Assyrian United Organizations
of California, Inc.
Welcome to the Assyrian United Organizations of California, Inc. website. We hope that with this site we can bring to you news and updates from all of our local branches of Assyrian organizations across California.
The present A.U.O.C. found its roots in the year 1966, when three organizations: Assyrian Community Center of San Francisco, Assyrian American Association of Southern California and Assyrian Civic Club of Turlock, decided to get their members together once a year during the 4th of July holidays to have a reunion while enjoying food and music. As these three organizations became more established, new organizations were formed across California as well and also joined the A.U.O.C. The affiliates embarked upon drafting a constitution to form a formal, non-profit entity. After months of much deliberation in 1991, the present AUOC constitution was drafted. The structure has been based on the member organizations collectively cooperating with one another in order to create a common bond based on common projects. Unity and participation was strictly based on common cause projects. Annual social functions, athletic activities, networking, scholarship and media were amongst the main goals for which this organization was established. Since the unity, the annual gathering had been formally moved to the Memorial Weekend in May of every year, becoming a great annual Assyrian State Convention.
Due to many circumstances, some of the above goals for which the organization was founded were overlooked during the years. As one of the founding members and drafter of the original A.U.O.C. Constitution, I have committed myself to assume the responsibility of the Presidency of the A.U.O.C. at this time. My main goal is that I may implement the programs for which this organization was established. I have since becoming the President, established various committees within the body of the organization and look forward to the full participation and hard work of the committee members so we may implement the said goals. I further hope that through a clear vision and dedicated hard work of volunteers, I and the affiliate members will be able to establish a direct link with our larger Assyrian family within the state of California and beyond.
The needs of our communities are numerous and at times beyond the capabilities of one or two organizations. For this reason, effective communication and participation of all Assyrians within our communities are essential and I look forward to many successful years for the A.U.O.C.
Sincerely,
Edward Beitashour, President
To provide our Assyrian American communities with knowledge they need to nurture their cultural exploration and lifelong love of their heritage and language.
