NEWAH ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA
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NOA 11th Annual Convention and General Meeting Update
Dear NOA friends, families, and well wishers:
Jwojalapa! NOA's 11th Annual Convention and General Meeting is this coming Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Eastern Middle School, 300 University Blvd., Silver Spring, Maryland.
NOA
is delighted to announce that our Invited Chief Guest is 93-year-old
living legend, Chancellor of Nepal Bhasa Academy, and winner of 3 Madan
Puraskar, the honorable Dr. Satya Mohan Joshi.
Don’t miss this rare and exciting opportunity to hear from an amazing
Newah scholar and writer! Dr. Joshi will be joined by other excellent
presenters on this year’s convention theme, Newars Today: Where We Are. We will of course have our fantastic culture show, Nepal Mandala: Arts and Crafts exhibition,
and delicious samay bajee and dinner. And this year we are pleased to
add a special program just for kids. Here’s a quick look at the
details:
NOA 11th Annual Convention and General Meeting:
Venue: Eastern Middle School, 300 University Blvd., Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
Date: Sunday, May 27, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM–10:00 PM
Theme: Newars Today: Where We Are
Tickets: $30 at door; $25 in advance
Sponsorships and donations: NOA
welcomes contributions from any individual or company wanting to
sponsor planned programs. All donations to NOA are tax deductible;
please contact season@newah.org or ramlals@yahoo.com for more information.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, May 27th
with NOA members, friends, families, and supporters! Thank you for
your continued support, and please forward this announcement! Visit www.newah.org for updates, and don’t hesitate to contact any of us with questions or ideas, or to volunteer.
We hope to see you at the convention!
Regards,
The Executive Committee
Newah Organization of America (NOA)
Season Shrestha: 410-404-5388/ season@newah.org
Birendra Pradhan: 347-400-4173/ birendra@newah.org
Ravi Pradhan: 443-604-0478/ munaandravi123@yahoo.com
Babita Shrestha: 703-477-6920/ bshrestha@ifc.org
Mahindra Pradhan: 301-821-2796/ mahindra@newah.org
Ram Lal Shrestha: 240-581-0078/ ramlals@yahoo.com
Pushkar Prajapati: 703-270-8456/ pushkar@newah.org
Bishomver Pradhan: 443-839-520/ bishomver@newah.org
Rajesh Lal Shrestha: 301-905-7348/ rajesh@newah.org
NEWAH ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA
Public Charitable Organization, A 501 c 3 Tax-exempt, Non-profit)
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NOA 11th Annual Convention and General Meeting
Program of the Day
Eastern Middle School
300 University Blvd.
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Sunday May 27, 2012
2:00 PM onward Arrival & Registration:
Coordinator – Mr. Ram Lal Shrestha
Co-coordinators - Mr. Manoj Shrestha, Ms. Sabrina Shrestha
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Samay Bajee. (Clay Oven Restaurant)
Coordinators – Mr. Ram Lal Shrestha, Mr. Ravi Pradhan Mr. Hariman Shrestha, and Mr. Shyam Lal Shrestha
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Innaugural & Opening Session:
3:00 PM- Call to order and Welcome – Mrs. Babita Shrestha, Mr. Pushkar Prajapati
Lighting of Twadewa by the Chief Guest – Honorable Dr. Satya Mohan Joshi
Assisted by Mrs. Haribaba Kayastha and Mrs. Meena Pradhan
Emcee
Mrs. Babita Shrestha and Mr. Pushkar Prajapati will request NOA
President and Chief Guest to step up to the stage and take their seats.
Emcee
Mrs. Babita Shrestha and Mr. Pushkar Prajapati will request Honorable
Dr. Satya Mohan Joshi to step up to the stage and take his seat
NOA President Welcome Speech – Mr. Season Shrestha
NOA General Secretary’s Report – Mrs. Babita Shrestha
Annual NOA’s activities (May 29, 2011- May 27, 2012) Presentation by Mrs. Babita Shrestha
NOA Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Ram Lal Shrestha
2 minutes each
NPPA President Speaks – Mr. Laxman Pradhan
ANA President-?
NASC President Speaks – Mr. Dibya Hada
ANS President Speaks – Mr. Nagendra Poudel
BANA President Speaks – Mr. Bijaya Shrestha
ANWA President – Mrs. Bishnu Thapa
Greater Washington Tamu Sama j(GWTS) President Speaks – Mr.
Tamang Society of Greater Washington (TSGW) President Speaks –
NAEJA-
Ambassador a few word
Chief Guest Speaks – Dr. Satya Mohan Joshi –Honor program
Closing and Acknowledgements- NOA 1st vice President- Mr. Birendra Pradhan
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM – Coffee Break
4:45 PM –5:45 PM Talk Program – “Newars today where we stand”
Coordinator – Mr. Pushkar Prajapati
Moderator - Dr. Sugandha Tuladhar and Ms. Eva Rajbhandari
Speakers:
Mr. Daya Shakya-Newah Identity
Mr. Baikuntha Man Shrestha- Newah Arts
Dr. Mahesh Baidya- Health of Newah People
Dr. Anita Tuladhar-Global financial crisis and impact on Newah community
Mr. Deepak Shrestha- Newah Business
Mr. Prince Basnet- Internet Security?
Ms. Reesha Shrestha-Newah Student Association
Mr. Heera Das Shrestha- Environment
Dr. Bal Gopal Shrestha-WNO
Mr. Surendra Bikram Prajapati- Shankhdar Sirpa Samitte
5:45 -5:55 PM – NOALC Activities Presentation Chair person- Mr. Ishwar Rajbhandari
Honorary membership Certificate and Plaque distribution - to Dr. Satya Mohan Joshi
6:15 PM – 6:25PM – NOA Scholarship Program Presentation
NOA Past President– Mr. Rajesh Shrestha
6:25 PM – 6:30 PM – NOALC Student Jwoyal Ranjit will read in Newah to audience
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Award Ceremony for New Life members:
NOA President
7:00 PM – 8:300 PM – Cultural Program: Many Popular, Local Artists and NOALC students:
Emcees: Ms. Ruby Shrestha, Ms. Sabrina Shrestha, ………………………………………….
Coordinators – Mrs. Babita Shrestha, Mr. Pushkar Prajapati, Mr. Mahindra Pradhan, Mr. Rajesh L. Shrestha.
8:30 PM – 9:300 PM – Dinner (Mr. Ajaya Pradhan, Clay Oven Restaurant, Fredrick, MD
Dinner Coordinator: Mr. Ravi Pradhan and Mr. Ram Lal Shrestha
9:30 PM – 9:45 PM – Raffles/DJ
Coordinator (raffle): Mr. Bishomver Pradhan
DJ – Mr.Dinesh Gurung
9:45 PM – 10:00 PM – Closing and Clean up
END OF THE CONVENTION
Nepala Mandala Newah arts and crafts exhibition:
Painting Exhibition Mr. Bikranta Man Shrestha
Coordinator – Mr. Season Shrestha
