The 33^rd meeting of the Board of Directors was held in Ejmiatsin, Armenia 7-9 October 2012. Further to the agenda, a discussion was begun concerning the future course of the OWHC in view of the celebration in 2013 of the Organization’s 20^th Anniversary. The board intends to carry out further deliberations beyond its regular meetings to reassess the Organization’s strategic directions and objectives in order to ensure that in the years to come the OWHC will continue to serve its members in the best and most effective manner.

We thank the city of Ejmiatsin for its impeccable hospitality and congratulate the City on the occasion of its 2,697^th Anniversary. The members of the Board took great pleasure in participating in the celebrations of the Anniversary on 8 October. In addition to our great appreciation for hosting our Board meeting, we look forward to the continued involvement of Ejmiatsin in the OWHC.