ANCA Eastern Region Grassroots Seminar

ANCA Eastern Region Grassroots Seminar | March 20-22, 2026 | Watertown, MA

Reignite. Reengage. Reactivate.

Join us for the ANCA Eastern Region Grassroots Seminar, taking place March 20–22 in Watertown, MA. This seminar is designed to bring together new and seasoned ANCA ER activists for a weekend of practical discussion, skill-building, and strategic organizing that is focused on strengthening grassroots advocacy across our communities.

This seminar is designed to provide participants with concrete tools, actionable strategies, and real-world opportunities to advance the Armenian Cause at every level of government, with a particular emphasis on state and local advocacy and community mobilization. Through a slate of interactive discussions and workshops, participants will explore how to effectively engage elected officials, build local influence, and activate their communities in meaningful and sustained ways.

The seminar will take place over the course of the weekend, with Friday serving as an arrival and networking day, followed by a full day of programming on Saturday, and an additional component of activities on Sunday morning and early afternoon prior to participant departures.

Weekend Overview:

Friday, March 20: Arrival in Watertown by 6:00 PM, followed by a 7:00 PM welcome reception (exact location to be confirmed)
Saturday, March 21: Full day of Grassroots Seminar programming, with meals included
Sunday, March 22: Morning and early afternoon activities at the Hairenik Building before departure

Simple Registration Process:

Register for the ANCA Eastern Region Grassroots Seminar, taking place March 20-22 by filling out the form below by March 5, 2026.
All new and returning ANCA ER activists are encouraged to register – all levels of knowledge are welcome.

Registrants will need to be approved prior to receiving further information. In the following weeks, approved registrants will be contacted with additional details and logistics.

We look forward to convening activists from across the Eastern Region for a weekend focused on reigniting engagement, reactivating grassroots networks, and strengthening our collective impact.

For any questions, please contact ancaer@anca.org. We look forward to seeing you in Watertown, MA!

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Cell Number*
Email*
Please indicate which ANC you are affiliated with, if applicable.
Who is your U.S. Congressional Representative?*
You may determine your Congressional Representative by visiting [www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member]. Please note that you do not need to indicate your Senators.
When will you arrive in Watertown?*
Participants are asked to arrive in Watertown on Friday, March 20 at 6PM.
Will you be participating in the welcome reception?*
The welcome reception will take place on Friday, March 20 at 7PM (location to be confirmed).
When will you be departing Watertown?*
Participants are asked to plan to depart Watertown no earlier than 1PM on Sunday, March 22.
Comments & Questions: If there is anything you would like us to know as we prepare to welcome you to our first Grassroots Seminar, please feel free to share it here.