Assembly Dinner and Dance Will Take Place in Boca Raton March 14, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased to announce that Dick Barsamian, Leon Janikian, Mike Gregian, and John Arzigian will perform live Armenian music at this year’s dinner and dance, capping off the Assembly’s annual members weekend in Boca Raton, Florida.

“We’re excited to feature live, traditional, and contemporary Armenian music for our members and friends as we gather for dinner and dancing on the last evening of the Assembly Annual Members weekend,” stated Assembly Fellow Trustee Michael Haratunian.

The Assembly’s annual members weekend will kick-off with a complimentary welcome reception on Friday, March 13 at 7:00 PM with select hors d’oeuvres and open bar. Author Irene Vosbikian will present her new book BEDROS at the welcome reception and sign copies that will be available for purchase with all proceeds benefiting the Assembly. On Saturday, March 14, guests are invited to a complimentary continental breakfast at 9:00 AM, with the annual trustees and members meeting starting at 10:00 AM. Lunch will be served between 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for $35.00. The Assembly’s Armenian Genocide Symposium featuring Dr. Rouben Adalian, Dr. Rosanna Gatens, and Hannibal Travis, will take place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The symposium is free and open to the public and online registration is available here. On Saturday night, guests are invited to a cocktail reception at 6:00 PM, followed by a dinner and dance with live music at 7:00 PM. Tickets to the Saturday cocktail reception and dinner dance are available for $100 per person.

In addition, sponsorship opportunities for the Assembly’s Annual Members Meeting are still available at the Gold ($2,500), Silver ($1,250), and Bronze ($750) levels. Bronze sponsors will receive access to the welcome reception, breakfast, symposium and two tickets to the Saturday dinner dance. Silver sponsors will receive access to all events for two people. Gold sponsors will receive access to all events for four people.

All events of the Assembly’s annual members weekend will be held at the Marriott Hotel at Boca Town Center, 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33486. Guests that are traveling from out of town should call (561) 392-4600 to reserve a room at the Armenian Assembly’s reduced rate of $169.00 per night. To register for the annual members weekend please contact Assembly South Florida Regional Council Chair Carol Norigian at southflaaa@gmail.com.

Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.