Dear Valued Members of Nepal Seattle Society:

We are looking for an active member to join our Executive Committee as an Executive Member. If you are interested, please send your application by Tuesday, Sep.25, 2007. Please include in your application why would you like to join the committee. Applications can be sent by e-mail to: info@nepalseattle.org, addressed to:
The Executive Committee
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS)
PO Box 45633, Seattle, WA 98145

Selection Process:
If we have more than one applicant, the current Executive Committee Members will vote to select.

Executive Members:
The Executive Members shall have power to exercise the general affairs of the Society, to vote on policies and changes therein; to specify and conduct the work of the committee for the furtherance of its policies and objectives. She/He shall carry out any responsibilities given by the decision of the Executive Committee.

Executive Members' Qualification:
Any Nepali or non-Nepali, who has resided in the State of Washington with no criminal background, shall be eligible for the candidate of executive position. However, she/he must be the general member of NSS to become eligible for the Executive Committee. The eligible age for the executive positions is 21 or above. A person cannot hold the position of an Executive committee, Board of Director, and an Advisor at the same time.

Compensation:
This is truly and fully a volunteer service with no monetary compensation. General Members, Executive Members, Board Directors, and Advisors shall not receive any salary or compensation for their services.

Volunteer Term/Period:
From now until April 2009

Thank you and looking forward to hearing from you soon.
---
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS)

Dear Members and Friends:

Greetings!

 

It is our great pleasure to inform you that Nepal Seattle Society(NSS) has now elected and nominated all officials for 2007-2009 term as below. Please join us to congratulate and thank all the officials. Every Executive Committee Members, Board of Directors, and Board of Advisors need your support and guidance to work as a team and lead NSS toward the right direction. With your support and Team work - Together we will definitely make a difference in our community.

 

We always look forward to coordinate with our members/friends steps toward the betterment of NSS. Again, we thank you  for your continued support.

 

Executive Committee:
President- Mr. Dhan B. Pun
Vice President - Mr. Shree Ram Dahal
General Secretary - Ms. Shanti Thapa
Treasurer- Ms. Nishma Shrestha
Member- Mr. Sampurna Prajapati
Member- Mr. Prateek Sapkota
Member- Ms. Tsering Doka Sherpa
Member- Mr. Kiran Shrestha
Member- Mr. Tek Narayan Shrestha
Member- Ms. Bandana Shrestha
Member- Mr. Diwakar Thapa

 

Board of Directors:
Mr. Krishna Gurung, Former BOD
Ms. Sita Gurung, Former President
Dr. Mukund Upadhyaya, Ex-President/BOD
Mr. Rajendra Nath Agrawaal, NSS Member
Ms. Monica Shrestha, NSS Member
Mr. Niraj Thapa, NSS Member
Mr. Chhatra Karki, NSS Member

 

Board of Advisors:

Mr. Nabin Khanal, Former BOD

Mr. Atul Regmi, Former BOD

Ms. Lily Laemmle, Former BOD

Mr. Bijit Giri, Former Advisor / Life Member

Mr. Chhong Karma Sherpa, Former Advisor / Life Member

Mr. Mohan Gurung, Former Advisor / Life Member

Mr. Sabin Pradhan, NSS Member

Mr. Ang Babu Sherpa, Life Member

Mr. Jeetendra Shrestha, NSS Member

Mr. Mukunda Adhikari, NSS Member

Ms. Anna Hauksdottir, Former EC

Mr. Dashrath Budathoki, NSS Member

Mr. Bom Sing Ranabhat, NSS Member

Mr. Som Ghimire, Former EC

Ms. Shova Rana, Former EC

 

Sub-Committees/Projects:

01. Event Planning and Management
02. Community Outreach, Communication and Public Relation
03. Cultural Affairs
04. Youth Initiatives
05. Fundraisings
06. Sports Activities
07. Women's Affairs
08. Children's Activities
09. Publication/News/Media
10. Nepali Language Project

11. Legal and Educational Forum
12. Web/Technology Development

 

We welcome any volunteers to work/support at our various events and projects. If anyone is interested to volunteer, please feel free to contact us at any time. Please visit our website often to see all the news, activities, and updates.

 

Best Regards,

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Nepal Seattle Society (NSS)

Dear Members,
We wish to inform you that an election will not be held for the position of President as Ms. Sita Gurung has withdrawn her candidacy. Enlisted below is the list of the new Executive Committee of Nepal Seattle Society for the term of 2007-2009.

President: Mr. Dhan B. Pun
Vice President: Mr. Shree Ram Dahal
General Secretary: Ms. Shanti Thapa
Treasurer: Ms. Nishma Shrestha

7 Executive Members:
Mr. Sampurna Prajapati
Mr. Prateek Sapkota
Ms. Tsering Doka Sherpa
Mr. Kiran Shrestha
Mr. Tek Narayan Shrestha
Ms. Bandana Shrestha
Mr. Diwakar Thapa

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!

The President shall appoint the Board of Directors and Advisory Board for 2007-2009 consulting with the Executive Committee. The handover ceremony will be held during the Nepali New Year Celebration on April 21, 2007.

If you have any questions or comments, please forward them to nss_election2007@yahoo.com. The Election Committee will be dissolved effective April 21, 2007.

Thank You.

NSS Election Committee 2007
(Lily Laemmle, Kripa Upadhaya, Atul Regmi)

NSS_Election2007@yahoo.com

From: NSS Election Committee 2007

Dear valued members of Nepal Seattle Society (NSS),
The NSS Election Committee would like to thank all of you for your continued support to NSS. The time has come to elect a new NSS Executive Committee as the current NSS Executive Committee’s two-year term (2005-2007) will terminate in April 2007.

During the 2005-2007 term, NSS has no doubt made excellent progress and improvements with the hard work and leadership of our current NSS Officials. We anticipate that the new Executive Committee will take our organization to an even higher standard in the days to come. At this time, we request interested and qualified members to submit their candidacy to the Election Committee at NSS_Election2007@yahoo.com along with a manifesto stating the reason and their eligibility to run for a particular position by March 25, 2007. Enlisted below are the available positions.

PRESIDENT (1 Position)
Candidate for President must be NSS member;
Must be of Nepali Origin;
Must be of age 21 or older;
Must be a resident of Washington state and residing
in Washington state for at least 6 months.

VICE PRESIDENT (1 Position)
Must be of age 21 or older;
Must be a resident of Washington state and residing
in Washington state for at least 6 months.
(Nepali or non-Nepali).

GENERAL SECRETARY (1 Position)
Must be of age 21 or older;
Must be a resident of Washington state and residing
in Washington state for at least 6 months.
(Nepali or non-Nepali).

TREASURER (1 Position)
Must be of age 21 or older;
Must be a resident of Washington state and residing
in Washington state for at least 6 months.
(Nepali or non-Nepali).

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS (7 Positions)
Must be of age 21 or older;
Must be a resident of Washington state and residing
in Washington state for at least 6 months.
(Nepali or non-Nepali).

Please note that candidates may run for ONLY ONE Position listed above. NSS officials and Executive members are eligible to be re-elected for the same position for maximum of two consecutive terms, i.e., four years in a row. Therefore, Executive Members who have already served for four consecutive years CANNOT submit candidacy for the same position.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT CANDIDACY FOR ALL POSITIONS: MARCH 25, 2007

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR 2007 NSS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CANDIDATES:

The Election Committee will announce the names of candidates running for all positions on March 26, 2007. AFTER the announcement of all candidates, the candidates may campaign to solicit votes. During the campaign, the candidates shall abide and require others to abide by the following code of conduct :

1) No publicity shall be made by candidates or by others on behalf of candidates, that will adversely affect the spirit of the Nepal Seattle Society and that would be contrary to the Constitution of NSS.

2) No publicity shall be made that would generate animosity amongst the different religions, sects, creeds and communities. Similarly, the voters shall not be induced to cast their votes on the basis of religion, cast, creed or language.

3) Candidates may not influence voters by means of monetary exchange, services, etc.

4) Candidates shall conduct their campaigns in a peaceful and respectful manner.

5) Materials distributed by the Election Committee may not in any way be altered or tampered with.

6) Voters shall freely express their vote without coercion of any means.

7) No candidate, or his/her representative, shall interfere with free access to the polling process.

8) The task of polling and counting the votes shall be performed without any hindrance and it shall be the duty of all concerned to create an appropriate environment to the same. A candidate or one representative of each candidate shall be allowed to be present during the counting of the votes.

9) The candidate shall provide adequate knowledge of the Election Code of Conduct to supporters and shall require them to abide by the Code.
10) Each candidate shall be responsible for his/her own campaign.

11) In the event of a dispute regarding any election matter, position or polling procedures, the decision of the Election Committee shall be final.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE NSS ELECTION COMMITTEE 2007:

1) Maintain confidentiality of applications received.
2) Conduct a free, fair and impartial election.
3) No engaging in public endorsement of a particular candidate.
4) Establish that all candidates have abided by the above code of conduct.
5) Prepare and execute all ballot materials so that none can be easily duplicated or altered.

The Election Committee shall update the members with the election schedule, location and polling procedure in due time. We look forward to your cooperation and participation in the upcoming election!

Note: Only "Current Members of NSS" over the age of 18 can vote.

Thank you!

NSS Election Committee 2007
Lily T. Laemmle
Kripa Upadhyay
Atul Regmi

NSS_Election2007@yahoo.com
 

Press Release
For Immediate Release:

Dashain, Tihar and Mha Puja Celebrated in Seattle!

Seattle, Washington:
On Sunday, October 22, 2006 Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) organized Dashain, Tihar and Mha Puja celebration at Egan Hall to mark their annual event. NSS organizes dozens of events through out the year and this event particularly draws the biggest attendance of Nepalese people.

Mha Puja began at 1pm until 5pm with 40 members participating for the Puja. The Dashain celebration started with Deepawali (candle lighting) in the evening. A moment of silence took place before the program to remember those members who passed away this year. In the beginning, NSS President Ms. Sita Gurung welcomed and thanked everyone for their participation and support to NSS. The President honored Mr. Alan Sugiyama, Executive Director of Center for Career Alternatives, for his support to Nepal Seattle Society by joining hands with the larger API Community in the King and Snohomish counties. Mr. Sugiyama donated a check of $100 to NSS Disaster Relief Fund to help support the victims of floods/landslides in Nepal. Next, the President honored the Elite Sponsor of the celebration Mr. Rajendra Nath Agrawal, Realtor, for his generous sponsorship of the celebration. The President also honored 18 players of Team Nepal who proudly participated and represented Nepal in All Nations Cup 2006 (World Cup Seattle Soccer Tournament) in July 2006. With much anticipation, the President unveiled NSS’s annual newsletter “Lali Gurans Year 5 Issue 8” followed by a read greeting message from the Washington State Governor Ms. Christine Gregoire.

During the program around two dozen dancers and singers presented a very entertaining Nepali cultural program with dances, folk songs, dohori competition and deusi/bhailo. NSS thanks all the artists who made this evening such a delight: Punam Biswokarma, Ashok Gurung, Prabeshika Adhikari(Bittu), Sophia Kunwar, Sonia Kunwar, Shreya Shrestha, Krishna Gurung, Som Ghimire, Dhalu Sherpa, Mingma Kanchhi Sherpa, Ang Gelu Sherpa, Sunil Joshi, Sita Gurung, Shanti Thapa, Sarmila Adhikari, Nirmala Gurung, Doma Tamang/Sherpa, Raju Bikram Adhikari, Kiran Shrestha, Madhu Dahal, Sampurna Prajapati and Asim Rijal. All of the cultural dances were choreographed by Sita Gurung and Mingma Doma Sherpa.

Entertaining as this celebration was it also served to raise funds to help support the victims of floods/landslides in Nepal. NSS will keep this fundraiser open and ongoing until November with an organized close out fundraiser in mid-November. The raised funds will provide supplies to the victims in Nepal. NSS has committed to contribute 50% of the entrance fee of the Dashain celebration to its Disaster Relief Fund. The total raised fund will be announced right after the close out fundraiser in November. NSS’s deusi/bhailo team played a very interesting Deusi/Bhailo to collect KARTIKE DAAN (donations of Kartik) from the audience and collected $275 which completely goes to the Disaster Relief Fund. Right after the cultural program everyone enjoyed the open floor dance party hosted by NSS’s DJs Shree Ram Dahal and Krishna Gurung.

This celebration was proudly sponsored by - Rajendra Nath Agrawaal (Realtor, Seattle), Langhali "Magar" Association USA, Inc. (New York), The Everest Kitchen (Seattle) and Samjhana Album (Nepali Folk Songs by Sita Gurung). The program was hosted by NSS General Secretary Dhan B. Pun and Board of Advisor Shree Ram Dahal. The Everest Kitchen catered the Nepali buffet dinner. NSS heartily thanks all the sponsors who made this celebration possible. Also many thanks to all the participants, members, friends, artists, volunteers, Mha Puja organizing team, newsletter publication team and well-wishers for your generous support to NSS-- because of you the celebration was a grand success. Even though it was held on a Sunday night, 203 members and friends came out to participate in this event.

There are about 600 Nepali families living in the State of Washington. Besides its primary goal of “promoting and preserving Nepali culture, traditions and heritage”, NSS aims to unite all the Nepalese living in the Pacific Northwest region by organizing events every year and also many different events every month. NSS also helps its members with educational and legal issues. In 2007, NSS plans to start Basic Nepali language classes.

Finally, NSS appeals to those who have yet to contribute for help and support to those victims in Nepal who are affected by the recent floods and landslides. NSS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and all of your contributions and donations are tax deductible. For more information on NSS, please visit: http://www.nepalseattle.org.

Photo captions for the attached photos:

1. 001-10222006.jpg - NSS members/friends taking part in Mha Puja.
2. 002-10222006.jpg - Children dancing to a Nepali folk song at the celebration.
3. 003-10222006.jpg - NSS Members/friends enjoying open dance party at the celebration.

Note: All other photos will be uploaded in the photo gallery shortly (http://www.nepalseattle.org/gallery.php).

Thank you,

Best Regards,
---
Dhan B. Pun
General Secretary
Nepal Seattle Society(NSS)
PO Box 45633
Seattle, WA 98145, USA
Tel : 1-206-321-5779
Fax: 1-806-403-2447
info@nepalseattle.org
http://www.nepalseattle.org
NSS is A Washington Non-profit 501(c)(3) Corporation

 

Press Release
For Immediate Release!

Nepal Seattle Society(NSS) and Nepal Red Cross Society(NRCS) join together to appeal for help & support toward the recent flood and landslide victims in Nepal.

Seattle, Washington, September 7, 2006:
On August 24, 2006, heavy and continuous rain caused floods and landslides in Bajura, Baitadi, Nawalparasi, Banke, Bardiya and Achham districts in the western part of Nepal occurring over a four day period. According to the disaster report of Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS), the flood water heavily affected Banke and Bardiya in the mid-western region and landslides deeply affected Achaam district in the far-western region. Hundreds of houses were completely demolished. More than 300 cattle were swept away. Hundreds of people are still missing and more than 10,000 people have been displaced.

Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) is working hard to help support the victims of such a large scale natural disaster. Even though we Nepalese are half-way around the world here in the USA, we are deeply saddened by this news. We are very proud of NRCS for their great humanitarian work during this difficult time in Nepal.

Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) and Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) both appeal to all Nepalese and friends of Nepal to join us and help support the victims and survivors of such devastating natural calamities in our country. Thousands of our friends/families are waiting for help and support at this difficult time.

Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) is hosting fundraiser programs starting today September 7th until the end of October 2006. We urge all of our members/friends, well-wishers, and friends of Nepal here in the USA to contribute as much as you can for this noble cause.

Please make your check payable to Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) and send to the address below no later than the end of October 2006. Remember to write "For Floods/Landslide Victims" on your check.

Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) is a United States Registered and a 501(c)(3) tax exempted non-profit organization. Your donations are tax deductible and an official receipt will be mailed to you. NSS and NRCS assure you that 100% of your donations will go to the victims.

Please send your check to:
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS)
PO Box 45633
Seattle, WA 98145
U. S. A.

We will have fundraiser booths at our following events also:

1. September 9, 2006: The 5^th Pacific Northwest Nepali Jamghat 2006 in Seattle hosted by Nepal Seattle Society (NSS).
2. October 7, 2006: Dashain Celebration 2006 hosted by Nepal Seattle Society (NSS).
3. October 22, 2006: Tihar & Mha Puja Celebration 2006 promoted/sponsored by Nepal Seattle Society (NSS).
4. Closeout fundraiser gathering at the end of October or beginning of November 2006.

 Contacts:

• Dhan B. Pun, General Secretary, NSS, 1-206-321-5779
• Ramesh Kumar Sharma, Chairman, NRCS, 977-1-427-2761

Thank you very much and we look forward to receiving your generous donations to help support the victims and survivors of such devastating natural calamities in our country.

Best Regards,
---
Dhan B. Pun
General Secretary
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS)
PO Box 45633
Seattle, WA 98145
U. S. A.
Tel.  1-206-321-5779
Fax. 1-806-403-2447
info@nepalseattle.org
www.nepalseattle.org

CC:
Mr.Ramesh Kumar Sharma (NRCS - Chairman)
Mr.Dev Ratna Dhakwa (NRCS - Secretary General)
Mr.Sanjeev Kumar Thapa (NRCS - Treasurer)
Mr.Umesh Prasad Dhakal (NRCS - Executive Director)

KantipurOnline News Re:Recent Floods and Landslide:
Floods and landslides in Nepal, Many still missing, thousands displaced
http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=84379
http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=84278
http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=84171
http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=84067
http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=85053

Dear members and friends of the Nepal Seattle Society,

Lutheran Community Services is looking for foster homes for refugee and immigrant children who are unable to live with their birth families.  The goal of our program is to help find a permanent solution to their situations as soon as possible.  We license people who want to become foster parents and provide foster families with case work support.  Anyone 21 years or older, living in King or Snohomish County may apply to become a foster parent.  Foster parents receive a monthly stipend to cover the childrens' expenses.  The children also receive medical coupons to cover their medical and dental needs.

The Refugee and Immigrant Children's Program is always in need of people to provide long-term and respite foster care.  Currently we have a specific need for a home for three orphaned Bhutanese sisters ages 10, 11 and 16.The girls have lived most of their lives in a refugee camp in Nepal and speak Nepali. We would love to find a foster family from the same cultural background to keep these girls connected with their heritage.

 

I will be attending your upcoming picnic (5th Pacific Northwest Nepali Jamghat 2006) on Saturday, September 9, 2006 and will be able to provide more information if you are interested in finding out more about welcoming these girls into your family.

Thank you for your consideration of this unique opportunity to help support these children in their transition to a new life in America. Please click here to view our flier: http://www.nepalseattle.org/nss/othercharities/bhutanesegirls.jpg

Sincerely,

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Meg Hall

Foster Home Specialist

Refugee and Immigrant Children's Program

Lutheran Community Services

433 Minor Ave N

Seattle, WA 98109

(206) 694-5755

Press Release For Immediate Release!

Contacts:
Dhan Pun, General Secretary, Nepal Seattle Society, 206-321-5779

Bishal Gurung, Captain, Team Nepal, 206-795-7995

 

Team Nepal Participates in All Nations Cup 2006 in Seattle/Washington/USA

 

Seattle, Washington, July 11, 2006: Team Nepal is participating again in All Nations Cup 2006 Soccer Tournament. This is a great representation of our country Nepal in this international community organized tournament. Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) proudly sponsors Team Nepal for this year's tournament. NSS has worked very hard to support Team Nepal. NSS organized a fundraiser dinner on July 9th 2006 at The Everest Kitchen for Team Nepal and raised approx. $856. This fund will be given for the betterment of the Team Nepal for the tournament including team registration etc.

 

Mr. Bishal Gurung is leading the Team Nepal as Team Captain. The opening ceremony will be on Friday July 14th 2006 at 7pm. Ms. Smriti Gurung will present Team Nepal to the All Nations Cup 2006 on this opening ceremony on behalf of Team Nepal. Ms. Smriti Gurung will be in traditional Nepali costume and Ms. Shoba Rana, Team Captain Bishal Gurung will be with Nepal Flag at the opening ceremony to  represent Nepal.

 

According to the tournament schedule, Nepal will be playing 3 games in the qualifying games. On July 15th at 1pm Nepal Vs Vietnam and at 8pm Nepal Vs Afghanistan. On July 16th at 11:30am Nepal Vs Tibet.
 
What is All Nations Cup?
All Nations Cup was inaugurated in August of 2003 with 12 countries being represented by their local communities. This year, from July 14-29 All Nations Cup 2006 will be held for the fourth year at the Starfire Sports Complex in Seattle/Washington. All Nations Cup is a project of Sister Communities, Seattle based non-profit organization. All Nations Cup is also known as World Cup Seattle in the local international community here in Seattle/Washington. The Qualifiers Festival Weekend will be July 14th to 16th which will feature international music, dance food and a kid's crafts tent! And the new all Nations Cup Market Place will be the place for communities to gather, new friends made, and culture shared. Opening night is free for everyone and award-winning Brazilian composer Jovino Santos Neto bring his band to the Closing Celebration on July 29th.

 

This year the following 37 countries are being represented by their local communities:
Asia Region:
Nepal, China, Iran, Korea, Tibet, Japan, Afghanistan, Vietnam and Turkey.

African Region:
Ethiopia, Gambia, Somalia, Djibouti, Tanzania, Sudan, Morocco and Cameroon.

European Region:
Bosnia, Ireland, Denmark, France, Sweden, Germany, Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Italy, Great Britain and Russia.

American Region:
Brazil, El Salvador, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, Honduras, Mexico and USA.

 

Please visit: http://www.allnationscup.org/Default.aspx?TabId=8 for detailed schedule information.

 

We also take this opportunity to thank each one of our members and friends who attended the Fundraiser dinner and also donated for Team Nepal on July 9th. Also, many thanks to The Everest Kitchen including all the staffs who provided the facility for the fundraiser dinner. And, Nepal Seattle Society requests all of our members/friends to come and be a part of All Nations Cup, and cheer for our Team Nepal. Your valuable support is greatly appreciated.

 

GO TEAM NEPAL!
1. Bishal Gurung, (Team Captain/Midfielder)
2. Ambir Raj Gurung (Goal Keeper)
3. Esor Gurung (Defender)
4. Milan Gurung (Midfielder/Forward)
5. Biraj Kumar Thapa (Forward)
6. Som Kumar Limbu (Midfielder/forward)
7. Prasan Gurung (midfielder)
8. Kiran Gurung (Defender)
9. Prabat Limbu (midfielder/forward/defender)
10. Pan Tamang (Defender)
11. Bhushan Khanal (Midfielder)
12. Kabir Pradhan (Forward )
13. Sameer Bhatteria( Midfielder )
14. Austin Fletcher (Defender )
15. Jeremy Hall (Midfielder )
16. Kobil Shokirov (Midfielder )
17. Chet Khadka (Defender )
18. Prachin Shrestha (Midfielder)

 

Thank you all and see you at the Tournament on July 14th, 15th and 16th.

 

Sincerely,

 

Dhan Pun
General Secretary
Nepal Seattle Society (NSS)
www.nepalseattle.org
206-321-5779

Dear Members and Friends of NSS:
The Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration 2006 was held on May 7, 2006 at the Seattle Center, Seattle/Washington. The Seattle Center and the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition presents this celebration every year.

On behalf of Nepal Seattle Society (NSS), we would like to thank Seattle Center, the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition, and Center for Career Alternatives for their support to Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) to present Nepal and Nepali cultural activities in this great celebration.

Our very special thanks goes to our talented dancers: Ms. Parvati Brown, Ms. Wendy Mafieae, Ms. Mingma Kanchhi Sherpa, and Ms. Dhalu Sherpa, who presented very interesting traditional Nepali cultural dances. Thank you also to our Executive Member Ms. Shova Rana for introducing Nepal Seattle Society (NSS), its goals and our dancers at the stage. Last but not least thank you to our members and friends for your support by attending the celebration.

Our presentation improved since last year and we will continue to participate in this celebration every year in the first week of May.

Besides Nepal Seattle Society (NSS), the following communities also participated in this celebration:
Ying-Yung Tong International Lion & Dragon Dance Team, Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team, Vovinam Vietnamese Martial Arts, Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team, Angelo Pizarro, Jazz Guitarist, Cambodian Dance Group of Tacoma, Urvasi Traditional Dance of India, Rachel Santos Vocalist, Seattle Matsuri Taiko, Ke Liko A'e Lei Lehua, Kanako Kashima and Marica Takamura - Koto Performance, The Grateful Crane Ensemble, and Vietnamese Student Association of Seattle University.

We would like to hear your suggestions, comments, and ideas to make next year even better. Thank you!

Dear Members and Friends of NSS:
We thank you very much for your generous support, cooperation and contribution to Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) to make our Nepali New Year 2063 celebration a grand success on April 22, 2006. About 400 members and friends participated in this celebration. It is so encouraging to see our Nepali community here in the State of Washington grow with the great pride and unity. Our locally talented children, dancers, artists, singers and guest singer Mr.Uttam Rai presented traditional Nepali cultural dances, instrumental pieces, songs, and a live concert. Everyone enjoyed the Nepali cultural program, typical Nepali dinner, and the open floor dance party until mid-night.

Our wonderfully talented Master of Ceremonies Ms.Kripa Updhyaya and Mr.Shree Ram Dahal hosted the program. A moment of silence was taken place before the start of the program for those who lost their lives during the recent "Jana-Andolan (Peoples' Movement)" in Nepal. NSS President Ms. Sita Gurung gave a warm welcome to everyone followed by the message from the Washington State Governor Ms. Christine Gregoire. The Governor's greetings was read by CAPAA Executive Assistant Mr. Jovi Legaspi. Mr. Ashish Diwan from State Farm Insurance, Ms. Pradeepta Upadhyaya Executive Director for Chaya Seattle, and Edymir Guerrero from Center for Career Alternatives (CCA) also gave each a short thank you speech.

During the celebration NSS honored new Life Long Members: Mr. Lakpa Rita Sherpa, Mr. Angbabu Sherpa, Mr. Jangbu Sherpa, Mr. Madan Shrestha, Mr. Mohan Gurung, Mr. Mukund Upadhyaya, and Mr. Dhan Pun. NSS also honored two youths. First, Mr. Sachin Pradhan for his outstanding achievement for the "CSE Award for Excellence Scholarship" awarded by the University of Washington, Computer Science and Engineering Department. And second, Mr. Jamling Sherpa, age 6, who was featured in the Mercer Island Reporter Newspaper for his outstanding drawing to promote the Community Center's grand opening at Mercerview, Mercer Island, WA. His drawing was chosen to be transferred to fabric and incorporated into a quilt hanging which is displayed at the center. Also, NSS president surprisingly honored some NSS officers for their great contributions to NSS: Mr. Krishna Gurung, Mr. Dhan Pun, Ms. Lily Laemmle, and Ms. Anna Hauksdottir.

This event “Nepali New Year 2063 Celebration” was proudly sponsored by State Farm Insurance, Moneytonepal.com, Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant, and Realtor Mr. Rajendra Nath Agrawal.

Our Very Special Thanks to:
1. Washington State Governor Ms. Christine Gregoire: Ms. Governor sent her warm greetings to the Nepali community on the auspicious occasion of Nepali New Year 2063 Bikram Era. The Governors' message will be published in our upcoming News Magazine "Lali Gurans.”

2. Cultural Team: Era Budathoki, Migma Yangzi Sherpa, Mingma Dawa Sherpa, Pemba Sherpa, Mingma Kanchhi Sherpa, Dhalu Sherpa, Kumar G. Nessenbaum, Jon Alvaraz, Dawa Jangmu Sherpa, Parvati Brown, Kiran Shrestha, Anup Kafle, Yam Thapa, Soniya Kunwar, Sophia Kunwar, Bittu Adhikari, Sunil Joshi, Krishna Gurung, Bhushan Khanal, Prasoon Khanal, Ang Gelu Sherpa, President Sita Gurung, and guest singer Uttam Rai from California.

3. Proud Sponsors: State Farm Insurance, Moneytonepal.com, Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant, and Rajendra Nath Agrawal.

4. Online Supporters: Nepalforum.com, PlanetGuru.com, Sajha.com, Nepalisite.com, Sherpakyidug.org, Nepalvista.com.

5. Community Supporters: Tasveer.org, Chaya Seattle, Tibetan Nuns Project, Seattle Tibetan Youth Congress, Center for Career Alternatives (CCA),

6. Masters of Ceremonies: BOD. Kripa Upadhyaya and Advisor Shree Ram Dahal.

7. DJs: BOD. Krishna Gurung and Advisor Shree Ram Dahal.

8. Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant: Providing very delicious Nepali dinner.

9. All Executive Committee Members, Boards of Directors, Advisory Boards, Life Long Members, Web Development Team, General Members, friends, volunteers, and participants. If we have missed anyone who helped in this celebration, we thank you wholeheartedly.

Without your support, NSS would not be able to make this event successful. We hope to have your warm support always. We would like to hear your suggestions comments and ideas so we can provide the better service for future events. Thank you!

Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) is proud to announce Mr. Sachin Pradhan, an active Member of NSS, has been awarded the "CSE Award for Excellence Scholarship" by the University of Washington, Computer Science and Engineering Department. Please join us to congratulate Mr. Pradhan for his outstanding achievement. His e-mail address is: sachinnpradhan@hotmail.com. He served Nepal Seattle Society as a Treasurer for the term of 04/2003 to 04/2005.

University of Washington, CSE website: http://www.cs.washington.edu/education/ugradscholars/recipients2005.htm

Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) is proud to announce Jamling Sherpa, age 6 (son of NSS members Mr.Lopsang and Mrs.Kanchhi Maya Sherpa) was featured in the Mercer Island Reporter Newspaper for his outstanding drawing to promote the Community Center's grand opening at Mercerview, Mercer Island/WA. His drawing was chosen to be transferred to fabric and incorporated into a quilt hanging which will be displayed at the center. Click on the picture above to visit NSS's page Featuring Jamling Sherpa.

NSS organized a fundraiser to support Ms. Richa Bajimaya (NSS Family Member) who has a serious health condition and is undergoing medical treatment at Seattle Children's Hospital for Bone Cancer - Ewing's Sarcoma. We raised a total of $3,179.00 and handed it over to Ms. Richa Bajimaya on Friday July 1, 2005 at the Children's Hospital.

NSS thanks those who participated at the fundraiser dinner on May 28th at The Everest Kitchen and all contributors for your generous support and love to Richa. Also, a huge thank you to The Everest Kitchen who provided space for the fundraiser dinner. Richa's father Mr. Shyam Bajimaya and mother Mrs. Yasho Bajimaya are with her now. We request all of you to set aside some spare time to see the Bajimayas and give your support to them during their hard time.

Community service like this is a great example of how we can make a difference in someone's life during difficult times.

S.No.	Contributors	Amount
1	Nepal Seattle Society, Seattle, WA	$      500.00
2	The Everest Kitchen - Dinner on 05/282005	$      460.00
3	B.R. Dawadi Ph.D., Atlanta, GA	$        51.00
4	Krishna Gurung, Bothell, WA	$      100.00
5	Dhan B. Pun, Seattle, WA	$      151.00
6	Deepa & Praveen Chalise, Salem,  OR	$        25.00
7	Bina Bogati, Shoreline, WA	$        51.00
8	Mohan & Huni Gurung, Mercer Island, WA	$      151.00
9	Chhong Karma Sherpa, Mercer Island, WA	$        51.00
10	Pamela A. Elardo, Seattle, WA	$        25.00
11	Nabin Khanal, Redmond, WA	$        51.00
12	Kalpana & Anil Shrestha, Lynwood, WA	$        21.00
13	Bom Sing Ranabhat, Seattle, WA	$        51.00
14	Jyotsana Rana, Seattle, WA	$        21.00
15	Bijit Giri, Renton, WA	$      100.00
16	Aupma Gurung, Bellevue, WA	$        50.00
17	Shoba & Hemanta Rana, Seattle, WA	$        25.00
18	Ngima & Caryl Sherpa, Seattle, WA	$      100.00
19	Bhushan Khanal, Seattle, WA	$        50.00
20	Prasoon Khanal, Seattle, WA	$        25.00
21	Monica Shrestha, Seattle, WA	$        50.00
22	Anonymous, Seattle, WA	$      100.00
23	Shah Nawaz, EZRent.Com, Seattle, WA	$        35.00
24	Prabhat Shrestha, Seattle, WA	$        50.00
25	Tashi Tenzing Sherpa, Seattle, WA	$        55.00
26	Beli & Edward Brown, Lynwood, WA	$        51.00
27	Beli & Edward Brown, Lynwood, WA	$      100.00
28	Hari Sharma, Yakima, WA	$        20.00
29	Ernie Howisey, Seattle, WA	$        20.00
30	Craig Seasoles, Seattle, WA	$        35.00
31	Sagina Zerin, Seattle, WA	$        20.00
32	Shanti Thapa, Seattle, WA	$        21.00
33	Ashok Singh, Seattle, WA	$        20.00
34	Madan Shrestha, Everett, WA	$        41.00
35	Sita Gurung, Seattle, WA	$        51.00
36	Hridesh Subba, Mercer Island, WA	$        50.00
36	John Lewis, Lake Forest Park, WA	$        10.00
37	Tashi Sherpa, Bellevue, WA	$      100.00
38	Timothy Wyont, Blue Mont, VA	$        50.00
39	Samir Man Patti, St. Cloud, MN	$        20.00
40	Samir Man Patti, St. Cloud, MN	$        20.00
50	AC Sherpa, Seattle, WA	$      201.00
51	Total Fund Collection:	$  3,179.00