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Nov 10th  Diwali Program   Diwali Program is finalized on the 10th of November 2007.   Cultural Program start @ 3:00 pm   General Body Meeting and 2008 Elections   We are pleased to announce the general body meeting and election for 2008. Executive committee will be held on November 10th at the John Connally High School.  The elections will be held in conjunction with our Diwali celebration. Any member interested in joining the board is invited to submit the nomination forms to the election committee by 9th of November, 2007.  The nomination forms are available on the website. The eligibility requirements are as follows:   Ÿ         Age over 21 years for at least 6 of the 8 members, 2 members can be under 21 years but over 18 years old.   Ÿ         Valid membership in good standing for the current year. (Year of the term of the executive board directors membership) and a member of the GSGA for at least one immediate preceding year or member of the GSGA for any 3 consecutive years.   Ÿ         Must be willing to honor, abide by and protect the constitution by laws, principles, values and beliefs of the GSGA.   Ÿ         Must be able to speak Gujarati. Exception (Two youth members)   Ÿ         Nomination Forms are due 24 hrs. before election time   Please contact any one of the following members of the Election Committee:   Nitin Shah – 835-4816                                   Subhash Vohra – 255-5569                        Jayant Patel. 258-0127   __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________    DIWALI DINNER TICKETS INFORMATION:(MEMBERS ONLY)   CONTACT AT  ANY  COMMITTEE  MEMBERS   DEADLINE TO BUY DIWALI DINNER TICKET NOV 7th   MEMBERS  $10                                             STUDENT  $7                                                   PARTICIPANTS  $5   Navratri Program  OCTOBER 12, 13, 19, 20 & 27   Navratri Festival 2007    Date:       October 12, 13, 19, 20 & 27                                                                        Location: Millennium Youth Complex of Austin                     1156 Hargrave st., Austin, TX 78702                      For map visit : http://www.myec.net   Time:   Starting @8:30 PM   7:30 PM             Tickets & Pricing: BEAT THE RUSH AT THE DOOR AND SAVE MONEY BY BUYING YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!   We have Extended advance tickets deadline to Oct 12th until 7:30 PM due to late delivery on News letters to members   Deadline: OCT.7th    12th until 7:30 PM Note:  In order to buy advance tickets, membership is required and can be renewed for the upcoming year at this time. Membership forms can be found on the back of this newsletter or on our website. Tickets and membership renewal can also be purchased at the door.              MEMBERS ONLY NON-MEMBERS ONLY   ADVANCE AT THE DOOR ADVANCE AT THE DOOR ADULTS $10 $13 $15 $15 STUDENTS/SENIORS $7 $10 $13 $13   NOTE: FREE SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED BY GSGA   MUSIC GROUPS:   ·   1st weekend- Oct 12th & 13th – World famous  Saaz aur Awaaz from India ·       2nd Weekend - Oct 19th & 20th Hemant Thakkar group from  Houston ·       3rd weekend – Oct 27th -Khaileya from India  – makers of the popular garba CD’s                                                                                                                                                 Children 5 and under are free   Contacts:     Hitesh Gajjar- 512-773-6397 (Cedar park/NW) Mukesh Patel– 512-301-2003 (South) Kalpana Patel- 512-779-3457 (Pflugerville) Yogesh Patel- 512-219 0147 (Round rock/North)         Donations pricing:          Any donation amount will be greatly appreciated. For those who would like like to donate $101 or more, will get a number of navratri tickets and an opportunity to perform Aarti, as a token of gratitude.   Sponsorship Amount Free Tickets $101 5 $251 15 $501 35   We also welcome members who would like to provide dry Prasad, or sponsor Lhani. Policies:   Footwear is not allowed on the dance floor. Indian Attire is encouraged No outside food or drink will be permitted. GSGA will provide snacks No alcohol on premises Members are requested to ensure that their children are supervised at all times Samaj will provide dandias Contacts: Prasad Co-ordination: Kalpana Patel            Aarti Co-ordination: Chetan Patel     WE NEED YOUR HELP! To make this event successful we would like as many volunteers as possible.  If you are interest in helping, please contact a committee member.  Gujarati Drama  9/4/07      Comedy Natak " Baa E Maari Boundary" Ticket price: $25, $20 & $15  for Children under 15 years (5 years and under are free) Gujarati audiences will warmly recall Padmarani’s stupendous success BA RETIRE THAAY CHE on hearing the name of this new play in which she again has a leading role to play. BAA E MAARI BOUNDARY is a social satirical comedy with its main protagonist being Bharti Bhatia, an old and a lonely woman whose status in her disturbed and strained family is nothing more than that of a piece of furniture. The treatment meted out  to her is either full of humiliation or that of indifference. Driving Direction:                                Please Double click on link to get Driving Direction                               http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7104+Berkman+Dr.,+Austin,+TX,+78752&spn=0.019683,0.030333&hl=en http://d1323626.u44.websitesource.net/images/untitled32.jpg  HINDI MUSICAL PROGRAM  July 8th SUNDAY   GSGA is bringing a Fabulous Music Show to Austin  It's a time to listen voice of Rafi and Mukesh !! Please do not miss this opportunity !! Ticket Price: $20, $15 For Students:$10 Contact for Tickets: Ambubhai Patel 507-5816 Yogesh Patel 219-0147 Hitesh Gajjar 773-6397 Mukesh Patel 301-2003  OR Contact other Committee members 5:00 PM on July 8th at Regan High School                                Driving Direction:                                Please Double click on link to get Driving Direction                               http://maps.google.com/maps?q=7104+Berkman+Dr.,+Austin,+TX,+78752&spn=0.019683,0.030333&hl=en   GSGA PICNIC  APR-15th         GSGA ANNUAL PICNIC ON APRIL 15th, 2007                         LOCATION:  Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park   Come and join us for a fun-filled day of activities, games and Great food!!                                          Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm                        Location:   Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is located in northeast Austin. The park is .6 kilometers to the east of the intersection of Yager Lane and I-35. It sits on the west side of North Lamar and about .8 kilometers south of the intersection of Parmer Lane and Lamar.   This park offers lush greenery . It has a large covered area for sitting and eating in the shade, big areas for walking, playing games and excellent facilities. The picnic area is reserved for us. We will have snacks, lunch and games/activities for a truly enjoyable family event.     While the picnic is organized for the pleasure of the members of Gujarat Samaj only (NO tickets for members), please feel free to invite your Gujarati friends and relatives. This is a great opportunity for non-members to enroll and get an idea of upcoming events with annual family membership dues of just $25 ( for non members ).   PLEASE bring camping folding chairs, caps, sun screen lotions for your family.  Gujarati Natak  Jan-Mar       Jan-MarGUJARATI DRAMA  HILARIOUS  FAMILY COMEDY " HAVE TO MAANI JAAV"
3/8/07	GUJARATI DRAMA    HILARIOUS  FAMILY COMEDY                                      "HAVE TO MAANIJAAV"                                          TICKETS: Adults$20,Kids $15                                                        Direction coming from Cedar park: 1. Starting at the center of zip code 78613 on BUTTERCUP CREEK BLVD go toward RIVERWOOD DR - go 0.8 mi 2. Turn Right on S BELL BLVD[US-183] - go 2.9 mi 3. Continue to follow US-183 - go 12.5 mi 4. Turn Right on CAMERON RD - go 0.6 mi 5. Turn Left on E ST JOHNS AVE - go 0.2 mi 6. Turn Right on BERKMAN DR - go 0.1 mi 7. Arrive at 7104 BERKMAN DR, AUSTIN, on the Right                                                                       Direction coming from Temple,TX: 1. Starting in TEMPLE, TX on W CENTRAL AVE - go 0.1 mi 2. Turn Right on N 5TH ST - go 0.1 mi 3. Turn Left on W ADAMS AVE[TX-53] - go 0.8 mi 4. Continue toward I-35 - go 0.1 mi 5. Take Left fork onto I-35 SOUTH toward AUSTIN - go 59.7 mi 6. Take exit #240A onto I-35 N toward LOCKHART/ST JOHNS AVE/LAMPASAS - go 1.0 mi 7. Turn Left on ANDERSON LN E[US-183] - go 0.9 mi 8. Turn Right on CAMERON RD - go 0.6 mi 9. Turn Left on E ST JOHNS AVE - go 0.2 mi 10. Turn Right on BERKMAN DR - go 0.1 mi 11. Arrive at 7104 BERKMAN DR, AUSTIN, on the Right Reagan High School (512) 414-2523 7104,Berkman dr,austin,tx Direction coming from San Marcos: 1. Starting in SAN MARCOS, TX on GUADALUPE ST[TX-82-LOOP] - go 0.8 mi 2. Continue to follow TX-82-LOOP SOUTH - go 0.2 mi 3. Turn Left on I-35 N - go 0.2 mi 4. Take Left ramp onto I-35 NORTH - go 34.2 mi 5. Take exit #238B onto US-290 EAST toward HOUSTON - go 1.1 mi 6. Take the BERKMAN DR exit onto US-290 E - go 0.3 mi 7. Turn Left on BERKMAN DR - go 0.2 mi 8. Arrive at 7104 BERKMAN DR, AUSTIN, on the Left Reagan High School (512) 414-2523 7104,Berkman dr,austin,tx                                         Direction coming from Bastrop,TX 1. Starting in BASTROP, TX on CHESTNUT ST[TX-150-LOOP] go toward HILL ST - go 0.1 mi 2. Turn Left on JEFFERSON ST - go 0.4 mi 3. Turn Right on TX-71 WEST - go 22.2 mi 4. Continue on BASTROP HWY - go 1.8 mi 5. Take ramp onto BASTROP HWY[US-183] toward US-183 NORTH - go 1.8 mi 6. Continue to follow US-183 NORTH - go 6.4 mi 7. Turn Left on US-290 E - go 1.0 mi 8. Turn Right on BERKMAN DR - go 0.1 mi 9. Arrive at 7104 BERKMAN DR, AUSTIN, on the Left Reagan High School (512) 414-2523 7104,Berkman dr,austin,tx
10/22/2006	Annual Diwali Celebration     We are now planning our Diwali event. We will have a cultural program where members of our Samaj can showcase their talent! You can present a group dance, group song or a short skit. Be creative!   Date : October 22nd 2006 Venue: Connally High School : 13212 North Lamar, Austin Texas 78753 Time : 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm Cultural Program (We start at 3.00 pm sharp!)   5.45 pm – 6.45 pm Annual General Body Meeting and Election 7.00 pm – 8.00 pm Dinner Tickets: $10 per person. $5 for participants. Children 5 yrs and under are free. Note that this is a members only event. Tickets are available from contacts listed for Navratri. Due to capacity limits, only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets are NOT available at the gate. Tickets may only be purchased in advance until Oct 15th from Navratri contacts.                     Sanat Shah - 891-6463 (South)  Komal Patel-   733-7179 (Round Rock)  Manu Patel - 918-3860 (Northwest) Hitesh Gajjar - 773-6397 (North)   Guidelines for Cultural Program:   Only GSGA Members can participate on Cultural Program. • Solo items are not allowed. This is to ensure most number of children can participate. • Each (song/dance) item must be maximum of 5 minutes in length. • Deadline for registration of items is Sept 22nd. • Every group must submit an audition Video tape/dvd by Oct 1st. The gsga committee will review and select items for the program. • All songs must be provided on a CD, and the CD should only contain one song. All CD’s must be    submitted by Oct 5th.    We have changed point of contact for Diwali Cultural Program to Anita Dodia.   To register contact Anita Dodia : 336-2030.   Cultural Program Rehearsal: • Date: Oct 15th 2006, Time; 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM • We will provide a boombox that can play cassette and CD   General Body Meeting and Elections   All members are invited to our general body meeting which will include election of the new committee for 2006-2007. The meeting and elections will be held after the Diwali cultural program. We will conduct elections for both the executive committee and trustees. Date : October 22nd 2006   Venue : Connally High School auditorium.   Time : 5:45 PM (for meeting and elections)   Executive Committee (Board of Directors) Members interested in joining the board are invited to submit nomination forms to the election committee by Oct 20th 2006.   The eligibility requirements are as follows • Age over 21 years for at least six of eight members; and two members may be under 21, but over 18 years old. • Valid membership in good standing, for the current year (year of the term of the executive board of directors membership), and a member of the GSGA for at least one immediately preceding year, or member of GSGA for any three consecutive years. • Must be willing to honor, abide by and protect the constitution, bylaws, principles, values and beliefs of the GSGA. • Must be able to communicate in Gujarati language (exception: two youth members) Trustees Members interested in joining the board of trsutees are invited to submit nomination forms to the election committee by Oct 20th 2006. The trustee positions are held on a rotating basis with trustees serving 2-year terms. This year two trustee positions are being vacated and therefore only election for two trustee positions will be held. The eligibility requirements are as follows • Valid membership in good standing, for the current year (year of the term of the council of trustees membership). • Should have been active members of GSGA, prior to the election, for at least last two consecutive years (not counting the year of their tenure of duties for which a position is sought). • Should haven been active member of GSGA for three of the last five years, or must have served on the GSGA executive board of directors for at least one year. • Age 25 years or above. • Must be willing to honor, abide by and protect the constitution, bylaws, principles, values and beliefs of the GSGA. • Must be able to communicate in Gujarati language. Must be able to speak and read Gujarati language; preferably should be able to write in Gujarati script.   Click here to open Nomination Form   Nominations can be submitted to the election committee:      Nitin Shah 512-835-4816  Siddarth Pratap 512-258-5969  Darshan Shah 512-257-9189