On Sunday, March 16, 2025, St. Sarkis Church conducted its annual General Membership meeting. The meeting was chaired by Mrs. Victoria Yekhpairian, with Mr. Michael Gostanian serving as recording secretary. The Pastor's report was presented by Fr. Nareg Terterian, while Dr. Annita Nerses, the chairwoman of the Board of Trustees, presented the Board's annual report. Mrs. Alina Kochoumian presented the 2024 financial report. During the meeting, the proposed budget for 2025 was discussed and approved by the church members.
Elections for Board of Trustees and National Representative Assembly delegates were held. We are pleased to welcome our newly elected members of the Board of Trustees, Mrs. Lena Felice and Mr. Dickran Kabarajian, and Mr. Veh Bezdikian as a newly elected NRA representative. The full slate of Board of Trustees and NRA Delegates are as follows:
2025 Board of Trustees: Mr. Simon Bardizbanian, Esq., Mr. Veh Bezdikian, Mrs. Diane Boyadjian, Mrs. Lena Felice, Mr Hagop Gorgissian, Mrs. Vicky Hagobian, Mr. Dickran Kabarajian, Mrs. Mary Kasparian, Mr. Razmik Nenejian, Dr. Annita Nerses, Mr. Harry Seoylemezian. Dr. Garo Nazarian will serve as alternate.
2025 NRA Delegates: Dr. Nyrie Bedrossian, Mr. Veh Bezdikian, Mrs. Alina Kochoumian, Dr. Annita Nerses
We express heartfelt appreciation to our outgoing Board of Trustees members, Mrs. Alina Kochoumian (Treasurer) and Mr. Nazareth Markarian, who will be missed. We also extend our gratitude to all the dedicated parishioners who accepted the nomination to run for the Board of Trustees. Their continued commitment to our St. Sarkis community is highly valued and appreciated.
We also express our appreciation to the Nominating Committee Members (Mrs. Lara Bardizbanian, Dr. Louiza Kubikian, Mrs. Arev Mouradian, Mr .Sevan Yekhpairian) and Audit Committee Members (Mrs. Arpine Aroyan, Mr. Michael Gostanian, Mr. Armen Tutuyan, Mr. Patrick Yaghdjian, and Mrs. Victoria Yekhpairian) who provided much-valued support leading up to the meeting.
Additionally, we would like to express our gratitude to all the Church members who participated in Sunday's meeting. Membership is essential for the survival and nourishment of our church. We are few, but we are mighty because of our faith, community, and Church. The involvement and engagement of each one of you is essential to our present and future. Thank you for the devotion and generous support which you continue to demonstrate.
Please visit our webpage www.stsarkischucrh.net to fill out a membership application form. It’s a great way to get involved, have your voice heard, and contribute your unique talents!