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ACTIVISTS TO MEET IN SACRAMENTO FOR ANCA-WR'S ANNUAL ADVOCACY DAY
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Monday, March 25th, 2013
ANCA activists with Assemblymember Khatcho Achadjian
SACRAMENTO-Activists from across California will join the Armenian
National Committee of America-Western Region and the California State
Legislature in commemorating the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide at the State Capitol in Sacramento on Monday, April 15.
The day's events will include an Advocacy Day where activists will
visit various legislators' offices to advocate for issue of interest
to the Armenian American community in California, a commemoration
of the Armenian Genocide on the State Senate and Assembly floor,
as well as a photo exhibition in the Capitol's Rotunda showcasing
Armenian-American inventors who have contributed to the State of
California and the United States.
"This year's Advocacy Day is of particular importance as we come
off an election year in which a large freshman class of legislators
has been elected," said Armen Garabedian, Chairman of the ANCA-WR's
Governmental Affairs Committee. "It is imperative that we educate
freshman and senior legislators alike on the historical importance
of genocide and genocide prevention and its impact on current affairs
in the Golden State."
Historically, Advocacy Day has attracted more than 150 activists
from across California and has served as an important opportunity to
educate, motivate and activate advocates on the legislative process
as well as issues that will impact Armenian Americans living in the
Golden State.
This year, the activities will kick off on Sunday evening with a light
social mixer at a local bar in Downtown Sacramento where activists
from across California will have the opportunity to meet and greet
with one another. Advocacy Day will officially be underway on Monday
morning, when activists will have a first hand opportunity to witness
the floor vote commemorating the Armenian Genocide in the Senate and
Assembly chambers, participate in a reception in the State Capitol
where they will meet and greet with advocates from across the State
as well as various public officials, and also view a powerful exhibit
showcasing monumental contributions from Armenian American investors
in the field of medicine, engineering, among other areas.
Those interested in attending should register at itsmyseat.com/ancawr.
Transportation and lodging will be provided. The bus will depart from
the Pasadena Armenian Center on Sunday, April 14 and will return the
following evening, on April 15. Registration is $40 for students and
$60 for everyone else. Space is limited.
The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region is the
largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots advocacy
organization in the Western United States. Working in coordination
with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the
Western United States and affiliated organizations around the country,
the ANCA-WR advances the concerns of the Armenian American community
on a broad range of issues.
http://asbarez.com/108990/activists-to-meet-in-sacramento-for-anca-wr%E2%80%99s-annual-advocacy-day/
Monday, March 25th, 2013
ANCA activists with Assemblymember Khatcho Achadjian
SACRAMENTO-Activists from across California will join the Armenian
National Committee of America-Western Region and the California State
Legislature in commemorating the 98th Anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide at the State Capitol in Sacramento on Monday, April 15.
The day's events will include an Advocacy Day where activists will
visit various legislators' offices to advocate for issue of interest
to the Armenian American community in California, a commemoration
of the Armenian Genocide on the State Senate and Assembly floor,
as well as a photo exhibition in the Capitol's Rotunda showcasing
Armenian-American inventors who have contributed to the State of
California and the United States.
"This year's Advocacy Day is of particular importance as we come
off an election year in which a large freshman class of legislators
has been elected," said Armen Garabedian, Chairman of the ANCA-WR's
Governmental Affairs Committee. "It is imperative that we educate
freshman and senior legislators alike on the historical importance
of genocide and genocide prevention and its impact on current affairs
in the Golden State."
Historically, Advocacy Day has attracted more than 150 activists
from across California and has served as an important opportunity to
educate, motivate and activate advocates on the legislative process
as well as issues that will impact Armenian Americans living in the
Golden State.
This year, the activities will kick off on Sunday evening with a light
social mixer at a local bar in Downtown Sacramento where activists
from across California will have the opportunity to meet and greet
with one another. Advocacy Day will officially be underway on Monday
morning, when activists will have a first hand opportunity to witness
the floor vote commemorating the Armenian Genocide in the Senate and
Assembly chambers, participate in a reception in the State Capitol
where they will meet and greet with advocates from across the State
as well as various public officials, and also view a powerful exhibit
showcasing monumental contributions from Armenian American investors
in the field of medicine, engineering, among other areas.
Those interested in attending should register at itsmyseat.com/ancawr.
Transportation and lodging will be provided. The bus will depart from
the Pasadena Armenian Center on Sunday, April 14 and will return the
following evening, on April 15. Registration is $40 for students and
$60 for everyone else. Space is limited.
The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region is the
largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots advocacy
organization in the Western United States. Working in coordination
with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the
Western United States and affiliated organizations around the country,
the ANCA-WR advances the concerns of the Armenian American community
on a broad range of issues.