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Mallory Maslar Named ACYOA Chair for 2016-2017
Florida Armenians is proud to announce that Ms. Mallory Maslar of St. Petersburg, FL has been elected Chairwoman of the Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA) for 2016-2017.
Mallory has been a part of the St. Hagop Armenian Church (Pinellas Park, FL) family since she was a young girl. She has served as Sunday School Superintendent, St. Hagop ACYOA Chapter Chair, and is currently the Parish Council Vice Chair. She attended Florida State University where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Currently, she works for an insurance company handling worker’s compensation claims.
This summer Mallory participated in the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America’s pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
She is also currently training for her 4th half-marathon.
“The opportunity to give back is something that means a lot to me. Out of the five circles of the cross, service holds a special place in my heart,” Maslar said in a Facebook post announcing the news of her chairmanship.
Florida Armenians congratulates Ms. Mallory Maslar and wishes her the best in her new endeavor!
Armenians Return to Asbury 2016
Return to Asbury is hitting the beach for its FIFTH YEAR in a row!
For Armenian Americans on the East Coast in the 1950s and 60s, Asbury Park, New Jersey was THE place to come together on summer weekends. Days were spent on the beach and in the ocean, and at night everyone would gather at the Hye Hotel, the Van Hotel, the Sunset Lounge and the Hye-Da-Way kef room. Friends and families crowded the boardwalk, and the sounds of the oud and doumbek filled the air.
With Return to Asbury 2016, we’re bringing back this summer tradition — in perfect symmetry with the historic beach town of Asbury Park, which is currently in the midst of its own exciting rebirth! Come run away to the beach with us!
Return to Asbury 2016 Kef on the Beach will feature music by:
YERAKOUYN
Shant Massoyan: Guitar/Vocal
Raffi Massoyan: Oud/Drums
Raffi Rachdouni: Keyboard
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Steven S. Vosbikian: Clarinet/Zurna/Vocals
Vicken Makouchian: Keyboards
Markos Shahbazyan: Drums/Dhol
Staying through the weekend? No problem! We have secured a discounted room rate of $240.00 per night at the The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, just call: (732) 776-6700.
Tickets to all events can be purchased here.
Because of restrictions with the venues, tickets CANNOT be sold at the door. There are NO REFUNDS once tickets have been purchased. Please plan ahead!
Have a story or photo to share from the past? Please submit them at info@return2asbury.com.
All proceeds to benefit Armenian music education, specifically to buy Armenian school children musical instruments and keep the Kef going well into the future!
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Florida Armenians invites you to join us and fellow Armenians on the beach! We hope you can make it!
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