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Novice Program

Novice Program. Welcome to the AYF-YOARF. Outline. Structure of the AYF History of the AYF History of the ARF Present Day AYF. Structure of the ayf. 2013 AYF- yoarf CENTRAL EXECUTIVE . U. Hrant Khatchadourian. U. Stephen Hagopian. U. Raffi Yaboujian. U. Michelle Hagopian.

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Novice Program

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  1. Novice Program Welcome to the AYF-YOARF

  2. Outline • Structure of the AYF • History of the AYF • History of the ARF • Present Day AYF

  3. Structure of the ayf

  4. 2013 AYF-yoarf CENTRAL EXECUTIVE U. HrantKhatchadourian U. Stephen Hagopian U. RaffiYaboujian U. Michelle Hagopian U. YervantKachichian U. RaffiVarjabedian U. DalitaGetzoyan

  5. AYF Eastern region Chapters Blackstone Valley “Artsakh” Chicago “Ararat” Detroit “KopernikTandourjan” Granite City “Antranig” Greater Boston “Nejdeh” Hartord “Zeytoun” New Jersey “Arsen” New York “HyeOrtik” North Andover “Sassoun” Philadelphia “Sebouh” Providence “Varantian” Racine “ArmenGaro” South Florida “Arev” Washington DC “Ani” Worcester “Aram”

  6. History of the ayf • 1915-1933: Armenians immigrate from around the world to America, organizing small and local youth groups • January 14, 1933: ARF Central Committee of America decides to create national youth organization by combining existing ones • Invitations are extended to representatives to meet on July 16, 1933 at old Hairenik Hall in Boston

  7. History of the ayf • 1933: General KarekinNjdehoversees this under the guidance of ARF CC • KarekinNjdeh is considered an Armenian statesman, fedayee, political thinker, and ARF member • 1934: First AYF Convention held in Hairenik Hall • 40 chapters attended • Focus: stopping assimilation and instilling youth with Armenian pride • Formed the ARF Tzeghagrons • 1941: the organization changed its name from ARF Tzeghagrons to the AYF

  8. History of the ayf • 1948: AYF Junior Organization is founded • Prior to this, AYF membership age ranged dramatically • 1951: Camp Haiastan founded in Franklin, Massachusetts • 1973: AYF is divided into three regions: Eastern USA, Western USA, and Canada • 1977: AYF Camp in Western region is founded

  9. HISTORY OF The ARF • In the summer of 1890, a large number of delegates of Armenian student revolutionary groups met in Tiflis • "Federation of Armenian Revolutionaries," which soon became the "Armenian Revolutionary Federation" (ARF) • Armenian Revolutionary Federation translates into the Armenian language as "HaiHeghapokhaganTashnagtzutioun"

  10. HISTORY OF THE ARF • KristaporMikaelian, Simon Zavarian, and Stepan ‘Rosdom’ Zorian • Known as the founding fathers of the ARF because of the leading roles they played during the Tiflis meeting

  11. COAT OF ARMS • Flag– red symbolizes revolution • Pen - symbolizes the intellect • Sword - symbolizes the soldier • Shovel - symbolizes the worker • Armenian: Zee-na-nuh-shan

  12. GOALS OF THE ARF • 1. The creation of a Free, Independent, and United Armenia. The borders of United Armenia shall include all territories designated as Armenian by the Treaty of Sevres as well as the regions of Artsakh, Javakhk, and Nakhichevan. • 2. International condemnation of the as yet unpunished Genocide committed by Turkey against the Armenians, return of the occupied lands, and just reparations to the Armenian nation. • 3. The gathering of worldwide expatriate Armenians on the lands of United Armenia. • 4. Strengthening Armenia's statehood, institutionalization of democracy and the rule of law, securing the people's economic well being, and establishment of social justice.

  13. Present day ayf • Armenian Youth Federation Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (AYF-YOARF) • Focused on educational, hai tad, social, athletic, and cultural activities • Non-profit organization • Worldwide • Originated in the U.S. on the East Coast • Armenian Revolutionary Federation is our father organization

  14. Goals of the ayf • Bring together Armenian youth • Work in cooperation with the ARF toward establishment of a “free, united and independent Armenia” • Prepare youth for future membership in the ARF and active involvement in the Armenian community • Promote amity among all Armenians in order to engender a mutual commitment • Foster nationalistic pride amongst all Armenian youth through educational, political, cultural, athletic, and social activities

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