Newah Organization of America NOA
Announcement- May 26, 2002 Event
NOA is glad to announce it's first General Meeting/Convention on the 26th May 2002 Sunday, the Memorial day weekend.
All members of the Nepalese community are cordially invited to participate in this Day long event. For out of town participant, it's perfect time to visit the Capital Washington D.C meet friends and mingle with the community crowd!
Venue: POTOMAC COMMUNITY CENTER Potomac W G R
Address: 11315 Falls Road,
Potomac Md. 20854-2246
Tel: 301-983-4471 Fax: 301-983-3607
Registration charges: $15.00 per Adult
Kids below 10 -Free
Pre-registration is advised. It will help us to estimate the number of participants.
Send us an e-mail contact@newah.org . Also visit our website www.newah.org for other information.
Program of the Day: (Preliminary )
11.00AM - 11.30 AM Arrival and Setup
11.00 AM - 5.00 PM Registration of participants
11.30 AM - 1.00 PM Samee Bajee
11.00 AM - 1.00 PM Last minute Voting in person
1.00 PM Close of Voting
Opening Session:
1.00PM -1.45PM Program Inaugural , Welcome address, Chief guest Address, Organization report, words from friends of NOA and note of thanks
1.50PM - 2.15PM "Buddha Jayanti" Celebration - as it falls on this day
"Gautama Buddha" - Son of Nepal - Messenger of Peace.
2.15 PM - 3.15 PM Cultural Workshop: "Jhi Newah Newah Hey Jui!"
Paper Presentation Scholars from UK Netherlands USA And Nepal.
Nepal Bhasa Academy Cultural Center Program
3.15PM - 4.15PM Break
Short film/documentary interlude 'NHI SUTU' Tele movie
"Serpent worship in Nepal"
Provision are made for Children and toddler to play and swing at the TOT LOT and the
Youth can take full advantage of the time by shooting some pool or team-up for a games at the Table Tennis Board. Those interested in basket ball please bring in a ball for the game.
TV will be on to watch some favorite program and of course do not forget to watch the interesting documentaries.
Second Session:
4.15 PM - 5.15 PM Topical workshop:
Topic: "Multi-Culturism & Cultural Harmony in Nepal "
Representatives from various Nepalese Organizations in the US:
5.20 PM - 6.30 PM Scholar's Session:
Topic: "Recognition of Ethnic diversity in development of Nepal"
Various Paper Presentation by Scholars from Nepal UK Netherlands and USA
6.30 PM - 7.00 PM Coffee Break
7.00 PM - 8.00 PM Performance Art Session: ( Cultural Program )
Finale:
8.00PM - 8.30 PM Election committee announcement
First Executive Body of NOA inaugurated
8.30PM - 9.30PM Dinner
Individuals interested in making any topical presentation presentation are asked to contact us to include their presentations in the Program. Submitted presentation will be subject to time available in the program.AV equipment Hardware for Power Point presentation , overhead projection, microphones, lap -top will be available.
Accommodations:
For Out-of-town participants accommodation can be provided in homes of friends and family of our community. Please call in advance and get in touch with the following persons:
Ganesh Kayastha MD 301-680-9797 gkayastha@yahoo.com
Deepak Tuladhar MD 301-949-1803 dtuladhar@aol.com
If some of you prefer to put up at a nearby Hotels here are some useful tips:
Also visit www.travelocity.com for other accommodations.
Best Western Washington Gateway
(301) 424-4940 Reviews
1251 W Montgomery Ave
Rockville, MD Map
Ramada Inn
(301) 881-2300 Reviews
1775 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD Map
Springhill Suites By Marriott
(301) 987-0900 Reviews
9715 Washingtonian Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD Map
For all other Information:Please contact the following persons:
Beda Pradhan MD 301-949-7562 bedvidya@hotmail.com
Balaram Joshi MD 301-649-4104 balaramj@prodigy.net
Ratna Kazi MD 301-879-9510 pooh_sak@hotmail.com
Tribhuvan Tuladhar VA 703-713-0107 t.tuladhar@worldnet.att.net
Daya Shakya OR 503-282-0447 Drasha@aol.com
Direction from South ( Virginia ):
Take I-495 [I-495 Innerloop] (North)
Entering Maryland
At I-495 Exit 39, turn off onto RampMerge onto SR-190 River Rd.
Bear RIGHT (North) onto SR-189 Falls Rd (West)
End: Arrive 11315 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD, 20854
Direction from North (Maryland):
Take I-495 (South/West)
At I-495 Exit 39, turn off onto Ramp
Merge onto SR-190 River Rd (West)
Bear RIGHT (North) onto SR-189 [Falls Rd
End: Arrive 11315 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD, 20854
Direction from Rockville:
Take SR-183 [Randolph Rd]
Continue (West) on Local road(s)
Continue (West) on Montrose RdBear LEFT (South-West) onto SR-189 Falls Rd
End: Arrive 11315 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD, 20854
(Please visit www.expedia.com for individual directions. See below for general directions)
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