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Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region
104 North Belmont, Suite 200
Glendale, California 91206
Telephone: (818) 500-1918
Facsimile: (818) 246-7353
[email protected]
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PRESS RELEASE +++ PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: October 5, 2006
Contact: Lerna Kayserian
Tel: (818) 500-1918
BOB COLLINS TO BE HONORED AT ANCA-WR ANNUAL BANQUET
GLENDALE, CA – Supporters and friends of the Armenian National
Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) gathered on September
29, 2006 at the home of Hovig and Aida Dimejian for the organization’s
traditional Banquet Kickoff Party. Community leaders, organizational
representatives, activists and benefactors were among over 100 people
in attendance.
"This year’s ANCA-WR Annual Banquet promises to be another sell out
event," commented Aida Dimejian, Chairwoman of the Banquet Committee
and a member of the ANCA-WR Board of Directors. "The attendees
will witness, first hand, all of the remarkable accomplishments
our organization achieves for the benefit of our community," the
chairwoman added.
Mr. and Mrs. Dimejian, who graciously hosted the event, welcomed
guests to their home and thanked those in attendance. Top donors at the
banquet kick-off event included philanthropists and long-time ANCA-WR
supporters, who pledged to sponsor tables at the Annual Banquet.
Attendees were also updated on the details of the annual gala, which
will be held on November 12, 2006 at the Marriott Hotel in Downtown,
Los Angeles.
ANCA-WR Chairman Steven Dadaian announced that Bob Collins, Chief
Instructional Officer for Secondary Education for the Los Angeles
Unified School District will be this year’s recipient for the Man
of the Year Award. This prestigious award is granted to individuals
who have made remarkable contributions in advancing the concerns of
Armenian Americans and the community as a whole.
The ANCA-WR will honor Mr. Collins for his leading role in implementing
the Armenian Genocide curriculum in the Los Angeles Unified School
District. His efforts in bringing a full and accurate human rights
education to the almost one million students in the Los Angeles
Unified School District distinguish him as a community leader.
"Bob Collins is an exceptional educational leader," commented ANCA-WR
Chairman Steve Dadaian. "His bold steps are allowing hundreds of
thousands of our fellow Americans to learn about the Armenian Genocide
and why crimes against humanity represent a grave danger to us all,"
the ANCA-WR Chairman added.
Due to limited space, the event is expected to sell-out shortly.
Those interested in attending the banquet may contact the ANCA-WR
office at (818) 500-1918 to reserve a table or individuals tickets.
The ANCA is the largest and most influential Armenian American
grassroots political organization. Working in coordination with a
network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the United
States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA actively
advances the concerns of the Armenian-American community on a broad
range of issues.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
