HyeTies invites you to learn CPR and First Aid on Sunday, July 9th. Join us as we learn how to help save a life.Instructors from the American Heart Association will teach the class and issue certification, which is valid for 2 years.Date:      July 9thTime:      2:00 PM – 7:00 PMAddress: 17231 Sherman Way - Van Nuys, 91406 (Yacoobian Hall)Cost:       $25RSVP:    Space is limited. Contact [email protected]

Gocek, Fatma" <[email protected]> wrote: dear colleagues, i wrote what is below for an April 24th commemoration event i could not attend, and then some people who read it suggested that i circulate it to the group. so here it is; i hope you enjoy it, muge ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Even though I cannot be there with you on this very significant day, I want you to know that as an ethnic Turk I am not guilty, but

The Sports Committee of the OIA expresses its heartfelt thanks to the following members who participated in The LA Marathon 2006   Mr. Tavit Gungormezer Mr. Nichan Kechejian Mr. Varujan Ozsemerjian Mr. Krikor Culfayan Mrs. Hilda Acilac  Mr. Simon Acilac   Wishing success to all. We encourage all OIA members to participate next year.

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This year, the Organization of Istanbul Armenians will award a limited number of scholarships to qualified college/university students of Armenian descent. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2006. For information and an application, please visit the OIA scholarship page at http://www.oia.net/scholarship

Dear Member,   The Annual General Assembly meeting was held on Friday, February 17th, 2006. The following individuals were elected to serve on the Board of Directors and the Board of Trustees. The Board of Directors members' names will be announced shortly. The Sub Committees shall be holding their annual meetings/elections during this month according to the below mentioned schedule, at St. Peter Church – Second floor, room 6th grade.   BOARD OF TRUSTEES (newly elected members) Garo

OIA 5 to 8 year olds played a great game against AGBU. It was an exciting game where AGBU scored the first three goals.  OIA player Andy led a comeback with his two goals.  The game ended in a 5-5 tie.  It was a well played and friendly game. We congratulate all of the players from both sides for showing great sportmanship and brotherhood. Hagop Halici For Photo Album: http://www.oia.net/events/view_album.asp?aid=92

To watch the Winter Christmas Message in Armenian click here

To watch the Winter Christmas Message in English click here

Primate's 2005 Christmas Message:   Christ is Born   As Christians we await the blessed birth of the Son of God with great anticipation. In the miracle of the Birth of Christ our Lord we envision the horizon beyond time and space. It is in the birth of Christ our Lord that we are able to be reborn spiritually. It is in our Christian faith and life that we are strengthened in our commitment to God the Almighty.   As a creature of God man, having received the Divine breath, is the glory