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Florida Association of Nepali Societies. An Introduction and Activities of Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS). Florida Association of Nepali Societies. Established on Nov 14, 2010 To serve Nepalese in Florida Voice of its members is supreme www.fansusa.org
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Florida Association of Nepali Societies An Introduction and Activities of Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS)
Florida Association of Nepali Societies Established on Nov 14, 2010 To serve Nepalese in Florida Voice of its members is supreme www.fansusa.org www.facebook.com/fansusa
Florida Association of Nepali Societies • Milestones/Activities • Bylaws completed within 3 months. • “FANS at your doorsteps” program with free screening of “Kusume Rumal 2” at Tampa and Miami. Other cities to follow. • “Sahayogi Sathi” program to help settle new residents in Florida.
Florida Association of Nepali Societies • “Community Board” in FANS’ website lists business directory of Nepalese in Florida, community events, classifieds, and other events and attractions. • Fund raising to help Japan Tsunami victims. • Funds handed over to NRN-USA President Suman Timsina
Florida Association of Nepali Societies • VOICE (“AWAAJ”) quarterly newsletter • 3 issues published: Jan, Apr, Jul • Local news, interviews • Literature, Chinari • Kids Corner • Cash award for solving crossword puzzle (for school children)
Florida Association of Nepali Societies • “Explore Nepal” • Annual event to promote tourism in Nepal • Explore Nepal 2011 in Tampa on April 2, 2011 • H.E. Dr. Shankar P. Sharma, Chief Guest • Attended by more than 150 guests – both Nepalese and non-Nepalese.
Florida Association of Nepali Societies • Trade and business promotion in Nepal • Interaction at Tampa Bay Partnership office • H.E. Dr. Sharma presented about investment opportunities in Nepal.
Florida Association of Nepali Societies • “Janaganana” of People of Nepali Origin in FL • To get the demographics of Nepalese in FL • Report will be made public soon
Florida Association of Nepali Societies • FANS VP Ms. Punam G. Risal and Mr. Baburam Adhakari from Jacksonville (FL District 4) attended the official launch of Nepal Caucus in the Capitol Hill on July 13, 2011. • FANS is actively pursuing working relationships with other regional and national level Nepalese organizations.
Florida Association of Nepali Societies THANK YOU