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June 27, 2013
Berge & Vera Setrakian Establish $50,000 Endowment for AGBU Camp Nubar Director’s Cabin
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The Director's Cabin at AGBU Camp Nubar, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Setrakian in 1999, still serves as the summer office and residence for the director each season.
Gift Made in Honor of Camp’s 50th Anniversary
Hundreds of alumni and supporters are expected to attend AGBU Camp Nubar’s 50th Anniversary events in both New York City and the Catskills during the weekend of July 27, 2013. To honor this important milestone, AGBU President Berge and Mrs. Vera Setrakian have donated $50,000 to establish an endowment benefitting the camp.
The facility and its hundreds of acres of natural beauty has always been a haven of joy and self-growth for Armenian youth; but, most importantly, it has also strengthened and solidified the Armenian identity of the thousands of campers who proudly call Camp Nubar their second home.
Over the years, many benefactors and donors have believed in the camp’s vision of preserving and promoting the Armenian heritage, which is also one of the foundations of AGBU’s mission. The Setrakians share this vital belief and in 1999 made a substantial gift to construct the new Director’s Cabin.
AGBU President Berge Setrakian noted, “We believe strongly that establishing endowments are crucial for sustaining our AGBU programs, and in particular, during this occasion, for preserving the grounds and structures at Camp Nubar. By doing so, we are ensuring the camp maintains itself for future campers to enjoy.”
The $50,000 endowment by Mr. and Mrs. Setrakian will ensure the maintenance of the Director’s Cabin for generations to come. Mr. Setrakian added, “We would also like to recognize the excellent leadership of the Camp Nubar Committee and their plentiful volunteers through the years for their dedication, spirit and hard work that is exemplified in every camp endeavor. We encourage alumni, parents and friends to continue supporting their efforts with financial contributions of all sizes so that Armenian youth can continue to take advantage of this oasis and establish ties to the community and pride in their Armenian heritage.”
The Setrakian’s two children – Ani and Lara – are both enthusiastic Camp Nubar alumni and spent a combined 18 summers there. Vera Setrakian commented, “We are longstanding supporters of Camp Nubar, and stand by its mission to provide a safe environment for Armenian children throughout the diaspora to enjoy the outdoors and all of the activities to which they would otherwise never be exposed. Our own children benefitted from their experiences and maintain wonderful friendships thanks to Camp Nubar. We look forward to our grandchildren following in the same footsteps.”
Donations to AGBU Camp Nubar’s 50th Anniversary campaign can be made here.
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