1. HOMENETMEN

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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”

5. Where are there HMEM chapters?  Eastern USA  Western USA  Canada  Armenia  Europe  Middle East  South America  Australia

6. 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)

7. What does HMEM do?  Regional camping  Seminars  Jamboree in Armenia  Community Service  Annual Inter-chapter games  Social gatherings  World Games in Armenia ScoutingAthletic

8. Find Us Online!  Website: www.homenetmen.com  Facebook: HOMENETMEN Eastern Region USA

9. 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