This year, Nepalese and American friends are going through very hard time. Keeping our tradition of celebrating Dashain festival alive, Nepal Seattle Society hosted a special "Dashain Celebration and American Red Cross Fund Raising Program" in Seattle on Nov 3rd 2001 . The proceeds of the program is being sent to the American Red Cross for the benefit of families of Sep 11 victims.

More than 170 people enjoyed wonderful Nepali cultural program, delicious Nepali food and exciting dance party. Click here to see the pictures from the cultural program.

After the successful conclusion of program, Nepal Seattle Society raised total of US$1031.97 (One Thousand Thirty One Dollars and 97 Cents). This money was sent to the American Red Cross via NAC (Nepalese Americas Council) which is a co-ordinating body representing various Nepali organizations in the US and Canada (www.nepalcouncil.org). NAC handed the donations to the American Red Cross collectively from various Nepali organizations in the US and Canada. Nepal Seattle Society is also planning to visit Seattle Mayor to inform him about our fund raising activity.

We would like to thank all the people who made their kind donations. We would also like to thank all the people who volunteered and worked very hard to make this program a grand success.

Dashain 2001 expense report:

Incomes:
1. Ticket sell: $1549.00
2. New Membership: $35.00
3. Donation at the party: $420.00
Total income: $2004.00

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Expenses:
1. Food : $656.10
2. Party Hall : $150.00
3. Gifts & Certificates to artists : $74.93
4. Decoration, Plates & Softdrinks : $56.00
Total expenses: $937.03

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Total profit from the party = $2004.00- $937.03 = $1066.97

Donation to American Red Cross = $1066.97 - $35 (income from new Membership at the party) = $1031.97

Thank you very much and wish you all Happy Dipawali 2001 !

Best regards,

Nepal Seattle Society

Donar's Name List:

Mary Johnson, Chet Khadka, Jen Mascale, Hilary Hannigin, Kiran Nakarmi, Tenzing Odhe, Mana Rai, Awaj Tuladhar, Amit Shrestha, Neeraj Poudyal, Brandon Bailey, Sean Regmi, Ashish Thapa, Dave Laemale, Lily Laemale, Neeraj Thapa & Family, Ramesh Acharya, Puspa Acharya, Yadav Bhattarai and Family, Sangeeta Ranjit, Anne Amaron, Madhu Dahal, Shanti Thapa, Bhusan Khanal and Family, Chhatra Karki and Family, Timothy Corrin, Nicholas Corrin, Bredeect Sachse, Craig Seaholes, Prabhat Rimal, Tak Bahadur Gurung, Cheril, Yugung Guo and Dong Zhao, Sita Gurung, Bigit Giri, Krishna Gurung, Tirtha Khanal, Nabin Khanal, Narayan Khadka and more....

Dashain 2001 Party Organizing Committee:

Party Hall Booking: Tirtha Khanal

Cultural Program: Sita Gurung, Krishna Gurung

Food Committee: Shree Ram Dahal

Decoration: Nabin Khanal, Nabita Khanal, Tirtha Khanal

Ticket-Program menu Design & Print: Krishna Gurung

E-mail communication and Website update: Krishna Gurung

Party Hall Cleaning: Executive Committee and Board of Directors
(Lead by Dr. Mukunda Upadya)

Advance Ticket Sell: Krishna Gurung, Dr. Mukunda Upadhaya, Nabin Khanal,
Ang Chhiri Sherpa, Sita Gurung

Door Ticket Sell: Samir Pyakurel, Shanti Thapa

Soft Drinks and Paper products : Tirtha Khanal

Program Schedule:

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Nepali Cultural Program
7:30 PM – 7:45 PM Presentation of Certificates to Artists
7:45 PM - 8:00 PM Collection of donation for American Red Cross
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner (Catering Service by Himalayan Sherpa Restaurant)
9:00 PM – 10:30 PM Floor Music and Dance (DJ: Krishna Gurung)

Cultural program: (Announcers: Krishna Gurung and Madhu Dahal)

Welcome Speech by Tirtha Khanal, President, Nepal Seattle Society

Traditional Music: “Dashain Dhoon” by Sushil Bogati
“Dhoon” means music in Nepali. This particular “dhoon” is a very popular tune that is played throughout the dashain festival all over Nepal. Sushil is a talented local artist.

Modern Dance: “Darpan Chayan” by Smriti Gurung
Smriti is daughter of Mohan Gurung, the founder president of Nepal Seattle Society. She was 2nd runner up in Miss Nepal–USA competition held in Philadelphia this year. The song is from a mega hit Nepali movie.

Modern Song: “Gajalule Ankha Chopne” by Sunil Joshi and Bhusan Khanal
Sunil is a popular singer among Nepalese community in US. He along with Bhusan Khanal created "Naulo", a Seattle based Nepali band. The band has released its first album "Sapani ma" last year.

Folk Dance: “Tamang Selo” by Sita Gurung and Chiring Lama
Sita and Chiring are excellent dancers, well known among Nepalese community here in the Northwest. Their dance belongs to Tamang tribe, who lives in northern Nepal.

Modern Song: “Badaluko Ghumtole” by Chattra Karki
Chattra is an excellent singer who works as a software engineer in Kirkland. Please welcome him for his first performance in Seattle.

Modern Dance: “Damkal Bolai deu” by Smriti Gurung and Sampurna Prajapati
Smriti is joined by Sampurna for the dance. Please welcome Sampurna for his first performance in Seattle.

Modern Song: “Nasha bhitra Nasha” by Sunil Joshi and Bhusan Khanal
The songs says “love inside the blood vain”.

Folk Song: “Dohori Geet” by Group
”Dohori” is a popular folk song duet sung between group of men and the group of women in rural Nepal. The format of the song is that of a challenge and a response that goes back and forth representing satire, flattery and flirtation.

Musical: Flute and Madal by Krishna Gurung and Tak Bahadur Gurung
The musical is based on 25 years old Nepali movie song “Foolako thunga bagera gayo”

Modern Song: "Aljecha kyare timro pachyouri" by Bom Singh Ranabhat
Mr Ranabhat is new to Seattle and we appreciate his eagerness to perform in Seattle for the first time.

Folk Dance: “Wari Jamuna Pari Jamuna” by Chiring Lama, Sita Gurung and Pasang Sherpa
This Eastern Nepali folk song has taken Nepal by storm this year. There are hardly any dance parties in Nepal without this song played. The song devotes to Goddess Manakamana and portrays rural Nepali life in simple yet beautifully crafted lyrics.

More than 60 people joined together at Goldan Gardens Park, Seattle for summertime picnic. They enjoyed BBQ, Antakchari contest, Volleball, Basketball, play on the sand and in waves, and watch the sunset over the Olympics.

Nepal Seattle Society held a ceremony to mourn the loss of Late King Birendra and the royal family of Nepal at Warren Magnuson Park, Seattle. More than 60 Nepalese and Americans attended the service. They paid their respect to the royal family by holding a moment of silence. Flowers, incense and 'Khata' were offered in front of the picture of the royal family. Mr Ram Sharma cited an ancient Sanskrit verse in Hindu tradition. A book of condolence was signed. (The book was handed over to the Royal Palace by Sita Gurung when she visited Nepal in July 2001) 

"We are extremely shocked and saddened from the tragic demise of our beloved royal family", Mr Tirtha Khanal, President of Nepal Seattle Society said. "The late King was revered by Nepalese from all walks of life", Dr. Stephen Bezruchka, who has visited Nepal many times, said. Also speaking on the ceremony were Mrs Jyotisna Rana, Mr Krishna Gurung, Mr Bijit Giri and Dr. Mukunda Upadhaya.

Meeting was held on April 28, 2001 between Nepal Seattle Society Newly formed Executive body and Board of Directors: Find below agendas and decisions:

1. Income and expenditures of New Year 2058 Party
Total income: $1430.00
Total expense: $1355.10
Total save: $74.90

2. Membership and NSS member benefits:
Board Director Bigit Giri will find out cheaper calling cards only for members. 
These are will be other benefits for NSS members:
-Costo Membership i.e. discount for member
-Bank of America for free checking account
-Health Insurance
-Postal stamp

3. SUMMER PICNICS
Aug 5th at Golden Garden Park(Don't forgot mark on your calendar !!!!!!!). We will have lot of fun out there.

4. Nepali classes will start soon conducted by NSS. NSS is looking for Nepali teacher as well as application from who are interested to study Nepali Language too.

5. Membership: End of MAY IS DEADLINE FOR BECOMING MEMBER OF NSS

General membership types and fees:
Student: $5.00 per year
Individual: $10.00 per year
Immediate Family: $15.00 per year
Life Long Membership $200.00 one time fee

- We request all Nepali and non-Nepali friends to get membership. Membership form can get
through email to NSS at info@nepalseattle.org or by calling Mr. Tirtha Khanal (President) at (206) 310-5919.

6. News Group
-To inform all Nepalese about other Nepalese
-Birthday wishes, anniversary wishes
-New event,
-Interview with different people who came from Nepal recently

7.Culture Committees: Mrs. Sita Gurund - Chief

8. Sport Committees: SreeRam, Sameer ,Nima, Tshering

9. Fund rising Committees: Bijit Giri - Chief
- Ram Sharma
- Sameer
- Sangeeta Ranjit

10. Communication Committees:

Designing website, New Letters, Membership application, Membership card

Krishana Gurung
Dr Newang
Bijit Giri
Dr. Mukund Upadhyaya
Ram Sharma
Tirtha Khanal
Nabin Khanal
Sunil Shrestha

11. Celebration Committee:

All executive members
All board of directors

12. NEXT MEETING - JULY 2 at 5PM (Location will be decided later)

13. BECAUSE OF NOT HAVING EVEN GENERAL MEMBER, MEETING WAS UNABLE TO EXTEND
BORAD OF DIRECTORS AND ADVISOR COMMITTEE.

Finally, NSS CONGRATULATE Ramesh and Puspa Acharya for having New Baby Girl..A baby of their heart.

Nepal Seattle Society would like to thank all those people who worked hard to make the party a grand success.

Schedule: 

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Nepali Cultural Program
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner
8:30 PM – 8:45 PM Certificate Awards to Performers, and announcement of NSS’s
new Executive Committee.
8:45 PM – 10:45 PM Floor Music and Dance 

Program Manu:

Welcome Speech by Dr. Mukund Upadhyaya, President, Nepal Seattle Society

Cultural Program (Announcers: Bhusan Khanal and Madhu Dahal)

Nepali National Song “Lagdacha Malai Ramailo Merai Pakha Pakheru" 
This song reflects the natural beauty of our hills and mountains.

Nepali Song “Jiwan Hamro Sanglo Pani Ho” by Sushil Bogati and Basanta Bogati
This is an all-time late seventies Nepali pop song, that conveys the purity and enthusiastic Nepali life.

Dance “Lau Maya Dhoko Pherera” By Nima Sherpa and Sita Gurung
Both of them are saying let’s love each other freely and whole-heartedly.

Modern Dance “Hasna Mana Lagyo, Nachna Mana lagyo” By Miss Smriti Gurung 
This modern song says that I feel like smiling and dancing.

Folk Dance “Aphno Gaun dekhchu jhalala” by Tsering Lama and Nima Sherpa 
The song says I see the reflection of my village all the time.

Song: “Soltini Bhani Bolako……” by Sunil Joshi. 
In the song the singer was after his female friend, but it turned out to be someone else.

Folk Dance: “Nachyo Maichyang Damphu Ko Talai Ma…” by Sita Gurung and Tshering Lama. Maichyang (friend) dances to the rhythm of Damphu (local instrument).

Modern Dance: “Dhuk Dhuk Mutu Huncha Dhuk Dhuk timilai matra hoina sabai lai estai ho…” by Smriti Gurung. She says her heart beats not just for you but also for everybody.
New Year 2058 Party Organizing Committees

Cultural Program Committee: Sita Gurung, Sunil Joshi, Bhusan Khanal, Shushil Bogati, Tsering Lama, and Sangeeta Ranjit

Coordinating and Communication Committee: Dr. Nawang K. Sherpa, Samir Pyakurel, Dr. Mukund Upadhayaya, Mukunda Adhikari

Food Committee: Tirtha Khanal, Ramjee Sharma, Nabin Khanal

Place (Hall for Celebration) Committee: Mohan Gurung, Tshering Lama

Decorating Committee: Tshering Lama, Nima Sherpa, Tak Bahadur Gurung, Nabin Khanal, Dr. Nawang K. Sherpa, Samir Pyakurel, Sita Gurung, and Dr. Mukund Upadhyaya

Ticket Design and Printing, Email communication: Dr. Nawang K Sherpa, Dr. Mukund Upadhyaya

New Executive Committee:

Tirtha Khanal-President,
Sangeeta Ranjit-Vice President,
Nabin Khanal-General Secretary,
Samir Pyakurel-Treasurer, 
Lopsang Sherpa-Member, 
Nima Sherpa-Member,
Shree Ram Dahal-Member,
Sita Gurung-Member,
Tshering Lama-Member.

Past Executive Committee: Nepal Seattle Society would like to extend thanks to all past Executive Members for their dedication and contribution to the Society. The outgoing members are: Dr. Mukund Upadhyaya, Dr. Krishna Awal, Krishna Gurung, Pashang B. Sherpa, Mohan Gurung, Sudha Bogati, Ang Tshering Sherpa, Narayan Khadka and Prabhat Rimal. 

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