freshetian; Mary Simonian Family; Nina Sarkisian; Arthur & Lucy Keurajian; George & Ruth Gazmararian; The Aram Family c/o Louise Duchesneau; Fr. Abraham & Yn. Shakeh Ohanesian; Allan Sarkisian & Family; Arthur & Judy Mardossian; Dr. John & Nyree Giragosian; John & Sylvia Samarian & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Greg Jamian; Queenie Sarkisian; Bob & Kim Simonian; Gladys Krikorian; George & Zabel Arakelian; George Elian; Stefan & Anne Karadian; Arek & Diane Khachaturian; Dr. Salpi Toroyan; Chuck & Terry Palaian; Susan Ameriguian; Madeline Thomasian; Atam & Dianne Bedikian; Gloria Baykian; Rosalie Torossian; Mr. & Mrs. John Stephanian; John & LuCille Noraian; Paul & Marge Aramian; Nick & Nancy Berberian; Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Cross; Ed & Cathy Zwinck; Gary & Laurie Keoleian; Bryan & Lisa Boyadjian; Kabodian Family; Mr. & Mrs. D. Kurjian; Dr. & Mrs. Neshan Ohanian; Daniel & June Constantine; Gary & Juliette Chevikian; Leo & Gladys Artinian; Peter & Barb Rupas & Matthew; Mr. & Mrs. Ara Ekizian; Gary & Darlene Hazergian; Mark & Judy Gavoor; Aram & Barbara Garabedian; Virginia & Barbara Megregian; Daughters of Vartan; Albert & Geno Sarkisian; Mr. & Mrs. P. Pilibosian$40.00 Vahram & Ilene Fantazian; Greg & Anita Boyajian; Adam & Louise Vahratian; Carol Jizmejian & Don Hutchinson; Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Merdinian; Claudette Sarian; Ann & Noray Sarkisian$35.00 Kazar & Bernice Kazarian; Simon Tashjian; Lucy Merzian; Mary Davidson; Barbara Haroutunian; Mr. & Mrs. Ardash Apigian; Evie & Gary Ezmerlian; Kenneth Yagoobian; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Baylerian; The Women’s Guild of St. John Armenian Church; Harry & Alice Dorian; George & Ann Zamanian; Pearl Mooradian$30.00 Mr. & Mrs. David Dardarian & Family; Elizabeth Amboian; Violet Cholakian;

Khatchig & May Kafafian; Ardavast & Shirley Avakian; Angela Banerian; Cynthia Apkarian; Raffi & Chris Sarafian; Ms. Susan Janigian; Armen & Alice Safilian; Armen Boladian; Mr. & Mrs. John Jamian; Barbara Megerian; Rozann & Mike Vartoogian; Dicran & Aralynn Haidostian; Armenouhi (Amo) Sarafian$25.00 Richard & Diane Aginian; Mr. & Mrs. Walter Negosian; Mrs. Ann Laktzian; Stephen & Lisa Derderian; Mr. & Mrs. Nerses Markarian; John & Ann Pilibosian; Bob Arabian; Sue & Haig Arabian; Jane Hovsepian; Ed Karamanian; Tom & Linda Stamboulian; Gail Safilian; Harout Sanjian; Greg Keoleian / Liz Glynn; Jim & Patricia Stamboulian; Jerry & Pamela Dayinian; Jessie Tashjian Macri; Hagop & Diana Alexanian; Lillian Karamanian; Thomas Stamboulian, Jr.; Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Ohanian; Adrian & Ron Keoleian; Lisa & Mike Bahm; Kora Jamian; Alma Krikorian; Jan & Carol Janigian; Alice Mavian; Pat & Bernie Akkashian; Steve & Leslie Leaser; Margaret Benian; George & Virginia Cross; Al & Chris Colcer; Sam & Margaret Arslanian; Louis & Judith Saucier; Robert & Rosemary Bagdasarian; Mr. & Mrs. John Enokian; Mary Dirasian; Al & Delores Karibian; Rose Gargarian; Joan & Edward Hoplamazian; Florence Gopigian & Family; Aram & Esther Vosgerchian; Dr. & Mrs. Haig Tashjian; Dickran & Anahit Toumajan; Bob & Denise Karakashian; Loren & Phyllis Opper; Paul & Millie Jingozian ; Jack Karakashian; Ms. Kiki Sekles; Alice Wick; Howard & Cathy Atesian; Karmen Santourian; Edward & Diana Vosganian; Michael Tafralian; Charles Siroonian; Sonia Dedeian; Sylvia Axt; Peter & Nicole Toukhanian; Shirley Sarkisian; Margaret Dayinian; Ron & Mimi Avedesian; Mitch & Rose Kehetian; Mrs. Rosemary Haroutunian; Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zakem; Sally Kabodian$20.00 Mrs. Anita Kachadurian; Mrs. E. Serafin; Mickey Mardirosian; Rose & Howard Rasch; Sadie Zazaian; Jack Tian; Karen Haroutunian; John & Sophie Nagohosian; Anna Soultanian; Helen Movsesian; Dick & Rose Maloian; Anita Saboonjian; Sharon Jizmejian and Michael Halagian$15.00 Sue Tafralian; M.H. Negohosian; Zovart Dakesian$10.00 Barbara Kestegian; Donald & Mary Afetian-GeorgeTOTAL: $14,165.00 HELEN SAHAKIAN July 7, 2011 $250.00 Tom & Michele Margosian$100.00 Silva Sahakian$75.00 Mr. & Mrs. Art Krikorian$50.00 Ed & Ann Bayleran; Michael, Linda, & Ani Karibian; Alice Kadian & Nancy; Haig & Dorothy Baylerian; Rita Lane, Esther Burton,

Rose Bonfigelo; Frank & Faye Zimmerman; Edward, Yvonne, Laura, & Christopher Korkoian; Rose Samarian$35.00 Agnes & Harry Tokatlian$30.00 Mrs. Angela Banerian$25.00 Dickran & Anahit Toumajan; Gloria Semonian-Vartanian; Prof. & Mrs. George M. Kurajian; John & Kathleen Beard$20.00 Mr. & Mrs. NadjarianTOTAL: $1,010.00 ANNA KURJIAN July 8, 2011 $100.00 Tom & Debbie Krikorian$50.00 Gary & Susan Reizian$40.00 Tom & Linda Stamboulian$25.00 Jerry & Anna Wallace; Andrew Chinarian; Mr. & Mrs. Peter HovsepianTOTAL: $265.00 MICHAEL M. KAYSSERIAN July 14, 2011 $500.00 Dr. & Mrs. Kerry Kaysserian, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rose; Sarah Kaysserian$300.00 Mike & Shirley Kojaian$200.00 Simon Javizian; Mary Boyadjian; Dr. Aris & Alice Hoplamazian$100.00 Bryan, Lisa, Jordan, Nicholas & Victoria Boyadjian; John & Rose Manoogian; Chuck & Terry Palaian; Mr. & Mrs. Sooren Gozmanian & Sara; Steven & Kathy Hazergian & Family; Samouelian Family; The Gattorn Family - Barbara, Mary, Sara, Ann, & John; Dr. & Mrs. Gregory Cross; Gary & Linda Assarian; George & Marge Manoogian; Elizabeth Mamassian; Alex & Lily Jemal; Grand Traverse Oral Surgery; Marty & Diana Shoushanian; Frank Michalik; Semon, Suzan, & Alex Javizian$75.00 Rose Samarian; Michael & Brook Fullagar, David & Arlene Burkhart, Tim & Martha Paulian; John & Sylvia Samarian, Karen & Gregory; Robert & Nora Vahratian; Harry & Mary Keoleian$50.00 Michael & Emma Minasian; Dr. & Mrs. David Kontry; John & Debi Green; Richard & Jeanette Keramedjian; Richard & Helen Torigian; Adam & Louise Vahratian; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hovsepian; Margaret Benian; Larry & Carol Loveland & Aunt Sis; Mr. & Mrs. Harry Fereshetian; Peter & Anne Sirian; Patrick & Rose Torossian; Mr. & Mrs. Greg Jamian; Mary Simonian Family; Mr. & Mrs. Harry Megerian; Mr. & Mrs. George Gazmararian; Queenie Sarkisian; Harold & Sylvia Bjornstad; Ervin & Roxanne Vahratian; Arek & Diane Khachaturian; Sara & Steve Varjabedian; Charles Stuart Kennedy III; Mrs. Grace Couyoumjian; Solange & Norman Messelian; Gloria Baykian; Anne & Stefan Karadian; Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian; Harry & Elaine Kalajian; Gary & Susan Reizian; Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Darmetko; Kora S.

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Jamian; Dr. & Mrs. Harry Kezelian; George & Roxanne Keurajian; Christina & Marc Ritter; Harry & Cheryl Joboulian; Bruce Gluski; Valerie & Brian Gabriel; George & Virginia Cross; James Gifton$45.00 Ed Tyjenski$40.00 Rosemary & Dyana Kezelian; Dr. & Mrs. Edward Sarkisian$35.00 Lucy Merzian; Nina Sarkisian; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Baylerian; Dan & Kim Geist; Richard Herberholz$30.00 George & Zabel Arakelian; Bob & Kim Simonian; David & Marianne Dardarian & Family; Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Baylerian; Violet Cholakian; Rick & Paulette Apkarian; Aram Ohanesian; Mrs. Angela Baneria; Mary Seremjian$25.00 Jane Hovsepian; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Matoian; Alma Krikorian; Elizabeth Amboian; Mr. & Mrs. Harry Carman; Kelly & Sima Kuchukian; Dr. John & Nyree Giragosian; Mr. & Mrs. Garry Javizian; Mary Lambert; Bob & Denise Karakashian; Edward & Diana Vosganian; Ms. Kiki Sekles; Florence Gopigian; Peter & Barb Rupas; Mary Jibilian; Joseph & Annette Hobbs; Dr. Leon & Delphine Kosek; Jim & Patricia Stamboulian & Family; Greg Keoleian / Liz Glynn; Frances Kastely; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kamar; Agnes M. Dourjalian; Al & Chris Colcer; Phil Koufos; Mrs. Angeline Doran; Jack Karakashian$20.00 Helen Javizian; Mr. & Mrs. N. Javezian; Joe & Marge Arpine; John & Sophie Nagohosian; Prof. & Mrs. George M. Kurajian; Sue Tafralian; Lisa & Steve Derderian; Alex Terzian; Marianne Rambaum; Arlene Nagel$15.00 M.H. Negohosian$10.00 Ms. Jean Carmichael; East Side Early Birds; Janice KendallTOTAL: $7,290.00 ANNE D. TARPINIAN July 20, 2011 $500.00 Cindy & Mike Zavadil & Family, Jeanette & Rick Smith & Family, Craig & Lisa Tarpinian & Family$235.00 Mrs. Delphine Midura & Knollwood Lane Neighbors & Friends$150.00 Albert Arshak Sahakian; Herman, Susan, & Ronald Sarkisian; Kim & Glenn Liebowitz$100.00 Michael & Dee Blakian & Family; St. John Armenian Church School; Richard & Deborah Stamp; Robert Elderedge; Rose Shahinian; Michael, Paula, Simon & Vahan Nranian; Alice Chavdarian; Rosemary Morbitzer; Dianne Nranian; Simon Javizian; Ida Varadian & David Varadian; Mr. & Mrs. Art Amroian; Mike Toomajian; S.J. Zaroogian & J.M. Zaroogian$75.00 Andrew & Mary Rose Zazaian$60.00 Sumpad & Clara Varjabedian$50.00 George & Zabel Arakelian; Mark Eld

& Ernie Brocher$25.00 John & Ann Pilibosian; Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Pilibosian$20.00 Arick Kasper; Jean SarkisianTOTAL: $2,915.00

BEATRICE KARAKASHIAN August 13, 2011 $25.00 Tom & Linda StamboulianTOTAL: $25.00 MARY ANN NERSESSIAN August 18, 2011 $200.00 Steve & Sara Varjabedian$150.00 Arthur & Carol Aprahamian$100.00 Manuel Cook; Margaret Derderian; Barbara Haroutunian; Susan Garabedian$75.00 Dr. & Mrs. Gary Zamanigian$50.00 Arthur & Agnes Marderosian; Movses & Anna Movsesian; Mark Giveins; Edward, Yvonne, & Christopher Korkoian; Cecelia A. (Nancy) Swords; Robert & Alice Sinanian; Mary Margossian; Mr. & Mrs. Lee Greenwood; Hugh & Nancy Ryan; Employees, Officers and Directors of Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company; Robert Marderosian$40.00 Ann Margosian; Dr. David & Heidi Aprahamian$35.00 The Women’s Guild of St. John Armenian Church$30.00 Harry & Agnes Tokatlian; Mitchell & Joan Merdinian; Virginia Melkonian$25.00 Levon & Suzanne Nazoyan; Mr. & Mrs. M. Vartoogian; Mike & Linda Tiffany; Pam & Jerry Dayinian; Arek & Diane Khachaturian; Arthur & Virginia Mekjian; Jim & Carole Guinn; Anna Soultanian; Charlene Apigian; Stephen & Lisa Derderian; Barbara & Richard Norsigian; Jackie & Faouzi ElChemmas; Evereg Fenesse Educational Society; Mr. & Mrs. D. Movsesian; Roger & Pamela Prisbe; Cathy & Howard Atesian; Marilyn L. Hoener; Dr. Andrew & Kathleen Nersesian; Annie Dakessian; Paul & Esther Kulhanjian; Mr. & Mrs. Tony Iafrate; Diana & Edward Vosganian$20.00 Phillip & Cynthia Kashigian; Mr. & Mrs. Walter Negosian; Margie Prokop; Linda Assarian; Anita Kachadurian$15.00 Sue Tafralian; Lorraine Mahar$10.00 Linda Kraft; Art & Nancy KrolikowskiTOTAL: $2,280.00 ARPIE MECHIGIAN September 2, 2011 $500.00 Dr. Aram Mechigian & Family$100.00 Margaret Derderian; Harry Barsamian$60.00 Mr. Richard Roomian$50.00 Edward, Yvonne & Christopher Korkoian; Z. G. Vincent Taft; Fred & Iris Mechigian Gruhl; Diane Yessaian Costa; Gloria & France Korkoian

rege and Family; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hovsepian; Harry & Mary Keoleian; Frank Pulice; Harry & Jane Toomajian; Dr. & Mrs. David Kontry; Chuck / Seda Chavdarian; Michael & Cathy Boucher; Karen Bullion; Agnes M. Dourjalian; Art & Melina Fayroian; Salpi Toroyan; Chris & Patricia Makaroff; Harry Barsamian; Grace Couyoumjian$40.00 Tom & Linda Stamboulian; Ann & Noray Sarkisian$35.00 The Women’s Guild of St. John Armenian Church; Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Baylerian; Mr. & Mrs. John Karebian; Paul & Esther Kulhanjian; Richard & Corinne Khederian; Dr. & Mrs. Gary Zamanigian$30.00 Charles Stamboulian; Manuel Cook; Alice Mavian; Edward, Yvonne & Christopher Korkoian; Louise & Ernie Brocher$25.00 Rosalie Torossian; Peter & Anne Sirian; Mrs. Ann Laktzian; Margaret Kemian; Kurajian Family; Lucy Merzian; Peggy Amroian; Sharon and Mike Halagian; Sadie Zazaian; Leo & Gladys Artinian; Ms. Virginia Mekjian; Mr. & Mrs. David Dardarian & Family; Sally Kabodian; Araxie Choukourian; Pat & Rose Torossian; Jim & Carolyn Grider; Jim & Patricia Stamboulian; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Baylerian; Garo & Juliette Chevikian; Bryan, Lisa, Jordan, Nick & Victoria Boyadjian; Bob & Denise Karakashian; Susan Hovnanian; Mr. & Mrs. Steven Palaian; Susan Janigian; Mrs. Linda Franquist; Howard & Cathy Atesian; George & Virginia Cross; Edward & Diana Vosganian; Carl & Alice Malakhanian; Margaret Dayinian$20.00 Sue Tafralian; Alice Argnian; Harry & Margaret Kazanjian; Sue Vian; Arick Kasper; Anita Kachadurian; Helen Gocharian Olson; Elizabeth Amboian; Edward & Izabelle Jizmejian$15.00 Mr. & Mrs. Walter Negosian$10.00 Doris Del GrossoTOTAL: $4,815.00 MICHAEL BLAKIAN July 24, 2011 $1,500.00 Dee Blakian - Burns Family, Reed Family$250.00 Arthur & Gloria Melkonian - Lorrie & Philip Keila, Pattie Melkonian, David Melkonian$100.00 Takouhi Kazarian; Mike & Lucy Kashishian; Bud Davis; Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Zakem & Zachary; Carmen Harlan$75.00 Alice Chavdarian; Dr. Gary & Mrs. Zamanigian$50.00 Mary Davidson; Frank Pulice; Kirk & Ankin Kashian; Rose Shahinian; G. J. Coatsworth$40.00 Clara Dzovigian; Craig & Lisa Tarpinian$35.00 Ann & Noray Sarkisian$30.00 Edward & Yvonne Korkoian; Louise


$35.00 Vahram & Ilene Fantazian$25.00 Whitney & Marilyn Stevens; Kay Vartanian; Barbara Haroutunian; Mr. & Mrs. Ardash Apigian; Pam & Jerry Dayinian; Lucy Merzian; Mr. & Mrs. Charles Koolakian$10.00 Sari StefancinTOTAL: $1,230.00 ROBERT VARTAN GREGORY September 3, 2011 $100.00 Bob & Sheri Dohring; Stephanie Dallakian$75.00 Ann & Vera Grigorian$60.00 George & Lisa Kurajian$50.00 Jim & Jeannette Caruso; Shirley Sarkisian; Jim & Jean Kennedy; John Sweeney; Edward, Yvonne & Christopher Korkoian; Rev. Fr. Abraham & Yn. Shakeh Ohanesian & Family; Simon Javizian; Dave Durchman; Nunzio Curcuru$40.00 Rahm & Annette Medlrich$30.00 Susan Janigia; Ron & Adrian Keoleian; Emma & Alice Betrosian; Harry & Mary Keoleian; Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Baylerian$25.00 Michael & Lucy Kashishian; David & Barbara (Kashishian) Harazian; Mr. & Mrs. Ardash Apigian; Lucy Merzian; Karen Bullion; Thomas Stamboulian, Jr.; Jack Karakashian; Alice & Peter Arginian; Mr. & Mrs. Tony Iafrate; Sara Andonian; Jerry & Joann Nassar; Mr. & Mrs. John D. Faitel Jr.; Michele Mitchell-LaMothe & Regan LaMothe; Tom & Linda Stamboulian; Michael & Cathy Boucher; Bob & Denise Karakashian$20.00 Anonymous; Lisa & Steve Derderian; Ed Apligian; Richard Siepierski; Pete NietzerTOTAL: $1,475.00 STEPHEN BERGE PARSAGIAN September 11, 2011 $50.00 Lucy MerzianTOTAL: $50.00 THEODORE M. TERZIAN, SR. September 30, 2011 $25.00 Harry & Charlotte Eordekian; Haig & Donna Deranian$20.00 Helen Knar & Michael CirritoTOTAL: $70.00 MIHRAN HAIG JOBOULIAN October 12, 2011 $1,000.00 Dr. John and Kim Joboulian & Family; Dr. Harry & Cheryl Joboulian, Michelle & Rob Dziadula & Anika, Lisa & Mark Mimnaugh; Rose Joboulian$200.00 The Family of Harry Karagosian Sr.$125.00 Marinelli, Cavacini, Improta Family$100.00 Alice Mavian; Mr. & Mrs. Pete Panaretos; Hagop & Diana Alexanian; Jim & Patricia Stamboulian & Family; Carol & Michael Hazergian; Marty & Diana Shoushanian; William Derderian; Diane

Mavian & Margaret Moushmoulian$75.00 Harry & Jan Megerian & Family; Gary & Susan Reizian$50.00 Charles & Deborah Apligian; Edward, Yvonne & Christopher Korkoian; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sarkesian; George & Debra Alexanian; Gary & Darlene Hazergian; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Matoian; Alex & Jessica Alexanian; Dr. Nicholas & Mildred Cirino; Dr. & Mrs. Harry Kezelian$35.00 Gary & Linda Assarian; Lucy Merzian; Bob & Denise Karakashian$30.00 Thomas & Nancy Banks; Jack Karakashian$25.00 Elizabeth Amboian; Tom & Linda Stamboulian; Howard & Cathy Atesian; Cynthia Manore; Charles Godoshian / Patricia Camazzola & Family; Mr. & Mrs. Garry Javizian; Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian; Rosemary & Dyana Kezelian; Bob & Gina Mathews$20.00 Dick & Rose Maloian; Sue TafralianTOTAL: $5,155.00 KRIKOR G. ARMAN October 16, 2011 $25.00 David, Marianne, Daniel & Karen DardarianTOTAL: $25.00 JOHN KALFAIAN October 18, 2011 $300.00 The Kalfaian Family$250.00 Simon & Beverly Mikaelian, Douglas & Diane Mikaelian, Paula (Mikaelian) Jacobs, Nancy (Lindemann) Mikaelian$200.00 Nick & Nancy Berberian, Jeffery & Michael Mikealian $50.00 Armen J. Arkelian; Keith Trebble; Snyder Family; Marge Kraut Kramer; Aram & H. Ronnie Henesian$30.00 Sue Tafralian$25.00 Gloria Baykian; Mr. & Mrs. John Potoski$20.00 Rick & Joan Capel; Gary & Marcia Hoskins; Charles King; Scott & Ann Krautkramer$10.00 Sister Dorothy Doyle; Loretta AbelTOTAL: $1,180.00 AZNIVE CHOLAKIAN October 25, 2011 $100.00 Arsen & Shoghig Terjimanian & Family; Vahe Baljian; Richard & Mona Kurjian$50.00 Richard & Patricia Akkashian; Steve & Sonia Kalfayan$25.00 Elizabeth MamassianTOTAL: $425.00 YOLANDA TCHIBLAKIAN October 25, 2011 $100.00 Emerson, Patrice, & Alexandra Hevia$25.00 Edward, Yvonne & Christopher KorkoianTOTAL: $125.00

CHRISTINE LUCY ZEVZAVADJIAN November 16, 2011 Anita & Greg Boyajian, Raffi, Marissa & Gregory; Diana & Martin Shoushanian; Michael Dardarian; Oskanian; Tom & Debbie Krikorian; Edward, Yvonne, Laura, & Christopher Korkoian; David, Marianne, Daniel & Karen Dardarian; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Brennan; Dr. & Mrs. Harry Kezelian; Sandra & Gregory Jamian; Christine Grant-Greenwalt; Michael & Jill Dolik; John & Cynthia Jamian; Nancy & Eric Clark; Irv & Virginia Slotnick, Dennis & Betsy Slotnick; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Heidrich; Cathy & Howard Atesian; Mariann, Gary & Drew Zamanigian; Kristin & Craig Wall; ElChemmas Family; Dicran & Aralynn Haidostian; Diane & Pete Palmer; Walter Flagg; Pearl Sarkissian; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Sarkesian; Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mekjian; Maake Family; George & Zabel Arakelian; Susan Janigian; Michael Tafralian; Gloria Korkoian; Carol Rose; Michele Ducato; Frank & Martha Asadoorian; Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Noorian; Armen Santikian; The Jeffrey Siegel FamilyTOTAL: $2,185.00 HAROLD PALAIAN November 21, 2011 $100.00 Peter & Agnes Hovsepian$50.00 Edward Godoshian$25.00 Jessie Macri; Kelly & Sima KuchukianTOTAL: $200.00 VICTORIA AMERIGUIAN November 26, 2011 $100.00 Norair & Jean Artinian$50.00 David, Marianne, Daniel & Karen Dardarian$15.00 Samuel & Violet DerManulianTOTAL: $165.00 SUSAN AMBOIAN CURTISSDecember 20, 2011 $1,000.00 John & Ann Amboian$300.00 Edward & Janet Mardigian and Family; Robert Colombosian & Family - Nancy Czlonka & Family; Nick Curtiss$200.00 George, Vicki, George Jr., Lisa, Matt & Mary Kurajian; Christine & John Chatas; The Choukourian Family; Armen Boladian; Diane Curtiss; George Elian & Lisa & Michael Bahm Family$100.00 Lucy, Charles, Pete, Leslie & Harry Merzian; Anita & George Saboonjian; Sam and Margaret Arslanian; Richard Kirk; Gary & Susan Reizian; Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Baylerian; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Matoian; Jack & Martin Avakian; Marguerite Dakhlian; Dr. Salpi Toroyan; Mary Simonian Family; Paul Nazarian; John & Pat Amboian & Family; Michael & Emma Minasian; Carl & Maria Bardakian c/o CTB Wireless Inc.; John &

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Cynthia Jamian; Robert & Kimberly Simonian; Robert & Cynthia Amboian; Nicole & Mike Burgess$80.00 Arthur M. Hamparian DDS$75.00 John & Grace Boladian; Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Dakhlian$60.00 Masis & Alberta Godoshian$50.00 Claire Bardakian; Edward & Diana Vosganian; Daniel & Nicky Keenan; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Baylerian; Renee Koukoudian; Cristiano Family; Greg Nigoghosian; Harry & Cheryl Joboulian; David, Marianne, Daniel & Karen Dardarian; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hazergian; Edward, Yvonne, Laura & Christopher Korkoian; Edward & Izabelle Jizmejian; Richard & Helen Torigian; Bernie & Pat Akkashian; Nicole Matoian; Bob & Isabel Kurkechian; Berj & Mary Kurkechian; Marilyn Boladian; Harry & Mary Keoleian; Karen Dakhlian; Craig & Lisa Tarpinian; Kelly & Sima Kuchukian; Mr. & Mrs. Sooren Gozmanian & Family; Helen Karibian Family; Dr. & Mrs. Gary Zamanigian; Kathryn Linn Ossian; Christine Matoian; Elizabeth Aprahamian; Peter & Agnes Hovsepian; Monique Raymond & Family; Vincent & Susan Baylerian; Souren & Virginia Keoleian; Rana & Larry Emmons$40.00 John Sarkesian; Thomas & Rachel Cook$35.00 Stephan & Shnorig Karougian; Richard & Diane Aginian; Gary & Linda Assarian; Harry & Janice Megerian; William & Ann Hallahan; Simon Tashjian$30.00 Mr. & Mrs. Kent Johnson; Florence Jevahirian; Denise Chiroyan; Ron & Adrian Keoleian; Adam & Louise Vahratian; Matthew & Christine Sarafian; Mr. & Mrs. David Karagosian$25.00 Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian; Semon, Suzan & Alex Javizian; Norman & Solange Messelian; Mrs. M. H. Negohosian; Patti S. Morris; Howard & Cathy Atesian; Steve & Rachel Ekizian; Clark & Ann Couyoumjian; John & Doris Kalajian; Linda Jevahirian; Agnes M. Dourjalian; Barbara Haroutunian; Bryan & Lisa Boyadjian; Richard & Arlene Hovsepian; Harry & Alice Terzian; Mary Lou Wrobel; Evereg Fenesse Educational Society; Rose Shahinian; Charlene Apigian; John & Nyree Giragosian; Mary Boyadjian; Ann Laktzian; Harry & Julie Couyoumjian; John & Debra Green ; Richard & Barbara Norsigian; Jane Hovsepian; John & Lu Bogosian; Tom & Linda Stamboulian; Lucy Ardash; Eva Boghosian & Family; Cynthia Apkarian; Shirley Sarkisian; Jim & Patricia Stamboulian & Family; Mark & Maral Mamassian; Roger & Ardis Gregory$20.00 Mickey Mardirosian; Margie Simonian; Lisa & Steve Derderian; Brooke Hoplamazian; Kim Minasian Hawes; Sue & Rick Vian; Margaret Benian; Sharon Jizmejian Halagian; Ms. Gloria Semonian;

Haidostian; Mary Torossian; Kenneth Yagoobian; Mr. & Mrs. Richard Baylerian; Faouzi & Jaqueline ElChemmas & Sons; Dikran & Kelly Callan; Alice Mavian; Dr. & Mrs. Vincent Baylerian; Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mekjian; Elizabeth Aprahamian; Vicki Shy-McGrail & Lucas McGrail; Robert Carlesso; Matt, George & Lisa Kurajian$35.00 Bob & Kim Simonian; Dr. Gary & Linda Assarian; Chuck & Terry Palaian; Ardag Tachian; Simon Tashjian; Harry & Mary Kems; Mr. & Mrs. Gary Hazergian$30.00 Mr. & Mrs. David Karagosian; Ann Margosian; Clara Dzovigian; Father Abraham & Yn. Shakeh Ohanesian & Children$25.00 Judy & Terry Parks Family; Ed Karamanian; Roger & Ardis Gregory; Nina Sarkisian; Alma Krikorian; Levon & Suzanne Nazoyan; Mr. & Mrs. Edward Apkarian; Jerry & Anna Wallace; Rose Shahinian; Susan Ameriguian; Alex M. Sadoway; Anna Karakashian; Mr. & Mrs. Sooren Gozmanian; Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Dayinian; Diane Nolff; Deborah Zazaian; Jack Kojamanian; Mihran & Gayle Hoplamazian; Charlene Apigian; Richard & Karmen Santourian; Mrs. Anita Kachadurian; Rose Vartanian; Lucy Merzian; Kelly & Sima Kuchukian; Daniel J. Cristiano; Carole Kavlakian; Shakey Godoshian; Mr. & Mrs. Mugitch Karageusian; Anna Soultanian; Mr. & Mrs. Nerses Markarian; Ann & Noray Sarkisian; Semon, Suzan & Alex Javizian; Greg & JoAnne Todd; Norman & Solange Messelian; Mrs. M. H. Negohosian; Rosalie Torossian$20.00 Stephen & Lisa Derderian; Alice & Peter Argnian; John & Sophie Nagohosian; Colleen Karagosian; Armenian American Veterans; Mickey Mardirosian; Prof. & Mrs. George M. Kurajian; Robert & Rosemary Bagdasarian; Rose Oknaian; Mrs. Rose A. Gerjekian; Nancy & Jim Berryman$15.00 Zovart Dakesian$10.00 Linda Tiffany; Margaret BenianTOTAL: $7,080.00

Alice Arginian; Nina Sarkisian; Jim & Nancy Berryman$15.00 Robert & Rosemary Bagdasarian; Mary ToovalianTOTAL: $8,585.00 GEORGE NISHAN GODOSHIAN December 30, 2011 $1,500.00 Nevart Godoshian, Ron & Jaquelyn Godoshian & Family, Dr. Charles & Dr. Patricia Godoshian & Family, John & Melanie Godoshian & Family, Peter & Nancy Panaretos & Family, Peter & Marilyn Sarkesian & Family$100.00 Vanig Godoshian; Charles & Anabell Stamboulian; Susan & Gary Reizian; Jim & Patricia Stamboulian & Family; Edward & Catherine S. Zwinck; Laurie Sarkesian; David, Marianne, Daniel, & Karen Dardarian; Ashok & Terry Prasad; Mr. & Mrs. Howard Atesian; Alberta & Masis Godoshian ; Dr. Harry & Cheryl Joboulian; Carol & Michael Hazergian ; Al & Jean Selberg; Tom & Linda Stamboulian & Family; Jack Karakashian; Karl & Mary Sarafian; Marty & Diana Shoushanian; Marcia & Khatchig Hamamdjian; Jon & Suzanne Sarkesian; Virginia Avakian$75.00 Sally Kabodian; Harry & Janice Megerian & Family; Thomas Stamboulian, Jr.; Inductoheat$50.00 Edward Papelian; Linda & Jeff Godoshian Warson; Richard & Arlene Hovsepian Family & Hermalene Kahayian; D. Robin Newman; Harry & Mary Keoleian; Rosemary & Dyana Kezelian; Steve & Carol Palaian; George & Sandra Manoogian; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Matoian; Rex & Ann Smith; Paul & Kristine Andonian; Dr. & Mrs. Khalil Dirani; Pam & Nick Palaian; Sara Andonian; Valrich Andonian; Carol Lynn Hovsepian; Mr. & Mrs. Armen Kabodian; Richard Vartanian; Arthur & Lucy Keurajian; Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hovsepian; Judith C. Dabanian; Mr. & Mrs. Ara Ekizian; John & Carol Garry$40.00 Paula Derbabian; Dicran & Aralynn

2012 Requiem ServicesRequiem prayers—hokehanksdyan bashdon—

will be offered every Sunday with the exception of the following Sundays:

Armenian Christmas—January 8 , 2012Blessing of Infants—February 12, 2012

Palm Sunday—April 1, 2012Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord (Easter)—April 8, 2012

Church School Graduation—May 20, 2012 Pentecost—May 27, 2012

Feast of Holy Etchmiadzin—June 10, 2012 Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord—July 15, 2012

Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God—August 12, 2012Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross—September 16, 2012

Requests for requiems should be received in the church office

by Thursday afternoon at the latest.


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C a l e n d a r o f F e a s t s a n d M a j o r E v e n t s : F e b r u a r y – D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 2

February 5 Men’s Society Super Bowl Beer Tasting12 Infants’ Blessing Service Men’s Society Pancake Breakfast14 Presentation of our Lord - Diarrnuntarach 16 Feast of Vartanantz (offsite)

17 Kef Klub – “Journey to Jerusalem” 19 Boon Barekendan Brunch & Silent Auction by Baku-Sumgait Memorial Committee20 Great Lent Begins22 Day by Day Afternoon Bible Study ACYOA Lenten Dinner; Lenten Vigil Service26 Annual Parish Assembly29 ACYOA Lenten Dinner; Lenten Vigil

March 4 Men’s Society Pancake Breakfast7 ACYOA Fish Dinner; Lenten Vigil Service10 Annual Lenten Retreat & Seminar - “Forgiving the Unforgiveable”12-15 Midwest Clergy Retreat (offsite)14 ACYOA Fish Dinner; Lenten Vigil Service16 Kef Klub21 ACYOA Lenten Dinner; Lenten Vigil Service28 Day by Day Afternoon Bible Study ACYOA Fish & Lobster Dinner Lenten Vigil Service

April 1 Palm Sunday; ACYOA Day3 Great & Holy Tuesday5 Great & Holy Thursday6 Great & Holy Friday 7 Great & Holy Saturday Church School Family Dinner Annunciation of the Virgin Mary8 Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter Women’s Guild Easter Tea20 Kef Klub 22 Men’s Society Pancake Breakfast24 Armenian Martyrs Day Requiem Service25 Day by Day Afternoon Bible Study

May 3-5 Annual Diocesan Assembly (offsite)

6 Men’s Society Pancake Breakfast17 Holy Ascension - Hampartsoom 18 Kef Klub Women’s Guild “Spring into Fashion Ladies Night Out”19 Guest Speaker: Antonia Arslan20 Church School Graduation & Tea23 Day by Day Afternoon Bible Study27 Pentecost – Hokekalousd28 Memorial Day – Complex Closed Grave Blessings at area cemeteries

June 3 Men’s Society Pancake Breakfast10 Feast of Holy Etchmiadzin15 Kef Klub27 Day by Day Afternoon Bible Study

July 4 Independence Day- Complex Closed15 Transfiguration of our Lord – Vartavar 20 Kef Klub25 Day by Day Afternoon Bible Study28-Aug 4 Midwest Hye Camp

August 5 Men’s Society Pancake Breakfast12 Assumption of the Holy Mother-of-God Annual Church Picnic 17 Kef Klub22 Day by Day Afternoon Bible Study

September 3 Labor Day – Complex Closed 8 Nativity of the Holy Mother-of-God16 Exaltation of the Holy Cross Church School Opens Men’s Society Pancake Breakfast21 Kef Klub26 Day by Day Afternoon Bible Study27 Opening Night Dinner & Auction; Fine Arts Exhibit Opening28-30 Armenia: Land of Noah’s Ark Festival30 Holy Cross of Varak

October 7 Men’s Society Pancake Breakfast19 Kef Klub24 Day by Day Afternoon Bible Study28 Discovery of the Holy Cross

November4 Men’s Society Pancake Breakfast11 Veterans Remembrance 16 Kef Klub21 Presentation of the Holy Mother-of-God22 Thanksgiving – Complex Closed24 ACYOA November Dance28 Day by Day Afternoon Bible Study

December 9 Conception of the Holy Mother-of-God15 Men’s Society Christmas Pancake Breakfast21 Kef Klub24 A Family Christmas Worship & Tea25 Western Christmas-Complex Closed26 Day by Day Afternoon Bible Study29 Barekendan of the Fast of Nativity

All events on St. John’s campus, unless otherwise noted. Dates and times may be subject to change. Dates in BOLD are Tabernacle Feasts.

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Women’s Guild • Joyce Obenhoff

Men’s Society • Dr. David Aprhamian

Bible Study Group • Fr. Garabed & Yn. Roberta Kochakian

Komitas Choir • Denise Karakashian

Church School • Alberta Godoshian

Altar Guild • LuCille Noraian

The Fuller Center for Housing - Armenia • Jackie El Chemmas

Moms and Manoogs • Kristen Gustafson

Youth Ministry • Lisa Mardigian

ACYOA Seniors • Dan Dardarian

ACYOA Juniors • Linda Kalfayan & Sevan Misirliyan

Lenten Retreat • Charlene Goshgarian & Lisa Mangigian

Kef Klub • Diane Ekizian & Marianne Dardarian

Festival Committee • George Boyagian, Daniel Cristiano, Paul Yousoufian

The Baku Memorial Committee, Martyrs Day Committee • Edward H. Korkoian

Fine Arts Committee • Dr. Raffi Belian

Armenian Heritage Collection • Paulette Apkarian

Usher Corps • Dr. Vincent Baylerian

Outreach/Welcome Committee • Nicole Matoian

Ajemian Scholarship Committee • Dn. Richard Norsigian

Church Administration

Parish Council • John Yavruian

Auditing Committee • Paul Andonian

Nominating Committee • David Dardarian

Membership & Stewardship Advisory Board • Anna Sarkisian

Website Design and Administration • David Dardarian

The Torchbearer/Jahagir • Anna Sarkisian

2011 Church LeadershipThroughout the year the many organizations and groups at St. John’s met and participated in cultural and social events, spiritual enrichment programs and as lay ministers and volunteers under the leadership of the individuals listed below.

We thank them and their members for the time and talent they shared with the St. John parish and the community beyond.

Documents

The 2011 Yearbook - St. John Armenian Church · $50 Mr. Michael & Dr. Linda Karibian $50 Christopher Korkoian For Veterans Day $50 Plymouth Canton Schools In appreciation for church