Explore Nepal 2012
May 15, 2012
Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS) cordially invites you to "Explore Nepal 2012" to be held in West Palm Beach, FL on Saturday, May 26, 2011.
Explore Nepal is an annual event organized by FANS to promote tourism in Nepal as well as to introduce Nepal to our friends and families.
His Excellency, the ambassador of Nepal to the US, Dr. Shankar Pd. Sharma will be the Chief Guest in this event. Special guests, Honorable, Samuel J. Ferreri,Mayor -City of Greenacres, and Honorable, Shelley Vana, Chair of Palm Beach County Commissioners have also confirmed their attendance to the event.
The event will provide an opportunity to get a glimpse of Nepalese cuisine, culture and traditions. The event will feature presentations about Nepal as a premiere tourist destination as well as Nepalese cultural presentation. Light snacks and dinner will also be served.
Venerable Bhante Sumankitti and Dr. Dina Bangdel will give key note presentation at the event.
There will also be a raffle draw with a grand prize of -"Destination Nepal", a two way ticket to Nepal from any major city in the USA. Raffle tickets are $10.00/ticket. Please email us at info@fansusa.org if you would like to purchase the raffle tickets. Besides the grand prize, there is also another consolating prize -
- 2 tickets (1 day pass) to a Disney Theme Park in Orlando, FL
Winners of the FANS Children Art Competition 2012 will also be announced during the event. There will be an exhibition of the entries received for the art competition.
Official photographer of the event, Mr. Dhan Thapa of dhanphotos.com will also be taking family potraits for $20.00. He will also provide an 8x10 printed copy of the photo.
There will be awards for best dressed adults as well as kids. So, we encourage you all to attend the event in traditional Nepalese attires. The best dressed awards are being sponsored by Talent Nepal.
A joint Memorandum of Understanding will be officially signed between FANS and International Nepali Literary Society, Florida Chapter (INLS Florida Chapter) to spread Nepal’s Pride in Florida, the NASeA region and around the world. To mark this historical campaign, bumper stickers and T-Shirts reflecting “Nepal’s Pride” will be available for sale as Souvenirs.
Registration for the event is $12.00/person and includes snacks and dinner. ($10.00 if your RSVP is received via the evite). Kids under 10 years are free.
For out of town attendees, we have arranged for a discounted group rate (@ $69/day) at Comfort Inn and Conference Center (1901 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409. 561-689-6100 x 7706 ).Please contact Katherine Sisson, Sr. Sales Manager, to book the hotel.
So, please join us and important of all, please invite your non Nepalese friends to the event. Please provide RSVP by May 20th as this will help the organizing committee to make the necessary arrangements.
If you have any questions about the event or would like to volunteer please contact us at info@fanusa.org.
Location: American Polish Club
4725 Lake Worth Road Greenacres, FL 33463
Date and Time: Saturday, May 26, 2012. 5pm - 10 pm
Sincerely,
"Explore Nepal 2012" Organizing Committee
Happy New Year 2069
April 13, 2012
Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS) would like to wish all our Nepali community members in Florida and beyond a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2069.
NASeA Youth Scholarship
April 6, 2012
Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) in collaboration with Asia Pacific American Council of Georgia (APAC-GA) invite students of grades 11, 12 or recent high school graduate to apply for NASeA Youth Scholarship which has an award of $500 (five hundred dollars).
The applicant needs to write an essay titled - “The value of Volunteerism in my Life and Different Ways Students can Volunteer in NASeA”. The word limit for the essay 500 words and need to be turned in no later than Friday midnight, April 13. In the essay, students need to include different volunteer activities she or he has been involved with either NASeA or other organizations, schools etc. The application is open to the students of grade 11, 12 or recent high school graduate residing in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina.
For more details, please visit http://www.naseaonline.org/index192b.html?p=1458.
Annual Asia Fest in Tampa, FL. Saturday, April 28
April 5, 2012
Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS) along with NRN-ICC Nepal Product Promotion Task Force, Nepal Student Association (NeSA) at USF Tampa, INLS FL Chapter - Tampa and local volunteers will be representing Nepal for the first time in the Annual Asia Fest in downtown Tampa on April 28 Saturday 10:30 am. This will be an opportunity to promote Nepal, Nepali products, Nepali arts/crafts and culture.
This is an informal, open to public program and volunteers from Tampa are presenting two cultural performances. There will also be a Nepali booth with Nepali products and information about Nepal.
A Miss Asia contest is also being held on the same day. If anyone is interested, please review the details at the following website http://asiafest-tampabay.com/
FANS Family and Youth Counselling Program Launched
Feb 25, 2012
FANS has launched the "Family and Youth Counselling Program" to help our Nepalese community members. An introduction conference call was
held on Feb 25, 2012. You can listen to excerpt of the conference call to know more about the program.
FANS Children Art Competition 2012
Jan 24, 2012
Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS) is conducting Children’s Art Competition for kids of Nepali Origin living in Florida, USA. This competition is being organized with the aim of using the power of painting to foster the dreams and creativity of today’s young children who will go on to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Please click here for more details regarding the competition.
Happy New Year 2012
Jan 1, 2012
The newly elected Executive Committee wishes you all peace, prosperiety, good health and happiness on this occasion of New Year 2012.
We are energized and would like to share our enthusiasm as we bring various programs for this new year. We appreciate all the help and support we received last year and plan to make this another banner year for FANS and Nepalese in Florida.
As announced in our AGM on Dec 17, 2011, we have scheduled some major events for 2012.
- Explore Nepal 2012 along with Nepali New Year 2069 in West Palm Beach, on Saturday, April 21, 2012.
- Children painting competition in February 2012.
- Dashain 2069 celebration in Fort Lauderdale, on Nov 3, 2012.
- FANS AGM 2012 along with Holiday Celebration in Orlando on Dec 15, 2012.
Besides these, we will be having other programs too throughout Florida. Your suggestions are always welcome on how to make these events better.
Wishing you all once again a wonderful New Year 2012.
-FANS Executive Committee
Press Release - FANS AGM 2011
West Palm Beach, FL - Dec 17, 2011 - Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS) concluded its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) with various activities on Saturday December 17, 2011 at West Palm Beach followed by Blood Drive on Sunday, December 18, 2011 in Tampa.
The AGM started with the playback of FANS’ theme song. FANS General Secretary Choodamani Khanal welcomed all the guests. Dr. Sanjeeb Sapkota, President of Nepalese Association of Southeast America (NASeA), Dr. Bhogendra Khanal, President of Nimish Nath Khanal Memorial Foundation (NNKMF), Mr. Krishna Shrestha, President of INLS Florida Chapter and Mr. Sanjay Bajracharya, immediate past President of Florida Nepal Association (FNA) were among the distinguished guests. Ms. Bijita Devkota, a grade 8 student from Orlando played the national anthem of the USA and Nepal on violin.
"Janaganana 2011" Report Released
Dec 17, 2011
The report of "Janaganana 2011" was released at the FANS Annual General Meeting on Saturday, Dec 17, 2011. You can view the report here. The project was conducted to get a picture of the demographics of 'People of Nepali Origin' living in Florida.
Please review it and send us your feedback & comments to info@fansusa.org.
Also, here is the link that was included in the response to our query to the US Census Bureau regarding data about people of Nepalese origin in Florida.
Donate Blood and Save Lives
Dec 1, 2011
Namaste!
Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS) would like to appeal you to join us with your partner, friend, neighbor, well-wisher
to donate one pint of blood on the following venue, date, and time.
Venue: Muvico Starlight 20, 18002 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, Tampa, FL 33647
Date: 12/18/2011
Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
This blood drive is jointly organized by Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS) in association with Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA) and in coordination with Nepalese Student Association @ University of South Florida (NeSA@USF). This blood drive is organized on the occasion of AGM of Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS).
During the drive, Florida Blood Services is going to honor our blood donors with the following giveaways:
- Every blood donor will automatically be entered into the KIA SOUL car giveaway: You have a chance of winning a New 2012 KIA SOUL equivalent to $16,450.00
- FBS Heart Soul Red Cup
- A Muvico Free Movie Ticket.
For more details, please contact:
Dr. Lila Karki (NASeA) - 334 887 1890
Mr. Choodamani Khanal (FANS) - 305 485 2369
Mr. Jagannath Devkota (NeSA@USF) - 813 438 9101
FANS Annual General Meeting
Nov 20, 2011
Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS) would like to invite you to its first Annual General Meeting and Holiday Celebration in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The AGM will be a two day event with business hour meeting on Saturday, December 17 in WPB, and Blood Drive on December 18 in Tampa. The Blood Drive is jointly organised by FANS and NASeA in association with Nepalese Student Association ( NeSA@ USF) Tampa.
The AGM & Holiday celebration will be an informative and entertaining event with business, cultural and sports programs. Some highlights of the event are:
- Introduction and swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected FANS' Executive Board.
- Report presentation of Janaganana of People of Nepalese Origin in Florida.
- Presentation by Nepalese Entrepreneurs and business persons.
It will also be an opportunity for all of us to share our ideas on how this organization should move forward.
FANS prides itself in listening to the voice of its members and well wishers. So, we encourage you all to attend and provide us your feedback and suggestions to make this a truly inclusive organization for all Nepalese in Florida.
Location: Wellington Branch Library, 1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington, FL 33414
Time: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m
Click here to view the evite.
NASeA Monthly Children-to-Children Webinar
Nov 17, 2011
NASeA's Children and Youth Committee is proud to launch monthly Children-to-Children Webinar. The first one will be held Friday, Nov 18 at 09.00 PM Eastern Time. This webinar is exclusively for children of pre-teen or early-teen age category (7 year-14 years) to share their hobbies, talents and interests in any area -- sports, reading, writing, music, singing, dancing, poem/ essay etc.
This month's presenters are:
1. Anusha Kayastha, Grade 5, Georgia who will present "I am a Little Writer"
2. Schocchanda Shrestha, Grade 7, Florida who will present "Significance of Dheusi-Bhailo"
3. Funny but Healthy Tips from Uncles and Aunti
Please contact the following moderators for questions or information:
Sushma Bajracharya esushma.shrestha@hotmail.com
Sangeeta Dongol sangitadongol@gmail.com
Nepali Ho: Contemporary and traditional music of Nepal now available for sale
Nov 12, 2011
The music album "Nepali Ho: Contemporary and traditional music of Nepal" is now available for sale. The album is produced by Alejandro Sánchez-Samper, Assistant Director of Commercial Music, Florida Atlantic University.
The album features a new version of Nepali Ho by 1974 AD and also features groups such as Kutumba, UR Jazz, Muki, Vajra, Subani Moktan and Anonymous Who. The album is available in both digital and physical formats at www.siganepal.com
By pre-ordering the album now, you get three imediate downloads, plus you help to get the ablum on the Billboard charts! For a limited time (until 11/21/11) you can get 20% off with code fauowls at checkout.
A portion of the proceeds will go towards a music scholarship for exceptional students in need at the Kathmandu Jazz Conservatory.
FANS Executive Committee 2011 - 2013
Nov 4, 2011
The following are the members of the newly formed executive committee, for the term 2011 - 2013
Mr. Bimal Nepal – President - West Palm Beach, Florida
Mrs. Punam Ghimire – Vice President, Tampa, Florida
Mr. Choodamani Khanal – General Secretary, Miami, Florida
Mr. Bikash Devkota – Treasurer – Orlando, Florida
Mr. Ashok Shrestha – Information Secretary – Coral Springs, Florida
Mr. Jhabindra Ghimire – Executive Member – Miami, Florida
Ms. Monika Pradhan - Executive Member - Orlando, Florida
Mr. Hemu Kumar Adhikari – Executive Member, Tampa, Florida
Ms. Sumitra Joshi – Executive Member -West Palm Beach, Florida
Mr. Jaya Satyal – Executive Member - West Palm Beach, Florida
Mr. Ganesh Gauttam – Executive Member, Tallahassee, Florida
मृतकको शरिर नेपाल पठाउन सहयोग गर्नुहोस
Nov 5, 2011
FANS extends its heartfelt condolence to the grieving family of Mukesh Dangi. Mr. Dangi was a final year Masters Degree student at University of
Findlay, Ohio. He met a tragic death in automobile crash on Monday, October 31.
A fund raising is being conducted to cover the cost of transporting the body of Mr Dangi back to Nepal. You can donate via Paypal by
clicking here.
May his soul rest in peace.
FANS Election 2011 - Update
Oct 24, 2011
In response to the request for Nomination for FANS’ Central Executive Committee, the Election Committee is pleased to announce the
names of the individuals who have filed the nominations for the different positions as below:
Mr. Bimal Nepal – President - West Palm Beach, Florida
Mrs. Punam Ghimire – Vice President, Tampa, Florida
Mr. Choodamani Khanal – General Secretary, Miami, Florida
Mr. Bikash Devkota – Treasurer – Orlando, Florida
Mr. Ashok Shrestha – Information Secretary – Coral Springs, Florida
Mr. Jhabindra Ghimire – Executive Member – Miami, Florida
Ms. Monika Pradhan - Executive Member - Orlando, Florida
Mr. Hemu Kumar Adhikari – Executive Member, Tampa, Florida
Ms. Sumitra Joshi – Executive Member -West Palm Beach, Florida
Mr. Jaya Satyal – Executive Member - West Palm Beach, Florida
Mr. Ganesh Gauttam – Executive Member, Tallahassee, Florida
As per the election schedule published earlier, the deadline to file disputes, if any, is October 29, 2011 at 12 p.m. The individuals filing dispute must state the reason for dispute and email to: election2011@fansusa.org.
Mr. Dharma Khanal (Chairperson ), Fort Lauderdale
Dr. Pratima Upadhyay, Member, Tampa
Dr. Bidya Raj Subedi, Member,West Palm Beach
Mr. Hari Om Pradhan, Orlando
Mr. Binod Basnet, Member, Boca Raton
Congratulations - Mr. Bimal Nepal and Mr. Choodamani Khanal elected in NASeA 2011-2013 Executive Committee
Oct 12, 2011
Please join us in congratulating our President Bimal Nepal and General Secretary Choodamani Khanal who have been elected to NASeA 2011-2013 Executive Committee as Joint Secretary and Board member respectively. For the first time NASeA is officially represented by Florida.
Mr. Nepal’s and Mr. Khanal’s representation in the NASeA EC board in personal capacity from the state of Florida is historic and FANS is proud to initiate the process of this regional representation.
For detail news please visits NASeA/ANMA joint convention link : http://www.nepalmother.com/2011/09/nasea-anma-7th-joint-convention-opening.html
FANS Election 2011 - Election Schedule
Oct 10, 2011
The following is FANS' Central Executive Committee's Election Schedule
| Deadline to File Nomination | Oct 20, 2011 12 A.M |
| Announcement of FANS Central Executive Committee members if only one nomination is received for each position | Oct 22, 2011 9 P.M |
| Deadline to File Dispute (if any) | Oct 23-Oct 29, 2011 12 A.M |
| Election (Electronic Voting) to be held if more than one nomination is filed for one particular position. | Nov 12, 2011 10 A.M - 5 P.M |
| Announcement of Election Results | Nov 13, 2011 5 P.M |
| Deadline to File Dispute (if any) | Nov 14-Nov 19, 2011 5 P.M |
| Announcement of outcome of Dispute Investigation and Election Results | Nov 27, 2011 9 P.M |
FANS Election 2011 - Request for Nomination
Oct 10, 2011
Dear All:
This notice is for all individuals of Nepali origin, or individuals who have interest in Nepal, and those who are living in the state of Florida. As per the provision of By-laws of FANS, the existing ad-hoc Executive Committee of FANS has nominated the Five -Member independent Election Committee as noted below to conduct the election of FANS 11 member Central Executive Committee for two year term (2011-13) beginning on December 1, 2011.
By exercising the authorities and responsibilities vested on this Committee, the Committee invites and encourages all the individuals who have interest to serve on the Central Executive Committee of FANS, to file the nomination for the positions listed on the nomination form attached to this letter. The nomination form must be seconded by one existing FANS' paid member.
The deadline to file the nomination is OCTOBER 20, 2011 12 A.M. The nomination must be sent by filling out the attached Nomination Form by selecting the position you want to file the nomination for and emailing to the following email address - election2011@fansusa.org.
Nomination must be received electronically to the above mentioned email address by October 20, 2011 12 a.m.
Should we receive more than one nominations for any particular position(s), the election will be held on November 12, 2011 7am - 7pm for this (these) position(s). The election will be conducted by electronic voting process. Electronic Voting Procedures will be announced later.
FANS by-laws (Article III) require that any candidate willing to serve on the Central Executive Committee must be a paid member of FANS. For those who wish to file the nomination, but are not paid members, can become the member of FANS and file the nomination at the same time. Please visit our website www.fansusa.org for membership application and to view FANS by-laws.
Please feel free to contact one of the Election Committee members below if you have any questions.
We look forward to the broader participation from all the members of FANS in this election.
Mr. Dharma Khanal (Chairperson), Fort Lauderdale 954-673-8653
Dr. Pratima Upadhyay, Member, Tampa 813-671-8943
Dr. Bidya Raj Subedi, Member,West Palm Beach 561-909-8530
Mr. Hari Om Pradhan, Orlando 407-770-4292
Mr. Binod Basnet, Member, Boca Raton 561-866-5443
Click here for the Nomination Form
Happy Bijaya Dashami 2068
Oct 1, 2011
"या देवी सर्वभुतेषु शक्तिरूपेण: संस्थिता, नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो:नम:"!
Respected Nepalese Community in Florida and Beyond, HAPPY Bijaya Dashami 2068!
Bijaya Dashami is the celebration of victory of Goddess Durga over Demon and this tradition goes back to centuries in our Hindu religion. In keeping with the rich Hindu tradition, our communities are celebrating this festival in all regions of Florida.
On this festive occasion I'd like to wish you all good health, happiness and prosperity in your lives.
It has been almost one year since FANS came into existence and I'd like to take this opportunity to highlight some of its accomplishments and upcoming events. FANS' motto has always been to place the interests and benefits of Nepali community first and we strive to work towards this goal every day.
- FANS' Executive Committee Election, for the term 2011-2013 will be held in November 2011. Mr. Dharma Khanal has been nominated the Election Chair to conduct this historical election. FANS' is going to institute a system so that for the first time in Florida, members would be able to cast their votes from anywhere and would not have to drive for hours to a specific location. The election would be accessible to all its members.
- FANS officially represented the NASeA/ANMA joint convention hosted by NAG at Atlanta, Georgia. High level team composed by President Bimal Nepal together with Vice President Punam Ghimire Risal, General Secretary Choodamani Khanal and Board members Bhuwan Khanal and Monika Pradhan participated in this convention. I am pleased to inform you that FANS leadership in Florida and its ongoing activities were the talks of the town in Atlanta.
- "Janagadana 2011" - an effort to identify the demographic of Nepalese in Florida has been conducted. The results will be officially announced soon. Information Secretary Ashok Shrestha together with Advisors Mr. Pramod Sharma and Dr. Bidya Raj Subedi are the central committee members of this Janagadana.
- FANS VP Punam Ghimire Risal led a team of Nepalese in Florida to the official historical launch of "Nepal Caucus" at the Capitol Hill.
- "Explore Nepal 2011" was conducted in Tampa with H.E. Dr. Shankar P. Sharma as the chief guest. On this occasion, we focused on reaching out to larger American audience. We are quite pleased with this accomplishment and we will continue it as our yearly event. "Explore Nepal 2012" will be held in West Palm Beach next year.
- With the initiation of Nepalese Embassy in Washington DC, FANS facilitated a trade and business promotion interaction program at Tampa Bay Partnership office on April 2, 2011. H.E. Dr. Shanker P. Sharma presented about business opportunities in Nepal.
- FANS Bylaws was completed within 3months of its establishment. Mr. Dharma Khanal was the Chair of the Bylaws committee.
- "Hamro Nepal" program of FANS is giving back the token of love and affection to the needy community in our motherland Nepal.
- FANS "Sahayogi Sathi" is our commitment towards the community 24/7.
- FANS Website www.fansusa.org was launched from day one and has become an effective tool for community news and information. You can email us at info@fansusa.org
- FANS Face book page www.facebook.com/fansusa is equally popular.
- Our popular fourth issue of FANS quarterly newsletter "VOICE (AWAAJ)" will be published during the occasion of Bijaya Dashami 2068.
FANS Ad-hoc executive committee members join me in taking this opportunity to thank our well wishers for their kind support and encouragement. We are here to serve the needs of our members and that of Nepalese community at large. Please let us know how we can be more efficient in meeting our goals.
On this auspicious occasion, on behalf of FANS, I would like to encourage all Nepalese to be part of state and regional Dashain celebrations. There are no human boundaries while celebrating these types of religious and cultural events. On this day, let us forgive and forget our differences and unite together and be just a Nepali of which we all collectively take pride. The list of Dashain celebrations in various cities of Florida are as follows.
- Dashain Celebration in Tallahassee on Friday, October 7th, 2011
- Dashain Celebration in Miami on Friday, October 7th, 2011
- Dashain Celebration in Tampa on Saturday, October 8th, 2011
- Dashain Celebration in Orlando on Saturday, October 15th, 2011
- Dashain Celebration in West Palm Beach on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
Once again, wishing you and your families a wonderful Dashain. May Goddess Durga Bhawani bless us all!
Respectfully,
Bimal Nepal
President, FANS Ad-hoc Committee
fansusa.org
info@ansusa.org
561-704-5579
Official launch of Nepal Caucus in the US Capitol
July 18, 2011
Washington DC - The first ever Nepal Caucus in the US Congress was officially launched in a 2 hours event at the Capitol Hill in Washington DC on July 13, 2011. The program was organized jointly by both co-chairs of the bipartisan congressional caucus on Nepal, Honorable Ander Crenshaw (Florida), Honorable Jared Polis (Colorado) along with Nepal's ambassador to the United States, H.E Dr. Shankar P. Sharma.
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