Updates on 34th NASeA Convention, Atlanta GA

Dear Community Members,

Warm greetings!

As we prepare for the 34th NASeA Convention 2025, we would like to share a few important updates with you:

  1. Convention Registered Members
    You can view the list of registered members here:
     34th NASeA Convention 2025 – Registered Members « Nepalese Association in Southeast America
  2. Annual General Meeting (AGM) Agendas
    The AGM will be held during the convention. Agenda items include:

    • Annual Report (President, Secretary)
    • Financial Report (Treasurer)
    • Ratification of the NASeA Executive Committee Election 2025 Process and Election Committee

    If you have additional agenda items you would like to propose, please email us at:
     naseaonline@gmail.com

  3. Convention Day Schedule
    The detailed schedule for the convention day is available here:
     Convention Day Schedule

We look forward to your active participation and support in making this year’s convention a success.

With best regards,
NASeA Executive Committee

NASeA 34th Convention

Dear Community Members,
We are excited to welcome you to the 34th NASeA Convention – a day filled with culture, connection, and celebration!
Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
Location: Ashiana Banquet Hall, 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Suite 101, Norcross, GA 30071
Please register here as we have limited availability.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at naseaonline@gmail.com

Announcement: NASeA Election Committee Publishes the Final List of the Candidates – August 22, 2025.

Respected NASeA Voters, Greetings!

As per NASeA Election Committee 2025 announced Timeline, we are pleased to publish the Final List of the Candidates for the NASeA Election 2025, duly completing the process of verification and withdrawal requests.     

Published: The Final List of Candidates:

President:

Mrs. Bidya Gurung, GA

Mr. Satish Chandra Gupta, SC

Executive Vice President: 

Dr. Dilip Panthi, NC   Unopposed

Vice President: 

Mr. Pranaya Lama, GA Unopposed

General Secretary: 

Ms. Shikshya Gautam, GA Unopposed

Joint Secretary:  

Mrs. Bimala Adhikari, NC Unopposed

Treasurer:  Nomination Not Received: Position VACANT

Members: Board (Executive) Members (15): Unopposed 

  1. Mr. Rajendra Neupane, SC
  2. Mr. Subash Pokhrel, MD
  3. Mrs. Kalpana Bhattarai, GA
  4. Mrs. Kusum Baral, SC
  5. Mr. Guru Prasad Dhungel, SC
  6. Mrs. Rama Pahari, FL
  7. Mr. Rubi Baral, GA
  8. Mrs. Prativa Khadka, LA
  9. Mr. Abhi Rajbanshi, SC
  10. Dr. Shankar P. Parajuli, MA
  11. Mr. Hom P Lamsal, NC
  12. Mr. Nishant Aryal, GA
  13. Mr. Jay Narayan Sah, GA
  14. Nomination Not Received: Position VACANT
  15. Nomination Not Received: Position VACANT

For the Final List of the Candidates, published names, detail, and their candidacy status, please visit the NASeA website: https://naseaonline.org/

Stay tuned and follow the entire election process as announced on June 27, 2025, which is as follows: 

  •       Election Campaign- August 22-28, 2025:

~All candidates are advised to perform their election campaign during this time frame.

  •       End of election campaign- August 28:

~Election campaign ends by Thursday, August 28, by 11:59 PM. All Candidates are advised to strictly follow this protocol.

  •       Election date – August 31, 2025, from 3 PM to 7 PM

~NASeA Election for Officers 2025-27 will be held on Sunday, August 31, from 3 PM to 7 PM prior to fulfilling the following obligation and guidelines set by the executive committee. As officially announced and approved by NASeA Executive board meeting held on June 26, 2025, the NASeA Executive Committee Election 2025 entire election process will be tabled at the NASeA AGM, which will be held over Labor Day weekend for ratification. Upon the approval NASeA Election for the Executive 2025-27 will be held by secret ballot. NASeA Election Committee 2025 firmly stands to reinforce the guidelines as approved by the executive committee and the By-Laws to conduct free and fair elections.

  •       Result announced together with Installation ceremony- Sunday, August 31st, 2025.

The Election Committee 2025 extends special thanks to all the candidates for being an integral part of this election process. As always, we look forward to conducting free and fair elections abiding NASeA By-Laws and look forward to having all concerned parties’ full cooperation.

 

Respectfully,

NASeA Election Committee:

Bimal Nepal, Chair

Binaya Aryal, Member

Baburam Sharma, Member

naseaelectioncommittee2023@gmail.com  

 

NASeA Election Committee Publishes the First List of the Candidates – August 19, 2025

Respected NASeA Voters, Greetings!
As per NASeA Election Committee 2025 announced Timeline we are pleased to publish the First List of the Candidates for the NASeA Election 2025.
All Candidates are advised to follow the election announced timeline to Withdraw/Claim and dispute their respective candidacy by Thursday, August 21, 2025, by 11:59 PM.
Published: The First list of Candidates.
President:
Mrs. Bidya Gurung, GA
Mr. Satish Chandra Gupta, SC
Executive Vice President:
Dr. Dilip Panthi, NC
Vice President:
Mr. Pranaya Lama, GA
General Secretary:
Ms. Shikshya Gautam, GA
Joint Secretary:
Mrs. Bimala Adhikari, NC
Treasurer:
Nomination Not Received:
Members:
1. Mr. Rajendra Neupane, SC
2. Mr. Subash Pokhrel, MD
3. Mrs. Kalpana Bhattarai, GA
4. Mrs. Kusum Baral, SC
5. Mr. Guru Prasad Dhungel, SC
6. Mrs. Rama Pahari, FL
7. Mr. Rubi Baral, GA
8. Mrs. Prativa Khadka, LA
9. Mr. Abhi Rajbanshi, SC
10. Dr. Shankar P. Parajuli, MA
11. Mr. Hom P Lamsal, NC
12. Mr. Nishant Aryal, GA
13. Mr. Jay Narayan Sah, GA
For the First List of the Candidates published names in detail, please visit NASeA website: https://naseaonline.org/
Stay tuned, the first list of candidates will be published by Tuesday, August 19, 2025, by 11:59 PM. All Candidates are advised to follow the election announced timeline to Withdraw/Claim and dispute their respective candidacy by Thursday, August 21, 2025, by 11:59 PM.
The Election Committee 2025 looks forward to conducting a free and fair election, abiding by the NASeA By-Laws, and welcomes the full cooperation of all concerned parties.
Respectfully,
NASeA Election Committee:
Bimal Nepal, Chair
Binaya Aryal, Member
Baburam Sharma, Member

NASeA Convention 2025

We’re excited to invite you to the NASeA Convention 2025 happening on August 31, 2025! Join us for a day filled with community, culture, and celebration.

Date: August 31, 2025
Location: Ashiana Banquet Halls, 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd STE 101, Norcross, GA 30071
Event Options:
All-Day Event
Evening-Only Event

Secure your spot now and be part of an unforgettable experience!

Register for NASeA Atlanta Convention – 2025

NASeA Atlanta Convention 2025-Membership deadline for upcoming election

Dear Community Members,
We kindly encourage you to renew or sign up for a Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) membership—either Yearly or Life Membership.
To be eligible to vote or nominate yourself in the upcoming NASeA 2025 Election, you must be a life member or have an active yearly membership renewed by July 31st.
For membership registration and election updates, please visit the NASeA website at https://naseaonline.org.
Current Life Members list can be found here:
Sincerely,
NASeA Executive Committee

NASeA Election Committee 2025

June 27, 2025

NASeA Election Committee 2025 
Respected NASeA Members and friends of NASeA, Greetings!
Please find below the announcement from the NASeA Election Committee 2025 regarding all Nominations for the Board of Directors and Officers 2025-2027 of the Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA).
NASeA Election 2025 Timeline:
1. Membership Drive Valid By- Thursday, July 31, 2025: 11:59 PM
~NASeA Election committee requests that all its general and life members be paid-up members of NASeA by ThursdayJuly 31, 2025, 11:59 PM, to be candidates and eligible to vote in this election. Please visit the NASeA website and click the link to be a member via PayPal. https://naseaonline.org/membership-2/membership/
2. First list of voters published- Friday, August 08, 2025: 11:59
~First List of Voters published on NASeA website. https://naseaonline.org/
3. Claim, Correction on Voter list- By Monday, August 11, 2025, by 11:59 PM
~Any disputes or claims in the published Voters list.
4. Final Voter list published – August 13, 2025:
~Final Voters List published on the NASeA website by Wednesday, August 13, 2025,11.59 PM
5. Nominations of Candidate – Thursday, August 14, start at 10. am, End Sunday, August 17, 11:59 PM:
~NASeA’s Election Committee invites nominations from its members to serve as Officers of the Board for a two-year term beginning August 31, 2025.
The nominations are available for the following Positions:
President (1)
Executive Vice President (1)
Vice President (1)
General Secretary (1)
Joint Secretary (1)
Treasurer (1)
Board (Executive) Members (15)
Interested members can either self-nominate or be nominated by other individuals who are dues-paying members of NASeA as of July 31, 2025. Nominations must be received by the Election Committee by Sunday, August 17, 2025, by 11.59 PM for consideration.
Nominations must be submitted by following the guidelines and procedures as described below.
The nominee must:
– Be a NASeA member in good standing.
– Has attained the age of 18 years by the filing deadline. – Has been a NASeA member, filing all dues by July 31 as announced.
– In the case of the President, in addition to the above three requirements, has served as a Board officer or a Member for at least one term (2 years)
Nomination procedures: While submitting a nomination, the following procedures must be followed:
– One individual is eligible to compete for only one position. – A nominator must send a nomination for one nominee for one position only.
– The following information about the nominator must be provided:
a. Name:
b. Current mailing address:
c. Valid email address:
d. Verifiable phone number:
e. Member as of July 31, 2025: Yes or No
– The position being nominated must be specified. – The following details for each nominee must be provided:
a. Position contesting or nominated:
b. Name:
c. Current mailing address:
d. Valid email address:
e. Verifiable phone number:
f. Member as of July 31, 2025: Yes or No
– A statement must be provided by the nominator that, to his/her best knowledge, the nominee is eligible for the position according to the nomination guidelines described above and in the bylaws. –
Nomination must be submitted no later than Sunday, August 17, 2025, by 11:59 PM.
– Nomination must be submitted to the correct email address at: naseaelectioncommittee2023@gmail.com
Only nominations sent to the e-mail address above will be considered by the Election Commission. Any email with questions or comments about the nomination process and election will not be entertained or replied to.
6. Publication of the First list of Candidates – August 19, 2025 by 11.59 PM:
~Preliminary candidate lists will be published on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, by 11.59 PM
7. Withdrawal/Claim and Complaint of Candidates – August 21, 2025, by 11.59 PM:
~Withdrawal/Claim and complain of candidate validity deadline for Candidates from various positions will be till Thursday,
August 21, 2025, by 11:59 PM.
8. Final list of candidates- August 22, 2025 by 11:59 PM:
~ The Final List of candidates will be published on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, by 11:59 PM.
9. Election Campaign- August 22-28, 2025:
~All candidates are advised to perform their election campaign during this time frame.
10. End of election campaign- August 28:
~Election campaign ends by Thursday, August 28, by 11:59 PM. All Candidates are advised to strictly follow this protocol.
11. Election date – August 31, 2025, from 3 PM to 7 PM
~NASeA Election for Officers 2025-27 will be held on Sunday, August 31, from 3 PM to 7 PM, before fulfilling the following obligations and guidelines set by the executive committee. As officially announced and approved by the NASeA Executive board meeting held on August 26, 2025, the NASeA Executive Committee Election 2025 entire election process will be tabled at the NASeA AGM, which will be held over Labor Day weekend for ratification. Upon approval, the NASeA Election for the Executive 2025-27 will be held by secret ballot. NASeA Election Committee 2025 firmly stands to reinforce the guidelines as approved by the executive committee and the By-Laws to conduct free and fair elections.
12. Result announced together with Installation ceremony, Sunday, August 31, 2025:
Stay tuned for the election timeline details and other election information about the AGM/Election venue, which will be posted on the NASeA website at https://naseaonline.org/
The Election Committee 2025 looks forward to conducting free and fair elections, abiding by NASeA By-Laws, and looks forward to having all concerned parties’ full cooperation.
Respectfully,
NASeA Election Committee:
Bimal Nepal, Chair
Binaya Aryal, Member
Baburam Sharma, Member
naseaelectioncommittee2023@gmail.com

NASeA Election – 2025

Dear Community Members,

We are pleased to announce that the NASeA Executive Committee has selected the following individuals to serve on the Election Committee for the upcoming NASeA election going to be held on August 31, 2025.

  1. Bimal Nepal
  2. Binaya Aryal
  3. Baburam Sharma

We thank these members for accepting this important responsibility and look forward to a smooth and fair election process under their guidance.

Thank you.

Suman Silwal, PhD

President, NASeA 2023-2025

2025 NASeA Annual Convention – Atlanta GA

Respected Community Members,

We are excited to announce that NASeA is going to organize 2025 Annual Convention at Atlanta, GA, in association with Nepalese Association of Georgia(NAG).

Join Us at the Annual NASeA Convention 2025

Date: Sunday August 31, 2025

Location: Ashiana Banquet Halls, 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd STE 101, Norcross, GA 30071

Contact us at naseaonline@gmail.com with any questions.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Thank you
Suman Silwal, PhD
President NASeA 2023-25

२११औं भानुजयन्ती समारोह – नयाँ पुस्तामा नेपाली भाषाको वर्तमान अबस्था विषयक अन्तरकृया कार्यक्रम तथा कविता वाचन

नमस्कार! हार्दिक निमन्त्रणा!! Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA)ले आयोजना गर्न लागेको २११ औं भानु जयन्ती समारोह तथा साहित्यिक कार्यक्रममा यहांहरुको उपस्थितीको निम्ति हार्दिक निमन्त्रणा गर्दछौं।

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