MONTEBELLO—The Armenian Revolutionary Federation Western United States organization during the last two weekends convened its 49th Regional Convention with the 
participation of 95 delegates and invited guests.
After extensively discussing agenda items dedicated to national and community issues, the Convention, once again emphasized the imperative for bringing together and organizing all forces within the community. The Convention also stressed the need to further direct the work of the youth toward the elevation of Armenia and Artsakh, as well as the just demands of the Armenian people, especially on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
At the conclusion of the Convention on Sunday, a new Central Committee was elected for the upcoming two years, comprised of the following: Dr. Viken Hovsepian, Chairman, Vahe Bozoyan, Daron Der-Khachadourian, Mardig Gaboudian, Garo Ispendjian, Bedig Kazandjian, Dr. Ara Khanjian, Vache Thomassian, Esq., Levon Kirakossian, Esq, Koko Topalian and Dr. Viken Yacoubian