Facilities Report

The Director of Administration and Facilities, Bill Casey, spoke to the delegates about St. Vartan Cathedral. Its website is: www.stvartanbookstore.com. He said in 2007 the bookstore was going to focus on marketing so the general public is more aware of the resources available.

“I hope you’re aware of the opportunity you have in St. Vartan Bookstore to pass your unique heritage and history on to your children,” he said.

Casey also spoke about the rental of the halls at the Diocesan Center and the new efforts to promote the space to meeting managers. Additionally, staff is working on a continual upgrade of the facilities. Rental information can be found on a unique website: www.630second.com.

When asked about the possibility of raising revenue through national exhibit of the Gorky paintings bequeathed to the church. But the Primate and Council members said the works are generally loaned out for free to museums throughout the world and it is not a way to make money.