Folder.pdf 10 10/4/12 9:36 AM Homenetmen Glendale Homenetmen Glendale “Ararat” Chapter “Ararat” (323) 256-2564 | [email protected] | www.ararat.org Chapter Main Campus | 3347 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065 North Campus | 3628 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204 Main Oce Hours Monday–Friday: 2–8, Saturday: 9–2 Athletic Oce (323) 256-0651 Scouting Oce (323) 256-2564 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Folder.pdf 11 10/4/12 9:36 AM Homenetmen, the Organization e Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts, referred to as Homenetmen, is a 501 (c) 3 non-prot organization founded in 1918. As a strong believer in the strong mind in a strong body concept, Homenetmen provides the Armenian American youth with moral, physical and social education. In essence, it exposes the youth to the wealth of the Armenian culture and heritage and at the same time prepares outstanding and law abiding Armenian American citizens. Homenetmen is a worldwide organization with one hundred chapters and over 25,000 members on ve continents. Homenetmen originated in Constantinople on November 16, 1918, aer the end of the First World War. e primary objective of Homenetmen, during the early years, was to assist orphaned victims of the rst Genocide of the twentieth century survive. In the United States, the rst Homenetmen chapter was initiated in New York and the rst Homenetmen Athletic “Olympic” Games took place in Brooklyn, New York in 1922. e rst Western USA chapter was established in Los Angeles, in 1968. Today, Homenetmen, Western USA has 19 chapters, 7,000 volunteer members and tens of thousands of supporters. e Glendale “Ararat” chapter with over 2,300 volunteer members oers year long Athletics, Scouting, Cultural, Educational, Public Relations, Fund Raising, Wellness, Alumni and Parent activities to the community it serves. C M Y Homenetmen Glendale “Ararat” Chapter CM MY CY CMY K It is the Mission of the The Four Pillars of Homenetmen “Ararat” Homenetmen Glendale “Ararat” Chapter Sportsmanship & Mutual Respect We teach and endorse healthy sportsmanship as the spirit of fair play, applying this principle equally to all of our group activities. We ask our to provide a healthy youth to respect all individuals, whether at athletic venues, scouting 1events or other team interactions. All members, especially our youth, are and safe environment, asked to exhibit a sense of fairness and common decency at all times and Homenetmen in all interactions. In doing so, they project the highest level of personal Glendale where each member integrity, honesty and loyalty. “Ararat” Chapter will have the opportunity As an athletic youth organization, we continually strive to help members achieve sporting excellence on the eld, while also using those to achieve his or her activities to shape the hearts and minds of our youth. Life is not about To learn more, winning at all costs, but instead about sportsmanship, good citizenship and making a positive impact on our communities and those around us. please call or email us highest goal in athletic, Character & Confidence-Building (323) 256-2564 scouting and cultural We help members elevate their character and condence- building skills, while simultaneously promoting discipline in all aspects of their lives [email protected] arenas. In doing so, 2along with personal accountability and acceptance of responsibility for www.ararat.org Support all actions. We help our youth become more aware of their personal Homenetmen “Ararat” identity, boosting condence and helping individuals realize their signicance within a team and an organization. Members enjoy being Main Campus Chapter will part of an enriching environment where they can develop their identity 3347 N. San Fernando Road while also thriving within supportive group dynamics. Los Angeles, CA 90065 prepare our future Fun & Family Oriented Environment One of our biggest accomplishments since our inception has been in North Campus generations to be maintaining a close-knit family environment encompassing all of the values that each family cherishes and strives to create in their own 628 San Fernando Road productive members of 3household. is environment is drug and violence-ee, non- Glendale, CA 91204 discriminatory and non-abusive. It also provides opportunities for our our society by instilling in youth to have fun while bonding with others and building a sense of camaraderie. “Ararat” is successful when youth participate in activities Main Oce Hours and as parents so generously volunteer their time and eorts. them an understanding Monday–Friday: 2–8 Physical & Intellectual Growth Saturday: 9–2 of individual and We will nurture and advance the physical and mental capabilities of our youth in part by helping each individual realize the importance in collective responsibilities. their identity as Armenian- Americans and by promoting our rich Athletic Oce 4cultural and national heritage. We strive to create and maintain an (323) 256-0651 environment that allows each individual to achieve their personal best, whether that talent lies in athletic, scouting or cultural abilities. We also expect and encourage our youth to give back to the organization and Scouting Oce their community through rewarding volunteer and mentor activities. (323) 256-2564 It is the Mission of the The Four Pillars of Homenetmen “Ararat” Homenetmen Glendale “Ararat” Chapter Sportsmanship & Mutual Respect We teach and endorse healthy sportsmanship as the spirit of fair play, applying this principle equally to all of our group activities. We ask our to provide a healthy youth to respect all individuals, whether at athletic venues, scouting 1events or other team interactions. All members, especially our youth, are and safe environment, asked to exhibit a sense of fairness and common decency at all times and Homenetmen in all interactions. In doing so, they project the highest level of personal Glendale where each member integrity, honesty and loyalty. “Ararat” Chapter will have the opportunity As an athletic youth organization, we continually strive to help members achieve sporting excellence on the eld, while also using those to achieve his or her activities to shape the hearts and minds of our youth. Life is not about To learn more, winning at all costs, but instead about sportsmanship, good citizenship and making a positive impact on our communities and those around us. please call or email us highest goal in athletic, Character & Confidence-Building (323) 256-2564 scouting and cultural We help members elevate their character and condence- building skills, while simultaneously promoting discipline in all aspects of their lives [email protected] arenas. In doing so, 2along with personal accountability and acceptance of responsibility for www.ararat.org Support all actions. We help our youth become more aware of their personal Homenetmen “Ararat” identity, boosting condence and helping individuals realize their signicance within a team and an organization. Members enjoy being Main Campus Chapter will part of an enriching environment where they can develop their identity 3347 N. San Fernando Road while also thriving within supportive group dynamics. Los Angeles, CA 90065 prepare our future Fun & Family Oriented Environment One of our biggest accomplishments since our inception has been in North Campus generations to be maintaining a close-knit family environment encompassing all of the values that each family cherishes and strives to create in their own 628 San Fernando Road productive members of 3household. is environment is drug and violence-ee, non- Glendale, CA 91204 discriminatory and non-abusive. It also provides opportunities for our our society by instilling in youth to have fun while bonding with others and building a sense of camaraderie. “Ararat” is successful when youth participate in activities Main Oce Hours and as parents so generously volunteer their time and eorts. them an understanding Monday–Friday: 2–8 Physical & Intellectual Growth Saturday: 9–2 of individual and We will nurture and advance the physical and mental capabilities of our youth in part by helping each individual realize the importance in collective responsibilities. their identity as Armenian- Americans and by promoting our rich Athletic Oce 4cultural and national heritage. We strive to create and maintain an (323) 256-0651 environment that allows each individual to achieve their personal best, whether that talent lies in athletic, scouting or cultural abilities. We also expect and encourage our youth to give back to the organization and Scouting Oce their community through rewarding volunteer and mentor activities. (323) 256-2564 Support Event Sponsorship Programs Ways to Give e Homenetmen “Ararat” Chapter is able to create and maintain its General Contributions to the Homenetmen “Ararat” Chapters annual Real Estate with Retained Life Use arrangements allow donors to programs through the generous support of its event sponsors. e fund to support youth, educational and cultural activities. continue living in or using their home, vacation home, or farm while also chapter oers several sponsorship opportunities throughout the year. establishing a gi now and enjoy the benets including current tax Programs can be tailored to t your desired level of contribution. ere are a number of opportunities for families and individuals to savings, that usually characterize only lifetime charitable gis. designate gis to the programs of their choice: In Lieu of Flowers and Digital Ads Memorial Gis; and In Lieu of Birthday and Anniversary Gis. Friends of “Ararat” Program allows members and supporters to e “Ararat” Alternating Digital Ad program is a program dedicated to contribute to the Homenetmen “Ararat” Chapter annual fund with promoting businesses and products through the use of innovative digital Endowment Funds Gis of $5,000 or more establish a permanent fund exibility. It’s easy to participate, simply choose a program and a advertising. Your colorful digital ad is projected continually during the in the name of the donor or in the memory of a loved one.