April 30, 2019
Vol. 2- Ed.17
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Message from the Board of Directors
Register for Diamond Club Website
We are proud to announce that our website is up and active. Members can register using the email they submitted for the directory and use its many features including membership directory, events, newsletter, etc. To register go to
DCWC Members can advertise on DCWC Instagram page
The Diamond Club West Coast has its own Instagram page . Follow us on Instagram , use the hashtag “#TheDCWC” and tag us in your stories and posts to be featured in our Instagram Stories and/or Post.
Street Closures Due to May Day Rally
Wednesday Morning Mingle
Join us Tomorrow, Wednesday,
May 1, 2019 at 10:30 am
 for breakfast, trading, and an Instagram session.
This will be a great opportunity for our members to get their business on social media via Instagram.

We will be showing the members how to create their business profile on Instagram as well as get assistance in setting up their account on our new website.

Members should take advantage of Wednesday breakfast as an opportunity to trade goods with other members.
Upcoming DCWC Events
Second Poker Night
Back by Popular Demand-
The DCWC will be hosting its

2nd Poker tournament at the Club.
Thursday, May 9th, 2019 at 6 pm

Four Tables for Texas Hold em and One Table for Indian Poker.

RSVP needed as seats limited

Monthly Luncheon sponsored by
Jewelers Mutual on
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Join us for our Monthly Luncheon sponsored by Jewelers Mutual on
Tuesday May 14, 2019
at 12 pm .
More Details to Follow.
DCWC Members get FREE SHIPPING
To GIA: on Tuesdays and Thursdays
To AGS: on Wednesdays
550 S. Hill St. Suite 1590
Los Angeles, CA-90013
213-627-1103
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Member of the Week
Isaac Basiri born in Iran, grew up in Israel and moved to the US in 1972. He lived in New York for three years before he decided to move to Los Angeles.

About 35 years ago, a friend convinced him to join his diamond business. He worked for his friend for 9 years before deciding to take a long break from the business. As business started to boom

While he chose to be away from the industry, he could never really get away. In the year 2000, he decided to re enter the diamond business opening his own company  G&I Diamond Connections.

As a member of the Diamond Club, he wishes to see
Resignations Received:
For various reasons, the following members have resigned from the club.
We wish them all the best in future endeavors.
  • Eli Cohen of Yerushalami Bros Diamonds
  • Roy Lansky of Real Diamonds
  • Mark Neumann of Ross Designs
  • Neil Nelkin of Fancy Diamonds
  • Sean Nourani of AEU Diamonds
Today's Luncheon Highlight
Topics Discussed at the Luncheon:

  • The Control Committee audited our financials and have concluded that we are in good standing. Our Treasurer Rahul Parikh has managed our books very efficiently.
  • We are also in discussion with the building to increase the Club office size in the very near future.  
Our sponsor Wallis Bank , a private bank since 1906 represented by :

  • Mr. Asif Dakri, Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Wallis Bank (joined the Bank in 2002 and has been instrumental in aggressively growing the Bank over the past seventeen years. He is directly involved in the strategic direction of the Bank and the Bank’s overall lending function).
  • Mr. Fawad Ismail, Los Angeles Regional President
  • Mr. Asim Mahmood, Assistant VP Business Development Officer
  • Ms. Shaila Patankar, Senior VP Artesia Area Manager
gave a thorough presentation to show our members how we can benefit from their following services:
After their presentation, members engaged in a Q&A. You can also visit our Instagram to see their presentation as well as contact
Mr. Fawad Ismail or Mr. Asim Mahmood or Ms. Shaila Patankar
directly at 213.406.3690 to get more information.
Upcoming Shows
May 30- Jun 3
Las Vegas Convention Center
May 30- Jun 3
Las Vegas Convention Center
May 30- Jun 3
Las Vegas Convention Center
Classifieds and Comments
Inspiring quote of the Day
“ Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed." – Bob Riley
List your items to buy/sell/trade on  WhatsApp  and  Facebook . If you are a member of DCWC and wish to be added to the WhatsApp and Facebook page please email Radhika with your name, company name, and phone number at   diamondclub.la@gmail.com
  • If you are looking to hire, buy or sell, as a member take advantage of a free listing in the newsletter and reach out to over 260 members. Please send your listings to diamondclub.la@gmail.com
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