April 14, 2010

Dear Members,

The A.G.B.U. Toronto Sports & Youth Committee, along with our colleagues at Alex & Marie Manoogian School successfully held a basketball tournament this past March 27th, in Southfield Michigan. These games were the first of its kind between the two institutions in quite some time, and were a unique experience shared by all parents, volunteers and athletes.

The weekend was a great opportunity to not only provide athletic competition for our youth teams, but also bridge two organizations together in providing quality events under the A.G.B.U. banner. The level of athleticism and sportsmanship was set very high by our youth, and games between the two clubs were both entertaining and inspiring.

The organizing committee in Detroit also provided our chapter with tickets to a boxing match at the Joe Louis Arena in downtown Detroit, as part of Saturday night’s entertainment. All the parents and youth enjoyed themselves and watched heralded Armenian boxer, Arthur Abraham in action.


These tournaments, with the intent of holding them on an annual basis, will encourage our youth to join, participate and become leaders within our organization. Both Toronto and Detroit understand that having these events as often as possible will promote the A.G.B.U. unlike any other function. We have already invited Detroit to our annual basketball tournament being held this upcoming May, and look forward to reviving this old tradition between both organizations in the many years to come.

Best Regards,

Jack Hagop Semerdjian
Chair – A.G.B.U Toronto Sports & Youth Committee