I was one of the exhibitors at the ANA convention. I am going to disclose the company i was representing, but let me tell you that our company paid more than $1500 to sponsor a few events at ANA2005. When we were actually at the expo, they failed to announce our name at various functions as sponsors (they had promised they would do so according to the contract). They also asked us to pay MORE money just to enter the concert hall !! ! I thought that was ridiculous because I still dont understand WHAT they charged our company $1500 for. Overall, as a Nepali I was able to enjoy the company of long lost friends and have fun, but that was NOT because of ANA. Basically I would like to give more credit to MARRIOT that ANA. They were being so understanding of the roudy Nepalis I still can't believe it. Of course they were making money, But at least they were not Cheaters like the NST(Texas society) organisers. According to my estimates(we have the data from Marriot on how many Nepalis actually attended), ANA probably made almost $500,000 (half a million) dollars from Nepalis at that convention, not counting sponsorships. I really believe and I think many nepalis here will agree with me that all that money will really go into the hands of corrupt heads of the ANA. Till this date, ANA really hasn't been able to give a voice or do anything worthwhile for the Nepalis who so blindly support their only major organization in the Americas. All they do is reserve a few halls at a hotel and let Nepalis party. There is NO REASON they should charge $25 just for a name tag and cheat their sponsors. If you want more details on my findings please email me at savingnepal@gmail.com