Armenian National Committee – Western Region
104 North Belmont Street, Suite 200
Glendale, California 91206
Phone: 818.500.1918
[email protected]
PRESS RELEASE
November 28, 2011
Contact: William Bairamian
Tel: 818-500-1918
ANC GRASSROOTS ENERGIZES AND EDUCATES COMMUNITY
— Over 500 gather for unprecedented weekend of engagement and empowerment
Universal City, CA – The Armenian National Committee – Western Region
welcomed over 500 attendees to its inaugural ANC Grassroots weekend
over Thanksgiving weekend at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal
City.
Attendees came from throughout the United States, and internationally.
Alaska, Utah, Colorado, Tennessee, New Jersey were among the states
represented.
The immense success of ANC Grassroots emphasized the groundbreaking
nature of the event and the excitement in the community about
discussing the Armenian Cause and the different ways in which
individuals can work toward its advancement.
“ANC Grassroots will continue beyond the weekend event. It became the
spark, with which the community was empowered to activate and advocate
for the interests of Armenian-Americans and the realization of the
national aspirations of the Armenian people,” said Ara Khachatourian,
chairman of the Grassroots Organizing Committee.
The panels covered a broad range of topics, including film and the
arts, homeland and Diaspora issues, transnational justice, stolen
Armenian church properties, and human rights in Turkey.
These panels were accented by workshops that provided avenues by which
attendees could get involved, including through participation in
politics, the use of social and traditional media, education, and
investment.
The response from attendees was very positive, as individuals were
impressed with the breadth, organization, and professionalism of the
whole weekend.
The ANC-WR reports that more coverage will follow.
The Armenian National Committee-Western Region is the largest Armenian
American grassroots community organization in the Western United
States. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters,
and supporters throughout the Western United States and affiliated
organizations around the country, the ANC-WR works to promote
understanding regarding issues of concern to the Armenian American
community.
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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