newsletter- march 09, shree kshatriya mitra mandal of california by bhavin p. kapadia

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Shree Kshatriya Mitra Mandalof California

www.skmmc.com [email protected]

QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER January March 2009

Contents:Contents:Contents:Contents:*Pictures: Diwali party

*To & From NorCAL

*Bus Tour to L.A.

*$500 ScholarshipInformation and Form

*NEXT EVENT:Ram Navmi, Sat. 11 April(see last page)

EDITOR

Bhavin Prakash KapadiaPleasant Hill / Tracy

(714) 307 4663(209) 836 1461

[email protected]

IN LOVING MEMORY

Mr. Deepak Lal Mackrani

At the age of 48 years old,passed away in Modesto on Saturday, March 14, 2009

Our prayers go to his beloved family and friends

Over 400 people attended the funeralon Tuesday, March 17, in Turlock

Announcements

As noted, in the last newsletter, we were keen to takeadvantage of your rave reviews for the Mahotsavauditorium. And we listened to you.

As a result, it is official, the Lodi location and its largerdining hall have both been reserved for Sunday, September6, 2009. You will now have more space to: drink chai and,most importantly, enjoy your good old-fashioned ghosh.

The Mandal would like to recognise thefollowing individuals, in particular, for theirgenerous charitable donation at last yearsMahotsav:

Mr. Prakash K. Khatri(Belmont) $4,168.69

Mr. Narendra M. Khatri (Modesto) $3,026.00

Mr. Rajesh K. Khatri(Castro Valley) $2,689.00

Mr. Anil M. Khatri (Modesto) $1,501.00

Mr. Jawahrlal M. Khatri(Modesto) $1,501.00

Mrs. Bharti & Mr. Ashok Killer (San Jose) $1,111.00

We make a living by what we get, but

we make a life by what we give.

Winston Churchill


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Diwali Party pictures (and their thoughts)

Mr.NarendraS.Khatri(CastroValley),injeans:Eat|Mrs.TarunaM.Billimoria(Hayward)centreright:

foodfirst,then,iftimepermits,lookatthecameraman.|Mandalpartiesareexcellent,ifonlythereweremore.

SunilRatanji,left,Modesto:Thisfishcurryisawesome.|ThethreemusketeersofMahotsav2008:WedeserveWhy?BecauseIamheadofcateringsub-committee.| freebeer,afterall,lookatourcontribution (seepage1).

BhavinP.Kapadia,left,secretaryandBipinSurti,|Committeemembers:Ifthispartyhadghosh&fulia, president:WeshouldhaveranagainstObama-Biden.|tonight,everyKhatriintheworldwouldbehere.


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Mrs. Falguni & Mr. Kamlesh Ratilal MotiramLondon, UK Los Angeles San Francisco London, UK

Mr. Dhansukh U. Khatri & Mr. Vrajlal U. KhatriToronto, Canada San Francisco Toronto, Canada

To the Great State of California

Gsv. Hansaben Harkishandas Khatri with HitenCastro Valley India Castro Valley

Mrs. Purnima & Mr. Ashok V. Parmar with Santosh and ArjunMrs. Ranjana & Mr. Mahendra V. Parmar

Mrs. Vipa & Vijay D. Kapadia with ZankhanaMrs. Komal & Mr. Sanket Sagar

Castro Valley India Castro Valley

Mr. Harish Pranjivan DalalCupertino India Cupertino

Gsv. Dhanuben Shantilal KhatriFremont India Fremont

Wedding Congratulations

Mrs. Purnima & Mr. Ashok V. Parmar, Castro Valley, and their son

Santosh wedsSantosh wedsSantosh wedsSantosh weds BinitaBinitaBinitaBinitadaughter of Mrs. Purnima & Mr. Devidas C. Kshatriya, Taiwan

This auspicious occasion was held in Silvassa, India, 31 January, 2009

- Please inform the secretary for news you wish to share with us all -

SSSSECRETARYECRETARYECRETARYECRETARY

Bhavin Prakash KapadiaPleasant Hill / Tracy

(714) 307 - 4663(209) 836 - 1461


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Shree Kshatriya Mitra Mandal of California

We are proud to announce at the January 2009 Navsari Mahotsav, our two distinguishedindividuals, Mr. Harish Parmar (Castro Valley) and Mr. Harilal Damodar (Modesto) were

honoured as Pramukh and Vyakti Vishesh, respectively. We congratulate them.

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SKMMC SPECIAL

You and your family have a wonderfulopportunity to spend two joyful days, in

summer, with your Khatri community.

Visit the best Mandirs, in southern

California, without having to drive.

Hindu Temple, Bakersfield * Ram Kabir Temple, Karsan Town * Jain Temple,Buena Park * Radha Krishna Temple, Norwalk * Sanatan Dharam Temple,

Norwalk * ISSO Swami Narayan, Norwalk * Laxmi Narayan Temple,Riverside * Radha Raman Temple, Placentia * Lakeshine Temple, PacificPalisades * Hindu Temple, Malibu * Calabasas Hindu Temple, Northridge *

In addition to visiting these fabulous temples, your trip will also include:

Overnight stay in Artesia, CA * Breakfast (2) * Lunch (2) * Dinner

Possible dates are: July 23 24 or Aug 20 21

* Pray * Relax * Enjoy * Eat * Laugh * Shop *

You and your family can enjoy all of this, at an estimated cost per person, for only $150.00

* First come, first serve basis

* Next newsletter, more details will follow

* For booking information, please call:

Darshana Jamnadas, (209) 551-3901,

Religious & Cultural subcommitteecoordinator


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Shree Kshatriya Mitra Mandal of California

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

SKMMC has formulated the Policy and Procedures for the first scholarship offering $500.This is the amount pledged by our 2008 Mohatsav Pramukh, Mr. Narendra M. Khatri.

The scholarship is available to any student currently enrolled in college and to high school

seniors who intend to enter college.

We encourage all students to apply, as there are no other eligibility requirements.

Students will be required to: namely, write an essay and have good grades. Your scholarship

form is on the back of this page. If you require additional information, please contact:-- Bipin Surti, Mandal President, (209) 527 - 1048.

-- Harivadan Jamnadas, Chairperson, Scholarship Subcommittee, (209) 324 -1555

Please note SKMMC intends to raise additional money for the Education Fund. A fund raisingevent is to be held in the coming months.

***SKMMC scholarship committee is seeking two college graduates or college students to assist

in evaluating the applications. If you are interested, please contact Bipin Surti or Harivadan Jamnadas.

SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Fill out Scholarship Form2. Write an essay on the following:

a) How has our Mandal positively contributed to our community, your family and you inparticular?

b) What are your thoughts on how our Mandal can improve? How can this be achieved?c) Describe your strengths, talents and skills that you are willing to contribute in

facilitating improvement and fostering growth.d) What are your educational and career goals?

3. Attach any documents in support of your application includinga) Personal reference lettersb) Latest school/college transcriptsc) Copies of any special achievements or recognition

4. You must call the KMMC volunteer coordinator, Mukesh Bulsara, (209) 524-1897, and registerfor volunteer work within our community

Mail your application by June 30, 2009, to:

SKMMC Scholarships

P.O. Box 1201

Ceres, CA 95307


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SHREE KSHATRIYA MITRA MANDAL OF CALIFORNIASCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Please follow the attached instructions very carefully to avoid disqualification. Write or describe any required

information on a separate sheet of paper, if space is not enough on the application.

TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY IN BLACK INK.

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name:_________________________________________________________________________________Address: _______________________________________________________________________________City:________________________________ State:__________________ Zip:_______________________Home Phone Number: ________________________ Cell Phone Number: _________________________Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________

2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

School, College or University:______________________________________________________________Address: _______________________________________________________________________________Anticipated Graduation Date:_____________________ GPA: ___________________________________

(You must submit official school transcripts with application.)

3. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT/HONORS AND RECOGNITION________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: ___________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

6. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY APPLIED FOR:

Name: _________________________________________________________________________________Address:________________________________________________________________________________City:________________________________ State:__________________ Zip:________________________

Signature:_______________________________________________Date:__________________________

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30

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, 2009Note: Application must be postmarked no later than the deadline. There will be no exceptions.FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED


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