Armenian Assembly of America
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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 15, 2006
CONTACT: Christine Kojoian
E-mail: ckojoian@aaainc.org
MAJOR ARMENIAN ORGANIZATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN ASSEMBLY’S WASHINGTON CONFERENCE
Washington, DC – In less than two weeks, the Armenian Assembly will
host a major pan-Armenian conference in the nation’s capital to
convey to Washington decision makers that non-partisan leaders and
organizations in our community are united in purpose and priority.
The Assembly’s National Conference and Banquet, March 26-28, will be
co-hosted with the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) and the
Eastern and Western Dioceses of the Armenian Church and in partnership
with leading Armenian-American organizations. They include:
* Apostolic Exarchate for Armenian Catholics
* Armenia 2020
* Armenia Tree Project
* Armenian American Chamber of Commerce
* Armenian American Cultural Association, Inc.
* Armenian Church Youth Organization – Eastern Diocese
* Armenian Church Youth Organization – Western Diocese
* Armenian High Tech Council of America (Armentech)
* Armenian International Policy Research Group
* Armenian International Women’s Association
* Armenian Missionary Association of America, Inc.
* Armenian Network of America, Inc.
* Armenian Students’ Association of America, Inc.
* Birthright Armenia
* Knights of Vartan
“The Armenian community’s leading advocates will be in full force at
this Conference, thanks in part to the active participation of these
grassroots organizations,” said Assembly Board of Directors Chairman
Anthony Barsamian. “It is critical that we present our common voice
to those in the executive and legislative branches that make the
policy decisions that directly impact Armenia and Karabakh.”
The National Conference and Banquet will open on March 26 with a
welcoming reception at the U.S. Botanic Garden featuring special
guest, NKR Deputy Foreign Minister Masis Mayilian. Assembly leaders
will convene earlier that day for their annual Trustees Meeting.
The following day, participants will take part in a day-long series
of briefings and training culminating with the National Banquet that
evening at the Mayflower Hotel.
The National Conference will feature Armenia’s Foreign Minister
Vartan Oskanian, Assistant Secretary of State for Europe and Eurasia,
Ambassador Daniel Fried and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD),
as well as a panel with the American Red Cross, the Peace Corps and
Habitat for Humanity. The Banquet that evening will feature a special
tribute to Armenian-American veterans and will include remarks by
Senator George Allen (R-VA) and U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Evans.
The Assembly will also be awarding Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD) for
his outstanding public service and his commitment and dedication to
Armenian issues.
This unique event will also include special reunion events for
Armenia Mission participants and Assembly Intern Alumni on March 26
and 27 respectively.
In an effort to encourage Armenian youth to attend the Conference,
the Assembly is offering a special student package which includes
registration, two nights’ hotel accommodations and admission to the
Banquet for only $100. For more information on the Conference, or to
register, please contact Assembly Development Deputy Director Rita
Mullane at (202) 393-3434 ext. 234 or rmullane@aaainc.org.
The Armenian Assembly is the largest Washington-based nationwide
organization promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian
issue. The Armenian General Benevolent Union is the world’s largest
philanthropic organization devoted to education, cultural and
humanitarian efforts. Both are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership
organizations.
The Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern) is the
spiritual and administrative head of the Armenian Apostolic Church in
the Eastern United States. The Eastern Diocese and its counterpart,
the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, exist under
the authority of the ancient Mother See of the Armenian Church in
Holy Etchmiadzin.
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