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eNews
A monthly communiqué
January 2017 No. 1
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IAGB Hosts Republic Day Mela on January 28
IAGB's all-day Republic Day mela will be held from noon until 10 pm on Saturday, January 28, at Burlington High School, Burlington, MA.
We are holding several contests and activities at the mela, an initiative that has received an overwhelming response from the community. We are still accepting entries. Contests and activities include:
- Patriotic Theme Art
- Kite-Making Competition
- Science Quiz for Kids
- Chess Tournament
- Geography Bee
- Patriotic Sonnet/Poem Writing
- Trivia Quiz
- Essay Competition
- Cultural Program
Visit www.iagb.org to sign up to compete. You can participate in multiple competitions. Competition entry is free/discounted for members, so sign up for IAGB membership soon!
The highlight of the Republic Day mela will be IAGB's first-ever Antakshari Grand Finale competition. (Read about the January 8 semifinal in the article above.) The grand finale will follow a program of group performances of the kind that our audience expects to see every year.
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Lend Your Support to IAGB's Food Drive
IAGB has undertaken to join the fight against HUNGER as part of its Community Service agenda. As we enjoy our holiday season, we would like to remember those who could use a helping hand from us.
We have started a food drive, which will continue through our Republic Day celebration on January 28. We will donate the food items we collect to a couple of food pantries that we have identified in the Metro West Area. To that end, if you would like to contribute some non-perishable food items, we request you to bring those items to the antakshari semifinal on January 8, and/or to the Republic Day mela on January 28.
Your contributions would be highly appreciated and will go a long way in helping to put food on someone's table. Thanks so much for your generosity!
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Sharing IAGB’s New Vision at an Event Full of Good Cheer
The event of choice for our members and well wishers on December 10 was IAGB's complimentary holiday luncheon at Mehfil Restaurant in Tewksbury, MA.
The 120 or so guests got together for an afternoon of socializing and learning about IAGB's events over a delicious lunch. They availed of the opportunity to chat with IAGB's Executive Committee members, who generally work behind the scenes, and hear about the organization's accomplishments and plans for future events.
President Jayashree Voruganti welcomed members, past presidents, guests, partners and well-wishers to IAGB’s fourth event of the year in 2016. The purpose of hosting the holiday luncheon was to bring our community together and provide the State of IAGB – a first in the history of the organization, she explained. You can view the picture album of the luncheon here.
Expanding IAGB Activities to One Event/One Quarter
The 2015-2017 Executive Committee set forth to implement a new vision that included expanding activities by presenting one event per quarter, a community services platform to collaborate with the community, and an initiative to reach beyond boundaries, including both local and government bodies. The underlying theme of the vision is to bring us together to help our community.
In order to implement the new vision, we set up various subcommittees (each with two co-chairpersons) to execute routine tasks:
- Culture
- Fundraising and Table Management
- Program and Brochure Management
- Logistics
- Communication and PR/Media
- Food and Venue
- Website
- Facebook
We established subcommittees to implement our existing and new initiatives:
- Community Collaboration (new)
- Community Services Platform (existing)
- Reach beyond Boundaries (existing)
IAGB also recognized the value of various partnerships and established banking and media partners.
Accomplishments in 2016 and Upcoming Events in 2017
Jayashree took a look back at our accomplishments in 2016 and a look ahead to our planned events in 2017, and listed the following:
2016
- Republic Day 2016 Celebration: Introduced entry fee for non-members; recognized Dr. Inder Kamal, Dr. Kaplesh Kumar, Sushil Tuli, Brenda Cole and Rose Hom of Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare and Sajjad Ramzanali of Adam Travels and Qatar Airways.
- Hindi Play Such aur Sach ke Siva: A play that was a clear success by all measures; recognized Seva and We Care Charity.
- Independence Day 2016: Presented a successful event despite oppressive heat on that day; recognized Dr. Anil Saigal and Jatinder Sharma and presented two scholarships to youth.
- Holiday Luncheon: To express appreciation to life and regular members, sponsors, well-wishers; launched food drive.
- Advisory Committee: Appointed advisory committee comprised of past presidents to provide advice and continuity to the organization.
- IAGB eNewsletter: Launched monthly publication.
2017
- Participating in the Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May 7.
- Presenting a Hindi play on Saturday, May 13.
- Celebrating Indian Independence on Sunday, August 20.
- Convening of General Body Meeting in the September/October time frame.
Mark your calendars and watch for details to come!
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IAGB Forms Advisory Board
Also at at the holiday luncheon, Jayashree Voruganti announced the
formation
of the IAGB Advisory Board, consisting of
the
following past
presidents
of the organization:
- Kaplesh Kumar – Legal
- Nannaji Saka – Auditing
- Ram Voruganti – Community Services
- Shiva Sheel
- Mohan Dali
- Amrit Soni
- Anil Saigal
We look forward to benefiting from the wisdom of the Advisory Board, which will provide continuity to the efforts of IAGB's executive committees in the future.
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Talk to Us: Would You Attend an IAGB Seminar or Workshop?
As you can see, IAGB's Executive Committee is working hard and incubating some great ideas. We are thinking about launching an innovation-entrepreneurial seminar series/conducting a workshop in the April time frame.
We would love to hear from you as we would like to gauge your interest. Please email and tell us if you would attend such an IAGB event.
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IAGB Partners with Leherein to Present Hindi Comedy on May 13
IAGB is partnering with New England Leherein to bring you a Hindi comedy play directed by acclaimed local producer and director Avinash Padhye on Saturday, May 13. Proceeds will go toward charitable causes promoted by Leherein and IAGB. Last spring, Avinash had directed a hit Hindi play for IAGB, “Such aur Such ke Siva,” the presentation of which raised funds for IAGB’s charitable causes.
Leherein has blossomed from being a dance group into a charity that raises funds for needy children in India. The Leherein team is comprised of 14 women who work to enhance underprivileged children's lives by instilling the value of education at “Baal Sadhan,” a home operated by nonprofit organization IIM Trust in Pune, India.
IAGB and Leherein teams are working on the logistics of the play. IAGB President Jayashree Voruganti and Vice President Praveena Naduthota, co-chairpersons of the event, will share details about the play at IAGB’s antakshari semifinal on January 8 at Priya Restaurant in Lowell, MA.
Tickets to the play will be available for purchase at IAGB’s Republic Day mela on January 28, at Burlington High School, Burlington, MA.
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Indian Consulate General and AIANY Invite the Community
The Consulate General of India, New York, and the Associations of Indians in America invite you to celebrate the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from noon until 2 pm on Sunday, January 8, at New India House, 3 East 64th Street, New York, NY 10065. Check out the invitation above and RSVP.
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IDC Sponsors India's Cultural History Seminar: January 21
Are you interested in an informative, educational and enriching day exploring the Indian subcontinent’s cultural history, starting with its roots several thousand years ago? Then, according to the IDC, this would be the perfect event to attend.
There will be six tracks of lectures about the cultural history of the Vedic period, along with scholarly discussion. The content is based on nearly a year-long effort of information collection, thanks to the efforts of several IDC volunteer members.
The event includes a special immersive experience of the Vedic period with music and recitations.
Seating is limited to 100 guests. Register online at the IDC
website
. For further questions,
email
IDC or call (617) 642-4888, and follow IDC on Facebook and Twitter.
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Editor: Zehra Khan, IAGB Communications
Contributors: Ruchi Agrawal, Suzana Naik, Praveena Naduthota, Syed Ali Rizvi,
Jayashree Voruganti
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