Hindi Samaj of WA Inc June 2012 Patrika

Hindi Samaj of WA Inc
June 2012 Patrika
What's in this newsletter
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Hindi Samaj AGM Update
New Committee Member Contact Details
Annual Memberships—Reminder
Hindi Samaj on Facebook
Ashok Chakradhar in Perth—Update
Hindi Samaj Library & Paatshaala
Meeting with Consulate General
Indian Australian Dance Competition— National Group 1st Runner up
Upcoming Indian Events in Perth
- SKLPCC Garba & Dance Night
- Teeyan
- Sunidhi Chauhan Concert
- Ek Awaaz: Live Music Concert from Perth artists
Hindi Samaj Annual General Meeting
Dear Members
Thank you for attending the 2012-13 AGM. We are glad to announce that the new committee for
2012-13 consist of some long standing devoted Hindi lovers and some new faces which have shown
enthusiasm to contribute to the causes of Hindi Samaj.
The 2012-13 committee is:
President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Paathshaala Coordinator
Committee Members
Mrs. June Siddique
Mrs. Renu Sharma
Mrs. Ashraf Iqbal
Mrs. Sapna Sharma
Kaveesh
Ms. Pradeepta Awasthi
Mr. Ahmed Siddique
Mrs. Rashmi Loyalka
Hindi Samaj of WA Committee Contact Details 2012-13
Role
Name
Email Address
Contact Number
Chairperson
Mrs. Sapna Sharma
[email protected]
0431 695 090
Vice Chairperson
Mr. Kaveesh Kumar
[email protected]
0413 096 166
Secretary
Ms. Pradeepta Awasthi
[email protected]
0415 048 287
Treasurer
Mr. Ahmed Siddique
[email protected]
0434 123 794
Paatshaala Coordinator
Mrs. Rashmi Loyalka
[email protected]
0419 943 348
Committee Member
Mrs. June Siddique
[email protected]
0434 123 794
Committee Member
Mrs. Renu Sharma
[email protected]
08 9450 4189
Committee Member
Mrs. Ashraf Iqbal
[email protected]
0416 455 144
Dear Annual members
Annual Memberships
This is a gentle reminder that your annual membership for Hindi Samaj of WA Inc
will come to an end on 30th June 2012. To avail of Hindi Samaj membership benefits,
please renew your memberships before 30th June.
Annual single membership is only $15 and family annual memberships are only $30.
We have a special membership offer for you.
If you renew your membership and refer a friend to become a new member of
HSWA, we will offer you and your friend 10% off your membership prices. If you refer 2 friends, you get 20% off, 3 friends 30% off and so on. Each of the referred new
member can only get 10% off maximum.
Hindi Samaj on Facebook
Hindi Samaj as a new Facebook Group. Please join us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/hswaperth/
You can also add Hindi Samaj as a friend on Facebook here
https://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100003925588457
An evening with Ashok Chakradhar
Sanskriti in association with Hindi Samaj of WA Inc
presented a wonderful and humorous evening with
India’s renowned Hindi poet Ashok Chakradhar ji.
The evening was attended by a houseful of Hindi lovers from all corners of Perth. Various poets from
Perth also got a rare opportunity to present their poetry with Chakradhar ji. Hindi Samaj would like to
congratulate Sanskriti group for organising such a
wonderful event in a very short time frame.
The event was supported and sponsored by Hindi Samaj
of WA Inc
Hindi Samaj Library
Hindi Samaj has an extensive library of Hindi books with a variety of topics to cater
for everyone’s interest. For more information, please contact [email protected]
Hindi Samaj Paathshaala
If you would like to learn Hindi or know someone who would like to, Hindi Samaj
has Paathshaala (Hindi School) to offer. The classes are run weekly on Sunday separately for adults and children. For more information, please email us on
[email protected]
Meeting with the Consulate General
Hindi Samaj committee members including Sapna Sharma, Rashmi Loyalka and Kaveesh attending a meeting organised by the Indian Consulate General in Perth.
Heads of various Indian organisations represented their community groups at the meeting,
which was held on May 25th at the Consulate General office in Perth.
Consulate General has urged to make the use of ‘Emergency Phone’ number service in case of
real emergencies only. Anyone is discouraged to use it for general enquiries and getting updates on their applications etc.
Consulate General also updated on how the Indian Government has support systems for Indian women in distress overseas. Anyone with any issues/concerns should directly contct the
Consulate General in Perth.
Based on discussions with other community members, it was perceived that all organisations
want to be united under an umbrella organisation and help each other as and when they can.
Consulate General once again congratulated us for a very successful Indradhanush.
That’s all for now!
INDIAN AUSTRALIAN
DANCING STAR
COMPETITION
After winning the Perth competition for Indian Australian Dancing star competition,
PERthDESI group were unable to go for
national finals in Sydney.
But ‘Chandni’ group went to Sydney and
they not only gave other teams a tough
competition, but also became first runner
up in the competition.
Congratulations to all the team members.
Well done!
Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Community
(WA) presents
Dandia and Dance Dhamaka to support a great
cause;
Telethon 2012.
Date: Saturday 7th July 2012
Venue: Vasto Club, Balcatta Time: 7pm til late...
Ticket Price: $10 pre-sale (up to a day before the
event). $12 at the door (no tickets will be reserved or sold during the day of 7th July) and
Children 12yrs and under free.
Tickets are now available from the following
people:
Manju Vekaria (Hillarys) - 0422 565 202
Vanisha Ladhani (Darch) - 0402 692 872 /
Yogita Patel (Darch) 0423 900 884
Tej Kalyan (Landsdale) - 0435 151 826
Manasvi Pindolia (Churchlands) - 0431 638 953
Arti Kerai (Beechboro) - 0412 322 901
Krutika Bhudia (Aveley) - 0423 012 917
Restoring Hope Art Exhibition
Restoring Hope is an art exhibition created by
young people from refugee backgrounds who
have used visual and audio pieces to share their
experiences as part of the Western Australian
community.
The exhibition runs from 18–22 June and will be
on display in the lobby of Gordon Stephenson
House, 140 William Street, Perth. The exhibition
can be viewed each day between 9.00am–
5.00pm.
The exhibition has been organised by the Department for Communities as part of Refugee Week
since 2007. The project involves schools and organisations that work with students from refugee
and migrant backgrounds to develop art that depicts the refugee experience and the settlement in
a new country.
Upcoming Indian Festivals—Puri Rath Yatra
The Rath Yatra festival is based around the worship of Lord Jagannath (a reincarnation of Lords
Vishnu and Krishna). It commemorates his annual visit to his aunt's home.
When is it celebrated
On the second day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon or bright fortnight) Ashadh
month, as per traditional Oriya Calendar. In 2012, Rath Yatra commences on June 21. It runs for 10
days. The main festivities occur on the first day.
How is Rath Yatra Celebrated
The exuberant Rath Yatra festival sees Lord Jagannath, along with his elder brother Balabhadra
and sister Subhadra, venture out of their abode in the Jagannath temple. The three of them travel
to their aunt's Gundicha Temple a short distance away, where they remain for seven days before
returning.
The gods are transported on towering chariots, which have been made to resemble temples, giving the festival its name of Rath Yatra -- the Chariot Festival. Around one million pilgrims flock to
this colorful event.
Is it celebrated in Perth
Yes, The ISKCON (Hare Krishna) temple participates each year with their Rath in Fremantle Parade and the festival is also celebrated at their temple in Kalamunda with a smaller cart