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PRESS RELEASE
Date: January 26, 2015
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
Contact: Taniel Koushakjian
Telephone: (202) 393-3434
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.aaainc.org
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY NEW YEAR GATHERING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREPARES
COMMUNITY FOR HISTORIC YEAR
WASHINGTON, DC - On Saturday, January 17th, the Armenian Assembly of
America (Assembly) held its annual New Year Gathering in Southern
California at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Krikor and Marlene Yerevanian.
Organized by the Assembly's Southern California Regional Council (SCRC) and
the Assembly's Western Region Office in Glendale, California, this year's
event drew Assembly members, friends and supporters from across the state.
Guests were briefed on a wide range of issues and activities on the
Assembly's 2015 agenda by a variety of speakers.
`The Yerevanian family were gracious hosts who went beyond our expectations
and created an unforgettable evening for our members and guests,' stated
Assembly Western Region Office Manager Aline Maksoudian.
Event host Krikor Yerevanian opened the program and welcomed the Assembly
membership to his beautiful home overlooking the San Fernando Valley.
During his introduction, Yerevanian recalled his decades-long friendship
with Mr. Hirair Hovnian, an original founder of and current Chairman of the
Board of Trustees of the Assembly. Yerevanian mentioned that back in the
early 1970's Hovnanian sponsored his arrival to the United States and
helped him establish his real estate business, which he still operates
today.
After enjoying a delicious cuisine, Maksoudian opened the briefing and
recognized several guests in attendance, specifically Rev. Fr. Sarkis
Patoyan from St. Gregory Armenian Church and Mary Hovagimian, District
Director for Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). Assembly Board Member Lisa Kalustian
also thanked the event hosts and distinguished guests, and recognized SCRC
members Margaret Mgrublian, Jim Melikian, Talin Yacoubian, Al Cabraloff,
and Richard Mushegain who were all in attendance.
Kalustian introduced Talin Yacoubian, who serves as co-chair of the
Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee in California on behalf of the
Assembly. Yacoubian provided an update on current planning and announced
the dates and events that will take place throughout 2015 to commemorate
the Armenian Genocide.
Lastly, Kalustian introduced Assembly Communications Director Taniel
Koushakjian who provided an update on Armenian American issues in
Washington, DC. Koushakjian gave a brief overview of legislative
initiatives and events being planned on Capitol Hill. In that effort,
Koushakjian announced a special matching pledge by Hirair Hovnanian of up
to $500,000 on all new contributions to the Assembly in 2015. Koushakjian
also discussed the Assembly's Terjenian-Thomas Summer Internship Program in
Washington, DC and highlighted the several alumni in attendance, including
himself and Western Region Manager Aline Maksoudian.
`From coast to coast, the Armenian Assembly is leading the fight for U.S.
reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide,' stated Talin Yacoubian.
Photographs are available on the Assembly's Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/ArmenianAssembly/photos_stream
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and
awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3)
tax-exempt membership organization.
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NR: # 2015-002
Available online at: http://bit.ly/1tgEFnN
From: A. Papazian
Date: January 26, 2015
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
Contact: Taniel Koushakjian
Telephone: (202) 393-3434
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.aaainc.org
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY NEW YEAR GATHERING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREPARES
COMMUNITY FOR HISTORIC YEAR
WASHINGTON, DC - On Saturday, January 17th, the Armenian Assembly of
America (Assembly) held its annual New Year Gathering in Southern
California at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Krikor and Marlene Yerevanian.
Organized by the Assembly's Southern California Regional Council (SCRC) and
the Assembly's Western Region Office in Glendale, California, this year's
event drew Assembly members, friends and supporters from across the state.
Guests were briefed on a wide range of issues and activities on the
Assembly's 2015 agenda by a variety of speakers.
`The Yerevanian family were gracious hosts who went beyond our expectations
and created an unforgettable evening for our members and guests,' stated
Assembly Western Region Office Manager Aline Maksoudian.
Event host Krikor Yerevanian opened the program and welcomed the Assembly
membership to his beautiful home overlooking the San Fernando Valley.
During his introduction, Yerevanian recalled his decades-long friendship
with Mr. Hirair Hovnian, an original founder of and current Chairman of the
Board of Trustees of the Assembly. Yerevanian mentioned that back in the
early 1970's Hovnanian sponsored his arrival to the United States and
helped him establish his real estate business, which he still operates
today.
After enjoying a delicious cuisine, Maksoudian opened the briefing and
recognized several guests in attendance, specifically Rev. Fr. Sarkis
Patoyan from St. Gregory Armenian Church and Mary Hovagimian, District
Director for Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). Assembly Board Member Lisa Kalustian
also thanked the event hosts and distinguished guests, and recognized SCRC
members Margaret Mgrublian, Jim Melikian, Talin Yacoubian, Al Cabraloff,
and Richard Mushegain who were all in attendance.
Kalustian introduced Talin Yacoubian, who serves as co-chair of the
Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee in California on behalf of the
Assembly. Yacoubian provided an update on current planning and announced
the dates and events that will take place throughout 2015 to commemorate
the Armenian Genocide.
Lastly, Kalustian introduced Assembly Communications Director Taniel
Koushakjian who provided an update on Armenian American issues in
Washington, DC. Koushakjian gave a brief overview of legislative
initiatives and events being planned on Capitol Hill. In that effort,
Koushakjian announced a special matching pledge by Hirair Hovnanian of up
to $500,000 on all new contributions to the Assembly in 2015. Koushakjian
also discussed the Assembly's Terjenian-Thomas Summer Internship Program in
Washington, DC and highlighted the several alumni in attendance, including
himself and Western Region Manager Aline Maksoudian.
`From coast to coast, the Armenian Assembly is leading the fight for U.S.
reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide,' stated Talin Yacoubian.
Photographs are available on the Assembly's Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/ArmenianAssembly/photos_stream
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and
awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3)
tax-exempt membership organization.
###
NR: # 2015-002
Available online at: http://bit.ly/1tgEFnN
From: A. Papazian