To: Parish Priests, Choir Chairs, Choir Leaders, Organists, Delegates
From: Dn. Gregory Krikorian, Central Council Chair
Subject: 56th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY AGENDA AND CREDENTIAL FORMS
Date: September 30, 2002
Information concerning the 56th Annual Choir Assembly is enclosed. The dates are November 1-3, 2002, in Watertown, MA, hosted by the St James Armenian Church Choir. The attached agenda for the Choir Assembly outlines the weekend's program. The enclosed 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.
The Activities Registration Form sent to all choirs by the host committee should be returned to them as soon as possible.
The format for this year's Annual Assembly has been changed somewhat. The Assembly business wil be conducted on Friday afternoon and evening. It is essential that delegates arrive and register on time to be ready for the first session. The Central Council Report will be available to delegates upon registration should be reviewed prior to the Friday business sessions. This will keep the business flowing.
Our Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, will preside over the Assembly and will present his message on Saturday morning, November 2nd.
Traditionally, at the Assembly Banquet, on Saturday evening, the Central Council will present awards.
Our rehearsal of Diving Liturgy will occur on Saturday afternoon. It is important that all participants be present for this rehearsal if they plan to sing on Sunday morning. Delegates should bring with them their copy of the revised edition of the Sacred Music of the Armenian Church.
The Assembly will receive bids from choirs that are interested in hosting a future Assembly, 2004 and beyond. The parish of St Leon Armenian Church of Fiar Lawn, NJ, will host the 57th Annual Choir Assembly in 2003.
We look forward to seeing you at the Assembly.
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