PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
October 27, 2009
Contact: Michael A. Zachariades
Email: mzachariades@aaainc.org
Phone: (202) 393-3434
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF ITS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
REGIONAL COUNCIL
Kickoff Event Set For November 15
Pasadena, CA – The Armenian Assembly of America’s (Assembly) Western
Region Office announces the formation of its Northern California
Regional Council (NCRC). The NCRC members, along with Assembly Western
Region Director Yeghig Keshishian, will help oversee the Assembly’s
professional network throughout the San Francisco Bay Area – including
its congressional and community outreach.
On Sunday, November 15, 2009, the NCRC will host its inaugural event in
Oakland, California. Keshishian will be present to introduce the NCRC
members, address questions regarding the recent Armenia-Turkey
Protocols, as well as give an update on the growing support for the
Armenian Genocide resolution in congress. There will also be time for
guests to mingle and network.
The Council consists of a diverse and passionate group of
Armenian-Americans from the San Francisco Area. They are: Peter
Kalagian-Federico, an active member in the Armenian community who
connects Armenian students with local political and cultural
organizations; Alison Ekizan, former fundraising chair for the AGBU
Young Professionals of Northern California and active member of St. John
Armenian Church; Kimberly Bardakian, a founding member of the AGBU Young
Professionals of Northern California; Valina Agbabian, Assembly Northern
California ARAMAC State Chair; David Ojakian, Chair of the Armenian
Genocide Commemorative Committee of Northern California and Member of
the Mt. Davidson Cross Board of Directors and Julie Kulhanjian Strauch,
Assembly Life Trustee and longtime community activist.
"The aim of this event is to reconnect the Armenian community in the Bay
Area to the Assembly and its vast network of professionals, as well as
address the timely and important topic of the Protocols," stated
Kimberly Bardakian. "We hope the creation of the NCRC in Northern
California helps accomplish the mission of the Assembly. Both the
Armenian-American community in Northern California and the Assembly
stand to benefit from the strengthening of relationships with our
elected officials and community leaders," added Bardakian.
The Council will meet regularly to promote public awareness of Armenian
issues and to encourage greater Armenian-American participation in the
American democratic process. This will be facilitated through a number
of activities and events throughout the year intended for the Armenian
community of the Greater Bay Area.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding
and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress