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Armenian National Committee of Louisiana Meets with Representative Garret Graves During August Recess

Baton Rouge, LA – Members of the Armenian community and the Armenian National Committee of Louisiana met with Representative Garret Graves (R-LA (06)) during August recess. The delegation included ANC of Louisiana Chair Tamar Gregorian, as well as members of the Armenian American community of Baton Rouge Vasken Kaltakdjian and Niree Kaltakdjian. The team of activists discussed the legislative priorities of the Armenian American community of Baton Rouge with Representative Graves. They encouraged him to co-sponsor the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.296), the Artsakh Travel and Communication Act (H.Res.190) and H.Res.452, which aims to improve relations between the U.S. and Armenia. (more...)

Armenian National Committee of Eastern Massachusetts Visits Senator Warren’s District Office

Boston, MA – Representatives from the Armenian National Committee of Eastern Massachusetts visited with Senator Warren’s (D-MA) Regional Director Farrah Ridore this month. Members of the ANC of Eastern Massachusetts delegation included Tsoler Avedissian, Nairi Khatchadourian, Steve Mesrobian and Tsoleen Sarian.

The delegation thanked Senator Warren for co-sponsoring S.Res.150, expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance, as well as for co-sponsoring Senator Menendez’s letter to Admini (more...)

Armenian National Committee of Indiana Visits Representative Greg Pence’s District Office

Columbus, IN – Representatives from the Armenian National Committee of Indiana visited with Representative Greg Pence’s (R-IN (06)) Deputy Chief of Staff and District Director Ryan Jarmula.

ANC of Indiana Chairwoman Seda Arzumanyan was accompanied by fellow activist Kristina Ako. The two discussed the issues related to US-Armenia relations, security and stability for Artsakh, and permanent US government recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

The delegation also encouraged Representative Pence to join the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, co-sponsor the Armenian Geno (more...)

13th Annual ANCA ER 2019 Banquet

LOWELL, MA – Hundreds of community leaders and grassroots activists throughout the Eastern United States will gather together at the 13th annual Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region banquet on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at the University of Massachusetts Lowell Inn & Conference Center to mark the year’s accomplishments and honor those who have worked tirelessly for the Armenian cause. Each year, the ANCA-ER honors individuals who h (more...)

Armenian National Committee of Merrimack Valley Delegation Visits Representative Seth Moulton’s District Office

Lowell, MA – The Armenian National Committee of Merrimack Valley met with staff in Representative Seth Moulton’s (D-MA(06) district office ) in late July in Lowell, MA. ANC of Merrimack Valley Chair Ara Jeknavorian and ANC of Merrimack Valley members Ani Babaian and Stepan Dulgarian met with Rep. Moulton’s aids Morgan Bell and Kelly Bovio. As a result of the meeting, Representative Moulton signed on to the Sherman-Cox letter in response to the Trump Administration’s attempt to shut down and defund the HALO Trust’s de-mining program that has saved countless lives across the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. (more...)

Armenian National Committee of Merrimack Valley Meets with Representative Lori Trahan

Lowell, MA - The Armenian National Committee of Merrimack Valley visited Representative Lori Trahan (D-MA(03)) this past month in Lowell, MA. As a result of the meeting, Representative Trahan signed on to the Sherman-Cox letter in response to the Trump Administration’s attempt to shut down the HALO Trust’s de-mining program that has saved countless lives across the Nagorno Karabakh and became a member of the Congressional Armenian Caucus. At the meeting with Representative Trahan, ANC of Merrimack Valley leaders including Ara Jeknavorian, Armen Jeknavorian and Mimi Parseghian, discussed issues related to US-Armenia relations, security and stability for Artsakh, and pe (more...)

ANCA Eastern Region Celebrates #GivingTuesday and Pledges to GoHye

Watertown, ma – This #GivingTuesday, the Armenian National Committee of American Eastern Region will participate in the global day of giving and is asking supporters to GoHye by making a pledge of $19.18/month at gohye.org to help the ANCA-ER sustain and expand its activities. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this year’s #GivingTuesday will take place on November 27^th and will kick off the giving season by insp (more...)

Hundreds Gather in NYC to Celebrate 2018 ANCA Eastern Region Gala

NEW YORK, NY – Hundreds of community leaders and grassroots advocates from throughout the Eastern United States gathered together at the 12^th annual Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region’s Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the Grand Hyatt in New York City to mark 100 years of Armenian-American political advocacy, celebrating the year’s progress and honoring those whose work significantly impacted the Armenian Cause.

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Armenian National Committee of Louisiana Meets with Representative Garret Graves During August Recess
09/13/2019

Armenian National Committee of Eastern Massachusetts Visits Senator Warren’s District Office
09/06/2019

Armenian National Committee of Indiana Visits Representative Greg Pence’s District Office
09/06/2019

ANCA Eastern Region’s 13th Annual Banquet Brings Hundreds of Activists Together in the Merrimack Valley
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Armenian National Committee of Merrimack Valley Delegation Visits Representative Seth Moulton’s District Office
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