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ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK Monday, August 29, 2005
ROSS VARTIAN COMPLETES HIS WORK WITH THE ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY
Longtime Executive Director Ross Vartian has completed his second term
of service with the Armenian Assembly family.
Vartian, who assisted with the Assembly's transition period, served most
recently as Director of Communications and Leadership Development and
has returned to Michigan with his wife Judie. He has informed the
Assembly that he has been hired by the Cafesjian Family Foundation
beginning in October 2005.
Hirair Hovnanian, Chairman of the Board of Trustees said, "We thank Ross
for his years of service to the Assembly family."
Board of Directors Chairman Anthony Barsamian, in a letter to Vartian,
wrote: "You and Judie have given much to the Armenian Assembly and we
wish you much success in your future endeavors."
CONGRESSMAN MOORE JOINS ARMENIAN CAUCUS
The Assembly welcomed the news last week that Representative Dennis
Moore (D-KS) has officially joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian
Issues, bringing the total to 146 members.
Moore is the second lawmaker from the Sunflower State to join the Caucus
due to the efforts of ARAMAC State Chair for Kansas Alex Kotoyantz.
"I am proud to be the latest member to join the Armenian Caucus, and to
participate as part of this bi-partisan group. It is my hope to
coordinate with the Caucus Co-Chairs and this diverse coalition to help
foster greater ties between the United States and Armenia," Congressman
Moore said.
"The Assembly extends its thanks to Congressman Moore for joining the
Caucus and appreciates his expression of support for issues of
importance to the Armenian-American community," said Board of Directors
Chairman Anthony Barsamian. "We also commend Alex Kotoyantz, who once
again has demonstrated the power of grassroots advocacy."
Earlier this year, Kotoyantz worked with community activists to
encourage Governor Kathleen Sebelius to issue a proclamation formally
recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Previous to that, he helped secure
the "Kansas-Armenia Partnership Day" proclamation recognizing the
importance of the recently forged relationship between the Kansas
National Guard and Armenia within the framework of the State's
Partnership Program.
ASSEMBLY LEADS DISTRICT MEETINGS IN COLORADO
The Armenian Assembly last week led community meetings with the offices
of five Colorado lawmakers, urging them to support Armenian-American
issues.
On August 23, Western Office Director Lena Kaimian and Colorado ARAMAC
State Chair Pamela Barsam-Brown, along with Chair of Armenians of
Colorado Inc. Kim Christianian, Armenian Church of Colorado Deacon
Vahagn Sargsyan, Ken Allikian and Simon Magakyan, met with Congressman
Thomas Tancredo's (R-CO) staff. The Assembly group urged the
Congressman to support the Armenian Genocide resolution (H.R. 316), as
well as the House rail bill (H.R. 3361), which would prohibit U.S.
funding for a railroad connecting Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Also
that same day, Kaimian and Barsam-Brown met with Senator Wayne Allard's
(R-CO) district director to provide a general overview on U.S.-Armenia
relations.
The following day, the Assembly delegation met with the staff of
Congressmen Bob Beauparez (R-CO) and Mark Udall (D-CO). Participants in
the meeting with Beauparez's office included: Ken Allikian, Pamela
Barsam-Brown, Armene Brown, Arous Christianian, Simon Magakyan, Anahid
Katchian and Lena Kaimian. Activist Armene Brown and Vi Bashian Cooper
joined Kaimian and Barsam-Brown for a meeting with Udall's staff in
which the group thanked the lawmaker for supporting the Armenian
Genocide resolution. On August 25, Kaimian and Barsam-Brown met with
the staff of newly-elected Congressman John Salazar (D-CO).
Kaimian thanked local activists, including Armenians of Colorado Inc.,
for participating in the meetings and commended them for securing state
recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Kaimian also gave a special
thanks to Pamela Barsam-Brown and her husband Stanley for hosting a
community gathering at their Boulder, CO home on August 23.
NOTE TO READERS: Assembly This Week will not be published on September 5
due to the Labor Day Holiday. Look for our next issue on September 12.
Calendar of Events
10/19-11/1: Annual Mission to Armenia & NKR
10/22: International Banquet; Yerevan, Armenia
11/13: Capital Regional Holiday Reception; DC
3/26 - 3/28: 2006 National Conference & Banquet; DC
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A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED BY THE ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
1140 19th Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 393-3434
FAX (202) 638-4904
E-Mail: [email protected] WEB http://www.armenianassembly.org
************************************************** ***************
Join the ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA for the
10th Anniversary Best of Armenia
TRUSTEE MISSION TO ARMENIA AND NAGORNO KARABAKH
October 19 through November 1, 2005
And attend the First International Banquet for the
Celebration of the Strong United States-Armenia Relationship
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Package Prices are as Follows:
Double Occupancy - $2,900 per person
Single Occupancy - $3,100
Banquet Ticket Only - $50
Package Pricing Includes:
* Coach class round trip airline tickets London/Yerevan/London
* 13 nights hotel accommodations at Armenia Marriott Hotel,
including breakfast
* Admission ticket to the International Banquet
* Admission to Armenian Assembly General Session and Briefing
* Visa Fees, Airport Tax, Local Transportation, Tours, Briefings,
Entertainment and most Meals
* Optional Nagorno Karabakh trip additional $500 per person
For more information or to make your reservations, please contact the
Assembly:
Headquarters Office Western Office
Tel: (202) 393-3434 ext. 234 Tel: (310)
360-0091
Email Rita: [email protected] Email Peter:
[email protected]
Deadline to Sign Up is September 16, 2005
SPACE IS LIMITED - CALL NOW
FOR THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!
ROSS VARTIAN COMPLETES HIS WORK WITH THE ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY
Longtime Executive Director Ross Vartian has completed his second term
of service with the Armenian Assembly family.
Vartian, who assisted with the Assembly's transition period, served most
recently as Director of Communications and Leadership Development and
has returned to Michigan with his wife Judie. He has informed the
Assembly that he has been hired by the Cafesjian Family Foundation
beginning in October 2005.
Hirair Hovnanian, Chairman of the Board of Trustees said, "We thank Ross
for his years of service to the Assembly family."
Board of Directors Chairman Anthony Barsamian, in a letter to Vartian,
wrote: "You and Judie have given much to the Armenian Assembly and we
wish you much success in your future endeavors."
CONGRESSMAN MOORE JOINS ARMENIAN CAUCUS
The Assembly welcomed the news last week that Representative Dennis
Moore (D-KS) has officially joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian
Issues, bringing the total to 146 members.
Moore is the second lawmaker from the Sunflower State to join the Caucus
due to the efforts of ARAMAC State Chair for Kansas Alex Kotoyantz.
"I am proud to be the latest member to join the Armenian Caucus, and to
participate as part of this bi-partisan group. It is my hope to
coordinate with the Caucus Co-Chairs and this diverse coalition to help
foster greater ties between the United States and Armenia," Congressman
Moore said.
"The Assembly extends its thanks to Congressman Moore for joining the
Caucus and appreciates his expression of support for issues of
importance to the Armenian-American community," said Board of Directors
Chairman Anthony Barsamian. "We also commend Alex Kotoyantz, who once
again has demonstrated the power of grassroots advocacy."
Earlier this year, Kotoyantz worked with community activists to
encourage Governor Kathleen Sebelius to issue a proclamation formally
recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Previous to that, he helped secure
the "Kansas-Armenia Partnership Day" proclamation recognizing the
importance of the recently forged relationship between the Kansas
National Guard and Armenia within the framework of the State's
Partnership Program.
ASSEMBLY LEADS DISTRICT MEETINGS IN COLORADO
The Armenian Assembly last week led community meetings with the offices
of five Colorado lawmakers, urging them to support Armenian-American
issues.
On August 23, Western Office Director Lena Kaimian and Colorado ARAMAC
State Chair Pamela Barsam-Brown, along with Chair of Armenians of
Colorado Inc. Kim Christianian, Armenian Church of Colorado Deacon
Vahagn Sargsyan, Ken Allikian and Simon Magakyan, met with Congressman
Thomas Tancredo's (R-CO) staff. The Assembly group urged the
Congressman to support the Armenian Genocide resolution (H.R. 316), as
well as the House rail bill (H.R. 3361), which would prohibit U.S.
funding for a railroad connecting Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan. Also
that same day, Kaimian and Barsam-Brown met with Senator Wayne Allard's
(R-CO) district director to provide a general overview on U.S.-Armenia
relations.
The following day, the Assembly delegation met with the staff of
Congressmen Bob Beauparez (R-CO) and Mark Udall (D-CO). Participants in
the meeting with Beauparez's office included: Ken Allikian, Pamela
Barsam-Brown, Armene Brown, Arous Christianian, Simon Magakyan, Anahid
Katchian and Lena Kaimian. Activist Armene Brown and Vi Bashian Cooper
joined Kaimian and Barsam-Brown for a meeting with Udall's staff in
which the group thanked the lawmaker for supporting the Armenian
Genocide resolution. On August 25, Kaimian and Barsam-Brown met with
the staff of newly-elected Congressman John Salazar (D-CO).
Kaimian thanked local activists, including Armenians of Colorado Inc.,
for participating in the meetings and commended them for securing state
recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Kaimian also gave a special
thanks to Pamela Barsam-Brown and her husband Stanley for hosting a
community gathering at their Boulder, CO home on August 23.
NOTE TO READERS: Assembly This Week will not be published on September 5
due to the Labor Day Holiday. Look for our next issue on September 12.
Calendar of Events
10/19-11/1: Annual Mission to Armenia & NKR
10/22: International Banquet; Yerevan, Armenia
11/13: Capital Regional Holiday Reception; DC
3/26 - 3/28: 2006 National Conference & Banquet; DC
************************************************** ***************
A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED BY THE ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
1140 19th Street, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 393-3434
FAX (202) 638-4904
E-Mail: [email protected] WEB http://www.armenianassembly.org
************************************************** ***************
Join the ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA for the
10th Anniversary Best of Armenia
TRUSTEE MISSION TO ARMENIA AND NAGORNO KARABAKH
October 19 through November 1, 2005
And attend the First International Banquet for the
Celebration of the Strong United States-Armenia Relationship
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Package Prices are as Follows:
Double Occupancy - $2,900 per person
Single Occupancy - $3,100
Banquet Ticket Only - $50
Package Pricing Includes:
* Coach class round trip airline tickets London/Yerevan/London
* 13 nights hotel accommodations at Armenia Marriott Hotel,
including breakfast
* Admission ticket to the International Banquet
* Admission to Armenian Assembly General Session and Briefing
* Visa Fees, Airport Tax, Local Transportation, Tours, Briefings,
Entertainment and most Meals
* Optional Nagorno Karabakh trip additional $500 per person
For more information or to make your reservations, please contact the
Assembly:
Headquarters Office Western Office
Tel: (202) 393-3434 ext. 234 Tel: (310)
360-0091
Email Rita: [email protected] Email Peter:
[email protected]
Deadline to Sign Up is September 16, 2005
SPACE IS LIMITED - CALL NOW
FOR THIS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!