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Armenian National Committee of Burbank
361 E. Magnolia Boulevard, #C
Burbank, California 91502
Phone: 818 562 1918
Web: www.burbankanc.org
PRESS RELEASE
June 21, 2007
Contact: Silva Kechichian
E-mail: [email protected]
Burbank ANC Embraces Community Spirit
Burbank, CA - The Burbank ANC Chapter has enjoyed a period of remarkable
growth over the past year, thanks to its growing role as an effective
grassroots organization serving the city's Armenian American community.
The Burbank ANC has a long and growing tradition of serving the local
Armenian American community and has drawn its strength from over 40
dedicated members who have been successful in unifying the town's Armenian
Americans behind a common and positive agenda. That agenda has included
bringing people closer to their local government, strengthening the local
school system, building ties with other business and community groups, and
working to provide resources to groups, like the local Armenian Relief
Society, that serve those in need.
"The Burbank ANC is an effective bridge builder," commented Burbank ANC
Chairman Dr. Arbi Ohanian. "We bring people together, to work for our
community and ultimately, to make the City of Burbank a better place to
live, work, and play for our families and our neighbors," Ohanian added.
In the first six months of 2007 the Burbank ANC has been hard at work
serving and uniting the community. In January, the Burbank ANC hosted a
bridge building meeting between the Executive Director of the Burbank
Chamber of Commerce Gary Olsen and local Armenian business owners. Shortly
thereafter, the chapter welcomed the national Chairman of the ANCA, Ken
Hachikian, who spoke to a standing room only audience at Woodbury University
to discuss the organization's efforts in Washington, DC.
In May of this year the chapter welcomed over 300 local friends, activists,
and community leaders for its second Annual Banquet. The annual event
reviewed the organization's achievements and featured a number of
individuals honored for their contributions to the community. Among those
present at the Burbank ANC's banquet were Assemblymember Paul Krekorian,
former Assemblymember Carol Liu and local officials, from the city's Mayor
to the Chief of Police. Following the banquet, the Burbank ANC Chapter held
a town hall meeting with the Executive Director of the ANCA Aram Hamparian,
who specifically praised the local ANC for being a "model grassroots
organization that truly serves the common interest of our community."
The City of Burbank is home to well over 100,000 residents, including a
growing and prosperous Armenian American community. The Burbank ANC is
expanding its efforts to reach out to all Armenian Americans as new and old
residents look to continue or become involved in local government and work
to make the town, known as the "Media Capital of the World," an even better
place to live.
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is the largest and most
influential Armenian American grassroots political organization. Working in
coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout
the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA
actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad
range of issues.
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Photo Caption: The Burbank ANC's Second Annual Banquet.
361 E. Magnolia Boulevard, #C
Burbank, California 91502
Phone: 818 562 1918
Web: www.burbankanc.org
PRESS RELEASE
June 21, 2007
Contact: Silva Kechichian
E-mail: [email protected]
Burbank ANC Embraces Community Spirit
Burbank, CA - The Burbank ANC Chapter has enjoyed a period of remarkable
growth over the past year, thanks to its growing role as an effective
grassroots organization serving the city's Armenian American community.
The Burbank ANC has a long and growing tradition of serving the local
Armenian American community and has drawn its strength from over 40
dedicated members who have been successful in unifying the town's Armenian
Americans behind a common and positive agenda. That agenda has included
bringing people closer to their local government, strengthening the local
school system, building ties with other business and community groups, and
working to provide resources to groups, like the local Armenian Relief
Society, that serve those in need.
"The Burbank ANC is an effective bridge builder," commented Burbank ANC
Chairman Dr. Arbi Ohanian. "We bring people together, to work for our
community and ultimately, to make the City of Burbank a better place to
live, work, and play for our families and our neighbors," Ohanian added.
In the first six months of 2007 the Burbank ANC has been hard at work
serving and uniting the community. In January, the Burbank ANC hosted a
bridge building meeting between the Executive Director of the Burbank
Chamber of Commerce Gary Olsen and local Armenian business owners. Shortly
thereafter, the chapter welcomed the national Chairman of the ANCA, Ken
Hachikian, who spoke to a standing room only audience at Woodbury University
to discuss the organization's efforts in Washington, DC.
In May of this year the chapter welcomed over 300 local friends, activists,
and community leaders for its second Annual Banquet. The annual event
reviewed the organization's achievements and featured a number of
individuals honored for their contributions to the community. Among those
present at the Burbank ANC's banquet were Assemblymember Paul Krekorian,
former Assemblymember Carol Liu and local officials, from the city's Mayor
to the Chief of Police. Following the banquet, the Burbank ANC Chapter held
a town hall meeting with the Executive Director of the ANCA Aram Hamparian,
who specifically praised the local ANC for being a "model grassroots
organization that truly serves the common interest of our community."
The City of Burbank is home to well over 100,000 residents, including a
growing and prosperous Armenian American community. The Burbank ANC is
expanding its efforts to reach out to all Armenian Americans as new and old
residents look to continue or become involved in local government and work
to make the town, known as the "Media Capital of the World," an even better
place to live.
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is the largest and most
influential Armenian American grassroots political organization. Working in
coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout
the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA
actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad
range of issues.
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Photo Caption: The Burbank ANC's Second Annual Banquet.