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Birmingham branch and held the 2018. Funds collected will be split If this group have time let us encourage
5th Sneh Milan on 11th June 2017 in 50/50 between the two charities. them with activities that benefit
Birmingham. They chose ‘70 years of
personal health and wellbeing. In this
India’s Independence’ and what an For the £20,000 that was collected way the Samaj would act as a focal
uplifting event this was! With patriotic for Nepal Earthquake in the previous point for the community and where
songs, dance, play, excellent speakers year, Jitubhai our former president has individuals gain personal sense of
and a fun packed programme. As been working with Sewa International wellbeing. Remember Samaj is your
advertised, many guests arrived with a view to supporting a building community so come forward, volunteer
wearing the Indian Flag tri-colour project. However, Sewa International and excel yourselves whilst providing
outfits making the event so beautifully are experiencing difficulties with wider benefits to the many.
colourful and vibrant. My sincere the Nepalese government obtaining appreciation for this memorable permission to work in the area. We will Finally, I would like to say a big thanks
event to Birmingham branch, all the provide an update on the final outcome to all the trustees, sub committees,
volunteers and the Seniors committee as we make progress. We thank all Pratinidhis and the branch members
members Dahyabhai, Ambalal, members for your generosity and hope for their support and to Ranjanaben,
Balvantrai, Ramanbhai, Revaben and for your continued support each year. Dhirubhai, and Shashi my husband, who
Taramati Sharma.
General Update:
has supported me throughout my time
as a Secretary.
Other organisations In the past year, there have been We have continued to maintain 3 Trustees/Pratinidhi meetings I welcome Balubhai Lad as the new
dialogues with other Hindu and (included an AGM), as well as many sub Secretary and giving me the much-
Prajapati organisations overseas such committee meetings. This is in addition needed break. I am confident he will
as Navsari, Billimora, Canada, PASC to the many phone conversations and bring fresh ideas and experience to
(California), Daxin Gujarat Prajapati e-mail correspondence with branches take the Samaj forward and request
everyone to support Balubhai.
Health Trust and Hinduforum of Britain and amongst the sub groups and to name but a few. elected officers. Charity Fund Raising The Way Forward: Association. I have gained so much
For the years 2016-18 two proposals Like many organisations, encouraging experience working with our founder
for a charity nomination were tabled participation amongst the current Vadilos, presidents/secretaries
to the Pratinidhis. It was felt that both generation continues to be a challenge from all fourteen branches and of
charities were deserving causes. As a at both HQ and branch level. With course, trustees from our overseas
result, Muni Seva Trust in Navsari and so much going on nowadays such as organisations as well as other wider
Kasturba Ashram in Maroli Bazaar will career, fast changing lifestyle, bringing community groups.
be supported by SPA (UK). The fund up a family; it is a challenge. However, raising for these charities will continue one should not lose language, culture Jai Shree Krishna
until December 2017 and final accounts or one’s roots. I request we focus on Hansaben S Mistry
will be completed by end of March the middle age group whose children Secretary, SPA (UK) 2016/2017
It has been my pleasure serving the
may have grown up or settled down.
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