From: nahabed@ntmtv.UUCP (Roupen Nahabedian)
Subject: Operation Winter Rescue - URGENT APPEAL
Originator: nahabed@nmtvs296
Keywords: Armenia, 1993, appeal
Reply-To: nahabed@ntmtv.UUCP (Roupen Nahabedian)
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Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1993 23:03:49 GMT


>From ames!apple.com!uuwest!dervaz Wed Jan 20 12:57:45 1993
To: ntmtv!nahabed
Subject: URGENT APPEAL
From: ames!west.darkside.com!dervaz (Der Vazken)
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 93 12:15:35 PST
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ATTENTION - URGENT! ATTENTION - URGENT! ATTENTION - URGENT! ATTENTION - URGENT! 
Operation Winter Rescue

The Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, Archbishop Vatche 
Hovsepian has just received an urgent humanitarian appeal from the Embassy of 
the Republic of Armenian in Washington, D.C., for immediate assistance.

The Primate writes, "The people of Armenia, this winter, are suffering 
like never before throughout its entire history.  If we do not extend 
imperative and immediate urgent humanitarian assistance, the Armenian 
people will experience, without war, due to the political blockade and 
other difficulties, a second genocide in the Twentieth Century, of 
malnutrition, the punishment of severe winter, starvation and death.

"Once again, the United States Government, as in the past two years, 
came forward with exemplary generosity of assisting us during our 
struggle for survival, by providing us with three ships; each ship with 
a maximum capacity of 700 containers, each container holding 35,000 
pounds of goods. Furthermore, thanks to the cooperation and agreement with 
the Georgian Government, we are assured that the goods will be arriving 
in Batumi, a port on the Black Sea, on U. S. cargo ships and will be 
transported by trucks safely guarded to Armenia."

In his directive of 19 Jan. 1993, Archbishop Hovsepian has set all parishes 
of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church as Collection Centers for the 
following goods:

1. New, warm winter clothing, including gloves, scarves, ear muffs, for 
   men, women and children.

2. New blankets, sleeping bags and flashlights.

3. Medical and hospital supplies.  Any goods with expiration dates 
   should have at least six (6) months remaining before expiring.  
   Suggested supplies include:  antibiotics, anesthetics, medicine or 
   vaccines for tuberculosis, polio, tetanus, whooping cough;, and 
   gangrene; cotton, gauze and disposable syringes.  Please no medical or 
   hospital furniture or equipment at this time.

4. Food of almost any kind in any size packaging; such as sugar 
   powdered milk, powdered eggs, pasta, beans, canned foods, hard 
   candy, nuts, dried fruits and raisins properly packaged.

In addition, monetary donations will be accepted for purchase of large 
quantities of food, clothing and medical supplies. Make checks payable to: 
Armenian Church Operation Rescue, 1201 N. Vine St., Hollywood, CA 90038.

PLEASE NOTE: High quality items, well packed and clearly labeled from 
manufacturers and distributors as well as from individuals and families 
are urgently needed. NO GLASS CONTAINERS!

URGENT! THE FIRST SHIP IS LEAVING ON FEBRUARY 10, 1993 WHICH LEAVES US A  
LIMITED PERIOD FOR ACTION. SUBSEQUENT CONTAINERS MUST DEPART COLLECTING 
LOCATIONS BY MARCH 8 & APRIL 5, 1993

In the San Francisco South Bay, the St. Andrew Armenian Church is now 
collecting items listed above. We will continue to receive these items 
through the three mentioned dates. Please note the word "new" in 
reference to clothing.

You may drop off supplies at St. Andrew any time (11370 S. Stelling 
Road, Cupertino)

Please check with your local Armenian Church (white pages) for information 
regarding local efforts.  

Let us take advantage of this opportunity and bring our quick support to 
Armenia.

Fr. Vazken, St. Andrew Armenain Church
internet: dervaz@darkside.com or dervaz@gomidas.mi
voice: 408-257-6743; BBS: 408-257-1846
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