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Newsletter - March 09, Shree Kshatriya Mitra Mandal of California by Bhavin P. Kapadia
Newsletter - March 09, Shree Kshatriya Mitra Mandal of California by Bhavin P. Kapadia
of California
www.skmmc.com [email protected]
Contents:
IN LOVING MEMORY
*Pictures: Diwali party
Mr. Deepak Lal Mackrani
*To & From NorCAL
At the age of 48 years old,
passed away in Modesto on Saturday, March 14, 2009
*Bus Tour to L.A.
Our prayers go to his beloved family and friends
*$500 Scholarship
Information and Form Over 400 people attended the funeral
on Tuesday, March 17, in Turlock
*NEXT EVENT:
Ram Navmi, Sat. 11 April
(see last page)
Announcements
The Mandal would like to recognise the Mr. Anil M. Khatri (Modesto) $1,501.00
following individuals, in particular, for their
generous charitable donation at last year’s Mr. Jawahrlal M. Khatri (Modesto) $1,501.00
Mahotsav:
Mrs. Bharti & Mr. Ashok Killer (San Jose) $1,111.00
Mr. Prakash K. Khatri (Belmont) $4,168.69
We make a living by what we get, but
Mr. Narendra M. Khatri (Modesto) $3,026.00 we make a life by what we give.
Mr. Rajesh K. Khatri (Castro Valley) $2,689.00 Winston Churchill
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Diwali Party pictures (and their thoughts)
Mr. Narendra S. Khatri (Castro Valley), in jeans: “Eat | Mrs. Taruna M. Billimoria (Hayward) centre right:
food first, then, if time permits, look at the cameraman”.| “Mandal parties are excellent, if only there were more”.
Sunil Ratanji, left, Modesto:“This fish curry is awesome.| The three musketeers of Mahotsav 2008: “We deserve
Why? Because I am head of catering sub-committee”. | free beer, after all, look at our contribution” (see page 1).
Bhavin P. Kapadia, left, secretary and Bipin Surti, | Committee members: “If this party had ghosh & fulia,
president: “We should have ran against Obama-Biden”. | tonight, every Khatri in the world would be here”.
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Mrs. Purnima & Mr. Ashok V. Parmar with Santosh and Arjun
Mrs. Ranjana & Mr. Mahendra V. Parmar
Mrs. Vipa & Vijay D. Kapadia with Zankhana
Mrs. Komal & Mr. Sanket Sagar
Castro Valley – India – Castro Valley
Wedding Congratulations
Mrs. Purnima & Mr. Ashok V. Parmar, Castro Valley, and their son
Santosh weds Binita
daughter of Mrs. Purnima & Mr. Devidas C. Kshatriya, Taiwan
This auspicious occasion was held in Silvassa, India, 31 January, 2009
- Please inform the secretary for news you wish to share with us all -
SECRETARY
Hindu Temple, Bakersfield * Ram Kabir Temple, Karsan Town * Jain Temple,
Buena Park * Radha Krishna Temple, Norwalk * Sanatan Dharam Temple,
Norwalk * ISSO Swami Narayan, Norwalk * Laxmi Narayan Temple,
Riverside * Radha Raman Temple, Placentia * Lakeshine Temple, Pacific
Palisades * Hindu Temple, Malibu * Calabasas Hindu Temple, Northridge *
In addition to visiting these fabulous temples, your trip will also include:
You and your family can enjoy all of this, at an estimated cost per person, for only $150.00
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
SKMMC has formulated the Policy and Procedures for the first scholarship offering $500.
This is the amount pledged by our 2008 Mohatsav Pramukh, Mr. Narendra M. Khatri.
The scholarship is available to any student currently enrolled in college and to high school
seniors who intend to enter college.
Students will be required to: namely, write an essay and have good grades. Your scholarship
form is on the back of this page. If you require additional information, please contact:
-- Bipin Surti, Mandal President, (209) 527 - 1048.
-- Harivadan Jamnadas, Chairperson, Scholarship Subcommittee, (209) 324 -1555
Please note SKMMC intends to raise additional money for the Education Fund. A fund raising
event is to be held in the coming months.
***SKMMC scholarship committee is seeking two college graduates or college students to assist
in evaluating the applications. If you are interested, please contact Bipin Surti or Harivadan Jamnadas.
SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS
SKMMC Scholarships
P.O. Box 1201
Ceres, CA 95307
SHREE KSHATRIYA MITRA MANDAL OF CALIFORNIA
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Please follow the attached instructions very carefully to avoid disqualification. Write or describe any required
information on a separate sheet of paper, if space is not enough on the application.
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:_________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________ State:__________________ Zip:_______________________
Home Phone Number: ________________________ Cell Phone Number: _________________________
Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________
2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________ State:__________________ Zip:________________________
Signature:_______________________________________________Date:__________________________
APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30th, 2009
Note: Application must be postmarked no later than the deadline. There will be no exceptions.
FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED