ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES 2007 NATIONAL GALA
ArmRadio.am
06.06.2007 18:05
Marking 35 years as the leading Armenian-American advocacy
organization, the Armenian Assembly of America, together with members
and supporters from across the nation, will gather November 2-3,
for the 2007 National Gala in Beverly Hills, California.
Assembly members will join special guests at the Beverly Hilton for a
Saturday evening Gala Banquet, under this year’s theme, "To Reflect and
Reconnect." Concurrently, Assembly supporters will celebrate the 30th
anniversary of the Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship Program, which
provides the next generation of leaders with the unique opportunity
to intern in the nation’s capital while taking part in educational,
social and cultural activities.
"We have much to be proud of with a 35-year track record of
achievements, and it shows in the energy and excitement of the
Gala Planning Committee," said Board of Trustees Chairman Hirair
Hovnanian. "On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, I extend our
appreciation to our members and activists for their unwavering support
and commitment to the Armenian people and the Assembly."
The 2007 Gala Co-Chairs are Albert and Diane Cabraloff and Paul and
Sandra Kalemkiarian. Local Committee Members include Richard Mushegain,
who serves on the Assembly’s Board of Trustees, Elizabeth Agbabian,
Lily Ring Balian, Flora Dunaians, Sosy Hachigian, Cindy Norian,
Michelle Shrikian and Savey Tufenkian.
"The National Gala will have something for everyone," said Diane
Cabraloff and Sandra Kalemkiarian, both former Armenian Assembly
interns.
"We’re planning an exciting two-day event that will leave guests with
a renewed sense of Armenian-American unity. We hope all our members
will join us for this milestone occasion."
In honor of the commemorative year, membership events are being planned
across the country to showcase the Assembly’s accomplishments. On
September 16, Ara Aghishian will host a wine tasting for community
activists at his home in California. The event will also include a
briefing on Assembly activities in Washington, Los Angeles and Yerevan.