Mission Statement To promote Nepalese culture and values.
To advocate for human rights, freedom and peace.
To serve fellow human beings.
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The Public Relations Committee of Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA)
would like to invite you All to the August 26, 2012, Sunday 11 AM Monthly Talk Session over the phone (Free Conference Call) with Dr. Nanda Gurung (Ophthalmologist)
The first Nepalese doctor woman in ophthalmology/optical science
Date: Sunday, August 26, 2012
Time: 11 AM Eastern Time
Venue: Conference Call
Phone: 218-339-2500
Pass Code:139004#
Dr. Gurung is working in Lumbini Eye Institute in Nepal. Her services are highly commendable. She has her successful story and inspirations for our new generations to learn and expound such services. Please do not miss to participate promptly.
References:
http://www.lei.org.np/report/Annual%20Report%202007-08%20%20(2064-65).pdf
Please do not miss out this important interactive session with Dr. Nanda Gurung. Following this talk, we will take questions.
You can also e-mail your questions prior to the talk session to NASeA Public Relations Committee Chairperson, Dr. Ram C. Baral, at dr.ram.baral@gmail.com. You can also get in touch with your questions/feedback after the talk with Dr. gurungn55@yahoo.com.
Moderator:
Ram C. Baral, Ph.D
Professor of Psychology
Benedict College and Southern Wesleyan University
and Chair Public Relationships Committee
Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA)
1) Senior Chair/Co-Chair: Mr. Raja Ghale (Ex-President of NASeA), GA
2) Senior Chair/Co-Chair: Dr. Dharmendra Dhakal, TN, (Ex-President of NASEA)
3) Co-Chair: Dr. Tilak Shrestha, AL
4) Co-Chair: Mr. Tara Pun
5) Co-Chair: Dr. Shankar Parajuli, SC
Members:
6) Dr. Archana Pandey, NC
7) Dr. Bishwa Adhikari, GA/Canada
8 ) Dr. George Thomas, MO
9) Dr. Nita Thapa, SC
10) Dr. Piyush Upadhyay, SC
11) Mrs. Dina Khaniya, SC
12) Dr. Samar Paija Magar, SC
13) Mr. Satish Gupta, SC/NC
14) Mr. Manish Shakya (SCAN President)
15) Dr. Remanta K.C.,
16) Shakti Aryal, MS
17) Mr. Chester Reynolds, TN
18) Mr. Francis Harper, AR
19) Dr. Gail Triff, FL
20) Mr. Madhab Mainali, AL
21) Dr. Archana Kattel, President FNA
22) Dr. Khusi Ram Tiwari, FL
23) Member: Hari Bhandari, GA
24) Cathy Sharma, LA
25) Mr. Dipendra Lamichhane, NC
26) Nabin Pariyar, KY
27) Bishwa Sapkota
Public Relationships Committee
Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA)
http://www.naseaonline.org
The Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) extends our heartfelt
condolences to the families and friends of the six members of Sikh
Community who lost their lives during the shooting in the Sikh Temple in
Milauwakee on Aug 05, this past Sunday. Not even before the tears of
families of Colorado shooting victims have dried, another similar incident
of mass shooting has occurred, aimed at innocent people who have peacefully
gathered in the house of worship. NASeA condemns such mass shooting and
urges authorities to take necessary actions towards ensuring that the
public places and safe and secure.
NASeA sends prayers to the family members of the victims of this tragic
incidence and sends the Sikh community in the United States its support in
this time of need.
On behalf of NASeA
Sanjeeb Sapkota
President
Cultural Committee of NASeA is giving out free tickets to the first 60 people to attend the exciting 19th Annual Asian Cultural Exchange, a two day gorgeous event (Jul 28-29, Sat-Sun) at Gwinett Center, Georgia where several Nepalese Cultural Activities are being performed incluing:
Nepal Booth, Jul 28-29
Nepali Dance by children from Atlanta Nepali School, Jul 28
Nepali Fashion Show by Children, Jul 29
Nepali Presentation, Jul 29
Address:
Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097
The ticket is valued at $10 each, but NASeA id giving this out free to first 60 people on the first-come-first-serve basis. For free tickets, please send ASAP your name and your family member’s name to:
Raja Ghale, NASeA Liaison Offier to APAC-GA RajaGhale@aol.com
Dipendra Thapa, dipendrat@hotmail.com
Please hurry, send the names TODAY, the time is running out!
Asian Cultural Exchange where 14 Asian countries would be performing Dances, Concert, Exhibition, Martial Arts, demonstrations of fruit & vegetable carvings, Bafie Paintings, Origami, Okebana, etc. Exhibition of valuable artifacts from Asia, food vendors of Ethnic foods, Crafts & Arts Booths for you to shop, Civic vendors for information about companies, colleges, non-profit organizations for all ages. It is a family & business friendly event! For more information.
http://www.asianculturalexperienceinga.com/main.php
http://www.gwinnettcenter.com/Event-Info.66.0.html?&no_cache=1&tx_calendar_pi1%5Bf1%5D=1224
Please hurry, send the names TODAY, the time is running out!
Sincerely,
Dipendra Thapa,
Cultural Committee Co-Chair,
Nepalese Association in Southeast America
dipendrat@hotmail.com
The NASeA Children and Youth Committee presents July Children-to-Children Webinar on Friday, July 27, 2012.
The topic of the presentation and the presenter is:
“Nag Panchami and its Significance to Children”
by Sujata Chettri, 8th Grade,
South West Middle school, High Point, North Carolina
Date: Friday, Jul 27, 2012
Time: 08.00 PM Eastern Time
Click this link on above date/time to join the webinar:
Click here to join the webinar http://www.anymeeting.com/NASeA1
To listen to the webinar:
512-400-4809
*Access Code:* 676 8412
If anyone is interested in doing the August webinar next month, please contact:
- Sangita Dongol (Chair) sangitadongol@gmail.com
- Sushma Bajracharya (Co-chair) esushma.shrestha@hotmail.com
Thank you,
Sangita Dongol and Sushma Bajracharya
Children and Youth Committee
Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA)
www.naseaonline.org
Sincerely
Sushma Shrestha
Dedicated Line: (770) 850 – 8648
Mobile Line: (404) 312 – 1329
Alternate Line: (404) 376 – 7292
The Public Relations Committee of Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA)
And
Committee on Legal, Immigration, and Conflict Resolution of Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) would like to invite you All to the July 28, 2012 Talk Session over the phone (Free Conference Call)
On the topic:
Part A:
Nepalese Literature Today
(11AM-12 PM, One Hour)
And
Part B:
Current Immigration Issues
(12:15 PM to 1:15 PM, One Hour)
By
Binod Rokka, Nepalese Literature Laureate and Attorney at Law
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2012
Time: 11 AM Eastern Time
Venue: Conference Call
And
Live Presentations At:
Haveli – Alpharetta, GA
www.yelp.com/biz/haveli-indian-cuisine-alpharetta
8465 Holcomb Bridge Rd Ste 4001.
Alpharetta, GA 30022.
(770) 558-8333.http:// www.haveliindiancuisines.com
Conference Phone: 218-339-2500
Pass Code:139004#
Please do not miss out this important interactive session with Binod Rokka the Attorney at Law. Following this talk, we will take questions.
You can also e-mail your questions prior to the talk session to NASeA Public Relations Committee Chairperson, Dr. Ram C. Baral, at dr.ram.baral@gmail.com.
Moderator for “Nepalese Literature Today”
Ram C. Baral, Ph.D
Professor of Psychology
Benedict College and Southern Wesleyan University
and
Chair Public Relationships Committee
Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA)
1) Senior Chair/Co-Chair: Mr. Raja Ghale (Ex-President of NASeA), GA
2) Senior Chair/Co-Chair: Dr. Dharmendra Dhakal, TN, (Ex-President of NASEA)
3) Co-Chair: Dr. Tilak Shrestha, AL
4) Co-Chair: Mr. Tara Pun
5) Co-Chair: Dr. Shankar Parajuli, SC
Members:
6) Dr. Archana Pandey, NC,
7) Dr. Bishwa Adhikari, GA/Canada,
8 ) George Thomas, MO,
9) Dr. Nita Thapa, SC
10) Dr. Piyush Upadhyay, SC
11) Mrs. Dina Khaniya, SC
12) Dr. Samar Paija Magar, SC
13) Mr. Satish Gupta, SC/NC
14) Mr. Manish Shakya (SCAN President)
15) Dr. Remanta K.C.,
16) Shakti Aryal, MS
17) Mr. Chester Reynolds, TN
18) Mr. Francis Harper, AR
19) Dr. Gail Triff, FL
20) Mr. Madhab Mainali, AL
21) Dr. Archana Kattel, President FNA
22) Dr. Khusi Ram Tiwari, FL
23) Member: Hari Bhandari, GA
24) Cathy Sharma, LA
25) Mr. Dipendra Lamichhane, NC
26) Nabin Pariyar, KY
Do you have questions on immigration law and issues that you would like the Immigration attorney Mr.Binod Rokka address during the conference call? Please e-mail those to NASeA Legal, Immigration and Conflict Resolution Committee at khadkanb@hotmail.com Or call the Committee Chair Narayan Khadka at 336-707-0592
Facilitator:
Narayan Khadka
Chair
Committee on Legal, Immigration and Conflict Resolution
Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA)
Committee Members
Dhana Timilsina
Janak Baral
Mohan Bista
Madhav Mainali
http://www.naseaonline.org
Blood drive was one of the hot cakes during ANA convention in Dallas, TX
This is an update to NASeA family about an outstanding accomplishment achieved by a joint blood drive hosted by six different organizations including NASeA during ANA convention in Dallas, TX on June 30, 2012. Just in three hours, 27 pints of blood were donated. Let us salute these 27 social HEROES, who donated blood during ANA convention in Dallas, TX. This blood drive alone can save up to 81 lives in need. I thank you so much to all Community Services Committee Members for your continued support and solidarity in hosting blood drives in NASeA region and beyond.
Nepal Center of North Carolina (NCNC) set a record in blood drive, where 50 big hearted individuals donated blood. This can save upto 150 people. Big thanks goes to Shailendra Devkota, President, NCNC and his team of dedicated volunteers. List of donors for this event are Balami Uddhav, Basnet Bhimsen, Bhattarai Madhab Raj, Devkota Shailendra, Dhakal Kumud, Dhital Arun D. Dhungel Sunil, Karkee Thakur B, Karki Upama, Khanal Ashok, Luitel Narayan, Luitel Urmila, Ojjha Unnati, Pant Thakur, Paudel Gita, Pradhan Manoj, Sapkota Arun, Shah Bindeshwari, Shah Sanjay, Shakya Kiran.
Respectfully,
Lila B. Karki, Executive Member and Chair, Community Services Committee, NASeA
The Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) and the Association of Nepalese in Midwest America (ANMA) are announcing their annual student writing contests open to all high school, middle school and elementary school students of North America in their respective categories.
No matter who we are, no matter where we live and no matter what life we choose to lead, we are all Nepali in one way or another. In addition, whether we are aware of it or not, we are all shaped and influenced by our Nepali culture and traditions. Our roots lead us deeper to Nepal and nurtures us directly or indirectly through nutrients of Nepali cultures and traditions that has evolved over thousands years of Nepali civilization.
The goal of this essay contest is to increase awareness about Nepal and its culture so that we can know and preserve our culture and ultimately gain a better understanding of ourselves.
Following are the brief details about the individual contest for high school, middle school and elementary school. For detail information regarding guideline, eligibility, submission date, judging committee and judging criteria read the corresponding attachment.
High School Contest (Grade 9-12)
Title – Preserving Nepalese Identity and Building its Future in the USA
This year’s theme for the ANMA/NASeA joint convention is “Preserving Nepalese Identity and Building its Future in the USA”. Write an essay that centers on the joint convention theme.
Some questions to answer are: What are your cherished Nepali values passed to you by your parents? What are the Nepali traditions, festival and customs you will like to observe, follow and pass to future generation and why do you like those? What are the things you will do to preserve and maintain those tradition, festival and values?
(Guideline: The essay should incorporate how you are going to maintain Nepali identity by following Nepali traditions, rituals and customs in your life in North America. Nepali values, rituals and traditions that you cherish most and would like to hand down to future generation. How do you think we can preserve our Nepali identity and build its future in North America?)
Awards & Recognitions: High school essay contest is sponsored by NASeA and ANMA. The first-place winner will be awarded a prize of US $300 along with an award certificate. The second and the third place winners will receive $100 and $50 respectively, along with their award certificate. The top three essays will also be published in NASeA’s upcoming Yeti View Point magazine. The winners will be honored during NASeA/ANMA joint convention in Labor Day Weekend, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The award for the high school writing contest is sponsored by Dr. Devi Gurung States and Himalayan Health Care Project from Saint Louis, Missouri.
Middle School Contest (Grade 6-8)
Title – Me and My Nepal
Memoir writing should cover what are the North American cultures, things, or events in your life in North America that that keeps bonding between you and Nepal alive or bring you back memories of your days in Nepal.
(Guideline: We are looking for North American cultures, things or events that trigger your bonding with Nepal or remind you of Nepal. Thus, do not include Nepali traditions that you and your family follow in North America and Nepali festivals and celebrations that you observe in North America as trigger points of your memory. Tell us your memory about how these things have been helping you to be bonded with Nepal).
Awards & Recognitions: Middle school narrative writing contest first, second and third place winner will be awarded a prize of US $100, $75 and $50 respectively, along with their award certificate. The top three narrative writings will also be published in NASeA’s upcoming Yeti View Point magazine. The winners will be honored during ANMA/NASeA joint convention in Labor Day Weekend, 2012 in Indianapolis, IN, USA. We would like to invite all interested students to participate and play vital role in making our effort successful.
The award for the middle school writing contest is sponsored by Dr. Sanjeeb Sapkota of Atlanta, Georgia.
Elementary School Contest (grade 1-5)
Title – Show and Tell: “Nepal – the Country of Mt. Everest and Buddha”
Assume that you have to do a “show-and-tell”, but this time instead of telling, you will be writing. The topic for this year’s show and tell is “Nepal – the Country of Mt. Everest and Buddha”. You can do “Show and Tell”: on anything related to Nepal, for example – Nepali food you like to eat, Nepali festivals you liked the most, Nepali Flag, Temple, Mountain, City, etc. Ask your parents to provide a picture of the object you are doing “show and tell” and write about it. Please do not forget to send us the picture along with your writing.
Awards & Recognitions: Elementary School “Show and Tell Nepal” contests’ first, second and third place winner will be awarded a prize of US $40, $35 and $25 respectively, along with their award certificate. The top three writings will also be published in NASeA’s upcoming Yeti View Point magazine. The winners will be honored during ANMA/NASeA joint convention in Labor Day Weekend, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
The award for the elementary school essay competition is sponsored by Nita Khatiwada from Lexington, Kentucky.
We would like to invite all interested students to participate and play vital role in making our effort successful.
Eligibility:
1.The content is open to all North American Region school students enrolled in 2012-2013 and to all home-school students in grade equivalent to regular school grades.
2.All essays must reflect the contestant’s own research and originality in writing.
3.Limit one submission per student.
4.Essay must be submitted online via email before deadline to all Judging Committee members (email of judging committee for each category is given below).
Essay specification:
1.Written in English language.
2.Student’s name, email address and day-time phone number must appear at the top of the essay.
3.Word limits: 800-1000 words for high school; 600-700 words for middle school; 400-500 words for grade 4th and 5th and 300 -400 words for 1st to 3rd grader. All words, except title and bibliography will be counted towards the word limits.
4.Type using MS-Word, Double-spaced and page numbered.
5.Submit in MS-Word format to Judging Committee Chair and carbon copy to all committee members.
Time table:
1.Essay submission deadline – July 23, 2012.
2.Winners will be notified by – Aug 13, 2012.
3.Recognition of Winners – September 1, 2012 (during cultural program of NASeA/ANMA annual joint convention).
Judging criteria:
1.Scope of research (20%)
2.Organization of content (15%)
3.Originality (20) %
4.Logic development (10 %)
5.Spelling and grammar (10%)
6.Clarity and sincerity of thoughts (10%)
7.Completeness (15%)
The judging committee – High school
• Dr. Sushama Pradhan, NC, USA – Chairperson: spradhan@gmail.com
•Mr. Sushil Shrma, KY, USA – Co-Chair: sushishma@gmail.com
•Dr. Batu Sharma, NC, USA – Member: batusharma@gmail.com
•Dr. Dhruba Tripathi, AB, Canada – Member: dakshintara@yahoo.com
The judging committee -Middle school
•Dr. Sushama Pradhan, NC, USA – Chairperson: spradhan@gmail.com
•Mr. Gopndra Bhattarai, IN, USA – Co-Chair:gopendrab@hotmail.com com
•Dr. Archana Kattel, FL, USA – Member: archana.kattel@gmail.com
•Ms. Srijana Khatiwada Sharma , GA, USA – Member: srijana98@gmail.com
•Mr. Jyoti Vaidya, London, ON, Canada – Member: jyotivaidya@hotmail.com
The judging committee -Elementary school
•Dr. Sushama Pradhan, NC, USA – Chairperson: spradhan@gmail.com
•Ms. Sreejana Uprety, MO, USA – Co-Chair: shreejana_uprety@hotmail.com
•Mr. Basanta Khadka, NC, USA –Member: bkhadka2001@yahoo.com
•Mr. Jhalendra Shrestha, AB, Canada- Member:jhalendra@yahoo.com
Dr. Sushama Pradhan
Committee Chair,
NASeA/ANMA Student Writing Contest, 2012
NASeA Panel Discussion
over the phone (Conference Call)
Phone: 218-339-2500
Pass Code:139004#
On the topic:
Tips for hunting job
Tips to make your resume stand out
Tips to prepare yourself for an interview
Tips to stays competent in job
with Panelists
Manish Das
Lead Engineer
GE Energy, Greenville, South Carolina
Srijana Sharma
Media analyst and Vice President of Citi Groups Media
and
Susanna Baral,
Human Resource Expert from Coca Cola International Head Quarters, Atlanta
Date: Sunday, June 24, 2012
Time: 11 AM EasternTime
Venue: Conference Call
Please do not miss out this important interactive session with the above panelists who have experiences on the current job market and on how to go about preparing a good CV (resume), applying for a job and doing well in job interview.
You can also e-mail your questions prior to the talk session to NASeA Public Relations Committee Chairperson, Dr.Ram C. Baral, at dr.ram.baral@gmail.com.
Moderator:
Ram C. Baral, Ph.D
Professor of Psychology
Benedict College and Southern Wesleyan University
and
Chair
Public Relationships Committee
Nepalese Association in SoutheastAmerica (NASeA)
1) Co-Chair: Mr. Raja Ghale (Ex-Presidentof NASeA), GA
2) Co-Chair: Dr. Dharmendra Dhakal,TN, (Ex-President of NASEA)
3) Co-Chair:Dr. Tilak Shrestha, AL
4) Co-Chair: Dr. Shankar Parajuli, SC
Members:
5) Dr. Archana Pandey, NC
6) Dr. Bishwa Adhikari, GA/Canada
7) Dr. George Thomas, MO
8 ) Dr. Nita Thapa, SC
9) Dr. Piyush Upadhyay, SC
10) Mrs. Dina Khaniya, SC
11) Dr. Samar Paija Magar, SC
12) Mr. Satish Gupta, SC/NC
13) Mr. Manish Shakya (SCAN President)
14) Mr. Nabin Pariyar, KY
15) Dr. Remanta K.C.,
16) Shakti Aryal, MS
17) Mr. Chester Reynolds, TN
18) Mr. Francis Harper, AR
19) Dr. Gail Triff, FL
20) Mr. Madhab Mainali, AL
21) Dr. Archana Kattel, President FNA
22) Dr. Khusi Ram Tiwari, FL
23) Hari Bhandari, GA
24) Cathy Sharma, Louisiana (LA)
25) Mr. Dipendra Lamichhane, NC
http://www.naseaonline.org
Dear NASeA Community,
We invite the Nepalese organizations in the cities, states or universities in Southeast America to submit application to be the host of the 9th NASeA ANMA Convention to be held during Labor Day weekend of 2013 during August 30 -September 02, 2013.
NASeA ANMA convention is one of the largest gatherings of people of Nepali origin in the United States where hundreds of participants from over 35 states, Canada and other parts of the world would join to share, interact and discuss issues and opportunities related to Nepali community, participate in networking, cultural, sports and numerous other enjoyable, informative and educational activities. We have seen an unprecedented amount of interest from various organizations in different cities and states to host the NASeA ANMA convention in 2013. This tells that the value and significance of the convention is being felt in every Nepali community (and beyond) in different corner of southeast and elsewhere in the United States.
For the year 2012, the ANMA NASeA convention in being held in Indianapolis and you could learn about it in the link http://www.jointconvention.org
The host organization of the convention this year is Nepalese Association in Indiana (NAI), in 2011 the host was Nepalese Association in Georgia (NAG), in 2010 the host was Kentucky Nepal Society (KNS) and in 2009 the host was Nepal Center for North Carolina (NCNC).
Beginning this year, we are making the process of selecting the host organization open and competitive so that all would have opportunity to show their ability to host a large convention and take part in the selection process. Nepali organizations in cities and states in Southeast America are highly encouraged to apply to be the host.
Here are the guidelines and considerations for the selection process:
1. The city or state Nepali organization has to be within the realm of southeast America region — Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky,Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee.
2. The host organization need to prepare a 7-10 minute powerpoint presentation and submit it to naseaamerica@gmail.com no later than, Friday, July 06, 2012 covering the following items:
•Brief description of their organization
•Why they believe hosting NASeA ANMA Convention in their city/state would benefit the Nepali community
•List of possible hotels in their city where the convention could be held with information of meeting room, catering, location, access, cost effectiveness etc.
•Their strengths and limitation in organizing a large event in terms of providing volunteers and other support and how they plan to improve on their limitations
NASeA executive committee will review the presentations and would invite them to present via webinar on Sunday, Jul 15 beginning at 3 PM Eastern Time in the following link http://www.anymeeting.com/NASeA1
Each applicant organization would get 45 minutes to present and answer questions in the webinar presentation.
The decision on the host organization will be made by NASeA executive committee, during its regular monthly meeting in third or fourth week of July 2012.
What the organizers (NASeA and ANMA) expect from the selected organization to be the host of 2013 NASeA ANMA Convention?:
1. Help the organizers (NASeA and ANMA) select the best hotel from the perspective of location, comfort and cost effectiveness.
2. Provide volunteers for different activities during the convention including but not limited to sports, cultural program, registration process, raising funds
3. There is no financial obligation to the host organization i.e. the host organizations need not provide financial support, but it should help the organizers (NASeA and ANMA) raise funds.
For any questions or to request information please send an email to naseaamerica@gmail.com or contact me directly in my phone or email below.
Sincerly,
Sanjeeb Sapkota
NASeA President
www.naseaonline.org
678-557-8389
yessapkota@gmail.com
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Contact:Narayan Khadka
Email:khadkanb@hotmail.com
Phone:336-707-0592
NASeA Immigration and Legal Committee
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