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Dear Community members ,
I am delighted to share that NASeA/ ANMA Is organizing Women’s Forum in forthcoming Bigger Better Best Ever 13th NASeA /ANMA joint Convention 2017 (https://jointconvention.org). This is a friendly reminder for August 20th 2017 deadline to submit papers for the women’s forum. This is the place to be this summer where we will have largest Nepali gathering outside of Nepal to meet, have fun and basically to discuss our common goals. Theme for this year is “Civic Engagement and Youth Empowerment of Nepalis in America “. As we all know we cannot engagement and preserve our culture and identity if there is no equality. Our today’s Youths are future leaders ! Their each and every engagement impact not only where we reside, all over the world! It is our common responsibility to make Nepali community in USA to be violence free. Violence in any form is not acceptable! Therefore, Women Forum choose the topics of “Women’s Empowerment and Domestic Violence”
NASeA/ANMA Women’s Forum
Theme: Women’s Empowerment and Domestic Violence
Women forum is looking papers on the basic of below listed criteria. We will select three panelists among the best paper presented. There will be one topic and three panelists to speak on different aspects of the same topic. Also, please send your brief bio for the organizer to understand your subject matter expertise in that area.
Women forum will focus on issues and solutions on the following topics:
1.The basics of domestic violence (definitions, statistics, effects on children, why people are abusive) and how Nepali community members in USA can respond to domestic violence.
2.Presents data on its incident, compare the data to South Asian population and then data on Nepalis in the USA.
3.Impact on victim, children, family and social fabric, economic cots, suicide, depression, guilt workdays lost emergency room visits with data.
4.Resources available, government, laws, non-profit organizations, especially those dedicated to South Asians, any such models in benefiting Nepali community in USA.
5.Nepali women’s dilemma: performing a multitasking role, daunting challenges for domestic violence.
Panelist Qualification:
1.Presentation or Research paper should be focused on one of the above-mentioned topics.
2.Panelist must be highly knowledgeable and MUST possess work/study experience in this area.
3.Panelist MUST focus on outcome -strategic/recommendation as to what can be done at individual, household, community and policy level.
Only selected panelist will be invited to speak. Submission dead line: August 20th , 2017 Paper submitted after the deadline would not be accepted.
Person to Contact: Urmila “Nirdoshi “
(Email:Joshi55@yahoo.com)
Women’s forum Coordinator- NASeA /ANMA 13th Joint Convention 2017, Charlotte NC
From: NASeA Election Commission (2017)
Notice Date: August 6, 2017
Official EC Contact email: EC2017.NASeA@gmail.com
Subj: Publication of Final list of Candidates for NASeA 2017-2019 Term
Election commission is pleased to announce the Final list of candidates for the upcoming NASeA election to be held on Sunday, September 3rd, 2017. Please review the list and if you notice either mistakes in your name or the position you are seeking, then please immediately email EC2017.NASeA@gmail.com. We also kindly request the candidates and their supporters not to tag or post messages in any of the commissioners personal social media pages so that we can continue to remain independent and serve this election.
PRESIDENT (1)
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Shailendra Bajracharya (GA)
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Madhav P Dhakal (NC)
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (1)
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Sushil Nepal (NC)
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Shiva Bista (NC)
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Tara P. Poon Magar (GA)
VICE PRESIDENT (1)
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Ambika Lohani Sharma (GA)
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Dr. Niroj Basnet (GA)
TREASURER (1)
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Baburam Sharma (GA)
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Dr. Nirmal Paudel (NC)
GENERAL SECRETARY (1)
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Krishna Shrestha (FL)
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Saunak Ranjitkar (GA)
JOINT SECRETARY (1)
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Mohan Bista (GA)
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Narendra Baral (GA)
BOARD (Executive) MEMBERS (15)
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Pratisha Shakya (GA)
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Suman Silwal, PhD (AL)
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Rajendra Neupane (SC)
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Manoj Jha (NC)
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Satish Gupta (SC)
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Chakra P Adhikari (NC)
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Shankar P Parajuli (NY)
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Thakur B Karkee (NC)
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Rama D Ghimire (GA)
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Binita KC, PhD (TN)
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Manoj Kumar Rai (NC)
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Sajan Shrestha (SC)
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Chet Bhattarai (NC)
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Keshav Neupane (NC)
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Namita Ghimire (GA)
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Bhim Prasad Timalsina (NC)
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Pammi Dhungana (Parajuli) (NC)
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Arun Shrestha (NC)
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Bishal Bharati (NC)
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Saujanya Aryal (NC)
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Manish Shakya NC)
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Prashim Poudyal (NC)
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Yogeshor Karki (GA)
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Binaya Aryal (NC)
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Krishna Raj Devkota (GA)
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Tilak B. Shrestha, PhD (KY)
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Manish Das (SC)
Respectfully,
NASeA Election Commission
Shaubhagya Shrestha, Chair
Raja Ghale, Member
Kiran “Ron” Sitoula, Member
EC2017.NASeA@gmail.com
NASeA Election Commission
Shaubhagya Shrestha, Chair
Raja Ghale, Member
Kiran “Ron” Sitoula, Member
EC2017.NASeA@gmail.com
Notice Date: Friday, August 4, 2017
Election Commission Contact: EC2017.NASeA@gmail.com
Message: We are pleased to announce the preliminary candidates list for the upcoming NASeA election. Please review the list and if you notice either mistakes in your name or the position you are seeking, then please immediately email EC2017.NASeA@gmail.com. You can also withdraw from any of the posts you are contesting. Deadline for withdrawal is : Saturday, August 5, 2017 (EST midnight) by emailing .
PRESIDENT (1)
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Shailendra Bajracharya (GA)
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Madhav P Dhakal (NC)
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (1)
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Sushil Nepal (NC)
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Shiva Bista (NC)
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Tara Pun Magar (GA)
VICE PRESIDENT (1)
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Ambika Lohani Sharma (GA)
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Dr. Niroj Basnet (GA)
TREASURER (1)
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Binaya Aryal (NC)
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Baburam Sharma (GA)
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Dr. Nirmal Paudel (NC)
GENERAL SECRETARY (1)
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Krishna Shrestha (FL)
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Saunak Ranjitkar (GA)
JOINT SECRETARY (1)
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Mohan Bista (GA)
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Narendra Baral (SC)
BOARD (Executive) MEMBERS (15)
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Pratisha Shakya (GA)
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Suman Silwal (AL)
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Rajendra Neupane (SC)
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Manoj Jha (NC)
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Ramesh Paudel (TN)
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Satish Gupta (SC)
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Chakra P Adhikari (NC)
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Shankar P Parajuli (NY)
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Thakur B Karkee (NC)
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Rama D Ghimire (GA)
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Binita KC, PhD (TN)
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Manoj Kumar Rai (NC)
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Sajan Shrestha (SC)
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Chet Bhattarai (NC)
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Keshav Neupane (NC)
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Namita Ghimire (GA)
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Bhim Prasad Timalsina (NC)
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Pammi Dhungana (Parajuli) (NC)
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Arun Shrestha (NC)
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Bishal Bharati (NC)
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Saujanya Aryal (NC)
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Manish Shakya NC)
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Prashim Poudyal (NC)
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Yogeshor Karki (GA)
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Binaya Aryal (NC)
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Krishna Raj Devkota (GA)
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Bidhya Gurung (GA)
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Tilak B. Shrestha, PhD (KY)
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Manish Das (SC)
Our 13th convention is around the corner, have you checked the
schedule online and figured out what you want to do ? Being a
volunteer run organization, it is us and only us who can make this
convention a great experience. So, why wait!!!
Event calendar is available on convention website, please take a
moment to review, and sign up to help. Volunteer Sign up form can be
accessed through the main page(Forms) or directly at
https://jointconvention.org/volunteer/. Note that there are several
youth volunteer opportunities available for our students as well. All
the participating volunteers will receive a certificate of
appreciation at the end.
Should you have any questions/comments call or email
Binayak Bijukchhe
Joint Convention Volunteer Committee Coordinator
704 968 3537
bijukchhe@gmail.com
for
Board of Directors and Officers
of
Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA)
July 26, 2017
NASeA’s Election Committee invites nominations from its members to serve as Officers of the Board for a two-year term beginning September 4, 2017.
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 nominate other individuals who are dues paying members of NASeA as of July 4, 2017, including attendees at the 2016 ANMA/NASeA annual convention in St. Louis, Missouri with payment of the full registration fees, or who are life members of NASeA. Nominations must be received by the Election Committee by Thursday, August 3, 2017 for consideration.
Nominations must be submitted by following the guidelines and procedures as described below.
The nominee must:
1. Be a NASeA member in good standing.
2. Has attained the age of 18 years by the filing deadline.
3. Has been a NASeA member for at least sixty (60) days immediately preceding the election.
4. In the case of President, in addition to the above three requirements, has served as a Board officer for at least one term (2 years)
Nomination procedures:
While submitting a nomination, the following procedures must be followed:
1. One individual is eligible to compete for only one position.
2. A nominator can send nomination for one or more positions.
3. The following information about the nominator must be provided:
a. Name:
b. Current mailing address:
c. Valid e-mail address:
d. Verifiable phone number:
e. Member as of July 4, 2017: Yes or No
4. The position or positions being nominated must be clearly specified.
5. The following details for each nominee must be provided :
a. Position contesting or nominated:
b. Name:
c. Current mailing address:
d. Valid e-mail address :
e. Verifiable phone number:
f. Member as of July 4, 2017: Yes or No
6. 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.
7. Nomination must be submitted no later than August 3, 2017.
8. Nomination must be submitted to the correct e-mail address at: EC2017.NASeA@gmail.com
9. Only nominations sent to the e-mail address in #8 above will be considered by the Election Commission. Any e-mail with questions or comments about the nomination process and election will not be entertained or replied.
10. Preliminary candidate lists will be published on Friday August 4th, 2017
11. Withdrawal deadline for Candidates from various posts. Saturday August 05, 2017
12. Final list of contestant published: Monday, August 07, 2017
For time table and other information about membership, nomination process, and election, please visit NASeA website at https://naseaonline.org/
Respectfully,
NASeA Election Committee:
Shaubhagya Shrestha, Chair
Raja Ghale, Member
Kiran “Ron” Sitoula, Member
Official EC Contact email: EC2017.NASeA@gmail.com
Date: July 22, 2017
Respected NASeA Members,
Greetings!
This is to inform you all that on July 21, 2017 Election Commissions led by Chair Shaubhagya L Shrestha and NASeA Membership Verification Committee led by President Bimal Nepal had a joint meeting regarding NASeA Membership status of 2017. The outcome of this special meeting officially set up electoral guidelines 2017 for conducting NASeA Executive Committee Election 2017-2019.
Please find below the published NASeA Election 2017 Eligible Voters list. Please be advised to follow the announced instruction to be the candidates and come to vote with your State issued ID.
No further changes to the list will be made. If you believe you have become valid member of NASeA before July 4th midnight EST, and do NOT see your name please be advised to email EC2017.NASEA@gmail.com and remember to come to the election site with your proper claims and proofs so that the election commissioners can make decision on your case on the spot.
Together we look forward having everyone’s active participations and cooperation in NASeA Election 2017.
We will assure you all that we will conduct free and fair election abiding NASeA By-Laws.
Chair, Shaubhagya L Shrestha
Member, Raja Ghale
Member, Kiran (Ron) Sitaula
NASeA Election Commission 2017
The Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) and the Association of Nepalese in Midwest America (ANMA) are announcing the annual student writing contest. The contest is open to all high school, middle school, and elementary school students living in North America. The purpose of this contest is to increase awareness of Nepali culture in order to preserve our heritage. As well as, gain a better understanding of ourselves and our culture.
For detailed information regarding guidelines, eligibility, submission date (August 7, 11:59 PM, 2017), judging committee, and judging criteria, please click on the corresponding links. We would like to invite all interested students to participate and play vital role in making our effort successful.
Elementary school show and tell contest
Dr. Sushama Pradhan
Committee Chair,
NASeA/ANMA Student Writing Contest, 2017
13th Annual NASeA/ANMA Joint Convention
September 1 – 3, 2017, Charlotte, North Carolina
“Civic Engagement and Youth Empowerment of Nepalis in America”
Hosted by Greater Charlotte Nepalese Association (GCNA)
Call for submission of content for “Yeti Viewpoints 2017”
GCNA is proudly hosting the 13th Joint Convention of the Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) and Association of Nepalese in Midwest America (ANMA) in Charlotte, North Carolina during Labor Day weekend, September 1-3, 2017. The Joint Convention Publication Committee hereby calls for articles, poems, stories or other literary pieces to be published in the official commemorative magazine “Yeti Viewpoints”.
Submission Rules and Guidelines
· By submitting content, authors agree to release all publication rights to NASeA and ANMA.
· All submissions must be emailed by August 7, 2017 as Microsoft Word or Rich Text Format document, to ckhanal@gmail.com(chair) or any member of the publication committee. Submissions must be limited to three-pages of 12-point, single-spaced text.
· A clear picture of the author must be attached with submission(s). Photographs or graphics to highlight submitted content may also be provided. Electronically submitted visuals must be in JPEG format and at least 1200 X 800 pixels. Visuals can also be shared as links from cloud storage services like Google or Dropbox.
· Articles shouldn’t violate the mission and objectives of NASeA/ANMA, or GCNA.
· All submissions will be reviewed and may be edited for context, language, space and clarity as well as accuracy and relevance to NASeA/ANMA and GCNA.
· Any quotes, lines, or excerpts extracted from the internet or any other published news/media must be properly referenced (reference should include the original author’s name, date the original article was published, and the internet link if extracted from the web).
· Authors bear all responsibilities on the content of their submissions as well as any legal implications arising due to plagiarism, hatred, and character defamation.
· Articles can be submitted either in Nepali or in English.
· Please consider advertising in Yeti Viewpoints – business and personal messages are accepted.
Please submit your content by August 7, 2017 to the Publication Committee Chair or Members.
Your submission will be carefully reviewed by the Publication Committee before making the final decision to publish the submitted contents. In the event of space constraints, content submitted earlier will be given preference.
Please inform and encourage your family, friends and children to submit their articles, poems, stories and other literary pieces for publication in Yeti Viewpoints 2017.
Sincerely,
Publication Committee, 13th Annual NASeA/ANMA Joint Convention 2017
Dr. Chooda Khanal, FL (Chair) ckhanal@gmail.com
Dr. Dilip Panthee, NC (Member) drpanthee@yahoo.com
Dr. Samir Guragain, NC (Member) samirguragain@gmail.com
Mr. Shailesh Panth, MO (Member) spanth@gmail.com
Ms. Gita Kandel, NC (Member) gitakandel7@gmail.com
Please visit https://jointconvention.org/ for registration and information about the convention.
2017 Dr. Prahlad & Bindu Pant Scholarship Award of $2,000.00
(see link for the instructions and application)
Eligibility Criteria:
• Full-time undergraduate student (freshman or sophomore only)
• Currently residing anywhere in U.S. (no requirement of U.S. Resident or Citizen)
• Nepalese origin (one or both parents from Nepal)
• U.S. high school graduate
• Scholarship winner must be present at the Joint Convention to receive the award
Amount: $2,000 to one qualified student
Convention registration fee will be waived and additional support may be available
Application deadline: 11:59 PM August 12, 2017
Submit your application packet to amkjha@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Dr. Manoj K. Jha
Chair, Academic and Professional Committee
Link to Dr. Prahlad and Bindu Pant Scholarship Award page
