Homenetmen
Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts

The term Homenetmen is an acronym derived from the initials of the Armenian name of the organization.

Purpose of Homenetmen is to prepare physically healthy Armenians and exemplary citizens who have high intellect and spiritual achievement. To teach them to be courageous and staunch, patriotic and full of love towards their country, law-abiding and disciplined. To develop in them the sense of duty, responsibility, solidarity, and reciprocal help. Installing sportsmanship in their mind and soul.

Homenetmen achieves its goals through:

• Scouting
• General physical education and athletic competition
• Lectures and social activities
• Publications
• Clubs and athletic facilities

Every Armenian, without discrimination against sex, religious, or political belief can become a member of Homenetmen, when they accept organization's constitution and by-laws and submits themselves to its laws and decisions.