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ANCA DESK: LEO SARKISIAN INTERNSHIP MOLDS OUR FUTURE LEADERS
By Michelle Hagopian
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/06/20/anca-desk-leo-sarkisian-internship-molds-our-future-leaders/
June 20, 2013
On June 17, a handful of talented interns will arrive in Washington,
D.C. for the summer of a lifetime. As they embark on the 2013 ANCA
Leo Sarkisian Internship (LSI) program at the ANCA headquarters,
they'll see the capital's sights and meet and learn from a variety
of influential people.
Two of them-Taleen Lachinian and Tamar Purut-are representing the
ANCA Eastern Region from June 17 to Aug. 9. We couldn't be happier
to send two excited and ambitious young women to experience a mini
boot camp in Hai Tahd.
>From phone banking for important Congressional issues, to discussions
with grassroots leaders in our region and across the country, this
internship is essentially a crash course in everything the ANCA does.
They will visit Capitol Hill, meet elected officials, and learn how
to convey the values and issues that represent Armenian Americans. In
short: The LSI program molds our future leaders.
Why am I telling you about this? Because the beginning of the LSI
program every year marks the beginning of summer, which means we're
halfway through another calendar year. A lot can happen in one year
or even in six months. As we get into mid-June, it's important for
the ANCA to reflect on what we've accomplished so far this year, but
to also keep our eyes forward as we set out to accomplish much more.
I'm excited for our LSI interns this year, just like I am every year.
What a great deal it is to be living in the heart of this country,
where so much around them will help shape the type of people they
become in their careers. We don't realize that at the time, but it
almost always turns out to be true later down the line.
The ANCA owes a lot to the man the internship is named after, Leo
Sarkisian. He was a leader for Hai Tahd for decades, constantly paving
the way for new ideas and plans of action. Although he died in 1992,
Sarkisian is part of the reason the ANCA has accomplished so much
thus far. He was a scholar, author, and above all, a champion for
the Armenian cause.
With each passing year, I remember why the ANCA pushes on in its
noble cause. With each passing summer and every new LSI intern, I
give a little thanks for Leo Sarkisian and the work he did in guiding
us. The same is true for all of our Hai Tahd leaders who have passed
on and those who are still fighting for justice among us today.
The LSI program is top notch and competitive for a reason: Students
want to be the next generation leading the Armenian cause. This
internship allows them to start that journey, and for that reason,
we need to encourage them and find ways to support that goal.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: So much of what we do
depends on the contributions and training of our young people. We see
how easy it is to get spread thin in all areas of our lives, so why
not mentor and train the younger crowd to pick up where we're lacking?
Heck, why not mentor and train anyone willing to help?
The ANCA Eastern Region is working on identifying and strengthening
our core leaders in each community we have, but we need your help.
Even if you live in the most far-flung, remote town, your voice
matters.
Reach out to us today at [email protected] to pitch in. If you want to
volunteer your time, your skills or your knowledge, you're an asset
to the ANCA. Become the next champion of the Armenian cause.
Follow in Leo Sarkisian's footsteps and those of the interns who try
every year to start living up to that name.
From: A. Papazian
By Michelle Hagopian
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/06/20/anca-desk-leo-sarkisian-internship-molds-our-future-leaders/
June 20, 2013
On June 17, a handful of talented interns will arrive in Washington,
D.C. for the summer of a lifetime. As they embark on the 2013 ANCA
Leo Sarkisian Internship (LSI) program at the ANCA headquarters,
they'll see the capital's sights and meet and learn from a variety
of influential people.
Two of them-Taleen Lachinian and Tamar Purut-are representing the
ANCA Eastern Region from June 17 to Aug. 9. We couldn't be happier
to send two excited and ambitious young women to experience a mini
boot camp in Hai Tahd.
>From phone banking for important Congressional issues, to discussions
with grassroots leaders in our region and across the country, this
internship is essentially a crash course in everything the ANCA does.
They will visit Capitol Hill, meet elected officials, and learn how
to convey the values and issues that represent Armenian Americans. In
short: The LSI program molds our future leaders.
Why am I telling you about this? Because the beginning of the LSI
program every year marks the beginning of summer, which means we're
halfway through another calendar year. A lot can happen in one year
or even in six months. As we get into mid-June, it's important for
the ANCA to reflect on what we've accomplished so far this year, but
to also keep our eyes forward as we set out to accomplish much more.
I'm excited for our LSI interns this year, just like I am every year.
What a great deal it is to be living in the heart of this country,
where so much around them will help shape the type of people they
become in their careers. We don't realize that at the time, but it
almost always turns out to be true later down the line.
The ANCA owes a lot to the man the internship is named after, Leo
Sarkisian. He was a leader for Hai Tahd for decades, constantly paving
the way for new ideas and plans of action. Although he died in 1992,
Sarkisian is part of the reason the ANCA has accomplished so much
thus far. He was a scholar, author, and above all, a champion for
the Armenian cause.
With each passing year, I remember why the ANCA pushes on in its
noble cause. With each passing summer and every new LSI intern, I
give a little thanks for Leo Sarkisian and the work he did in guiding
us. The same is true for all of our Hai Tahd leaders who have passed
on and those who are still fighting for justice among us today.
The LSI program is top notch and competitive for a reason: Students
want to be the next generation leading the Armenian cause. This
internship allows them to start that journey, and for that reason,
we need to encourage them and find ways to support that goal.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: So much of what we do
depends on the contributions and training of our young people. We see
how easy it is to get spread thin in all areas of our lives, so why
not mentor and train the younger crowd to pick up where we're lacking?
Heck, why not mentor and train anyone willing to help?
The ANCA Eastern Region is working on identifying and strengthening
our core leaders in each community we have, but we need your help.
Even if you live in the most far-flung, remote town, your voice
matters.
Reach out to us today at [email protected] to pitch in. If you want to
volunteer your time, your skills or your knowledge, you're an asset
to the ANCA. Become the next champion of the Armenian cause.
Follow in Leo Sarkisian's footsteps and those of the interns who try
every year to start living up to that name.
From: A. Papazian