Armenian National Committee – Crescenta Valley
2633 Honolulu Avenue
Montrose, CA 91020
Carmen Ohanian, Chair
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PRESS RELEASE
March 7, 2008
Contact: Carmen Ohanian
Email: [email protected]
ANC Town Hall Meeting Held in Crescenta Valley
Montrose, CA – In an effort to brief its community members and
activists, the Armenian National Committee of Crescenta Valley (ANC
CV) hosted a town hall meeting on Monday, March 3, 2008. Over 40
members of the Crescenta Valley Armenian Community attended the
meeting which included discussions regarding various current ANC
initiatives and developments. Antranig Kzirian, ANC-WR Executive
Director and Haig Hovsepian, ANC-WR Community Relations Director,
discussed the latest developments of the U.S. Presidential elections,
House Resolution 106, the current state of Nagorno-Kharabakh and
proposed changes to U.S. foreign aid to Armenia.
"The town hall was very informative and intellectually stimulating,"
stated attendee and California State University Northridge student Avo
Nersessian. "It was also a great opportunity to meet people from the
Crescenta Valley Armenian community and share thoughts and concerns
regarding current ANC issues," he added.
Attendees were encouraged to become engaged and involved in all levels
of government in order to promote and advance issues relating to
Armenian Americans. Also discussed was the importance of Armenian
Americans voting in the upcoming U.S. Presidential elections and
increasing their involvement in public service.
"This was our first town hall and we hope to continue the trend and
conduct many more during the year," stated Carmen Ohanian, ANC
Crescenta Valley Chair. "It allows us to strengthen our bond with the
community. The session was an educational and friendly forum for
community members to share their views and opinions," she added.
In an effort to keep Armenian Americans informed regarding current
affairs and developments, the ANC-WR will continue its outreach
program throughout the western United States.
The ANC of Crescenta Valley advocates for the social, economic,
cultural, and political rights of the area’s Armenian American
community and promotes increased Armenian American civic participation
at the grassroots and public policy levels.