Give the Light of Care and Educa on
Program & Directory Experience Aus n Area’s Diversity Sat. October 11, 2014 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Manor High School (Cafeteria) 12700 Gregg Manor Rd, Manor, TX 78653 Media Partners
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Contact: HinduChari es4America@gmail.com, 512.994.4638
About Hindu Chari es FOR America
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Hindu Chari es For America, a Non‐Denomina onal charity and a regis‐ tered non‐profit organiza on, was founded in 2010 in Aus n, TX by Ha‐ rish N. Kotecha on two principles:
Selfless Service (Seva) ‐ one of the essen al teachings of the Hindu philosophy
Social Responsibility ‐ Indian community is one of the most prosper‐ ous communi es in the US. US has given opportunity to prosper. We like to see the Indian community take a social responsibility and give back—”We live here & Give here”.
W the help of many donors & volunteers, the organiza on focuses in the educa on of economically disadvantaged students. Working with Texas Homeless Educa on Office, two programs have been ini ated:
Dona on of School supplies to local Independent School Districts (ISDs), since 2010
Voca onal Training Tui on Scholarships, since 2014
School Supplies Program, since 2012, is project with Greater Aus n Area Jewish Federa on, with a cultural fundraiser, “Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt”. This event has helped raise funds to donate school supplies to many ISDs in Aus n area and help organiza ons such as CASA (foster care). This year, at the “School Supplies Packing Event”, we nearly had 200 volunteers, who helped us pack and donate school supplies to 1,100 homeless and economically disadvantaged children. The media response was excellent: Four local TV sta ons and the So. Asian community magazines covered this year’s events. Voca onal Training Tui on Scholarships program ‐ We generate funds for this program through our big fundraiser event Diwali GivingFest. Since the launch of this program in 2013, 35 scholarships worth $20,000 have been ins tuted in Aus n Community College, Capital Idea and Manor ISD, and they are jointly responsible for the Scholarship awards to the deserving students. Our vision is to expand our services to Central Texas and eventually take this effort na onwide in the near future. 2
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About Diwali GivingFest 2014! Diwali also known as the "Fes val of Lights”, is an ancient Hindu fes ‐ val celebrated in Fall of every year. The fes val spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair. Diwali GivingFest, conceived by Sandhya Di akavi and launched by the Hindu Chari es for America in 2013, is the flagship event to raise funds for our Scholarship Program headed by Dinesh Vakharia. to be awarded to students who are economically disadvantaged in Aus n Metro area Last year’s ingFest 2013 raise funds arship pro‐ sul ng in 35 awards to Aus‐ ty College, and Manor $20,000. We 2014 will be a cess! The Di‐ ingFest gives tunity to open wallets to the those in need with dona on of:
Diwali Giv‐ helped us toward schol‐ grams re‐ scholarships n Communi‐ Capital Idea ISD, totaling hope that bigger suc‐ wali Giv‐ us an oppor‐ our hearts and
new or lightly used blankets and winter coats to refugees
Scholarships in denomina ons of $500 for voca onal training for kids who are economically disadvantaged in Aus n Metro area
Diwali GivingFest in its second year, is a free non cketed event. It provides a peek into the cultural diversity of Aus n. The stage perfor‐
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Message from our Host “On behalf the Manor Independent School Dis‐ trict, I would like to welcome you to the 2014 Diwali GivingFest being held at Manor High School. At Manor ISD, we believe in helping each and every student succeed. With the help of community organiza ons like the Hindu Chari es of America and generous community members, we are making this goal possible. The Manor Independent School District is for‐ ever grateful for all of the amazing dona ons that the Hindu Chari‐ es of America has provided to our students, which has included vo‐ ca onal scholarships, hundreds of school supplies, basic needs for children in need and much more. The Manor Independent School Dis‐ trict is honored to be hos ng this year’s Diwali GivingFest. Thank you for a ending this wonderful event and suppor ng the community. We hope that you enjoy yourself and have an unfor‐ ge able evening.”
Kevin Brackmeyer, Superintendent Manor ISD, Manor, TX
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Sincere Thanks from Students benefi ng from Diwali GivingFest 2014 these and many who made it happen! Entertainment Produc on: Shru Anand American Sitara: Vaishali Tendolkar, Judges: Amjad Rahman, Manasi Joshi Singh, & Naga Valli. Emcees: Shru Anand, Nadia Siddiqi Khan, Fund Raising: Ashish Gupta, Kash Rambhotla, American Sitara: Vaishali Tendolkar. Venue: Becky Lo , Julie Galindo Key Volunteers: Vimal Mo para, Punita Patel, Rama Tiru, Dinesh Vakharia, Shobhna Kotecha, Dinesh Thakkar, Seema Govil, Somabhai Patel with friends, Steve Soo, others that we overlooked to men on. Media Sponsors: Bollywood Show me, Epoch Times, TODO Aus‐ n, TVAsia, WOBEON Event Sponsor: PLATINUM: Inchin’s Bamboo Garden (Prasad Challa), GOLD: General Agents Insurance Network (Varsha Gro‐ gan), Skypass Travel (Willie Abraham) & Trinity Texas Realty (Sijo Vadakkan), Adam’s Canopy with dona on of Stage (Adam Gonzalez), Dhoom Produc on with dona on of stage backdrop (Vishal Dave) Sound Engineering: Dennis Scherbing Photography: Rama Tiru, Aesha Patel Video: Many Volunteers! 8
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Serving Indian Community since 2005
We are proud to serve: Aus n Hindu Temple Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of Aus n
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What they are saying about Hindu Chari es FOR America: Dr. Vijay Mahajan, Professor, Department of Marke ng, McCombs School of Business: Congratula ons to the “Hindu Chari es For America” and to its dedicate volunteers for their selfless service. In 2014, The “Hindu Chari es For America” has provided 1,100 school supply kits and 35 educa onal scholarships to Aus n metro area un‐ derprivileged children. This is the only Hindu organiza on that is in‐ volved in suppor ng the educa onal needs of the under privileged children in Central Texas. I fully support their ac vi es and request others to support them. I wish “Hind Chari es For America” great success in future. You are making the future here….. Becky Lo , Director ‐ Student & Family Support Services< Manor ISD, Manor, TX: Words can’t describe how grateful the students; their families and the staff are for the con nued support of the Hindu Chari es for America. Due to its crea ve fundraising with the Jewish Federa on of Aus n, 800 students received school supplies for the start of school. Preparing students to learn takes a community approach and is a vital part of a successful district. The Hindu Chari es for America is fine example of a partnership that puts its mission to work. Thank you for improving the lives of the MISD community! Cathy Requejo, Project Supervisor, Dept. of School, Family & Com‐ munity Educa on, AISD Project HELP, Aus n, TX: It is amazing to see the faces of our homeless students light up when they say their back‐ pack filled with supplies, and to experience their relief at knowing that they can go to school prepared. It is pure joy… Patricia Tailor, Parent Community Liaison, Dailey Middle School, Del Valle, TX: “It takes a village to raise a child” – Thanks for being part of our village Hindu Chari es for America. Seema Govil, TVAsia: Surely, we have come long way together. I want to support my Aus n Indian community as much as possible especially for people like you who have put their lives for a cause –
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American Sitara American Sitara is a singing compe Asians.
on in Aus n TX for South
This compe on provides a stage for kids and adults who aspire to enter the music industry. The idea was launched in 2013 as AusA‐ merican Idol at Diwali GivingFest 2013 with Monsoon Dance as the sponsor of the event. Shru Anand took the lead. The event was lim‐ ited in par cipa on as it was first of its kind to gauge the interest of the Indian communi‐ ty and hammer out the logis cs. This year, we part‐ nered with Aus n’s Bollywood Show me magazine, Vaishali Tendolkar taking the lead with support from Shru Anand and Hindu Chari es for Ameri‐ ca volun‐ teers. this year also, Monsoon Dance is the spon‐ sor for the event. Con‐ testants were grouped by age in three groups: Ages 8 to 18, 18+ to 39 and 40+. Par cipa on has ranged from contestants from Aus n and San Antonio. From 33 entries, 28 were selected for audi on. Three final‐ ists have been selected from each age group and the final round is at Diwali GivingFest 2014 on Oct. 11, 2014. A face book page and sepa‐ rate email has been set up: AmericanSitara@gmail.com. Many volunteers have helped. Notably: Rama Tiru (graphics design, authoring, photography), Vimal Mo para (event marke ng), Punita Patel (arrangement to have a Bollywood music producer cri que the finalist).
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Meet the Performers: Manali Matkar says: With no prior training in music, I was introduced to music by a group of wonderful friends a year back. For me music means Joy and Peace. I want to share this joy with everyone I come in contact with. Hindu Chari es gave an opportunity to perform last year and it was a wonderful expe‐ rience. I am happy to say that our music has given me an opportunity to meet wonderful people and together we will per‐ form program for Diwali Giving Fest.
Diwali Gree ngs
Happy Diwali
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Dushyant Desai & Family!
Mahesh & Bhumi
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Jotwani!
Ishaan, Varsha & Ni n Dugar! Aus n, TX
Sonia, Savan, Anna, Mylo, Harish & Shobhna Kotecha
Best Wishes From
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Vimal, Jayashree Mo para & Family!
Nayeki Gomez
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Diwali Gree ngs, Cont. Happy Diwali
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Kan lal Ratanpara & Family!
Jay Pamar!
(512) 971‐2741
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Jignesh Patel & Family!
Hemant & Ina Shah Family!
Happy Diwali From Kasturi Patel & Family! (512) 773‐6929 kasturip12@yahoo.com
Happy Diwali & New Year From Sanjay Shah & Family! (512) 258‐5525
Adam's Canopy service provides full service tent, table, and chair rentals for corporate events of all sizes. 3508 E Cesar Chavez St Aus n, TX 78702 (512) 477‐5838 Thank You Adam’s Canopy for Dona on of the Stage for Diwali GivingFest! 16
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Meet the Performers, (Cont.): Divya Shanker is the founder, director of Divyathrayam School of Dance is an accomplished dance instructor who has perfected and embellished the unique styles of three dance forms ‐‐ Bharatanāṭyaṁ, Mohinia am and Kūchipūḍi. She has devoted herself to training students the prac cal and theore cal nuances of dance with special focus on laya aspect and abhinaya. Her crea ve choreography brings out the dance theme alive with beau ful expressions and unique steps. She has par cipated in several Dance workshops and conducted lecture demonstra ons on Indian dance in local schools and UT Aus n. She is also passionate about training in Yoga and Kalaripaya u (Kerala Mar al Arts). To broaden her exper se and give exposure to her students, she works with several renowned ar sts from India. She is also a member of stage Sanchaar a Non ‐profit organiza on, collabora ng with several seasoned ar sts in Aus n.
Diwali Gree ngs, Cont.
Happy Diwali From Mahesh & Saroj Shah & Family! (512) 506‐8086
Happy Diwali From
Dinesh Thakkar & Family!
Happy Diwali & Melodious New Year! From Paramjeet, Sonia & Harveen !
Happy Diwali From Jaysukhbhai Thanki & Family!
(512) 965‐4202 Happy Diwali From Rai h, Pragari & Mahathi‐ Sai She y! (512) 300‐4879
Happy Diwali From Amritbhai Topiwala & Family!
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Meet the Performers, (Cont.): Pramod Pa l says: I love music, dance and any form of art, ever since my early childhood. I choreograph dances, write and direct shows. To me art is a gi and my passion is to put art for social cause. The skit 'Art of GIVING' that we will be performing at DIWALI GIVING Fest is on the same lines. It’s an a empt to mo vate the community to help for those in need! Hindu Chari es FOR America has been doing an amazing job in making the difference in the lives of young kids. I am so happy to help and part of with these noble efforts. Divyathrayam School of Dance
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Happy Diwali From VIBHA, Aus n
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Meet the Performers, (Cont.): Shru Anand: Shru is founder and owner of Monsoon Dance that teaches Bolly‐ wood style dances. She has also created Mayuri Dance Group that “Dances for a Cause”. Shru and her students have per‐ formed at many charity events, including Hindu Chari es and Pratham.
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Adam’s Canopy Service has provided high quality tents, tables, chairs and staging to our clients since 1996. h p://adamscanopy.com/ (512) 477‐5828, Ad p
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Meet the Performers, (Cont.): Vinitha Subramanian: Smt. Vinitha Subramanian, the director of Natyalaya School of Dance has been teaching in the Central Texas area for over 30 years . Many of her students have gone on to make their own mark in the field of Bharatanatyam. She has many arangetram to her credit and has staged several dance dramas and the‐ ma c presenta ons such as Jungle Book ‐ Seonee, Ganga ‐ A River’s story, Nouka Charitram and Two faces of Shi‐ va, just to name a few. Under her direc on, Natyalaya has grown into a premier dance ins tu on in the central Texas area.
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Kaushik 'Kash' Rambhotla, Esq. A orney & Counselor at Law KashLegal@Gmail.com
Traffic Tickets Wills & Estates Civil/Criminal Li ga on
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Meet the Performers, (Cont.): Vaishali Tendolkar says: "Music & Dance has been my passion from a very young age. I have been performing on the stage since my elemen‐ tary school days. Having a talent is a gi of God & I believe for an accomplished ar st what other divine way it could be to show his gra tude towards him (God). I like to use my talent & me to express my gra tude through fundraising programs. Hindu Char‐ i es for America has been very instrumental in reaching out to the needy through Charity. I chose to lead the American Sitara project because it is not only a pla orm to showcase your talent but it would give me an opportunity to support a higher cause."!!
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