IN MEMORIAM: SARKIS BEDEVIAN With deep sorrow, our ACEF family mourns the passing of Sarkis Bedevian, an esteemed, benevolent and ubiquitous advocate of global Armenian causes. Throughout his lifetime, Sarkis was immersed in the Armenian philanthropic community where he held many positions, including membership on the Diocesan Council of the Armenian Church of America. During his 14 years of service on the ACEF Board of Directors, Sarkis' valuable experience in financial and investment affairs provided insightful guidance and leadership. His love of family, faith and the Armenian culture and its people will forever inspire future generations. We extend our deepest condolences and comfort to the entire Bedevian family. (photo #2: ACEF leadership with Sarkis Bedevian standing, fourth from right; photo #3: ACEF leadership with Sarkis Bedevian seated on right, fourth from front). #endowments #philanthropy #armenianchurch #investing #investmentplanning #armenian #easterndiocese #ACEF (fb)

BOARD MEETING INCLUDES 'FAREWELL & THANK YOU' TO LEGACY BOARD MEMBERS GREG ZORTHIAN & MELANIE DADOURIAN ACEF’s Board of Directors gathered recently for their last meeting of 2024. Among the topics discussed were its investment portfolio presented by Bank of America Private Bank, communications strategies, and the many ways that ACEF serves parishes, the Eastern Diocese and their benefactors. They also bid farewell to Chairman Greg Zorthian and Communications Committee Chair Melanie Dadourian, who are completing their board terms at year end. Both are proud legacies of the organization, for Greg's father Barry Zorthian and Melanie's grandfather Dadour Dadourian were two of the founders of ACEF. Please join us in thanking Greg and Melanie for their outstanding leadership and commitment to ACEF! (fb)