Армянский Национальный Комитет Америки
| Армянский Национальный Комитет Америки | |
| Armenian National Committee of America | |
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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.
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.
The main goals of the ANCA are: To foster public awareness in support of a free, united and independent Armenia;
To influence and guide U.S. policy on matters of interest to the Armenian American community;
To represent the collective Armenian American viewpoint on matters of public policy, while serving as liaison between the community and their elected officials.
The Armenian National Committee of America is active in a number of areas and engages in a wide variety of political and educational activities, including:
Initiating legislation on issues of concern to the Armenian American community, such as strengthening Armenia as a secure, prosperous and democratic state; supporting Nagorno Karabagh's right to self-determination and independence within secure borders; increasing U.S. aid levels to Armenia to promote economic and democratic development; securing direct U.S. aid to Nagorno Karabagh; ensuring the appropriate commemoration of the Armenian Genocide; and encouraging Turkey and Azerbaijan to lift their blockades and adhere to international standards for human rights and humanitarian practices.
Participating in the American electoral process at the federal, state, and local levels by educating elected officials about Armenian American issues and providing Armenian American voters with up-to-date information about the positions of candidates on Armenian American concerns. The ANCA regularly endorses candidates, organizes voter registration drives, and distributes Candidate Questionnaires, Congressional Report Cards and Election Guides to Armenian American voters.
Publishing the TransCaucasus: A Chronology, congressional testimony, position papers, press releases, fact sheets, and regional newsletters.
Armenian National Committee of America National Headquarters 1711 N Street, NW Washington, DC 20036 Tel: (202) 775-1918 Fax: (202) 775-5648 E-mail: anca@anca.org Internet: www.anca.org
ANCA National Board MembersKenneth V. Hachikian Chairman Steven Dadaian, Esq. Raffi Hamparian Dikran Kaligian Alex Sarafian
Washington, DC Office Staff:Aram S. Hamparian Executive Director Kate Nahapetian, Esq. Government Affairs Director Elizabeth S. Chouldjian Communications Director Christopher M. Hekimian Chief Financial Officer Megan Young Capital Gateway Program Director
ANCA Eastern Region PO Box 1066 New York, NY 10040 Tel: (917) 428-1918 Fax: (718) 651-3637 E-mail: ancaer@anca.org Internet: www.anca.org
ANCA Eastern Region Board MembersDikran Kaligian, Chair Doug Geogerian George Aghjayan Aram Sarafian, Esq. Kim Arzoumanian Razmig Tchaghlasian Sevag Arzoumanian
ANCA Eastern Region Staff:Karine Birazian Executive Director
Western Region
ANCA Western Region 104 N Belmont Suite 200 Glendale, CA 91206 Tel: (818) 500-1918 Fax: (818) 246-7353 E-mail: ancawr@anca.org Internet: www.anca.org
ANCA Western Region Board MembersSteven J. Dadaian, Esq., Chairman Aida Dimejian Zanku Armenian Leonard Manoukian Steve Artinian Armen Martin, Esq. Thomas Azaian Vahe Melkonian Ara Bedrosian, Esq. Vahagn Thomasian Nairi Chopurian Souzi Zerounian-Khanzadian
ANCA Western Region Staff: Haig Hovsepian Community Relations Director
Lerna Kayserian Program Director
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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.
The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the ANC is part of this vast organization and represents the Armenian communities that exist in the area.
Political fundraisers, meetings with officials, endorsements for candidates make up part of the daily activities of the San Gabriel Valley ANC. In addition, the San Gabriel Valley ANC has undertaken the following projects:
Voters registration drive
ANC newsletter
Sister city in Armenia
If you have a question or are interested in volunteering, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Founded in 1958, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) Montebello Vahan Cardashian Chapter, has provided generations of Montbello Armenian youth with social, political, educational, cultural, and athletic projects and programs.
Armenian Youth Federation Mission Statement Alongside assisting the ARF in its goals, the Armenian Youth Federation works to guide in the moral, social, and intellectual advancement of Armenian youth in order to gain a better understanding of themselves and to prevent assimilation of Armenian youth by stimulating interest in and promoting political, cultural, educational, athletic, and social activities within the Armenian community.
The Armenian Relief Society Montebello Nairy and Ani Chapters have provided the Montbello Armenian Community with decades of philanthropic programs, projects, and events. The Montebello chapter also provides the Montebello Armenian community with its social services.
If you would like to join the Montebello ARS Chapters or to learn more about the services offered by the Montebello ARS Chapters, please feel free to contact us.
Armenian Relief Society History The Armenian Relief Society (ARS), philanthropic organization, was founded in New York City in 1910. The ARS is the first and largest Armenian international women's organization governed by volunteers. The primary mission of the organization is to provide emergency help and social services to the communities throughout the world.
The ARS of Western USA (ARS-WR) is one of the 12 regions of the ARS International. Its regional operations are coordinated through its headquarters, in Glendale, California.
In 1915 the first chapter of the Western Region was founded in Fresno (Mayr) Chapter followed by (Mayr) Hollywood in Los Angeles in 1918. Thereafter, as the region grew, so did the chapters.
In response to the growing needs of the communities in the Western United States, the ARS - WR was established in 19854 as a region. Today, the region includes 26 chapters, 16 Saturday schools, five social service offices, two after school Armenian schools, one after school program in Hollywood and a Child, Youth and Family Guidance Center.
The 26 chapters of the region are located throughout the communities west of the Mississippi River.
Although the chapters are responsible primarily for the numerous activities within their local communities, this does not preclude their active participation and extensive support of the programs and projects initiated and coordinated by the Regional Executive.
The ARF Badanegan Montebello Vahan Cardashian Chapter was founded in 1959 as the junior organization of the local Chapter of the Armenian Youth Federation. The Montebello Vahan Cardashian ARF Badanegan Chapter has provided thousands of young Armenians with civil and national education.
ARF Badanegan Mission The ARF Badanegan organization places a great emphasis on the moral, ideological, mental, and physical development of the Armenian youth. It educates its members on civil and national issues, while instilling such values as service, volunteerism, confidence, and honor.
The Homenetmen Montebello Chapter, with more than 350 members, has served the Montebello Armenian Communities through its scouting and athletics as well as a long list of other community benefit programs.
Homenetmen Mission Statement Homenetmen's mission is to prepare exemplary and law abiding citizens by providing physical and health education, endowing the mind and soul with the finest spirit of sportsmanship, and developing an understanding of responsibility and honor as they strive for individual and collective excellence.
Homenetmen History The Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts, referred to as Homenetmen, is a non-profit organization founded in 1918. As a strong believer in the strong mind in a strong body concept, Homenetmen provides the Armenian American Youth with moral, physical and social education. In addition, it exposes the youth to the wealth of the Armenian culture and heritage, prepares outstanding and law abiding Armenian American Citizens. Homenetmen is a worldwide organization with ninety chapters and over 25,000 members on five continents. In the United States, the first Homenetmen Olympic Games took place in Brooklyn, New York in 1922. Shortly thereafter, new chapters were established in New Jersey, Philadelphia, and Boston. From that point on, Homenetmen USA began to grow, founding chapters throughout the United States. The first chapter in Western USA was established in Los Angeles, in 1968. During the years, Homenetmen Western USA prospered. Today, it is a thriving organization with eighteen chapters and over 7,000 members throughout the Western United States. Through the years of growth and expansion, Homenetmen's mission has remained constant, and the standards and expectations of the young people have remained high.
The Homenetmen experience is one of lasting association. The organization promotes a sense of fraternity and humanitarianism, which extends far beyond mere camaraderie and benevolence. Homenetmen's motto Elevate Yourself and Others With You is a poignant reminder of its fundamental objective - striving for individual and collective excellence.
Homenetmen's scouting program is affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. For its more than 2,000 scouts, Homenetmen Western USA provides the opportunity to instill in each and everyone of them a sense of social and moral responsibility.
Homenetmen Scouting offers its scouts the opportunity to earn badges and medals in their areas of interest. The most prestigious of these medals is the St. Mesrob emblem. Introduced by Homenetmen Western USA to the Boys Scouts of America, in conjunction with the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the St. Mesrob Emblem is among the official badges of the Boy Scouts of America which a scout can earn after fulfilling the program requirements. The badge is named after Sahag Mesrob, who as the inventor of the Armenian Alphabet in the 5th century, is one of the most prominenet figures in Armenian History.
The scouting program also features troop activities such as field trips and outdoor scouting expeditions. Moreover, each troop hosts an annual camping trip, inviting other local chapters to participate.
In addition to regional activities, scouts from the Homenetmen Western USA have participated in numerous jamborees. A shared feeling of enthusiasm and patriotism has marked the overwhelming successes of the jamborees. The Homenetmen Western Region also hosts it's jamboree every four years in which over 800 scouts from local chapters participate in a 2 week camp.
The athletic division of the Homenetmen in the Western USA Region has a membership of 3,500 young Armenian Americans. It sponsors local league competitions as well as major regional athletic programs and activities.
In 1987, Homenetmen Western USA hosted the first annual Fall Invitational. The games featured competitions in indoor sports such as volleyball, basketball, and table tennis. Over a Three-month period, athletes representing numerous amateur athletic organizations participate in this tournament. The Fall Invitational has most recently attracted 250 teams and 2,500 athletes from different parts of California.
The KAHAM (Inter-School) Games, held annually since 1982, bring together students throughout the Southland in basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track and field competition.
In 1975, the first annual Navasartian Games were held at East Los Angeles College before only a few hundred spectators. Today, over 300 teams and 5,000 athletes from Homenetmen Western Region chapters, as well as guest teams from around the country and the world, participate in several weekends of sports competition. Each year the organization symbolically dedicates the Navasartian Games to a special event significant to the community.
As it steps into its third decade of existence, the Navasartian Games have grown into being the community's most attractive event, drawing over 30,000 spectators. The athletic competition is held over an eight-week period starting in May. The Games culminate on the Fourth of July Weekend with a festival and the closing ceremonies. Over fifty businesses and organizations participate in the festival with food and game booths.
The Navasartian Games have now become more than just Homenetmen's event. The Games have a special place in the heart of the community.
Since its establishment in 1918, Homenetmen has played a fundamental role in helping to shape the character and leadership capabilities of the generations of Armenian American youths. Through its scouting and athletic programs, Homenetmen has preserved the Armenian spirit and addressed the needs of Armenian American communities through the Western United Sates. Its success has been made possible because of the generous moral and financial contributions of parents, concerned citizens and many charitable organization throughout the world, who believe in the organizations cause and have witnessed its many accomplishments.
Through the years, Homenetmen strives to develop the moral character of young Armenian Americans with the intent that each becomes a model citizen in their respective communities. The terrific success of scouting and athletic activities is largely due to continual support of dedicated parents, who have been instrumental in organizing and raising funds for existing and new programs. Today, Homenetmen continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, and for this reason, there is a need to develop more abundant resources. The ever-increasing challenges of contemporary society indicate that, now more than ever, each and every one of us must share Homenetmen's commitment to excellence.
The Holy Cross Church worship schedule and other information can obtained by contacting the church:
Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Cathedral 900 W. Lincoln Ave. P.O. Box 962 Montebello CA 90640
323-727-1113 Fax 323-727-7701Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Address: 888 17th Street, N.W, #904, Washington, DC 20006, USA Phone: (1 202) 775 1918 Fax: (1 202) 775 5648 E-mail: anca@anca.org
Mr. Aram Hamparian DirectorArmenian National Committee of America (United States) (http://www.anca.org/) '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.' Its official website describes its structure, initiatives and other information related to its mission. It also presents digitized issues of its important monthly serial, Transcaucasus: A Chronology.
