HOLLYWOOD ARMENIANS PREPARE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Asbarez
Jan 18th, 2010

HOLLYWOOD, CA-With the March 20 Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
elections approaching, the Armenian National Committee of Hollywood
(ANC-H) is encouraging Armenian Americans to run for neighborhood
council membership in their local communities.

The deadline to submit an application to the City Cleark’s office in
Downtown LA is Tuesday, January 19th at 5 pm.

"By joining, we can secure that important decisions made by
neighborhood councils that affect our everyday lives, whether with
regard to our homes or businesses or the park where we take our
children to play, are just and with respect to everyone’s rights"
said Rostom Sarkissian, and ANC Hollywood board member.

"Securing equality and polyphony in decisions on matters of
local importance is the major goal of neighborhood councils and
Armenians should take advantage of this opportunity to better their
neighborhood’s condition," Sarkissian added.

More information on running requirements, the areas of election and
deadlines can be found at the City Cleark’s website HERE.

ANC Hollywood also announced two additional opportunities for civic
engagement and community volunteering coming up in the weeks ahead.

The Armenian National Committee Western Region Internship-Externship
Program will be accepting applications for its Summer 2010. The
program provides student leaders and activists with an opportunity to
participate in an intensive program designed to provide an in-depth
introduction to Armenian American issues as well as advocacy efforts
on the federal, state and local level.

"I took part in the ten-week program in the summer and I enjoyed
every minute of it, because I truly felt I was doing valuable work
and learning in the process. I encourage Armenian-American youth
to engage in their community and take this learning opportunity",
said Srbui Karapetian, ANC Hollywood board member and former Western
Region IEP intern.

For more information on the ANC-WR IEP Program contact Haig at
haig@anca.org and for Hollywood advocacy and volunteering opportunities
contact Thora at a_tgiallouri@yahoo.com.