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Chronology of Events

Sr.No. MM/YY S.No. Meeting Date Place Highlights, Agenda, Proceedings.
1 JUL02 1 21/07/2002 Hotel Surya Presentation of Objectives, Categories of members, Election of Executive committee & office bearers, Formation of ad-hoc Committee, Preparing Draft Constitution.
2 AUG02 2 31/8/2002 Jivan Bharati School Deliberation on action plan decided in first meeting.
Presentation of draft constitution.
3 SEP02 3 28/09/2002 Hotel Surya Presentation of Activities committee, Opening Bank Account, Participation in International meet Vishvasetu, Selection of leader and volunteers for Help group.
4 OCT02 4 26/10/2002 Rangoli Restaurant Social evening of festival season.
5 NOV02 5 30/11/2002 -Do- Presentation by various committees: Activity, Travel & excursion, Healthcare, membership drive etc.
6 DEC02
7 JAN03 05/01/2003 Christmas & New year Picnic Excursion to Garudeshwar, Kevadia (Narmada dam), Sulpaneshwar on River Narmada bank.
6 25/01/2003 Rangoli Restaurant Nomination of Trustees, Presentation of Financial status, Presentation by Activity committee.
8 FEB03 7 22/02/2003 Copper Coin Restaurant Confirmation of MOM Dt.28/01/2003, Report on office premises, Report of Trustees meeting Dt.08/02/2003, Program by Activity committee.
9 MAR03 8 29/03/2003 MSU Arts-Fac. Conference Room. Confirmation of MOM of previous meeting, Office shifted to Mr. Jambhekar’s house, Membership update, Program by Activity committee, Launching of NRIPA website, Membership categories, Article on Health, Appointment of Editor for Newsletter.
10 APR03 9 26/04/2003 MSU Arts-Fac. Conference Room. Confirmation of MOM Dt. 29/03/2003, Presentation of Balance Sheet 31st March 2003, Preparation of Members ID cards, Presentation by Dr. Bharat Dixit on Pollution in House and kitchen, Program by Activity committee: Birth day of Members, Distribution of Paper on Water Therapy by she, Hon. Secretary read out few stanza of “Man ki Shanti”.
11 MAY03
12 JUN03 10 17/06/2003 Status Restaurant Condolence Resolution on the sad demise of Senior Trustee Member Mr. Prof. R. M. Pancholi on 31-5-2003 at USA, Salient points by President on his return from USA, Progress on Registration of Association and ID cards of Members. Offer of a member Mr. Om Prakash to use his Cyber Café office for NRIPA EC meeting.
13 JUL03 11 20/07/2003 Swagat Restaurant Anniversary Meeting Completion of one year on 21-7-2003. Registration of Association, Distribution of ID cards to Members who had submitted application form with their photo, Planning of Next year’s activities.
14 AUG03 13 29/08/2003 Hotel Surya In charge President – Activities during the month, Membership drive, Excursion proposal By Mr. P. N. Bhatia, Performance by Activity Committee, Health Tips etc.
15 SEP03 14 27/09/2003 Hotel Express Confirmation of MOM Dt.29-8-2003, Membership Update, Progress on ID cards, submission of articles for News Letter, Proposal for picnic tour, Preparation of Draft “WILL” for NRIPA members, Presentation of Bouquet by Activity committee to members for Celebration of their Birthday, Presentation by Mr. Hiren Gandhi of Hotel Express.
16 OCT03 15 31/10/2003 Hotel Surya Confirmation of MOM Dt. 27-9-2003, Sharing experience of members who visited USA, Performance by Activity Committee.
17 NOV03 16 24/11/2003 Hotel Surya Confirmation of MOM Dt. 31-10-2003, Presentation by Surgeon Dr. Bharat Modi on Knee joint Replacement, Status of ID cards, Membership update, Health tips by Hon. Jt. Secretary Mrs. Pushpa Sikka on “How to grow grace fully”, Birthday celebration, Display of NRIPA Library Books.
18 DEC03 17 28/12/2003 Hotel Surya Confirmation of MOM Dt.24-11-2003, Sharing views of President on meeting with Indian Association in US during his last visit, Birthday Celebration, Membership update, Presentation by Indusind Bank on Services to NRI Parents, Sr. citizens,
19 JAN04
20 FEB04 01/02/2004 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Special meeting to honor Shri Harikrishna Majmudar An Octogenarian Indian American from California USA, Shri Bhagyesh Jha IAS Collector of Baroda to graced the occasion.
29/02/2004 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Introduction of New Members, Presentation of thoughts “Ten Commandments” by Shri S. A. Shah, How to live Happily with children abroad, Program of activity committee,
21 MAR04 28/03/2004 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Prayer, Welcoming New Members, Report on Trustee Meeting held on 21-3-2004, Interaction meeting with Travel agent M/S Ronak, Program by Activity committee, Appeal to members who have not paid membership fees.
22 APR04 24/04/2004 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Prayer, Election results by NRIPA-Member Returning Officer Shri P. M. Vaidya, Outgoing President Speech, Welcome by President- Elect, and Program by Activity Committee.
23 MAY04
24 JUN04
25 JUL04 18/07/2004 Hotel Flavor
Makarpura		 2nd AGM, Annual Report Highlights by Hon. Treasurer Shri Vijay Khopkar.
26 AUG04 28/08/2004 Hotel Surya Prayer, Introduction of New members, Membership update, President’s address, Brief by Editor of News letter, NRIPO Pune Foundation day program on Dt.12-9-2004, Program by Activity Committee “Savan Ayo Re”
27 SEP04 26/09/2004 Hotel Tulsi
Nr. Rosary Sch.		 Prayer, Welcome and Introduction of new members, Brief report by Vice President on Pune visit, Presentation by Mr. Anoop Divecha on Unique Services for NRI and NRI’s Parents, Program by Activity committee.
28 OCT04 10/10/2004 Mr. Karnad’s House EC meeting.
17/10/2004 Hotel Surya Prayer, Introduction of New Members, Program by Activity Committee – Birthday Celebration, Proposal for NRIPA members to get registered with Unity Hospital for regular Annual Medical checkup and get timely treatment from them without Advance deposit of money, Celebration of Navaratri Uttsav.
29 NOV04 21/11/2004 Hotel Flavor
Makarpura		 Nutan Varshbhinandan to members, Talk by Dr. Mukesh Trivedi on Stress management, other routine programs.
30 DEC04 19/12/2004 Hotel Yuvraj “Sandhyani Gulabi” evening of entertainment, Participation of NRI children, Participation in “Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas” held by GOI for NRI on 7th & 8th Jan. 2004 at Mumbai and Vibrant Gujarat NRI Festival at Ahmedabad on 12th & 13th Jan 2004.
31 JAN05 Jan.2005 Meeting postponed due to marriage and Holiday season. Publication of Book in Gujarati of “Mapping the Maze”, A guide to welfare of elderly Immigrants, written by Shri Harikrishna Majmudar
32 FEB05 27/02/2005 Hotel Flavor 3rd AGM, Confirmation of 2nd AGM MOM Dt.24-4-2004, Prayer & all routine Programs,
33 MAR05 27/03/2005 Hotel Surya Prayer and all routine program with Celebration by Activity committee “ Holi Aayi Re”. NRIPA office started working at Shriji Bhavan, First Floor, Near Maharaja Guest House, Sayajigunj, Lane B/h Hotel Surya.
34 APR05 10/04/2005 NRIPA New Office Trustee Meeting Agenda: Approval of last Trustee meeting MOM, Audited A/c, Sale of Book “Bhool Bhoolamni No Bhomiyo”, News letter publication, New Annual membership Fees Structure.
35 MAY05 17/04/2005 Hotel Surya Regular Programs, Talk by Shri Suhas Karkare of Ma Krishna Healing Centre on Healing Therapy, Talk by S/Shri Fauzan Dhanani & Mansur Dhanani of MSF Chem. Tour PVT LTD on Travel related issues
29/05/2005 Hotel Surya Regular monthly meeting activities, Discussion on finalization of 3rd Annual Day celebration programs, formation of various committees.
36 JUN05 19/06/2005 Hotel Surya Meeting cancelled due to unprecedented heavy rain.
37 JUL05 06/07/2005 EC meeting with Calamity activists, Annual day celebration program on Dt.24-7-2005 cancelled. Regular monthly meeting to be held on Dt.24-7-2005
24/07/2005 Hotel Surya Regular Program, Appeal to donate generously to flood victims, Talk by UTI on opportunity for investment through MF and various schemes.
38 AUG05 21/08/2005 Hotel Yuvraj 4th AGM, Presentation of Annual Report, Confirmation of last AGM MOM, Approval & adopt Statement of A/C, Sr. VP Shri Juneja gave brief details of his visit to USA, visit to Indian Community, His assignment with MSU for research work Indian Diaspora? Exemplary work done by M/s Sikka family to rescue Mr. Jambhekr’s house furniture which was under floodwater in absence of Jambhekar being at USA.Other regular Activities. Inauguration of NRIPA Ahmedabad on Dt.28-8-2005.
39 SEP05 25/09/2005 Hotel Surya Meeting postponed due to heavy rain.
40 OCT05 02/10/2005 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Regular monthly meeting activities, Bhajans by Activity group on occasion of 2nd Oct. Mahatma Gandhi Birthday, Observing condolence on the sad demise of a member Shri Rasiklal Shah and daughter of Shri Makhijan Our Hon Auditor, short presentation by Muskan an NGO working for the welfare of children and presentation by Bank of Baroda for their products and services.
21/10/2005 Hotel Surya Regular monthly meeting activities, Presentation by M/s Kotak Mahindra Bank on their products and services, Garba-Celebration of Navaratri.
41 NOV05 27/11/2005 Hotel Surya Meeting postponed due to festival of Tulsi Vivah and Ekadashi.
42 DEC05 24/12/2005 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Regular monthly meeting activities, Musical evening bidding farewell to year 2005 and enjoy festivity of Christmas Eve, A talk by Sr. member Shri S. A. Shah on “ What a society expects from NRI’s Parents?” Copy circulated on Authoritative information on acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by a person living abroad,
43 JAN06 13/01/2006 Ahmedabad Visit to Ahmedabad to attend Vishva Gujarati Parivar Mahotsav - Vibrant Gujarat Festival, an invitation from Gov. of Gujarat, all arrangement made by Collector of Baroda.
19/01/2006 Hotel Royal EC Meeting with Dr. Jagat Motwani co-founder of GOPIO Global Organization of People of Indian Origin An umbrella organization of various Indian associations / organizations established abroad.
22/01/2006 P. G. Vatika Picnic at P. G. Vatika on the bank of river Mahi on Singhrot – Umeta – Borsad road,
44 FEB06 27/02/2006 Hotel Fresher Regular monthly meeting activities, Presentation by Dr. Shital Vaidya on Computer assisted Knee joint surgery, Presentation by Swastik Rangoli Kalakars, Exhibition of Painting of our member Shri Shringarpure and Mr. Gulabbhai Kankaria of Kaleidoscope Are gallery.
45 MAR06 25/03/2006 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Regular monthly meeting activities, Presentation by HSBC bank for their products and services.
46 APR06 23/04/2006 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Regular monthly meeting programs, Discussion on “Future of NRI Parents”. Meeting postponed due to sudden demise of a member Shri Kanhiyalal Parikh.
47 MAY06 13/05/2006 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Regular monthly meeting programs, Condolence to departed souls, Address by Dr. Jagat Motwani, a cofounder of GOPIO on “Welfare of NRI Parents in India and abroad and also role of NRI’s parents in preserving our culture in NRI children and grand children”.
48 JUN06 07/06/2006 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Trustee meeting, Financial status year-end 2005-6, Budget approval for Annual day function, Participation in Vishwa Gujarati Conference being held in NJ USA from 1st to 3rd Sept.’06. New ID card preparation with NRIPA emblem, appointment of Trustees by rotation from Life members, Formation of Confederation of All India NRI’s Parents Association.
18/06/2006 Hotel Yuvaraj Regular Monthly meeting programs, President’s appeal to start Area group meetings, World Gujarati Conference at NJ USA from 1st to 3rd Sept.’07, www.worldgujaraticonference.com Mrs. Prgnaben Vora and IG Totlani to attend and spread the publicity of NRIPA Vadodara, Discussion on How to increase Membership. Annual Day celebration on 27th July ’06 being rainy days shifted to Navaratri Time.
49 JUL06 30/07/2006 Meeting postponed due to unexpected heavy rain and water logging.
50 AUG06 13/08/2006 EC meeting. Conveners of all Area Groups also attended. Due to recent heavy rain Annual function scheduled on Dt.24-9-2006 postponed, new date will be decided in the month Dec.’06. All members contributed for Flood relief. NRIPA also handed over a Cheque of Rs, 11,111=00 to Dist. Collector for Chief Minister Fund.
26/08/2006 Hotel Kenny’s woodland First OTLA Parishad.
51 SEP06
52 OCT06
53 NOV06 21/11/2006 EC meeting
54 DEC06 24/12/2006 Hotel Dwarkesh Regular monthly meeting programs, Introspection on achievements and shortcomings found during the year 2006, Falling attendance in monthly meetings and OTLA Parishad, stagnation in enrolment of new members, Suggestions sent by President during his visit to USA.
55 JAN07 21/01/2007 Hotel Rajpath Regular monthly meeting programs, Presentation by M/s Bank of Maharashtra & Franklin Templeton MF on their Financial products and services.
56 FEB07
57 MAR07 04/03/2007 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Regular monthly meeting programs, A Talk by NRIPA life member Shri Shantilal A. Shah on “How to maximize your ability to remain Happy & Healthy”.
09/03/2007 Mr. Sikka’s Residence Trustee Meeting, Holding Election of office bearers in April/May 2007, Opening Corpus Fund A/C in bank, Presentation of Updated A/C, Appointment of other Trustee in place of Shri R. K. Patel, Status of publication of Gujarati Book” Bhool Bhulamni No Bhomiyo
13/03/2007 NRIPA office Sayajiganj EC Meeting, Pinakin Vaidya to start preparation for Election of office bearers, Proposal put up to prepare colourful printed with pictures of major events on glossy papers Annual report and release during AGM
25/03/2007 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Regular monthly meeting programs, Presentation by a NRIPA Life member Shri Harshad P. Bhatt on “Modern Techniques and strategies of Investments”.
58 APR07 29/04/2007 ING - Vysva Life Insurance office Regular monthly meeting programs, President’s address: Feed back on attending meeting at Indian Cultural centre USA during his recent visit, Formation of New committees to take up NRIPA’s different activities, Election of Office bearers in June ’07, Development of website, Preparing broacher for NRIPA, Picnic and Tours, Monitoring foreign donation in India, Presentation by ING-Vysya for their Life insurance products and services. To hold regularly OTLA Parishad.
59 MAY07 13/05/2007 ISKCON Temple OTLA Parishad
27/05/2007 Rasoi Restaurant, Subhanpura. Regular monthly meeting programs, Special prayer for Adhik Maas, Work distribution to different working groups formed for different activities carried out by NRIPA, Progress review of: ID cards, Website, GOPIO Project, Picnic to Anand Dham,
60 JUN07 05/06/2007 NRIPO Pune EC meeting of NRIPO Pune attended by NRIPA President and Hon. Editor. Point noted are: Arrangement for Healthcare, NRIPA Vadodara and NRIPO Pune both mutually can share material published in their Newsletter, Creation of Corpus Fund, Organising jointly International Tours, Joint publicity on Radio, TV etc, slow progress of CONPRIO.
24/06/07 Hotel Kenny’s woodland Regular programs of monthly meeting, Presentation by M/s ABN Amro Bank for their products and services, President requested members to provide their brief Qualification, work experience, specific achievement for inclusion on website as member’s profile.
61 JUL07 28/07/2007 Hotel Surya Regular monthly meeting programs, Prayer by Mr. Mistry on the occasion of Guru Purnima 29th July ’07, Welcome to Shri Jambhekar our founder member who has recently come from USA, President’s review of Five years of NRIPA working, How NRIPA is helpful to its members, Presentation by M/s Max New York Life Insurance for their products and services
62 AUG07 04/08/2007 Annapurna Restaurant EC meeting. Discussion on: website development, Visit to Anand Dham, Feedback on recent President’s meeting with President of NRIPA Ahmedabad, Advance planning for Annual function in Sept. ’07, RBI clearance for Corpus fund, Strategy for publicity of NRIPA, Planning for visit to Mauritius.