ANCA establishes new California Central Coast chapterMarch 14, 2013 - 10:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The California Central Coast region, home to two world-class universities and, more recently, a young and vibrant Armenian community, is now a part of the extensive network of localities in the United States with its own chapter of the Armenian National Committee of America. It will act as a focal point for Armenian-American grassroots activism in what is known as the Central Coast area of California, including Santa Barbara, Oxnard, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo. Working closely with the local Armenian community, the ANCA-California Central Coast (ANCA-CCC) will work to increase civic engagement among university students and local residents while identifying and addressing issues of concern to their Armenian-American community. It expects that by connecting with both college students as well as residents, it will make immense contributions to the Armenian Cause. “We are extremely excited to engage the student population and the Armenian American community in the surrounding Santa Barbara area and are inspired by the endless possibilities and open doors this new chapter will present for future Armenian Americans in this area,” stated ANCA-CCC Chair Talar Yilmazian. Board member Shant Mirzaians says, “We are excited and prepared to work with our community for Hai Tahd. This is a great opportunity for Armenians to get involved and have their voices heard.” Students and locals alike are encouraged to get involved. “I believe this is an amazing opportunity for students like myself to gain more experience and exposure in grassroots activism,” states Ruzanna Chermakyan, ANCA-CCC board member. The Armenian National Committee of America – California Central Coast advances the social, economic, cultural, and political rights of the area’s Armenian American community and promotes increased Armenian American civic participation at the grassroots and public policy levels. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |