In what was a memorable night to a century of service, the Armenian Relief Society’s Eastern Region kicked off the first of what is expected to become many testimonies across the country and throughout the world leading into 2010.
Even founder Khatchadoor Maloomian (Agnouni) would have been proud to see where his organization has transgressed over these 10 decades to one which envelopes 223 chapters in 26 countries.
But this evening—March 28—belonged to the Eastern Region and its 33 chapters representing some 1,200 members. Of these, 113 hold venerable status with 50 or more years service. A dozen of them were in attendance, despite their advanced ages, including Helen Parnagian from the California “Anahid” Chapter.
