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Previous Events
Diwali Cultural Festival & General Body Meeting
We are pleased to announce that this year we will have a Diwali cultural program. We look forward to members of our Samaj showcasing their talents! You can present a group dance, songs, short skits. Be creative! The date and venue details will be provided in future newsletters. The program will be held on October 18th 2009 ( Sunday ).
Date : October 18nd 2009 ( Sunday -- Gujarati New Year )
Venue: Connally High School : 13212 North Lamar, Austin Texas 78753
Time: 3.00 pm – 5.30 pm Cultural Program (Seating 2.30pm, Show starts 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: $12 per person. $8 for children/seniors. Children 5 yrs and under are free. Note that this is a member’s only event. Due to capacity limits, limited numbers of tickets will be sold.
Ticket Contacts:
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Sanat Shah - 891-6463 (South) |
Darshan Shah - 257-9189 (NorthWest) |
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Hank Patel - 619-8657 (North) |
Hitesh Gajjar - 773-6397 (North)
Manubhai - 257-9642
(North West ) |
Tickets may be purchased in advance until Sunday Oct 11th from above contacts. Tickets can NOT be purchased at the gate.
Note that participant tickets will be handed out/sold on
Navratri Festival 2009
It’s that time of year again! Get your dresses, dandias and energy ready for two blockbuster weekends!
Dates: Fridays and Saturdays - Sept 18 , 19 , 25 , and 26th, from 8.00pm -12.00 midnight
Venue: Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex.
1156 Hargrave Street
Austin, Tx. 78702
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Dandias and Snacks will be provided by the Samaj.
We will have discounted tickets for those members who buy them in advance. You must renew your membership to get the members discounted rate. Simply fill out the membership form at the end of this newsletter and take it to one of the contacts listed below. This will serve you better as you will not have to wait in long lines. So help us to help you. Note that advance tickets sales are only available until Sept 15th. You can also renew your membership and purchase tickets on the day of the event, but at higher ticket rates. The rates for Navratri tickets advance purchase and purchase at the door are as follows:
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Until Sept 15 |
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At the gate |
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Adults |
$10/ |
$15/ |
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$12/ |
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$8/ |
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$10/ |
$15/ |
Tickets are free for children 5 and under. No discounted tickets will be sold after September 15th.
Ticket Contacts:
Note: When you go to buy your discounted Navratri tickets, please don’t forget to buy Diwali tickets also
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Sanat Shah - 891-6463 (South) |
Darshan Shah - 257-9189 (NorthWest) |
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Hank Patel - 619-8657 (North) |
Hitesh Gajjar - 773-6397 (North) |
Donations Requested
Navratri offers special sponsorship opportunities. To help the Samaj continue to present various events, we are requesting your donations. For donations of $101 or more, the Samaj will provide a number Navratri tickets free as a token of our appreciation.
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Free Tickets |
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$101 |
5 |
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$251 |
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$501 |
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Banner Advertisements: We are accepting banner advertisements. The rate is $750 for all 4 days. The banner can be up to 8’x3’ approximately. It must have gromits. Contact Satyajeet Dodia, 336-2030.
Aarti : For donations of $101 or more, if you would like to perform Aarti please contact Shamik Kacker (989-8474). We also welcome members who would like to provide dry Prasad, or sponsor Lhani (Lha8I).
Policies to Note:
- This is a religious event. Footwear is not allowed on the dance floor. Dress appropriately.
- Outside food and drinks may not be brought in. Alcohol may not be brought in.
- Members are requested to ensure that their children do not leave the main hall
Samaj will provide dandias
Seniors Gujarati Music and Entertainment Program
GSGA is pleased to invite all our seniors to an afternoon of Gujarati music and entertainment. This is an informal program. We invite you to present gujarati lok geet, ghazals, bhajan, and also entertainment items such as jokes and shairi.
This event is free. Mark your calendars for an afternoon of relaxation and enjoyment:
GSGA is pleased to invite all our seniors to an afternoon of Gujarati music and entertainment. This is an informal program. We invite you to present gujarati lok geet, ghazals, bhajan, and also entertainment items such as jokes and shairi.
This event is free. Mark your calendars for an afternoon of relaxation and enjoyment:
This event is free. Mark your calendars for an afternoon of relaxation and enjoyment:
Venue : Wells Branch Community Center
Address: 2106 Klattenhoff Dr, Austin TX 78728
Date : Sunday August 2nd
Time : 2:30 pm – 5.30 pm
Snacks will be provided.
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GSGA ANNUAL PICNIC
We are still planning to host the picnic at the mentioned time. Weather should clear up by Saturday morning.
!! PLEASE bring camping chairs, hats, sun lotions, caps & kites !!
If we are forced to make any changes due to weather, we will host the details here.
Finally a must attend event, GSGA Annual Picnic, for GSGA families is coming closer
Besides excellent food, we will have games and activities for Kids and Adults. On members request, we are hosting this Picnic in an in-city park and on Saturday evening.
Please mark for calendars.
Details ::-
Date : April 18th ( Saturday )
Time : 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Venue : Elizabeth Milburn Park, 1901 Sun Chase Blvd.
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (512) 401-5500
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Feel free to bring sporting equipment. Please bring camping chairs for your family members.
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Gujarati Comedy Natak
GSGA in association with Namaskaar Entertainment is pleased to host a Gujarati Comedy Natak on March 19th at 7:30 PM.
Date/Time ::: March 19th (Thursday) at 7:30 PM Venue ::: Aktins High School Auditorium, 10701 South 1st Street, Austin, TX 78748 Map
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Special General Body Meeting and 2009 Elections |
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| We are pleased to announce a special general body meeting. At this meeting we will conduct the election of the 2009 operating committee as well as two trustees. |
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| Please note that according to the constitution, since this is a deferred election meeting, there are no quorum requirements. We have received nominations for all |
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positions of the operating committee and two trustee positions. The election will be completed by majority vote of attending trustees and current committee
members. |
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| The meeting is open to all Samaj members. |
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Date: February 18th 2009 |
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Time: 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM |
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Venue: Meeting Room, Spicewood Springs Library |
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8637 Spicewood Springs Rd. Austin TX 78759. | |
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General Body Meeting & Elections
GSGA’s annual General Body meeting and Diwali dinner was held on Sunday November 9th 2008.
An excellent performance by the Ramzzat group was followed by a delicious dinner.
Unfortunately the attendance was very thin and we feel sorry for all the members who
missed this wonderful event, which was highly subsidized by the Samaj.
The Annual General body meeting was held and a summary of the events for the year and
accounts were presented and passed by the General Body. No new Office bearers were elected
for the Fiscal 2009 year because of lack of nominations.
As per the by-laws, we are going to have another meeting on the 14th of December 2008 to
conduct the Elections. Please plan on attending. The venue and timing are as follows:
VENUE: Holiday Inn Conference Room
2340 North IH-35, Round Rock, TX-78681
DATE: December 14th, 2008
TIME: 4:30 PM
If you are interested in joining the executive committee for the fiscal 2009 year please contact any of the election
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HAPPY DIWALI & HAPPY NEW YEAR
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DIWALI INFORMATION:
Rajput & Party-Ramzat Group a renowned group of Mumbai -India,
has been performing in India and all over the World since last Decade.
This is a very versatile group and performs all type of shows like Hindi Film Songs (old and new),
Gujrati songs, Dandia Raas, Garbas, Traditional Wedding Songs,
Birthday Parties, Bhajans, Jain Stavans, Fund Raising Shows etc.
The group has been travelling to USA,Canada,UK.,Belgium,South Africa,Dubai,Muscat and other countries.
Naresh Rajput & Party a renouned group of Bombay performing worldwide since last last decade.
The Group consist of versatile Singers and extraodinary Musicans
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| Date: November 9th Sunday |
| Musical Show Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm |
| Venue: John Conolly High school |
| General Body Meeting: 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm |
| Ticket included Musical show and Diwali Dinner |
| Adults: $15 Students/Seniors: $10 5 yrs and under kids are FREE |
| PLEASE CONTACT ANY COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR TICKETS | LAST DATE TO BUY DIWALI TICKET : November 5th |
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Date: October 3rd-4th & 10th-11th |
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| Location: Millennium Youth Complex of Austin |
| 1156 Hargrave st., Austin, TX 78702 |
| For map visit : http://www.myec.net |
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Time: Starting @8:30 PM 7:30 PM |
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| BEAT THE RUSH AT THE DOOR AND SAVE MONEY BY BUYING YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE! |
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| We have Extended advance tickets deadline to Oct 1st due to late delivery on News letters to members |
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| 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. |
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Tickets and membership renewal can also be purchased at the door.
Tickets & Pricing:
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MEMBERS ONLY |
NON-MEMBERS ONLY |
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ADVANCE |
AT THE DOOR |
ADVANCE |
AT THE DOOR |
| ADULTS |
$12 |
$15 |
$20 |
$20 |
| STUDENTS/SENIORS |
$8 |
$10 |
$10 |
$10 |
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| Contacts: |
| Ambubhai Patel- 512-507-5816 |
Yogesh Patel- 512-219 0147 |
Chetan Patel- 512-535-1782 |
Hitesh Patel - 512-619-8657 |
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| Kalpana Patel- 512-779-3457 |
Hitesh Gajjar- 512-773-6397 |
Manubhai Patel-512-918-3865 |
Harshad Patel- 512-331-1397 |
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Children 5 yrs and under are free.
| Music Group: |
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| Orchestra Sweet Melody Group (from India) |
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Brij Joshi & party (from India)
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| Donations pricing: |
| Any donation amount will be greatly appreciated. For those who would like to donate $101 or more,they will recieve a number of navratri tickets and an opportunity to perform Aarti, as a token of gratitude. |
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Free Tickets |
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$101 |
5 |
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$251 |
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$501 |
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| We also welcome members who would like to provide dry Prasad, or sponsor Lhani. |
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| Footwear is not allowed on the dance floor. Indian Attire is encouraged. |
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| No alcohol on premises. |
| Members are requested to ensure that their children are supervised at all times |
| Samaj will provide dandias. |
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| Contacts: |
| Prasad Co-ordination: Kalpana Patel Aarti Co-ordination: Chetan Patel |
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