Gurvi Gujarat - Cleveland Gujarati Samaj

Gurvi Gujarat
Presented by Gujarati Samaj of Greater Cleveland
www.clevelandgujaratisamaj.org
July -Sept 2012
Executive Committee 2012
Ashwin Patel
440-498-1885
Dear Friends,
Mayurika Shah
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It seems like I just finished writing the spring newsletter yes-
President
Treasurer
Sunil Desai
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Secretary
Kamal Nanavaty 440-666-7849
Nilesh Patel
440-525-4670
Youth Director
Dilip Nagarsheth 440-225-2232
Membership Director
Rajesh Patel
440-465-5965
Past President
Kanak Amin
Editor
the time go? This summer was full of events, and here are a
few highlights.
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Program Directors
Chirag Dave
terday and again, I am writing summer’s edition. So where did
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The XXX Olympic games were held in London from July 27 to
August 12 and USA won 104 medals with the athletic population of 539. India send 83 athletic and won 6 medals. This is
not bad since we do not have major sponsor as United States
athletics. If cricket or “gilli danda” was an Olympic events
then I bet India would win a gold medal in both sport.
On a somber note, our entire community’s thoughts and
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Navin Patel
Chief Trustee
Jignesh Shah
Secretary of Trustee
Sunil Patel
Bhupendra Patel
Bharat Patel Rajan Patel
Trustee Members
prayers are with the victims and their families of Oak Creek
shooting and the whole Sikh community. We as a community,
call upon the relevant authorities to invoke initiatives to protect citizens of all faith from similar acts in the future.
Our annual picnic was held at Edgewater Park and the attendance was shy this year, We hope more members shall attended in the future and support our organization. As always,
members can leave feed back on Gujarati Samaj web site.
Gurvi Gujarat
July –September 2012
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Summer also brings high school graduation and once again, Cleveland Gujarati
Samaj Trustee committee will award three scholarship to high school graduate.
Application is open to any Gujarati Samaj member’s high school graduating
children. The award will judged by GPA, extra circular activity, sports, and on a
personal assay. Deadline for this application is November 4, 2012.
Since Navratri will be celebrated in a short time this October , I investigated the
meaning and significance of Navratri and learned a lot that would be of interest
to our younger generation.
Navratri means nine nights dedicated to the Divine Mother of Shakti in the
Hindu mythology. This is the longest celebration in the month of Ashwin
Mahina. Ashwin Mahina is the last month of the gujarati calendar and it begins
on the new moon of the autumn equinox.
Navratri is celebrated five times a year. They are Vasanta Navratri, Ashadha
Navratri, Sharada Navratri, and Paush/Magha Navratri. Of these, Sharada Navratri is the most important of all the Navratris. It is simply called Maha Navratri
and is celebrated in the month of Ashvina (Aso maas). It starts on October 16
and ends on November 13, 2012. Navratri and Diwali festivals are celebrated in
Ashvina month.
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July-September 2012
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EVENT NEWS
This year Samaj is hosting two Navratri events at Tri-C Community College, Cleveland,
downtown campus on October 20, and October 27, 2012. The first event will be with a DJ
with a dholi player and a live group on October 27. This events is free for members, and
$5.00 for non-members. Please become a member this year and save!
Diwali dinner and musical night will be at held at Independence High School, 6111 Archwood
Road, Independence, Ohio 44131, on Nov 10, 2012. Cost of the ticket are $35.00 and $50.00
per person and may be purchased from any committee member. See flyers with this newsletter for details.
Want to get involved and be part of next year’s executive committee and trustee committee?
Our Samaj is seeking nomination for executive and trustee committee. Send in your nomination early to Bhikhubhai (BD) Patel at 440-502-1001 or Jaikishan Patel at 440-487-7690. Deadline for nomination is November 4, 2012.
WEB NEWS
Our culture is shifting to less carbon footprint, and embracing the fact that environmental
responsibility is everyone’s responsibility, future Gurvi Gujarati newsletters will be available
online (www.clevelandgujaratisamaj.org). Please update your email on this website for notification of future events.
Please support our Samaj and see you all at Navratri Garba and Diwali dinner.
Kanak Amin,
Editor
Gurvi Gujarat
July-September 2012
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Quote :
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Membership Form
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give to any member of the executive committee.
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6199 Gate Wood Dr., Mentor, Ohio 44060
Yearly membership starts on January 1st and ends on December 31st of a calendar year.
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Gujarati Samaj of Greater Cleveland– Scholarship 2012
Sponsored by the Trustee Committee
Trustee committee is accepting application for 2012 Scholarship Award
Cleveland Gujarati Samaj is accepting application from 2012 high school
graduates.
1st prize—251.00, 2nd prize—$151.00, 3rd prize—$101.00
Application must include student's name , parents name, contact information
and High School name.
Be a member of Cleveland Gujarati Samaj (parent’s membership).
Copy of high school transcript, or SAT/ACT scores.
Optional short assay (200 words max) on your goals, achievements or any community involvement.
Deadline for application for this years graduating students is Nov 4, 2012.
Submit your application to either:
Bharat Patel (GSGC Trustee)
10245 North Red Oak,
North Royalton, Ohio 44133
bhavna55@sbcglobal.net Phone:440-915-2522
Cleveland Gujarati Samaj is seeking nomination for two executive committee and two
nomination for trustee committee members. Deadline is November 4, 2012
Send in your nomination to anyone of the following nomination committee member:
Sanjay Parikh at 440-937-7640
Bhikhubhai (BD) Patel at 440-503-1001
Jaikishan (Jay) Patel at 440-942-3347
Deadline: Nov 4, 2012
Gurvi Gujarat
July-September 2012
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Saturday, October 20th, 2012
Location: Tri-C (Cuyahoga Community College)
Metropolitan Campus
2900 Community College Avenue
(entrance corner of E 30th and Community College Ave.)
Cleveland, Ohio
Starts at 7:00pm
Members - Free
General Admission - $5.00
Free
Parking
Live Dholi
Prizes for best
Navaratri costume
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July-September 2012
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Diwali Dinner and Musical Night Nov 10, 2012
Location: Independence High School, 6001 Archwood Rd, Independence, OH 44131
Time: 6:00 pm– 11:00 Dinner followed by musical program.