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Homenetmen (Armenian: Հ.Մ.Ը.Մ., pronounced [ˈhomɛnetmɛn], short for Armenian: Հայ Մարմնամարզական Ընդհանուր Միութիւն, meaning 'Armenian General Athletic Union') is a pan-Armenian diaspora organization devoted to athletics and Scouting. The motto of Homenetmen is "Elevate Yourself and Others with You" (Armenian: Բարձրացի՛ր, Բարձրացո՛ւր, Partsratsir Partsratsour).

Contents 1 Foundation 2 Purpose 3 See also 4 External links

[edit] Foundation

Homenetmen was founded in 1918 in Constantinople by Shavarsh Krissian, Krikor Hagopian, and Hovhanness Hintlian.^{[citation needed]}.

Although not officially admitted, Homenetmen is widely considered to be connected to the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) and is generally considered the sports and Scouting wing of the party.

[edit] Purpose

The mission of Homenetmen is to prepare physically strong Armenians and exemplary citizens with the highest intellectual and spiritual virtues:

1. By teaching endurance and courage, nationalism and patriotism, obedience to the law and orderliness.
2. By developing awareness of duty, feelings of responsibility and honour, in a spirit of harmony and cooperation.
3. By satiating the mind and heart with the noblest of sporting spirit.

Homenetmen's objectives are realized by scouting, general physical education and sports, lectures, seminars and public activities, publications, clubs, gymnasia and sports facilities.

[edit] See also

• Hayastani Azgayin Scautakan Sharjum Kazmakerputiun
• Homenetmen Beirut
• Pan-Armenian Games

[edit] External links

• Homenetmen World

Armenia

• Armenian Scout Movement of Armenia (HASK)

Australia

• Homenetmen Australia Region
  • Homenetmen Melbourne - Arax

Various chapters: Antranig, Ararat, Arax, Gamk, Navasart

Canada

• Homenetmen Canada Region
  • Homenetmen Cambridge
  • Homenetmen Montreal - Gamk
  • Homenetmen Toronto

Europe

• Homenetmen Armensika IF -- Homenetmen Sweden
• Homenetmen Bulgaria Region
• Homenetmen France
• Homenetmen London / UK

Middle East

• Lebanon Region
• Jerusalem Branch
• Homenetmen Iraq/Baghdad, Basrah, Mosel, Kerkuk, Havrez, Mosel, Zacho

South America:

• South America Region

USA:

• USA Eastern Region
  • Homenetmen Chicago
  • Homenetmen Greater Washington
  • Homenetmen New York
  • Homenetmen New Jersey
• USA Western Region
  • Homenetmen Glendale Ararat Chapter
  • Homenetmen Massis Chapter - San Fernando Valley
  • Homenetmen Los Angeles
  • Scouting division, Homenetmen Los Angeles chapter
  • Homenetmen San Francisco Chapter