Dear GBNC Members,
We are in the process of making GBNC a tax exempt organization. IRS record shows that GBNC became a tax-exempt organization in 1998; however, no tax filings were done by GBNC with the IRS since 1998, hence, we can not apply for tax-exemption under our current name. We at the GBNC council are considering changing GBNC name. I urge all of you to suggest GBNC council a new name for GBNC. I need you opinion in this regard.
Please post your comment here or call me at 617-548-2219 or e-mail me at suryathapa@hotmail.com, president@gbnc.org

Regards,
Surya Thapa
President, Greater Boston Nepalese Community (GBNC)

Dear Surya Thapa,

Could we get an honest assimilation of what GBNC represents and how it has stood up for its name since its inception? May be that would help some of us to come up with an appropriate name for the team.
Thank you

--BV

I think, efforts should be made or request IRS,( if it already has tax exempt status), to renew GBNC rather than changing the name itself. I know an organization that failed to submit the tax and when appealed the IRS responded favorably.

(i did not know GBNC was a tax exempt organization!)

NB

Nepalis In Boston

The idea "changing name" is a clear example of byproduct of
capitalism. In capitalism, we think everything can be transferred
or weighed interms of money. Well, I am not related to GBNC
not at all... but had seen its name almost the same time period
as internet.. since 1990s. GBNC want to forget its achievements
under its logo.... but want to follow "change name" or announce
bankruptcy as many american companies do.......... to avoid
extra tax................... I used to consider GBNC a model
Nepali organization, which I used to think as better than ANA
or other Washington based organizations run by some closed
circle of some LOVI / Chhucha mancheharu, who don't let the
organization go beyond their own circle. At least GBNC, was not
like that, its my observation and guess. I might be wrong, the
members might have different views.

Now, changing name is legal. Starting it from scratch is not
bad idea either. But, sidelining "ethics", "moral" and glorified
history under the GBNC banner, and changing name to get
TAX cut, is dead wrong for a man like me who does not buy
capitalism concept in wholesale market. Anway, GBNC officers
can follow the capitalism, weigh everything as money, and
what not.

Good Luck.
GP
a GBNC wellwisher.

सूर्य जी,
कसैले तपाईँलाई, " बाबुको नाम परिवर्तन गर्नु पर्यो, कुन राम्रो लग्छ भन त बा?" भनेर सोध्ला रे।

त्यो बेला तपाईँ के भन्नुहुन्छ?

"हैन मलाई सुर्य नै भन्नुस्।"

अरु कुरा दामोदरलाई सोधुम्।

WHO MESSED THE NAME UP SHOULD FIX IT TOO. thAT MEANS HUNTING DOWN PAST PRESIDENTS. AND THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SITTING DUCKS TOO.

I GIVE KUDOS TO THE PRESIDENT FOR AT LEAST TRYING TO FIX IT...UNLIKE THE BOARD OF STIING DUCKS WHO SEEM TO HAVE BEEN THERE FOREVER.

I assume you have not tried talking with the IRA. I think talking to them will work. As a volunteer organization, you have a very good chance of getting re-instated if you explained them frankly that past presidents made the mistakes.

If that did not work, my suggestion for the name would be: New England Nepalis. This would give the organization a more of a regional identity.

NBC - Nepali Boston Community

Lets not think of changing the name yet...It will be like G. Bush making case for the attack of Iraq.

Lets look for the avenues to revive the GBNC itself.

Bhadgaule suggested of "New England Nepalis. This would give the organization a more of a regional identity."

My thought:

There should be one umbrella organization like that but lets put that aside for now.

As the population and the interest of the Nepalese are getting swollen and diverse everyday, the GBNC will not and has not been able to cater the interest of all the people, which is natural.

So lets define what GBNC should do or limit its activities like Dashain Party or New years party and we all will come togather.

For other activities and interests, we will have to split into smaller groups. Otherwise it will become more disorganized and chaotic.

To coordinate, bond and coalease all these: we need an umbrella organization, probably New England Nepalese Society.

Lets listen to what others have to say. I think its high time to the voices of the CONCERNED Nepalese. Afulai Nepali bhanna garo manne haruko ta ke sunai bho ra?

PS:
I have a suspicion that Damodar and Dadagiri are the same person...It took 9 minutes for Damodar to post the message after Dadagiri expressed or is it just a Tathastu thingy.

Here is a link to the form for the APPLICATION OF REVIVAL

http://www.sec.state.ma.us/cor/corpdf/180arev.pdf


Surya,

Can you please clearify the tax exempt status of GBNC.

"IRS record shows that GBNC became a tax-exempt organization in 1998; however, no tax filings were done by GBNC with the IRS since 1998, hence, we can not apply for tax-exemption under our current name."

It seems the President has not done enough homework.

I strongly disagree with changing name of GBNC. Did Mr. President get approval for changing name from the board of directors and, most importantly, from GBNC community members? Mr. President, why would you consider changing name of GBNC if there is way, as Shirish pointed out, to straighten things out for GBNC tax exempt status with IRS? I strongly echo my opinion with Shirish and GP (except GP's view on capitalism :)).GBNC is one of the oldest Nepali organization in the U.S. Its name carries a history of Nepalese diasporas living in the New England area. Please do not undermine GBNC's history and its importance. Trust me, changing name of already established organization makes a lot of difference. So many dedicated volunteers have kept this organization running so far. Mr. President, try to work out with IRS to keep the same name. Ask for help with GBNC community. They sure will help you on this.

Bostonian Nepali

Good one bostonian nepali i agree with u.....

What about
La plus grande Communaute de Nepalaise a Boston ?

Means the same. Change the acronym to GCNB.

What about this for a name?

Vanguard Of The Nepali Proletariat Living In The Greater Boston Area And Their Well Wishers Worldwide

Sounds a little long, but I am sure the acronym will be manageable.

VNPLGBAWWW

Ooops. That should have been
La Communaute de Nepalaise a plus grand Boston (CNGB).

Mr. President,
I have composed a poem for you (please read it like "Jungi Nishaan Hamro") . I am sure after reading this you will not change GBNC name. I hope you will not dsappoint hundrends of GBNC members like me.

Yo GBNC Hamro
--------------------
Boston ma hurkiyeko yo GBNC hamro
Jasari bhaye pani bachekai chha, yo GBNC hamro

Hajarau Nepali Haruko, yo GBNC shaan hamro
Marena yo kahile, yo GBNC hamro

Yo janmadai jagat ma Damodar jasta ka prahara aaye
Tara uni haru sabai hare, harena GBNC hamro

Boston ma hurkiyeko yo GBNC hamro
Jasari bhaye pani bachekai chha, yo GBNC hamro

Jaba samma chhandra surya aakash ma rahanchha
Taba samma hunchha yo pyaro GBNC hamro


Boston ma hurkiyeko yo GBNC hamro
Jasari bhaye pani bachekai chha, yo GBNC hamro


Bostonian Nepali

Should this work: This is not typical nepali politically orientiated. It has eyes opening meaning. We as a Nepal (BONE), gives meaning full sense not only to Nepali communinty also to all society. Everybody could easily understand the meaning.

"BONE" or "BONE LLC"

BO: this stands for first two letters from Boston and

NE: this stands for first two letters from either Nepal or Nepali, Nepalese

According to meaning search :

Bone means:

The dense, semirigid, porous, calcified connective tissue forming the major portion of the skeleton of most vertebrates. It consists of a dense organic matrix and an inorganic, mineral component.