HOMENETMEN
What is Homenetmen? HMEM = Hye Marmnagrtagan Untanoor Miyootyoon Armenian Physical Culture and Scouting General Union Non-profit organization Founded in 1918 in Constantinople Founders Shavarsh Krisian Hovhannes Hintlian Krikor Hagopian
Purpose of HMEM Mission of HMEM is to prepare physically strong Armenians and exemplary citizens with the highest intellectual and spiritual virtues: Teaching endurance and courage, nationalism and patriotism, abidance of the law and orderliness Developing awareness of duty, feelings of responsibility and honour, in a spirit of harmony and cooperation Satiating the mind and heart with the noblest of sporting spirit
What does HMEM do? Objectives are realized by: Scouting General physical education and sports Lectures, seminars and public activities Publications Clubs, gymnasiums and sports facilities Motto "Elevate Yourself and Elevate Others With You”
Where are there HMEM chapters? Eastern USA Western USA Canada Armenia Europe Middle East South America Australia
Eastern Region Chapters Washington (1971) Boston (1973) New York (1974) New Jersey (1975) Chicago (1975) Detroit (1976) Philadelphia (1978) Providence (1981) Southern Florida (1981) Albany (1986)
What does HMEM do? Regional camping Seminars Jamboree in Armenia Community Service Annual Inter-chapter games Social gatherings World Games in Armenia ScoutingAthletic
Find Us Online! Website: Facebook: HOMENETMEN Eastern Region USA
Getting Involved is Simple Any Armenian aged 4 or older can join HMEM Talk to your AYF chapter executive to have them find the closest HMEM chapter near you