Current Issue - IAVA - India Association of Virginia

India Association of Virginia (www.IAVA.us)
Volume 24, Issue 3 - Aug 2016
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends,
I am humbled by your response this year to IAVA programs and events. The IAVA journey this year has
been amazing! Our programs continue to make history and we are getting better each day! I invite you to
partner with us and enjoy an awesome ringside view at the various activities and events.
The credit for these awesome programs, goes to my 32+ member team. These committed and multi-talented
individuals have worked very hard and with a smile, to make this year so eventful and fun for our families.
However, none of this would be possible without the overwhelming support of hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers from our community. Your support, commitment and partnership inspires me.
IAVA mother’s day picnic was the largest ever and attracted 650+ people. We were thrilled to have brought a day full of fun and food
to all the Mothers. Continuing the trend, our Camping team took up the challenge and made it the largest camping ever— with 475+
people in the campground. We brought a Hawaiian themed luau, kids movie night, magic show & awesome music and food to enhance your camping experience. It was a memorable and fun filled experience. No other camping event comes even close. If you
missed it, check out the pictures on Facebook and be ready to sign-up next year. Join me in congratulating both the Picnic and Camping teams for hosting two amazing events.
As I promised at the beginning of my term, we want to strengthen our community partnerships. Recently, we hosted a very successful
Kachori Booth at Taste of India event. Thank you CCI team for your partnership and providing us with this awesome opportunity!
Our community’s faith in the organization was very evident when we opened IAVA New Year Eve discounted tickets. 90% of those
tickets were sold in the first 3 hours. We will leave no stone unturned to make it THE BEST party in town. If you missed this opportunity to reserve your spot for the most happening New Year Party, we will reopen booking again in December. Watch out for the email announcement and please sign-up for the waiting list.
We are gearing up for Independence day. This event celebrates a momentous occasion for our country and we promise to bring you a
grand show befitting this occasion with a wonderful cultural program and a prominent guest list. I look forward to celebrating Independence Day with you on August 20th (3 to 9 pm) at Short Pump Middle School. JAI HIND!
Rakesh Bainsla — President IAVA
IAVA Camping
One of the largest camping in history of IAVA
with multiple new flavors added to the event.
Few highlights of the event are:
 First time registrations were made online to
avoid long queues.
 The event was sold in <2 hours online for
about 115 families with 50+ families in waiting
list.
 Visits made to multiple parks before finalizing
on Westmoreland state park.
 4+ week of planning with team of 10+ people.
With Hawaiian theme with photo booth was introduced.
 Magic show for kids along with movie night. Bollywood Zumba with non stop dance.
 With 477 people attending the event. it was Nothing but Fun for 2 nights and 3 days !!
Our Big - IAVA Family (A glimpse from Camping)
IAVA 2016 Committee Members
Goutam Gandhi and his wife Sonali Rathod are proud to be part of
Indian community in Richmond for past 18 years. Goutam Gandhi currently serving as
Chairman of IAVA and represented as president for
IAVA in 2011, vice chair of
AASOCV. Goutam works
for BofA and received presidential award from White
House for community services in 2012. Recently Fort
Lee Military base recognized Goutam with Asian Community Leader. Goutam's family
tree roots go back to Rajastan and he enjoys speaking Marwari
along with Marathi. Goutam likes to run, travel and watch movies.
Thanks to our
Community Partners
Individual Donations (since last darpan)
IAVA is so proud and thankful to all of you who have come forward and donated for a good cause to bring community together
and support our events. A BIG thank you to below members:
Dishant & Meeta Shah
Atulya & Sangeeta Tiwari
Surya & Alka Dhakar
Surendra Ganeriwala
Bharat Shah
Lokesh & Shilpi Golia
Asheesh Tiwari
Pankaj & Mona Sharma
Raj & Sudha Dubey
Deepak Kumar
Sanjay & Manisha Gandhi
Sashi & Heena Zota
Jyot & Vibha Singh
Abhishek & Syamlee Malhotra
Shravan Morishetty
Sanjay Thirunagari
Bipan & Kusum Jain
Nirjara & Lokesh Pillai
Syam Kumar
Syam Nimmagadda
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Mother’s Day Picnic
Mother’s day picnic was a BIG HIT program
with 640+ people attending the event and
participation from all community leaders and
members including Embassy of India, HCV,
CCI, GRMM, GRBA, GRTA and other regional organizations. We are so proud to be
THE platform for a united representation of
India. Spring picnic and mother’s day event
took weeks of planning 50+ volunteers, 16+
hours of cooking and tons of support from
friends.
Other than awesome food (Panipuri, Bhelpuri, Pakode, Dahi Bade, Mango Lassi, hot
stuff Parathas, Shaahi Paneer, Dal Makhani, cotton candy, Snow Cones and lot more)
and sports activities (Tug of War – Moms vs Kids, Bingo, Face Painting, Water Balloons, Moms & Kids Fun races and Prizes). The highlight of this program was Mother's
day Special, where kids gave rose to their mothers and took special photo with her in
"Mother's day Photo Booth"
Thanks for all the volunteers for their tireless efforts in making it such a remarkable
and path breaking event. Enjoy some pictures from the event.
IAVA Proudly Introduce our Brand New Sponsor
Opening Shortly.
IAVA Value Added Services
Shadow a Doctor:
We are now providing shadowing a doctor options for our high school kids. Thanks to Dr.
Dishant Shah for leading this effort.
IAVA Notary Services:
Free Notary services are provided to IAVA
members. You can book an appointment @ [email protected]
Volunteer Hours:
Your school going kids can help team IAVA in
our programs and they will be rewarded volunteer hours for the duration. Email [email protected]
for details.
Local/Travel Assistance:
Facing any local or travel issues and need assistance with those issues? Team IAVA ready to
help IAVA members of such issues. Email [email protected]
Visiting Parents:
Team IAVA provide help with limited dentistry
need for visiting parents of IAVA members.
Email [email protected] for details.
The Editor, DARPAN, IAVA
India Association of Virginia & VCU
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Glen Allen, VA 23059
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