As some of you know, on Saturday February 7, 2009 we had our first official CYMA meeting to kickoff our 2009 year!

First and foremost, we are excited to welcome and congratulate our new committee members: Mary Ann Yaghdjian Yaldezian, Joanne Yaghdjian, Vicken Kalamkarian, and Vaughn Eyvazian!

Now, time for the good stuff!

 CYMA 2009 is anticipated to be our best trip yet. We have ameliorated our agenda to include new and exciting opportunities, in addition to seeing the historic sites, for your stay in Armenia this summer.  CYMA is confident that it is prepared more than ever to accommodate your most memorable spiritual journey through your homeland.

Important Dates and Information:

• The 2009 application is currently being updated and will be available on the website soon.
• The application due date is: APRIL 12, 2009 (Deposit due date)
• The cost of the trip is currently being figured; the estimated cost as of now is around $4,000.
• The final payment due date and the first orientation meeting is APRIL 18, 2009
• The second orientation meeting is set for the weekend of MAY 30-31, 2009 at the Diocese in Burbank.
• TENTATIVE DATES for Pilgrimage:
  • Depart: Around the week of JUNE 17-24, 2009
  • Return: Around the days of JULY 15-17, 2009
• TENTATIVE DATES for Internship:
  • Depart: Around the week of JUNE 17-24, 2009
  • Return: Around the week of AUGUST 7-14, 2009

Should you have any further questions or need any clarifications, please feel free to contact Armine Semirdjian at armine@cyma-wd.org.

CYMA 2009...GET PUMPED!!!!