Congratulations! Siddharth Galulee for being the recipient of  $2000.00 of 2016 Prahlad & Bindu Pant Scholarship Award.

On behalf of Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) together with NASeA Academic and Professional Committee, Chair Dr. Manoj K. Jha and the Executive members, it is our great pleasure to share with you all that Siddharth Galulee from Gainesville, Florida as the winner of $2000.00 “2016 Prahlad & Bindu Pant Scholarship Award”.

As per official announcement received from the Chair of Academic and Professional Committee, NASeA, Dr. Manoj K. Jha, Mr. Galulee  has  been declared the winner for this year’s Prahlad and Bindu Pant $2000.00 Scholarship award. He has received his high school graduation from Gainesville High School (Gainesville, FL) in 2015 and currently enrolled in the University of Louisiana at Monroe for his undergraduate study.

Mr. Gaulee please  be advised to attend  the 12th ANMA/NASeA Joint Convention 2016  to be held during Sept. 2-4, 2016 in St. Louis, MO during the Cultural Program to receive this cash award. As announced, the winner must be present at the convention to receive the award. For joint convention details please visit www.jointconvention.org

With this note, please join me in saluting respected  Dr. Prahlad Pant and Bindu Pant for establishing this prestigious award “Prahlad & Bindu Pant Scholarship Award” to help and financially support the needy youths of our Nepali American community in the US to complete their dream of higher studies. 

NASeA is proud to be the administrator of this prestigious award and I extend special thanks to Academic and Professional Committee, Chair Dr. Jha and his team members for the outstanding work in completing the task of  selection process of this award. 

Awarded on the basis of student’s financial needs

Managed by

Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA)

A. Beginning in 2013, an annual $2,000 (Two Thousand US Dollars) scholarship award has been established by Dr. Prahlad and Bindu Pant. This award is managed and coordinated by Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA).

B. This scholarship is awarded annually to one student on the basis of the financial needs of the student and not on the basis of merit.

C. The scholarship award is open to any freshman or sophomore undergraduate student of Nepali origin (one or both parents from Nepal) residing in the United States, who is a US high school graduate and has been admitted as a full-time student to a US college or university.

D. The selection process involves completing the application form together with all the documents (listed in no. 15 in page 3 of this application form) and the verification of the total annual income of the student and/or the student’s parents.

E. NASeA’s Academic and Professional committee will make the selection on the basis of the financial needs of the applicant, and its decision will be final.

F. Please complete the application form in the next page and submit all required documents listed in no. 15 of page 3 and send it by email (mkjha@ncat.edu) to Academic and Professional Committee Chair, Dr. Manoj K. Jha. The application deadline is August 13, 2016.

G. The decision on the winner and a runner-up of the award will be made by August 20, 2016 or at the earliest possible date thereafter.

H. The award will be presented during the 12th ANMA/NASeA Joint Convention in St. Louis, MO (September 2-4, 2016) during the cultural program event. The student must be present at the convention to receive the award. Registration fee will be waived. Visit convention website https://www.jointconvention.org for more information about the convention. In case the winner fails to attend the convention, the award will be given to the runner-up if he/she is present.

I. For questions or information, please contact mkjha@ncat.edu

Application deadline: August 13, 2016

Download Application Form

The Association of Nepalese in Midwest America (ANMA) the Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) 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 goal of this contest is to increase awareness of Nepali culture in order to preserve our culture and ultimately gain a better understanding of ourselves. We would like to invite all interested students to participate and play vital role in making our effort successful.

Listed below are brief details regarding the individual contest for high school, middle school and elementary school participants. For detailed information regarding guidelines, eligibility, submission date, judging committee, and judging criteria, please click on the corresponding URLs below.

(A) High School Contest

(B) Middle School Contest

(C) Elementary School Contest

Thank you

Dr. Sushama Pradhan
Committee Chair, Student Writing Contest
12^th ANMA/NASeA joint convention, 2016

Sponsors:
High School Prize Sponsor :
Middle School Prize Sponsor : Dr. Sanjeeb Sapkota, and Sabina Sapkota, Lawrencvillle, Georgia
Elementary School Prize Sponsor : Mr. Rajendra Khatiwada and Ms. Nita Khatiwada, Georgetown, Kentucky

Nepali New Year 2073 Celebrations in various parts of NASeA region:

ALABAMA
Madison, North Alabama: Saturday, April 16, 2016
“NANA celebrates Nepali New Year 2073 Picinic’ in Madison, Alabama organized by Nepalese Association in North Alabama (NANA) and Nepali community in AL.
For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/452348698291873/

Birmingham, Alabama: Saturday, April 16, 2016
“ALNA Bhanbhoj on Nepali New Year 2073” celebration in Alabama organized by Alabama Nepalese Association (ALNA). .
For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208049094037915&set=gm.1018834211487721&type=3&theater

FLORIDA
Gainesville, Florida: Saturday, April 16, 2016
United FNA-FANS in association with NSA @ University of Florida celebrates its Nepali New Year Picnic 2073 Program in Jacksonville, Florida.
For details please tour: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedFNAFANS/photos/a.406926899409651.1073741827.400428486726159/687940397974965/?type=3&theater

Miami, Florida: Saturday, April 16, 2016
Nepalese Student Association in Florida International University (NSA-FIU) together with Nepali Community in Miami celebrates and welcome Nepali New Year 2073 event in Miami, FL.
Stay tuned for detail information will be posted soon.

Orlando, Florida: Sunday, April 24, 2016
Nepali Community Center Orlando, Florida (NCCO) is organizing a picnic to welcome Nepali New Year 2073.
Venue: 3800 S Econlockhatchee Trial, Orlando, FL 32829
Time: 10-6 PM
For more information please contact:
NCCO President Dhan Thapa dhanthapa777@gmail.com

GEORGIA
Atlanta, Georgia: Saturday, April 16, 2016
“Happy Nepali New Year 2073 Celebration & AGM of NAG” Celebration in Georgia organized by Nepalese Association in Georgia (NAG)
For details please tour: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201787726730216&set=gm.1592674324383863&type=3&theater

LOUISIANA
Tickfaw State Park, LA: April 17, 2016
“Nepalese Student Association of Louisiana State University and Nepali Community in Louisiana are celebrating Nepali New Year 2073 Picnic’
Venue: Tickfaw State park, Louisiana.
Stay tuned for detail information will be posted soon.

MISSISSIPPI
Ridge land, MS: Saturday, April 16, 2016
“Nepalese communities in Jackson, Mississippi are celebrating Nepali New Year 2073 Picnic’
Venue: Ross Barnet Reservoir, South Park, Ridge land, MS
Time: 2-6 PM
For more information please contact: Dr. Khusi Ram Tiwari Tiwarikr@hotmail.com

NORTH CAROLINA
Cary, NC: Saturday, April 16, 2016
Nepali New Year 2073 celebration with Live Dance and DJ by Nepal Center of North Carolina (NCNC) and Nepali Community of NC. For details please check https://www.ncnepal.org/

Charlotte, NC: Sunday, April 17, 2016
Welcoming Nepali New Year 2073 celebration Picnic organized by Greater Charlotte Nepalese Association (GCNA)
For details please check: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10103653377055039&set=gm.1740886329481786&type=3&theater

SOUTH CAROLINA
Greer, SC: Saturday, April 9, 2016:
“Nepali New Year 2073 Picnic” South Carolina Association of Nepalese (SCAN) and Nepali Community in SC has already welcomed Nepali New Year 2073 by organizing picnic last week. For details please tour: https://www.evite.com/event/01756MISYBKLMI2HWEPF4MWRPL5XGM?gid=02DB4FAC25YYZM2UUEPF5PO5CK75AU&utm_campaign=view_invitation_button&utm_medium=email&utm_source=GUEST_INVITE_EVENT

NAseA proudly shares her service towards the community. With our effective communication and active partnership with all our State/Student and community organizations we will give consistency to our mission in best serving our community of this region and together we will learn our best practices and moving forward build a strong networking always placing the American Nepalese community first.
I urge all State/Student and community leaders to provide us with the information on Nepali New Year 2073 celebration and other activities in your region and we will update the April 2016 calendar accordingly. As always, thanks for your support.
Let us all welcome the Nepali New Year 2073 and together keep our Nepali American root values alive here in US far from our motherland Nepal.

NASeA Women’s and Children Committee Proudly Celebrates
Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) Women and Children committee together with President Bimal Nepal, and officers invites all the respected women and community leaders and well wishers to participate in a special event organized to mark the International Women’s Day 2016 here in Atlanta, Georgia on March, 13, 2016.

March 8th Commemorates Women’s Rights and Peace

International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March all over the world. The Women’s Day is also venerated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries as a national holiday. Women from all continents were often segregated by linguistic, cultural, ethnic, financial and political distinctions. Women have started at least ten decades of struggle for social equality, social justice, peace and development. To mark this occasion NASeA for the first time celebrates International Women’s Day.
Come one, Come two, and Come all to join hands with women and together let us all celebrate the empowerment of women on the auspicious occasion of the International Women’s Day!

Highlights
Exciting International Cultural show and more…
Keynote Speaker:
Ms. Charlotte Hall Nash Gwinnett, Commission Chairman
Many more distinguished guests from all over US
Enjoy traditional Nepali Snacks (Momo and Sel Roti) and more…

FREE ENTRANCE
Date: Sunday, March 13, 2016
Time: 6-9 PM
Venue:
Atlanta Event Hall 3750 Venture Dr. Duluth, GA 30096

Please check the attached flyer for more information and if you have any questions please call me at (404) 452-6088.
Finally, I kindly request you all to spread the news and encourage everyone to attend this important event and together let us welcome and celebrate International Women’s Day with our family and friends.

Sincerely,

Bidya Gurung

Chair, Women and Children committee,
Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA)
https://naseaonline.org
(404) 452-6088

Dear Community members,

As you might know, people in Nepal are suffering from one after another natural disaster. Currently, earthquake survivors are facing cold winter due to the lack of adequate warm supplies. It has been reported that six people have died due to snow Strom (Himpat).

In this difficult situation, NASeA would like to request your generous contributions to send emergency relief supplies such as Blanket for needy people in Nepal.

Please open your heart and contribute by visiting the following PayPal Link

You can also write a check payable to NASeA and mail check to the following address
C/O Pashupati Neupane
5374 Astoria Park Drive
Acworth, GA 30101

Please note, your contributions is tax deductible and go directly to earthquake survivors in Nepal.

On the behalf of the NASeA Executive board members, I thank you for your generosity.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any question on this request.

Sincerely,

Pashupati Neupane
(678) 713-1428
Pashupati.neupane@gmail.com
Treasurer, NASeA
Chair, Fund Raising Committee

And entire NASeA Executive Committee
Resources:

https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/emergency-supplies-sent-to-nepal-villages-hit-by-snowstorm/

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/emergency-relief-supplies-sent-to-nepal-mountain-villages-hit-by-snowstorm-364843041.html