The Investment Committee

The Investment Committee held five meetings during the year. The attendance and active participation of all members was positive testimony of the desire to manage the investment assets to benefit our Church.

The investment assets as of January 1, 2005 were $2,739,208 and as of December 31, 2005 had increased to $2,965,652. The net increase of $226,444 amounted to an 8.3% gain for the year.

The net increase resulted from the following sources:

Investment earnings and transfers for 2005

Dividends

$38,781

Interest

21,956

Capital Gain Distribution

60,598

Realized & Unrealized Gain

28,711

*Net Cash Deposits

76,398

Total Increase

$226,444

*Note: Net cash deposits resulted from $176,398 provided for investment less $100,000 transferred to the Church to take care of operating and capital expenses as the need arose.


Investment asset allocation as of December 31, 2005

Cash and Money Market

6.6%

$194,395

Fixed Income

35.4%

$1,049,316

Equity

58.%

$1,721,941

Investment Assets

100.0%

$2,965,652

The Committee members have diligently endeavored to fulfill their obligations and appreciate the confidence and backing the Parish Council has provided.

Respectfully submitted:

Investment Committee Members

Martin Mahdesyan, Chair
Edward Onanian, Vice Chair
Arthur Ventrone, Secretary
Ara Boghigian, Treasurer
Ardashes Der Ananian

Robert Janigian Sr.
Dr. Robert Janigian
Steven Zaroogian
George Chakoian
Grant Gray