Garry Takessian, Chairman
Vahan Serpekian, Vice Chair
Debbie Derderian, Secretary

Robert Derderian, Auditing

Connie Akashian, Auditing

Curtis Dadian, Auditing

Greg Babikian, Delegate

Deacon Nishan Chadergian, Delegate

Robert Buchaklian, Alternate Delegate

Vahe Derounian, Alternate Delegate

A.C.Y.O

The Armenian Church Youth Organization was established to help and encourage its members to learn and practice the teachings of Christianity according to the Doctrines and traditions of the Armenian Church; promote the study and appreciation of Armenian cultural heritage; and strengthen the fellowship and solidarity among its members.

The Executive Board oversees the A.C.Y.O.

Father Datev Tatoulian, President
Eddie Arushanyan, Chairman
Emil Petrosyan, Vice Chairperson
Hagop Margossian, Treasurer
Sarkis Nalian, Corresponding Secretary
Tatevik Simavoryan, Recording Secretary

Jack Poochigian, Advisor

Emil Baluyev, Advisor

Armenian School

For the 2009 school year, the Armenian School will operate from September 14, 2009 through May 21, 2010. School is in session every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Registration for the Adult Language class is on Thursday, September 17th, 2007, which is also the first day of class. Classes are in session every Thursday from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

The School Administration and Staff are:

Father Datev Tatoulian, President
Claudia Barmaksezian, Superintendent
Santoukht Margosian, Treasurer and Teacher

Beth Broussalian, Teacher and Secretary

Yeretzgin Araxie Tatoulian, Curriculum Coordinator and Teacher

Maral Poochigian, Teacher

Annette Der Ovanessian, Teacher
Natalie Bailey, Teacher

Silva Sorkazian, Teacher

Arshalous Buchaklian, Teacher

Nora Balikian, Teacher

Viviane Hagopian, Teacher

Santoukht Margosian, Teacher

In addition, the school has a Parent Advisory Committee made up of:

Lucy Baljian, Chairlady
Jackie Nalian, 1^st Co-Chair
Caroline Mgirdichian, Advisor

Choir

Our St. John Garabed Choir's main goal and focus is to do our best to support and enrich the Divine Liturgy each Sunday morning. We are thankful for the leadership of our director, Deacon Nishan Chadergian, and support of our organist Connie Akashian, as well as all the faithful members who participate each week.

Executive Committee
Fr. Datev Tatoulian, President
Debbie Derderian, Chairlady
Shahke Der Ohanesian, Vice Chairman
Bob Buchaklian, Treasurer
Arshalous Buchaklian, Corresponding Secretary
Stepan Dirtadian, Recording Secretary

Deacon Nishan Chadergian, Director

Connie Akashian, Organist

 

Ladies Society

Members of the Ladies Society strive to practice and propogate the teachings of the Holy Scriptures. They have developed a great appreciation of Armenian culture and heritage while adhering to the doctrines and rites of the Armenian Church. Through its fundraising projects and unselfish devotion to the Church, the Ladies Society is a major supporting arm to St. John Garabed Armenian Church. For the 2009 calendar year, its officers are:

Mary Yaikian, Chairperson
Ivetta Oganesyan, Vice Chairman
Alice Bournazian, Treasurer
Leah Santourian, Corresponding Secretary
Lorraine Van Cleave, Recording Secretary
Juliette Garibian, Advisor
Ani Lanuza, Advisor
Mary June Kaiser, Delegate
Ani Lanuza, Alternate Delegate

 

Sunday School

Dedicated to teaching the Christian faith of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church and instilling her values and principles in the hearts of the youth of our community. Our Sunday School is led by:

Father Datev Tatoulian, President
Maral Poochigian, Superintendent
Yeretzgin Araxie Tatoulian, Program Chairperson
Andrea Ohanian, Treasurer
Debbie Derderian, Secretary

Natalie Bailey, Staff

Claudia Barmaksezian, Staff

Viviane Hagopian, Staff

Nora Balikian, Staff

Beth Broussalian, Staff

Parent Advisory Committee
Claudia Barmaksezian, Chair
Beth Broussalian
Carri Geragosian
Lena Hartzell