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AGBU Young Professionals of Chicago to Co-Sponsor Fundraiser in Chicago Benefiting Teachers in Armenia and Karabagh |
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Chicago, IL - (April 15, 2010) – The AGBU Young Professionals of Chicago, together with several Armenian organizations have teamed up with the Tekeyan Cultural Association (TCA) to co-sponsor a fundraiser for the establishment of a permanent endowment fund for TCA’s “Sponsor a Teacher in Armenia and Karabagh” project.
The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Cultural Center in Chicago. The event represents 1 of the 8 fundraising events scheduled throughout North America. “In keeping with our mission of making a positive impact on the Armenian community at home and abroad, we could not think of a more worthwhile cause than ensuring the education of future leaders of Armenia,” said Arina Mavilian, Chairperson of the AGBU Young Professionals of Chicago.
To kick start the fundraising effort, the Young Professionals have begun raising money through their website. Donations to this fund can be made online at the AGBU YP of Chicago’s website, http://yp.agbuchicago.org.
About The Sponsor a Teacher Program in Armenia & Karabagh
In 2000, in view of massive emigration of Armenians from Armenia to Russia, Europe and America for a better economic life, amongst them the teachers, the TCA Board of Directors launched the 'sponsor a teacher in Armenia' project to help them stay in their country and continue educating the children, some of whom are destined to be the leaders of the country. “We knew that we had to try to make a difference in the lives of the teachers; we knew that we had to take this vision to success; but we were not sure if our compatriots in USA and Canada would warm up to the idea of sponsoring teachers”, said Maro Bedrosian, Chairman of TCA Board of Administrators. “Today, as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of this wonderful project, it is truly rewarding for us all, volunteer organizers and sponsors alike, to know that over the past nine years, over 395,000 dollars have been raised in USA and Canada and distributed entirely to 300 teachers and 75 school workers working in 5 TCA sponsored schools that accommodate 2972 students, and 95% of the teachers on our list have preferred to stay rather than emigrate” added Bedrosian.
About YP Chicago
YP Chicago is part of a growing network of YP groups and supporters around the world who are committed to preserving and promoting the Armenian identity and heritage through educational, cultural, and humanitarian programs for young Armenians between the ages of 22 to 40. For additional information or to join YP Chicago’s e-mail list, visit their website http://yp.agbuchicago.org/.
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AGBU Young Professionals of Chicago Draw Crowds from All Over the Midwest |
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Chicago, IL - (February 13, 2010) – Young Armenian Professionals from Wisconsin, Michigan, as well as Illinois attended the Poon Paregentan Pre-party organized by the AGBU Young Professionals of Chicago on February 12, 2010. The event presented an opportunity for young professionals to network among their peers a day before the annual Poon Paregentan event held by the Midwest churches.
The festivities presented the second opportunity for the newly formed Young Professionals group to bring together Armenians from the greater Chicagoland area. Following the very successful inaugural event last November, the group has seen interest among the ranks of the Young Professionals increase as evident by the growth of the group’s email list. Attendees to the event even drew Armenian Young Professionals from as far away states as Texas. “We are very pleased with the rapid growth in the level of interest the Young Professionals of Chicago have garnered from the greater community”, said Arina Babajanian, Chairwoman of the Young Professionals of Chicago. “We are excited about the growth prospects of our group and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community” added Babajanian.
Photos from the event as well as announcements of future events can be found on the group’s website at http://YP.AGBUChicago.org.
About AGBU YP Chicago
YP Chicago is part of a growing network of YP groups and supporters around the world who are committed to preserving and promoting the Armenian identity and heritage through educational, cultural, and humanitarian programs for young Armenians between the ages of 22 to 40. For additional information or to join YP Chicago’s e-mail list, visit their website http://yp.agbuchicago.org/.
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AGBU YP Chicago Kick-Off Event |
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Chicago, IL (November 21, 2009) - The newly-formed AGBU YP Chicago held its kick-off event at NAHA restaurant, owned by the Nahabedian family. With over 50 young Armenian professionals in attendance, the event was tremendously successful and a testament to the community in Chicago waiting to be formed.
This past July, the central ABGU YP held a weekend-long networking event that drew Armenians from all over the globe to the Windy City. As a result of the excitement surrounding the weekend, several local Chicagoans came together to form a chapter for young professionals in the area. The committee met for the first time in August and is currently headed by Arina Babajanian, Susan Cholakian, Yuliya Dosova, Talin Hitik, Lorena Kurtjian, Harry Madanyan, Danny Mantis, Avo Mavilian, Arpi Paylan, Linda Sultanian and Georganna Yessaian.
Guests mingled while enjoying seasonal hors d'œuvre prepared by NAHA restaurant. Those in attendance were “excited about an Armenian organization aimed to bring their age group together”. Additionally, they were inspired by Kim Yacoubian,central AGBU YP liason, who supported the event by attending and giving the guests an explanation of AGBU’s mission and vision for Armenian communities all over the globe. The committee also prepared a raffle for guests with small prizes offered by local businesses that graciously sponsored the event. The committee chair, Arina Babajanian, offered her thanks to the guests and pledged to coordinate additional events in the early part of 2010.
The committee would like to thank all of the sponsors for the evening: NAHA, Great Business Websites, Chicago Apartment Seekers, Sayat Nova, TommyGun Motorsports, Edward Simonian, Inc. and V & O Style Jewelers.
The event garnered a great sense of energy and excitement from all involved and promises to set a standard for an active chapter in Chicago.
About AGBU YP Chicago
YP Chicago is part of a growing network of YP groups and supporters around the world who are committed to preserving and promoting the Armenian identity and heritage through educational, cultural, and humanitarian programs for young Armenians between the ages of 22 to 40. For additional information or to join YP Chicago’s e-mail list, visit their website http://yp.agbuchicago.org/.
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