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ANCA Eastern Region expecting capacity crowd for 1st annual banquet
armradio.am
08.09.2007 12:31
With two weeks to go, the Armenian National Committee of America,
Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) reports that plans are in full swing for its
First Annual Regional Banquet, to take place on Saturday, September 22,
2007 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.
The event's theme-'Building the Foundation for a Secure Future'- will
highlight the organization's accomplishments and current activities.
The evening will also include an awards portion featuring US Ambassador
John Evans, who will receive the ANCA-ER Freedom Award. Given to those
showing extraordinary courage and devotion to freedom and justice, the
Freedom Award is especially suited to John Evans, who was prematurely
recalled from his post as US Ambassador to Armenia because of his
remarks in 2005 openly acknowledging the Armenian Genocide.
The awards portion will also include the first-ever 'Vahan Cardashian'
award, given to an ANC member demonstrating longstanding activism and
accomplishments on behalf of the Armenian Cause. The 2007 honoree will
be Vahe Amirian of New Jersey. Born in Egypt, Vahe came to the US in
the 1950s, and immediately became an active member of the "American
Committee for the Independence of Armenia" (ACIA), the forerunner of
the ANCA. He became co-editor of the ACIA's "Hye Echoes" radio program,
working under Beglar Navasardian, and later became a leader of early
ANC efforts. Starting with the 50th anniversary commemorations of the
Armenian Genocide in 1965, and through the 1970s and '80s, Vahe was at
the forefront of efforts to place the Armenian Cause in a wider
political field, embracing governmental lobbying, public awareness, and
mobilizing community members toward increased activism. In the process,
he mentored a generation of younger activists who today are at the
forefront of Armenian political activism.
The banquet will be the centerpiece of a full day of activities,
featuring forums and break-out session including ANCA activists and
supporters from around the region. To date, nearly 150 friends and
supporters have confirmed their attendance, with organizers expecting a
capacity crowd by Sept. 22.
armradio.am
08.09.2007 12:31
With two weeks to go, the Armenian National Committee of America,
Eastern Region (ANCA-ER) reports that plans are in full swing for its
First Annual Regional Banquet, to take place on Saturday, September 22,
2007 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.
The event's theme-'Building the Foundation for a Secure Future'- will
highlight the organization's accomplishments and current activities.
The evening will also include an awards portion featuring US Ambassador
John Evans, who will receive the ANCA-ER Freedom Award. Given to those
showing extraordinary courage and devotion to freedom and justice, the
Freedom Award is especially suited to John Evans, who was prematurely
recalled from his post as US Ambassador to Armenia because of his
remarks in 2005 openly acknowledging the Armenian Genocide.
The awards portion will also include the first-ever 'Vahan Cardashian'
award, given to an ANC member demonstrating longstanding activism and
accomplishments on behalf of the Armenian Cause. The 2007 honoree will
be Vahe Amirian of New Jersey. Born in Egypt, Vahe came to the US in
the 1950s, and immediately became an active member of the "American
Committee for the Independence of Armenia" (ACIA), the forerunner of
the ANCA. He became co-editor of the ACIA's "Hye Echoes" radio program,
working under Beglar Navasardian, and later became a leader of early
ANC efforts. Starting with the 50th anniversary commemorations of the
Armenian Genocide in 1965, and through the 1970s and '80s, Vahe was at
the forefront of efforts to place the Armenian Cause in a wider
political field, embracing governmental lobbying, public awareness, and
mobilizing community members toward increased activism. In the process,
he mentored a generation of younger activists who today are at the
forefront of Armenian political activism.
The banquet will be the centerpiece of a full day of activities,
featuring forums and break-out session including ANCA activists and
supporters from around the region. To date, nearly 150 friends and
supporters have confirmed their attendance, with organizers expecting a
capacity crowd by Sept. 22.