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ANCA-SFW ORGANIZES SUCCESFUL INAUGURAL BANQUET
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Monday, April 15th, 2013
ANCA leaders with the evening's honorees
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.-The Armenian National Committee of America-San
Fernando Valley West Chapter hosted its inaugural banquet on April 7
with approximately 250 community members and supporters conversing
upon the Sheraton Universal Hotel's Starview Room to support the
efforts of the ANCA-SFW Chapter.
Among the attendees were a number of elected officials including US
Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-30), California State Assemblymember
and Los Angeles City Councilmember-elect Bob Blumenfield, CA State
Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian, Los Angeles City Controller and
Mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel, Los Angeles City Councilmember and
Mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul
Krekorian, Los Angeles City Councilmember and candidate for City
Controller Dennis Zine, Los Angeles Unified School District Board
Member Steven Zimmer and Pasadena City Councilwoman Jacque Robinson.
The evenings program included a video presentation summarizing the
activism of the Chapter during the past several years and a powerful
message from ANCA San Fernando Valley West Chapter's Chairman, Nareg
S. Kitsinian, Esq.
The highlight of the banquet was the awards ceremony honoring three
distinguished individuals: Nichan Kulukian with the Hai-Tahd Award,
Armand Keosian with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Assemblymember
Adrin Nazarian with the Public Service Award. Honorees were also
presented with Certificates of Appreciation and Proclamations from
the United States Congress, California State Assembly as well as the
City of Los Angeles.
Among the speakers were Los Angeles City Mayoral candidates Eric
Garcetti and Wendy Greuel who congratulated the chapter on the success
of its banquet and both reaffirmed their solidarity with the Armenian
American community and applauded the continued efforts of the ANCA
San Fernando Valley West Chapter to activate the community and engage
the electorate.
In addition, Councilmember Paul Krekorian also spoke and congratulated
the SFW Chapter on a successful banquet and recognized the honorees
for their tireless efforts to support the San Fernando Valley Armenian
American community.
Congressman Brad Sherman also took the stage to congratulate the SFW
Chapter and the evening's honorees for their accomplishments.
Congressman Sherman also provided insight on the successes the ANCA
and its local chapters have had in advancing Armenian interests
in Washington
Congressman Sherman presented Assemblyman Nazarian with the highest
gift a US Congressman can bestow on another public servant, with a
US flag that has flown above the US Capital building.
The program was concluded by Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, who presented the evening's Lifetime Achievement
Award recipient, Armand Keosian, with a Letter of Blessing and
Commendation from the Western Prelacy in recognition for his service
to the community.
The banquet was the first for the ANCA San Fernando Valley West Chapter
and received acclaim from elected officials, sister organizations
and community leaders alike.
"The banquet exceeded all expectations and was a complete success"
stated Shant Barseghian, chairman of the banquet committee. "We thank
all those who supported the event and look forward to planning another
in the future."
The Armenian National Committee of America, San Fernando Valley West
Chapter advances the social, economic, cultural, and political rights
of the area's Armenian American community and promotes increased
civic participation at the grassroots and public policy levels.
From: A. Papazian
http://asbarez.com/109393/anca-sfw-organizes-succesful-inaugural-banquet/
Monday, April 15th, 2013
ANCA leaders with the evening's honorees
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif.-The Armenian National Committee of America-San
Fernando Valley West Chapter hosted its inaugural banquet on April 7
with approximately 250 community members and supporters conversing
upon the Sheraton Universal Hotel's Starview Room to support the
efforts of the ANCA-SFW Chapter.
Among the attendees were a number of elected officials including US
Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-30), California State Assemblymember
and Los Angeles City Councilmember-elect Bob Blumenfield, CA State
Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian, Los Angeles City Controller and
Mayoral candidate Wendy Greuel, Los Angeles City Councilmember and
Mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul
Krekorian, Los Angeles City Councilmember and candidate for City
Controller Dennis Zine, Los Angeles Unified School District Board
Member Steven Zimmer and Pasadena City Councilwoman Jacque Robinson.
The evenings program included a video presentation summarizing the
activism of the Chapter during the past several years and a powerful
message from ANCA San Fernando Valley West Chapter's Chairman, Nareg
S. Kitsinian, Esq.
The highlight of the banquet was the awards ceremony honoring three
distinguished individuals: Nichan Kulukian with the Hai-Tahd Award,
Armand Keosian with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Assemblymember
Adrin Nazarian with the Public Service Award. Honorees were also
presented with Certificates of Appreciation and Proclamations from
the United States Congress, California State Assembly as well as the
City of Los Angeles.
Among the speakers were Los Angeles City Mayoral candidates Eric
Garcetti and Wendy Greuel who congratulated the chapter on the success
of its banquet and both reaffirmed their solidarity with the Armenian
American community and applauded the continued efforts of the ANCA
San Fernando Valley West Chapter to activate the community and engage
the electorate.
In addition, Councilmember Paul Krekorian also spoke and congratulated
the SFW Chapter on a successful banquet and recognized the honorees
for their tireless efforts to support the San Fernando Valley Armenian
American community.
Congressman Brad Sherman also took the stage to congratulate the SFW
Chapter and the evening's honorees for their accomplishments.
Congressman Sherman also provided insight on the successes the ANCA
and its local chapters have had in advancing Armenian interests
in Washington
Congressman Sherman presented Assemblyman Nazarian with the highest
gift a US Congressman can bestow on another public servant, with a
US flag that has flown above the US Capital building.
The program was concluded by Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, who presented the evening's Lifetime Achievement
Award recipient, Armand Keosian, with a Letter of Blessing and
Commendation from the Western Prelacy in recognition for his service
to the community.
The banquet was the first for the ANCA San Fernando Valley West Chapter
and received acclaim from elected officials, sister organizations
and community leaders alike.
"The banquet exceeded all expectations and was a complete success"
stated Shant Barseghian, chairman of the banquet committee. "We thank
all those who supported the event and look forward to planning another
in the future."
The Armenian National Committee of America, San Fernando Valley West
Chapter advances the social, economic, cultural, and political rights
of the area's Armenian American community and promotes increased
civic participation at the grassroots and public policy levels.
From: A. Papazian