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Armenian National Committee - Western Region
104 North Belmont Street, Suite 200
Glendale, California 91206
Phone: 818.500.1918 Fax: 818.246.7353
[email protected]
www.anca.org
PRESS RELEASE
August 7, 2007
Contact: Haig Hovsepian
Tel: (818) 500-1918
ANC-WR Educates Hundreds of Young Armenian Americans At AYF Summer Camp
Los Angeles, CA - Nestled at an elevation of over 5,000 feet and just over
77 miles from downtown Los Angeles, sits the Armenian Youth Federation's
Summer Camp, a haven for hundreds of Armenian American kids every year.
This year this special camp has partnered with the Armenian National
Committee - Western Region (ANC-WR) to teach campers how America's
democratic system of government works and the value of Armenian Americans
being actively involved in all levels of government. At each of the
week-long sessions this summer, the ANC-WR has provided a speaker to talk
about issues related to the Armenian Cause.
"Educating young Armenian Americans about how our democracy works is an
ANC-WR priority," remarked ANC-WR Executive Director Andrew Kzirian after
returning from a trip to AYF Summer Camp. "These young Armenian Americans,
many of them AYF members, are intelligent and motivated to learn more about
how they can be involved in the Armenian Cause. "I am proud that the ANC-WR
is giving these kids the tools they need to be active and engaged in public
affairs."
In a series of weekly presentations at AYF Summer Camp, ANC-WR
representatives have touched on both the freedom of speech and assembly that
are guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution and how these rights relate to the
Armenian Cause. The ANC-WR has also emphasized the need for the youth in
our community to "seize the day" in creating positive change and progress in
their respective communities. In one presentation to the campers, the
ANC-WR conducted a mock presidential election. In this exercise, campers
energetically created political parties, crafted party platforms, heard
speeches from the candidates, and ultimately voted for one of four
presidential candidates.
"We think it is natural for AYF Camp Big Pines to partner with the Armenian
National Committee to provide educationals to our campers, remarked Camp
Representative Ara Malakian. "Having the campers learn more about American
democracy is a good thing. We are also pleased that our kids are learning
from the ANC-WR how they can make a positive difference on key issues, like
the Armenian Genocide and building better and stronger ties between America
and Armenia," added Camp Chairman Aram Madenlian.
Located in the Angeles National Forest near the city of Wrightwood, AYF
Summer Camp is 11.5 acres of beautiful forestland with facilities to
accommodate up to 120 campers each week. The Armenian Youth Federation
Summer Camp was established in 1977 and provides a great atmosphere for
young Armenians between the ages of eight and seventeen to make new friends,
become better acquainted with Armenian history and culture, and participate
in a wide array of athletic activities. Each year, Armenian youth from all
over the United States and Canada make AYF Summer Camp an integral part of
their summer agenda.
The Armenian National Committee - 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 ANC-WR advances the concerns of the
Armenian American community on a broad range of issues.
104 North Belmont Street, Suite 200
Glendale, California 91206
Phone: 818.500.1918 Fax: 818.246.7353
[email protected]
www.anca.org
PRESS RELEASE
August 7, 2007
Contact: Haig Hovsepian
Tel: (818) 500-1918
ANC-WR Educates Hundreds of Young Armenian Americans At AYF Summer Camp
Los Angeles, CA - Nestled at an elevation of over 5,000 feet and just over
77 miles from downtown Los Angeles, sits the Armenian Youth Federation's
Summer Camp, a haven for hundreds of Armenian American kids every year.
This year this special camp has partnered with the Armenian National
Committee - Western Region (ANC-WR) to teach campers how America's
democratic system of government works and the value of Armenian Americans
being actively involved in all levels of government. At each of the
week-long sessions this summer, the ANC-WR has provided a speaker to talk
about issues related to the Armenian Cause.
"Educating young Armenian Americans about how our democracy works is an
ANC-WR priority," remarked ANC-WR Executive Director Andrew Kzirian after
returning from a trip to AYF Summer Camp. "These young Armenian Americans,
many of them AYF members, are intelligent and motivated to learn more about
how they can be involved in the Armenian Cause. "I am proud that the ANC-WR
is giving these kids the tools they need to be active and engaged in public
affairs."
In a series of weekly presentations at AYF Summer Camp, ANC-WR
representatives have touched on both the freedom of speech and assembly that
are guaranteed in the U.S. Constitution and how these rights relate to the
Armenian Cause. The ANC-WR has also emphasized the need for the youth in
our community to "seize the day" in creating positive change and progress in
their respective communities. In one presentation to the campers, the
ANC-WR conducted a mock presidential election. In this exercise, campers
energetically created political parties, crafted party platforms, heard
speeches from the candidates, and ultimately voted for one of four
presidential candidates.
"We think it is natural for AYF Camp Big Pines to partner with the Armenian
National Committee to provide educationals to our campers, remarked Camp
Representative Ara Malakian. "Having the campers learn more about American
democracy is a good thing. We are also pleased that our kids are learning
from the ANC-WR how they can make a positive difference on key issues, like
the Armenian Genocide and building better and stronger ties between America
and Armenia," added Camp Chairman Aram Madenlian.
Located in the Angeles National Forest near the city of Wrightwood, AYF
Summer Camp is 11.5 acres of beautiful forestland with facilities to
accommodate up to 120 campers each week. The Armenian Youth Federation
Summer Camp was established in 1977 and provides a great atmosphere for
young Armenians between the ages of eight and seventeen to make new friends,
become better acquainted with Armenian history and culture, and participate
in a wide array of athletic activities. Each year, Armenian youth from all
over the United States and Canada make AYF Summer Camp an integral part of
their summer agenda.
The Armenian National Committee - 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 ANC-WR advances the concerns of the
Armenian American community on a broad range of issues.