Nepalese Association of Indiana Annual Report 2017

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1 Nepalese Association of Indiana Annual Report

2 Summary New Programs has been introduced & successfully completed Connect with other Institutions Interaction with NRN-NCC President Interaction Program with Lions Club International Director. Local Event Participation Indy500 Parade Educational \ Awareness Seminar Financial Seminar Continuation to Legacy Programs Nepalese New Year Celebration Summer picnic Dashai / Tihar/ Teej Celebration Membership drive 1, 2 Pleged Life and 22 Gen members Blood donation A very successful year completed by NAI with various activities and programs. 2

3 Membership & Registration NAI has been continuously putting on effort to register new member and membership renewal. Following current highlights- New Life Member 1 Committed life member 2 Total Life Member - 42 General members: Expires December April: 15 June: 22 3

4 Interaction with NRN-NCC-USA President Date & Venue: March 11, 40 participants For the First time, NAI-Indiana hosted Dr. Keshav Poudel, NRN- NCC-USA discussing the role & responsibilities of NRN-NCC- USA, Nepalese living in Indiana and NAI How can be benefited with NRN-NCC-USA. 4

5 Interaction with Lions International Team Date & Venue: May 13, 2017 Ruth Approx. 25 participants For the First time, NAI-Indiana hosted Interaction programs with the Team of Lions Club International Indiana. What is Lion & Lionism Benefits of being a Lion. Benefits to NAI and Individual Development Speakers International Director, Past Intl. Dir Linda Tincher, PCC/GMT Sue Topf and DG Stephen Wine Gardner. 5

6 Financial Seminar March 18, Crossing ~25 participants For the First time, NAI-Indiana hosted Mr Brad Clark and Bruce Maginn, professional Financial advisors. They delivered the presentation and followed by discussion on Investing Retirement planning Tax planning Home buying 6

7 Nepalese New Year 2017 New Year 2017 has been organized & celebrated in a grand way with interesting cultural events presented by Local talents. Major Highlights - April 15, Club of Carmel Large participation 124 Adult/youths + 25 kids below <8 yrs More than 20 great performances by local talents. Appreciation Certificate and prize distribution. Delicious snacks & Dinner 7

8 INDY500 Festival Parade May 27, Indianapolis Approx. 30 participants performing in front of more than 300,000 live spectators and more than a million TV viewers For the First time, NAI-Indiana participated & represented Nepal and Nepali in Indy500 Festival Parade, pride of Indiana and Indianapolis. We performed in Lakhe dance and cultural music wearing traditional & Indigenous dresses. We were identified as one of the best cultural participants of the parade. 8

9 Summer Picnic 2017 Great picnic, great participation Great food & lots of fun June 24, Township park, Avon 111 Adult/youths + ~25 kids below <8 yrs A lot of games for kids and adults Music Site-made delicious foods made by our own volunteers NAI T-Shirt Sale & Membership drives were carried. 9

10 Teej 2017 Great participation, Great potluck food and fun with dances Aug 19, Christian Church ~100 Adult/youth/kids Great food with potluck Music, Teej songs and dances 10

11 Flood Victim Fund Raise An initiative to help flood victims: Raised $1983 $1653 came from the executive committee EC decided to disburse in 2 regions Eastern/central region already disbursed; 11

12 Durga HTCI 2017 An yearly durga puja day dedicated to September 9, 2017 ~60 attended Sponsored food Participated in Bhajans and Arati 12

13 HTCI 2017 An yearly September 22, 2017 Food stall Sold Momo, Malpuwa, puri and chhole Collected and donated $1330 Great participation by volunteers 13

14 Dashain/Tihar 2017 Great Venue, Great food, Great cultural program October 14, Kitchen ~90 attended Great food and Venue, Great cultural program and Music 14

15 Deusi/Bhailo 2017 Yearly program to raise funds for cultural programs Played in 3 venues, Zionsville, Carmel and Greenwood Raised $ Great donations from the community and participation of volunteers 15

16 Movie showing A small program to raise funds for disabled Nov 11, 2017 Movie: The lady with lamp ~25 audiences and $365 raised 16

17 Farewell to Secretary Saying goodbye and thanking Ananta for his Dec 17, ~50 wellwishers 17

18 Financial Summary While organizing many events and programs, several income and expenses has incurred. The Financial Transaction and reports will be presented by Treasurer separate. 18