Got this in an email a few days ago. Good opportunity for Armenian Americans. I won’t be attending due to prior commitments.

ANCA Leadership Conference:
Grassroots Makes the Difference

September 14th to 17th
Washington DC
http://www.anca.org/conference

Join with Armenian Americans from across the country for a three-day program of
compelling presentations, hands-on workshops, and practical training - all
designed to empower you as an even more energetic and effective ambassadors for
the Armenian Cause.

For more information about the Conference:
http://www.anca.org/conference

To register for the Conference:
http://www.anca.org/conference/registration_form.php

Please make hotel reservations and register by August 22nd to take advantage of
great savings.

During the course of your three days in Washington, DC, you will:
* Network with national, regional, and local ANCA leaders.
* Share experiences, exchange insights, and explore new ideas with old and new
friends from across the United States.
* Sharpen your ability to use technology and other innovative methods to advance
the Armenian American advocacy agenda - at the national, state and local levels.
* Learn effective ways to recruit new activists, energize veteran advocates,
promote student activism, build coalitions, and mobilize your local grassroots
base.
* Develop simple and effective methods to correct inaccurate reporting, counter
media bias, and promote positive coverage of Armenian issues.
* Engage with officials from the Administration and Congress on Armenian
Genocide recognition, U.S.-Armenia relations, Nagorno Karabagh, and the growing
impact of Armenian American participation in the political process.
* Visit the new ANCA National Headquarters in the heart of the nation’s capital
and enjoy all that Washington, DC has to offer.