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The Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts known as HOMENETMEN, is a non-profit organization which was founded over 85 years ago in Constantinople by Shavarsh Krisian, Hovhannes Hintlian, and Krikor Hagopian.

From the beginning, the main purpose of this organization has been twofold. First, believing in a "strong mind, strong body" concept, Homenetmen has provided the Armenian youth with a moral, physical and psychological education outside the school environment. Secondly, it has tried to teach the youth the richness of the Armenian culture and heritage, while at the same time, preparing them to become outstanding law-abiding citizens in the countries in which they live.

During the more than 85 years of its existence, Homenetmen has experienced both trial and tribulation, as well as maturity and growth. After its establishment in 1918, four more chapters were soon opened in various sections of Constantinople. The rapid progress of the organization created the need for by-laws, which were immediately chartered. In 1920, the founding members of Homenetmen were officially invited to the independent Republic of Armenia to share both their knowledge and expertise with interested parties hoping to establish Homenetmen chapters in the free Republic.

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