AGBU-AYA Scouts Joint Summer camp and Camp-fire Celebration in Haj Elias

1974 09 15 AGBU-AYA Scouts Joint Summer camp and Camp-fire Celebration in Haj Elias Forest ….On Sunday evening, September 15, 1974, a large crowd gathered to attend the annual campfire celebration of the AGBU-AYA Scout groups.-------- The venue was the spacious forest of Haj Elias, where more than two dozen scout tents were arranged impressively in an orderly sequence. The atmosphere was warm with enthusiastic preparations for the campfire program.--------- The Scout Council, presiding over the gathering, had the commendable idea of inviting the well-known architect and dedicated AYA suporter, Mr. Garabed Babhekian, along with his noble wife. The event was sponsored by the AYA Central Committee and present were esteemed members of the AGBU and AYA committees.----------- The ceremony began with the Lebanese and AYA anthems, followed by the disciplined entry of the participating camping groups, introduced by H. Vartivarian. Mr. Vahe Yazjian, AYA’s Executive Secretary, hosted the program. Successive speakers included Mr. Sarkis Minasian, Secretary of AYA’s Central Committee, the President of “Scout du Liban” association, Maitre Nadi Tyan, and Mr. Garabed Babhekian.------------ The closing note of the celebration, was by AYA Central Committee chairman Dr. M. Simonian. . 15