To: Parish Priests, Parish Council Chairpersons, Choir Chairpersons, Choir Leaders, Organists, Delegates
From: Dr Socrates Boyajian, Chair, Central Council
Date: August 31, 2000
Subject: 54th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY AGENDA AND CREDENTIAL FORMS
Information concerning the 54th Annual Choir Assembly is enclosed herewith. The dates are November 2-5, 2000, in Haverhill, MA, hosted by the St Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church Choir. The attached agenda for the Choir Assembly outlines the weekend's program. The Delegate's Credential Certificate is a form which will be needed by each representative who wishes to be registered as an official delegate. Please remember that a separate form, duly completed and signed, is required for each delegate.
As a reminder to our choirs, may I refer to Article VII of the Bylaws which states, in effect, that ex-officio delegates to the Annual Assembly are the Parish Priest, the Choir Chairman, the Choir Director, an Organist, a representative of the Altar Servers. Up to three additional delegates may represent a local choir based upon the number of its members (6 to 25 choir members = 1 delegate, 26 to 50 choir members = 2 delegates, 51 or more choir members = 3 delegates). It is hoped that the number of delegates to attend this Assembly will be encouraging for the host choir.
As in the past, the Assembly will begin Thursday evening, November 2nd. It is essential that delegates arrive and register on time so as to be ready for the first session which will convene at 9:00am on Friday morning (Morning Service will be at 8:30am), November 3rd, to attend to business matters inherent to the work of the Choir Association. The Central Council Report will be available to delegates upon registration and should be reviewed prior to the Friday afternoon session; this will keep the business portions of the Assembly flowing.
Our Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, will preside over the Assembly and will present his message on Saturday morning, November 4th. Traditionally, the main event will be the Assembly Banquet on Saturday evening, at which time the Central Council will present the Gomidas, Yegmalian, and the Norman Noorjanian Stewardship awards.
This year the Assembly will offer several educational and musical workshops for the edification and benefit of all attendees. The topics are in keeping with the focus of the Choir Association's activities this year: the Junior Choir Program.
Additionally, our rehearsal for Holy Badarak will also take place on Saturday afternoon, conducted by Maestro Khoren Meikhanedjian. It is important that all participants be present for this rehearsal if they plan to sing in the choir on Sunday morning. Delegates should bring with them their copy of the revised edition of the Sacred Music of the Armenian Church. Those who do not yet have copies may call Dr Socrates Boyajian at 301-588-4607 to have them shipped immediately. Please remember also to bring your choir robes and veils.
As mentioned in a previous bulletin, the Assembly will receive bids from choirs that are interested in hosting a future Assembly, 2001 and beyond. Therefore, please come prepared with a letter of invitation from you Parish Priest and Choir Chairperson if interested.
We look forward to seeing you at the Assembly!
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