Nepal Seattle Society (NSS) is a non-profitable, non-political and secular organization established in Seattle, Washington on March 14, 1999. NSS has been officially registered in the State of Washington on October 6, 2000 and is recognized as an Organization described in the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).
Mission :
The mission of NSS is to unite all people of Nepali origin in the state of Washington, to preserve and promote Nepalese culture, and to foster relations with friends of Nepal.
Objective :
The objective of this organization is to be operated exclusively for charitable, educational and cultural purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including, for such purposes:
- To promote and preserve Nepalese culture and tradition.
- To bridge the cultural gap between generations in Nepali community.
- To develop mutual co-operation among Nepali population in Washington state and friends of Nepal.
- To promote educational and social activities to benefit the local Nepalese community.
- To create a network among Nepalese organizations in neighboring states.
- To help Nepali people during natural disasters including pandemics.
Important Dates in NSS Early Days:
- March 14, 1999: Informal Establishment of NSS
- April 18, 1999: Nepali New Year 2056 party at Happy Medium School, Seattle (1st official NSS-hosted Nepali New Year program)
- July 11, 1999: Summer Picnic and Society Mass Meeting at Lake Sammamish State Park, WA (1st official NSS-hosted summer picnic)
- October 24th, 1999: Dashain Festival ’99 Party at Happy Medium School, Seattle (1st official NSS hosted Dashain program)
- October 6th, 2000: Official Registration of NSS in WA state
| Founding Members : |
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| According to NSS’s By-Laws Article 3.3, the NSS founding members are described as members who were part of Adhoc committees, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors till October 6, 2000. |
| Mr. Mohan Gurung Mr. Krishan Gurung Mr. Pasang B. Sherpa Mr. Karma Sherpa Mrs. Sita Gurung Dr. Nawang K. Sherpa Mr. Lopsang Sherpa Mr. Prabhat Rimal Mr. Tashi Tenzing Mr. Mingmar Sherpa Mrs. Sudha Bogati Dr. Mukund Upadhyaya Dr. Krishna Awal Mr. Dechen Lama Luna Mr. Narayan Krishna Joshi Mr. Narayan Khadka Mr. AC Sherpa Mr. Nabin Khanal Mrs. Sangeeta Ranjit Mr. Bijit Giri |