Indo-American Cultural and Religious Foundation of Arizona
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017
AT INDO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 2017
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Remember the sacrifice our Indian freedom fighters who shaped this country. Rejoice and celebrate the day with pride. Independence Day greetings to you and your family!
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- DHIRENDRA PATEL Chairperson
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Thousands laid down their lives for us to celebrate this day On this 71th year of independence, let’s take a pledge that we will never forget their sacrifices. Happy Independence Day 2017!
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- K.N. JAGANNATH Vice-Chairperson
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Be proud to hold the tricolour flag, which is a symbol of peace and harmony our Mother India attained in 1947. Wishing you and your family the greetings of the 71th Independence Day!
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- BAJARANG AGRAWAL Vice-Chairperson
BOARD OF DIRECTORS -2017 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS
SUBHASH THATHI President
SANGEENTHA SETHIA Vice-President
SATYAPAL MITTAL Vice-President
SUDHIR KALRA Vice-President
VENKATESH GURUMURTHY Vice-President
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RAVINDRA AMETA Treasurer
GAUTHAM SHAH Treasurer
SHYAM BYRA Treasurer
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LOKESH JOSHI Secretary
SITA RAMAN PR Secretary
DHIREN PATHAK Secretary
NEHA GUPTA PR Secretary
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JAGDISH SAGAR Immediate Bot Chairperson
MINAXI PATEL Immediate President
Treasury (IACRF) MESSAGE And the Indo American Community Centre at Phoenix, AZ is proud to bring forth a day filled with pride, enthusiasm, inspiration, fun and frolic ensuring a gala time where like-minded would meet and greet. Phoenix will soak in the rich Indian culture and heritage at the 71st Independence Day celebration on Sunday, August 20th 2017 and all of this with free entry. An evening of heart filled rendezvous with community leaders, foundation trustees and members, local political leaders, Indian Business Services and more. Indian Independence day is a deeply inspiring and enriching day for Indians all across the globe. Its time to revel in the grandeur And the Indo American Community Centre at Phoenix, AZ is proud to bring forth a day filled with pride, enthusiasm, inspiration, fun and frolic ensuring a gala time where like-minded would meet and greet. Phoenix will soak in the rich Indian culture and heritage at the 71st Independence Day celebration on Sunday, August 20th 2017 and all of
this with free entry. An evening of heart filled rendezvous with community leaders, foundation trustees and members, local political leaders, Indian Business Services and more. Indian Independence day is a deeply inspiring and enriching day for Indians all across the globe. Its time to revel in the grandeur And the Indo American Community Centre at Phoenix, AZ is proud to bring forth a day filled with pride, enthusiasm, inspiration, fun and frolic ensuring a gala time where like-minded would meet and greet. Phoenix will soak in the rich Indian culture and heritage at the 71st Independence Day celebration on Sunday, August 20th 2017 and all of this with free entry. An evening of heart filled rendezvous with community leaders, foundation trustees and members, local political leaders, Indian Business Services and more. Indian Independence day is a deeply inspiring and enriching day for Indians all across the globe. Its time to revel in the
TREASURERS
RAVINDRA AMETA
GAUTHAM SHAH
SHYAM BYRA
Activities at Indian
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS 2017 SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017, 4:00 PM 2809 W. Maryland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85017
Flag Hoisting and National Anthem Blessings,quick messages from FREEDOM FIGHTERS AND ELDERS Public Speaking Winners speech AZ Achievers Recognition Bake Sale by Youth & Kids Volunteer Recognition Awards Hot Hyderabadi Vegetable Dum Biryani On stage Cultural Dances, shows, special choreographed songs Magic Show Tea, Snacks, Fries, Mango Milkshake/Lassi, Pop-Corn, Coke/Pepsi, Sprite, Orange soda..etc Yummy Ice Cream with Choclate, Nuts ..etc Face Paintings, Mehandi, Baloons for kids Jeopardy
Lots of fun and networking activities
Come enjoy your evening remembering INDIAN INDEPENDENCE
at Indo Community Center FREE ENTRY
Lots of on the spot “Win a Surprise Prize” Group games, quick quizzes ..etc Dinner Boxes in support of “FREE MAHA PRASAD” - Poori, Curries, Veg Rice, Jilebi, Gulab Jamoons,Raita, ..etc Meet and greet Friends, Community leaders, Foundation Trustees/Members, Local Political leaders, Indian Business Services “Divine Utsav Murthies” at Foundation hall for your prayers H
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August is here and it’s time to rejoice as our nation celebrates its 71st independence day this year. The American Indian community is all set to commemorate the birth of free and democratic India on August 20th 2017. And the Indo American Community Centre at Phoenix, AZ is proud to bring forth a day filled with pride, enthusiasm, inspiration, fun and frolic ensuring a gala time where like-minded would meet and greet. Phoenix will soak in the rich Indian culture and heritage at the 71st Independence Day celebration on Sunday, August 20th 2017 and all of this with free entry. An evening of heart filled rendezvous
with community leaders, foundation trustees and members, local political leaders, Indian Business Services and more. Indian Independence day is a deeply inspiring and enriching day for Indians all across the globe. Its time to revel in the grandeur
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And the Indo American Community Centre at Phoenix, AZ is proud to bring forth a day filled with pride, enthusiasm, inspiration, fun and frolic ensuring a gala time where like-minded would meet and greet. Phoenix will soak in the rich Indian culture and heritage at the 71st Independence Day celebration on Sunday, August 20th 2017 and all of this with free entry. An evening of heart filled rendezvous with community leaders, foundation trustees and members, local political leaders, Indian Business Services and more. Indian Independence day is a deeply inspiring and enriching day for Indians all across the globe. Its time to revel in the grandeur and freedom of this auspicious day and also network with people from within our community. Be a part of this evening filled with joy and memories to capture your heart, mind and soul for years ahead. As kids get a taste of our vivid culture and heritage, we bring snippets from every corner of India for this year’s Independence Day celebration in Phoenix. A day like never before, bringing the most vibrant and ethnic of events, food and people.
The program highlights include unfurling the national flag, singing of national anthem and blessings from elders and freedom fighters to mark the auspice and glory of this day. Followed by rewards and recognition programs for AZ achievers and winners for this year to inspire our community for more participation and charity. Also included are volunteer recognition awards and cultural dances with enchanting magic show to celebrate our unity in diversity.
Our little Indians bring their truly mesmerizing bake sale and songs with dances to scintillate everyone. Taste the lip smacking Hyderabadi vegetable dum biryani with piping hot masala tea and snacks. Lassi, soda, milkshakes and soft drinks with chocolate, ice creams and nuts for you to relish the sweetness of this grand celebration of our fraternity. Lots of games and fun for kids with face painting, mahendi, inflatables, jeopardy, group games, quizzes and some surprising on-the-spot activities for the zealous Indians in Phoenix. Also supporting free maha prasad in the form of dinner boxes including delicious delights from India like gulab jamun, jalebi, poori, curry, vegetable rice, raeta and more. And we also have divine utsav murthies at founation hall to offer prayers and gratitude to our diety for bringing us all together here. Indian Independence day celebration is all about solidarity, fervent zeal and patriortic endeavor. Its time to pay tribute and respect to our freedom fighters who fought for our freedom and a democratic India. The vibrance and magnificense of tricolor and chanting patriortic songs to depict peace and harmony make our Independence day celebration a truly mesmerizing and enchanting. Particpate in the biggest celebration for our country and get enriched by our rich cultural heritage and history.
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Let us come together to facilitate our glorious nation and feel proud to be Indian! Wish you a Happy Independence Day!
SHYAM BYRA Sanghachalak, HSS
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Let us come together to facilitate our glorious nation and feel proud to be Indian! Wish you a Happy Independence Day!
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ndence Day!
Let us come together to facilitate our glorious nation and feel proud to be Indian! Wish you a Happy Independence Day!
VENKAT KOMMINENI President, ATA
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Let us come together to facilitate our glorious nation and feel proud to be Indian! Wish you a Happy Independence Day!
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Let us come together to facilitate our glorious nation and feel proud to be Indian! Wish you a Happy Independence Day!
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Let us come together to facilitate our glorious nation and feel proud to be Indian! Wish you a Happy Independence Day!
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ndence Day!
Let us come together to facilitate our glorious nation and feel proud to be Indian! Wish you a Happy Independence Day!
MYSORE SURESH President, Kannada Sangha of AZ
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Let us come together to facilitate our glorious nation and feel proud to be Indian! Wish you a Happy Independence Day!
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IACRFAZ community hall is the place for all the people to conduct family functions, seminars, social activities etc. It is a place which provides all the amenities, which are required to carry out the activity at the hall smoothly.
Contact for Hall Reservation : Alma Lucero (Hall Custodian) Cell: 602-647-3398 Email: almaiacf01@gmail.com
Mailing Address : IAF-BEMA P.O. Box 35275, Phoenix, AZ 85069
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RESERVE HALL ONLINE :
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Ekta Mandir OF ARIZONA
Bharatiya Ekta Mandir of Arizona (BEMA) was established as a non-profit organization in the year 2001. The temple was appropriately named “Ekta Mandir� reflecting our vision to keep the community united.Our thanks to the more than 750 families who have financially contributed towards the construction of the Ekta Mandir.
Please call TEMPLE for puja service details : (602)246-3420 Bharatiya Ekta Mandir of Arizona (BEMA), 2804 W. Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017
info@iacrfaz.org | www.iacrfaz.org | https://ektamandir.org
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Sri Venkata Krishna Kshetra 615 S BeckAve, Tempe, AZ - 85281 Ph: (480) 785 5217 (480) 274 3039 With Blessings from His Holiness 1008 Sri Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji Udupi Sri Puthige Math, Karnataka, INDIA
Address: 615 S BeckAve, Tempe, AZ - 85281
Timings: Day
Day time
Evening
Monday – Friday Saturday & Sunday
7AM to 2PM 6AM to 2PM
5PM to 9PM 5PM to 9PM
Names of the priests Sri Kiran Kumar Sri Madhusudan Kadsur
Booking the Pooja At least one week notice (In case of emergency, 3 day notice is OK)
Puja Donations Please contact priest for more details Temple: (480) 785-5217 or Cell : (480) 274-3039
Yearly Sponsorship Venkateshwara Abhishekam (Every Saturday) Rudrabhishekam (Every Monday) Annadaanam ( 1 Year) Grand Sponsorship for 1 year (Including all special events) Annadaanam 1 year (Weekly one day) Archana 1 year (Weekly one day) Sankatahara Chaturthy Pooja for 1 year
2,501.00 2,501.00 10,001.00 25,001.00 5,001.00 501.00 1,008.00
Ph: (480) 785 5217 (480) 274 3039
Hearty Greetings to Indo-AmericanDCultural i s c oand v eReligious r I nFoundation d i a ! .of. Arizona .
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OFFER YOUR PRAYERS BY PREPARING
MAHA PRASAD at Ekta Mandir
Get special blessings in way of special pooja by temple priests for you & your family on the day you sponsor Prasadam.
You are welcomed to sponsor by either: 1
Cook Maha prasadam at temple kitchen and offer to the God any Sunday evening.
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Or may bring freshly prepared pure vegetarian food.
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Or Sponsor the mahaprasadam offered so that temple will prepare.
CONTACT FOR MORE DETAILS: Mahendra Devganiai: 602-708-0733 / JaiSeecharan : 623-341-5656 Email : publicity@iacrfaz.com, Website: http://www.ektamandir.org
The mahaprasadam offered is pure vegetarian without garlic, onions, mushrooms etc. Prepare Prasad with full faith and devotion towards the God.
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