Triple X Fraternity

The Triple X Fraternity organization has a long history as a non-political, non-religious, Fraternity of Armenian Brothers. Formed in 1918 by a group of young Armenian students at Fresno High School, who were tired of being restricted from various school clubs including the Senate, they called themselves the Triple X (Roman numeral 30 “XXX”). Bringing together Trexmen, along with families and friends, for public service, charitable works, fellowship, and fun. In 1928 the Los Angeles and Golden Gate (San Francisco) Chapters were founded, creating the need for the Grand Chapter.

Orange County Chapter

Our Orange County Chapter was founded August 31, 1975, in Newport Beach, by seven Los Angeles Chapter Brothers, all of whom held office the first year. Starting with thirty-six members we have grown to over eighty members dedicated to fraternalism, brotherhood, and service. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month, at the Elks Lodge #794 in Santa Ana, any visiting brothers from other chapters are welcome, and share our history.

Founders

Arnold Abajian, N. Arthur Astor, Peter V. Bodourian, Eugene A. Boston, Mike Chitjian, Ozzie Chitjian, Peter Cholakian, Leo Depoian, John R. Garakian, John Gulugian, Kenneth Hekimian, John Kazarian, Ken Kazarian, Norman Kazarian, Steve K. Kazarian, Harold Krajian, Bill Makrdichian, Jack Minasian, Ronald Papazian, Charles K. Paskerian Jr., George Proodian, George Proodian, Patrick Ruzgerian, Malcohn M. Telloian Jr., Steve Topalian, Ronald Tosoonian, William S. Yegsigian

Officers

History

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Affiliations

Armenian American Sports Hall of Fame – AASHOF was established by the Triple X Fraternity, inception in 1980.
Orange County Armenian Professional Society ⓕ ⓘ – OCAPS is a networking organization for Armenian professionals.

Ararat Home ⓕ – In LA provides assisted living and nursing care facilities, to promote Armenian heritage and culture.
UCI Center for Armenian Studies ⓕ ⓘ – Based in the School of Humanities, reflecting the nature of Armenian history.
Children’s Hospital of OC ⓕ ⓘ ⓣ – CHOC is pediatric healthcare and research committed to children’s health, a UCI affiliate.
Orange County Rescue Mission ⓕ ⓘ ⓣ – Providing assistance and independent living to the homeless and in need of help.
Orangewood Home ⓕ ⓘ ⓣ – Providing for abused children, foster and community youth services.

Armenian Wounded Heroes ⓕ – AWHF opens the Armenian Warriors Rehab Center to our disabled veterans in need.
Armenian Immigration Project – From late 1800s to the 1930s, 50,000 Armenians immigrated to North America.
Armenian Eye Care Institute ⓕ ⓘ ⓣ – EyeCare Project expands ophthalmology meeting eye care needs of the people in Armenia.

Kef Time Band ⓕ ⓘ ⓣ – The next generation of traditional Armenian musicians, the Kef Time Legacy Band.

Western Diocese ⓕ ⓣ • Holy Cross ⓕ ⓘ • Eastern Diocese ⓕ ⓘ ⓣ • B&S · Vemkar • Hye Camp ⓕ ⓘ 
Parishes · St. Mary ⓕ ⓘ · St. James ⓕ ⓘ · St. Gregory ⓕ ⓣ · St. Peter ⓕ ⓘ •  Holy Cross ⓨ