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Contact: Danielle Saroyan

Telephone: (202) 393-3434

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ARMENIAN
ASSEMBLY TO CELEBRATE THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE IN PHILADEPHIA

Intern
Alumni Join Community Leaders on Honorary Host Committee

WASHINGTON,
D.C. – Celebrating the past, present and future, the Armenian Assembly of
America (Assembly) under the leadership of its dynamic committee will come
together in Philadelphia on Saturday, April 28 at the National Constitution
Center.  The Philadelphia Celebration is
an occasion to reconnect with intern alumni and network with more young
professionals in a lively setting with dinner and dancing. On this occasion,
the Assembly family will also be honoring Life Trustees Peter and Irene
Vosbikian.

"As the Philadelphia Celebration Host Committee
Chairman and a former Terjenian-Thomas Assembly intern, I can honestly say that
this event brings everyone together and offers a unique opportunity to
reconnect with old friends while being able to make new connections," Alex
Karapetian said.

The Philadelphia Celebration Host Committee Members
include Assembly Board Members Alex Karapetian and Bianka Kadian Dodov, and
local Philadelphia-natives Celeste Ayjian, Jake Der Hagopian, and Silva
Santerian.

"We look forward to celebrating the Armenian
Assembly and its internship program in Philadelphia, home of the Super Bowl
Champion Philadelphia Eagles! The evening will be a kef-time party filled with
great food, drink, music, dancing, and, most importantly, great people
celebrating the youth of the Armenian American community – past, present, and
future," stated Philadelphia Celebration Committee Member Jake Der
Hagopian.

As the event is nearing, the Honorary Committee
continues to grow. Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship Program alumni who are
part of the Honorary Host Committee include Ani Acopian ('14), Adam Azarian
('09), Alexander Azarian ('14), Michael Azarian ('05), Mark Hoplamazian ('83),
Edele Hovnanian ('80), Leslie Azarian Karapetian ('02), Julia Mirak Kew ('87),
Raffi Manoukian ('98), Mark Momjian ('79 & '80), Melineh Momjian ('85),
Paul Sookiasian ('05), Erika Hajatian Torosian ('05), and Linda Yepoyan ('81).
Former Assembly Board Chairman Michael Haratunian and former Assembly Board
Member Harry S. Cherken, Jr. are also part of the Honorary Host Committee,
which includes their former Board colleagues Edele Hovnanian and Mark Momjian.

"My summer spent in Washington, D.C. as part of
the Armenian Assembly Internship Program is one I will never forget. I had my
first 'real' work experience, which set the tone for my career in marketing. I
got to experience an incredible city, and participate in a rich curriculum of
cultural and social activities. But even better, I met interesting and
well-rounded individuals and created life-long friendships," said Erika
Hajatian Torosian, Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship class of 2005.

The evening's entertainment features Kevork Artinian
and His Band. Last week, Kevork Artinian shared a video message inviting
everyone to attend the Philadelphia Celebration.

"What better place to host the Armenian
Assembly's celebration of the past, present, and future than in the city of
brotherly 'Armenian' love? We look forward to welcoming friends both old and
new and enjoying this incredible venue," Philadelphia Celebration
Committee Members Celeste Ayjian and Silva Santerian said. "Let's dance
the night away while overlooking Independence Hall and our Liberty Bell. This
is not an event to be missed!"

Tickets are available for purchase online at
www.aimhye.com. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the evening,
contact Assembly Development Director Nazanee Topian at (202) 393-3434 ext. 345
or info@aaainc.org. Please purchase your ticket by April 16, 2018.

To learn more about the Philadelphia Celebration,
please visit www.aimhye.com or the Armenian Assembly of America Facebook Page.

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
non-partisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.

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Photo Caption 1:
Philadelphia Celebration flyer

Photo Caption 2: Erika
Hajatian Torosian, standing immediately behind Congressman Joe Knollenberg
(R-MI), with the Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship Program Class of 2005

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