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India Club AGM : 2016

We are proud of IndiaClub BritishColumbia ! The AGM successfully concluded and IndiaClub BritishColumbia is continuing its phenomenal work with upcoming of its new Board: 

President : Mrs Vanita Puri
Vice President: Roshan Koachhar
Secretary: Vikas Gautam
Treasurer: Deepak Arora
Director – Dr. Abinashi (husband of Veena Avinashi)
Director – Ms. Nutan Thakur
Director – Mr. Ashok Sharma
Director – Mr. Sanjeev Sharma
Past President – Dr. Preeti Misra

Advisory Committee Members
Dr. D.P. Goel (father of Alka Goel- Stevens)
Mr. Bipen Seth
Mr. Krishan Soni
Dr. Satya Varshney

Dr Goel chaired the meeting and stated that India Club began in 1968 (before Vishva Hinu Parishad Hindutemple Burnaby BCcom)– Biku Parikh, Mr. Gyan Nath, Dr. Inder Desai and Dr. D.P. Goel were the founding members

During the time, he was President, he emphasized that the Club is also a service club
The club will have social get togethers but should focus on SERVICE
Have written in many souvenirs, SERVICE, SERVICE, and more SERVICE

Important we focus on SERVICE to keep the charitable status – (IndiaClub BritishColumbia can spend about 10% on non-charitable items but the government needs to know we are spending money for charitable status)

We wanted to see that the club does good things in society – (the club a started walk-a-thon, had AAA Awards, etc

1969 – India Club started the initiative to get Gandhi Statue and the statue was inaugurated at SFU

INDIA CLUB DONATED 105,000 towards HCSCC- Community Centre of BC to Hindu Temple Burnaby

SUNDAY, JULY 20TH 

FROM 6PM-9PM

AT

VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN

5251 OAK ST., VANCOUVER

the President's Message

Dear Members and Friends of INDIA CLUB  I feel very proud and honoured that I have been bestowed the reigns of one of the most prestigious clubs of Canada ‘The India Club of British Columbia’. As I take over as the 45th  President,  let me wholeheartedly thank my illustrious predecessors for having laid the foundation of this club pouring their hearts, minds and souls and for having set so high standards of ‘Service above Self’ that will take herculean efforts from me and my team to come true to expectations. All of us have realised over the years that the greatest happiness derived by a man is in ‘giving’.It may be gift of money, time or service.

I thank our beloved past presidents for posing their faith and trust in my capabilities. Our hard working Board of Directors (see their details below) and our energetic members, Trustees and all respected past Presidents are continually looking for ways to strengthen our organization and to better serve our members. I assure you that we shall do our level best and will leave no stone unturned and make India Club fly higher and higher in days to come.

We are confident that this year India Club is going to be bigger, bolder, better and brighter. On behalf of the Board, I wish to say that we have taken the responsibility of running the Club at this turning point, is our tryst with destiny, and time to perform our experiments with truth, humility and gratitude and we will try our level best to reinvent the horizons of India Club.

It is my honor and pleasure to invite and welcome you to India Club’s activities and events for this year 2014-15.  As you know, India Club is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to promotion and understanding of the cultures and traditions of India and Canada. The activities of the Club are geared towards strengthening the multicultural mosaic of the Canadian Society by undertaking projects that are charitable, community service, cultural and educational in nature.

To aid in fund raising and reinforcing the club’s charitable focus to the members, the club holds Annual Wine and Cheese party which is totally funded from membership fees and ticket sales and this provides a platform to highlight the club’s charitable work and to reinforce the goals and values of India Club to maintain the focus on Charitable and Educational activities. Note this is really not a social function per say but a necessary part of the club activity to provide information to the members about the charitable activities of the club.

In keeping with the above focus you are invited to this year’s Wine and Cheese Event scheduled to for Sunday, July 20, 2014 at VanDusen Botanical Garden at 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC from 6 pm to 9 pm.

We are happy to share that this year we have planned to undertake following activities that are being carried out in India Club since its inception in 1969:

1.   Scholarship to schools and university:  Scholarships will be given to Langara College, John Oliver School, Killarney School, and two scholarships to UBC School of Music and Asian studies.

2.   Academic Achievement Award (AAA) Scholarships: Three to seven scholarships (depending on donations received) will be given to honour and encourage top grade 12 students based purely on their academic achievement.

3.  Gandhi Jayanti: In order to foster message of peace, conflict resolution without violence in the steps of Mahatma Gandhi, India club joins with Simon Fraser Institute of humanities  and Thakore Charitable foundation to organize an event that recognizes a person who has done significant work towards social justice,  conflict resolution without violence, and human rights. At this event India club and Thakore charitable foundation jointly will provide a $1,500 scholarship to a Simon Fraser University student (administered by the university awards office) who has made significant contribution locally towards the principles of social justice, conflict resolution without violence, and human rights.

4.  Fundraiser Events /Musical Night/Walkathon for Donation for Humanitarian Cause: India Club will organize a fundraiser event in keeping with the past tradition since 1969 when the club has come forward and raised funds to donate for various humanitarian causesfor instanceWalkathon for Operation Eyesight Universal for much needed eye care and cataract operation and other disaster relief causes in the developing countries like Africa, India, South America and South east Asia.  The money collected at this event is donated to Operation Eyesight Universal a CRA registered charity/ Red Cross and or others organizations that work relentlessly in the countries mentioned to improve eye care and other relief work.

5.   Career-Fest: This event will be geared to bring successful professionals and entrepreneurs, grades 10 - 12 students, and first year university students together so that aspiring students have means and information to choose career options.

We have planned these as the main events of the club this year. As you can appreciate charitable society can only function through the volunteer work and generous donation from members. Without your support no charitable activities can be done. We therefore, invite you to join India Club events and activities to become part of a generous community to share ideas and provide mentorship.

Once again, I am honored to serve India Club as President, as it is a chance to give back to an organization that has given me invaluable training and most important, a group of incredible colleagues and friends. Please feel free to contact me or any of the Board members mentioned below with questions, ideas or suggestions through phone and emails provided.

We look forward to meeting each other at our Wine and Cheese Event on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at VanDusen Botanical Garden at 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC from 6 pm to 9 pm. Please do come with friends and family to enjoy the evening of information, fun and interaction.

Sincerely, Dr Preeti Misra, President, India Club

Our AGM just concluded. We are happy to announce the unanimous election of the new board for 2014-15

President: Dr. Preeti Misra Vice President: Surinder Kochhar  Secretary: Vikas Gautam  Treasurer: Manoj Malik Past President: Dr Satya Varshney

DIRECTORS Alka Varshney Nirupma Pasricha Chandra Makhija

TRUSTEES Ravi Mathur Ashok Sharma Arvind Thakur

NOMINATION COMMITTEE Kumar Sikka Mahendra Kwatra Deepa Sharma

India Club 

Academic Achievement Awards (2013)

India Club invites applications from Indo-Canadian Youth for awards in academic or athletic excellence

A large number of Indo-Canadian youths excel in academics as well as in sports. The Academic Achievement Awards and Sports Achievement Awards highlight the pride of the Indo-Canadian community in their dedication, hard work, and success. At the same time, the awards are seen as a step toward raising academic and sports awareness amongst the upcoming younger generation. We strongly believe that the publicity and recognition associated with these awards will inspire younger students to excel in academic and sports careers in the years to come.

India Club is a Non-Profit organization based in the lower mainland. For more than 29 years, India Club has been providing merit scholarships at UBC, SFU, Langara College and local high schools. It also raises funds for Operation Eyesight Universal as well as other benevolent causes.

Academic Achievement Awards:

Minimum three awards of $500 each will be given to 2013 grade 12  Indo-Canadians.

Deadline for Applications: Saturday, March 01, 2014

  For application forms and more information, please contact:

- Mr. Mahendra Kwatra (Past President India Club & Chair person}                   (604) 324-8212                     

- Dr. Satya Varshney (Acting President India Club & Co-Chair Person}             (604) 767-2015

- Mr. Vijay Verma (Past President India Club & Scholarship Committee)           (604) 738-1769

- Mr. Arvind Thakore (Past President India Club & Scholarship committee)       (604) 925-0976

              

                Awards presentation date will be April, 2014

(Winners will be contacted for exact date, time and place of the awards ceremony). 

Please send completed application to:

Mr. Mahendra Kwatra

5366 Ross Street

Vancouver, BC V5W 3K9   or 

Email to: mpkwatra@gmail.com

- The decision of the Awards Committee will be final and binding.

- Application forms are also available on the website: http://indiaclubbc.blogspot.com/

India Club Academic Achievement Awards 

Application Form for 2013 Awards

Deadline to receive application is Saturday, March 01, 2014

Parents, relatives and friends of Indo-Canadian youth may apply on behalf of student.

Applicant’s Name:

Parent’s Name:

Home Address:

City:

Postal Code:

Phone/Fax:

E-mail:

School name, address and phone number and dates attended in the past four- (4) years:

1.

2.

3.

Name and phone number of the Principal of the Graduating School:

Please attach the following documents to your application:

1. A write-up of a maximum of 500 words, along with documentation and letters to support why you think the Academic Achievement award should be awarded to you (the applicant).

1. A copy of the  2013 official statement with SMS score in Grade 12 Provincial Examination provided by the Ministry of Education (for academic awards only). India Club reserves the right to confirm the validity of these documents.

1. Documentation and relevant information including upto a maximum of three confidential letters of reference supporting your application for the award.

For more information, please contact:

- Mr. Mahendra Kwatra (Past President India Club & Chair person}                   (604) 324-8212                     

- Dr. Satya Varshney (Acting President India Club & Co-Chair Person}             (604) 767-2015

- Mr. Vijay Verma (Past President India Club & Scholarship Committee)           (604) 738-1769

- Mr. Arvind Thakore (Past President India Club & Scholarship committee)       (604) 925-0976

Send completed application to: 

Mr. Mahendra Kwatra

5366 Ross Street

Vancouver, BC V5W 3K9 or 

Email to : mpkwatra@gmail.com 

Gandhi Jayanti by India Club and Thakore Foundation in Vancouver

Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations

Mahatma Gandhi and his legacy have been honoured at Simon Fraser University since the unveiling of his memorial bust in the Simon Fraser Peace Square in 1970. Each year the Gandhi Jayanti celebration brings members of the local Indo-Canadian community together with others who wish to salute his memory and honour his ideals. 

This event is jointly sponsored by The Thakore Charitable Foundation, the India Club of Vancouver and the J.S. Woodsworth Chair in the Humanities at Simon Fraser University.

Along with its local focus, this celebration also has a national and international orientation.

The celebration will be in the form of two separate events:

• The Garlanding Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 at the bust of Mahatma Gandhi located in the Peace Square on the Burnaby campus (south side level 3 of the Academic Quadrangle) from 6:45pm – 7:30pm.

• The Gandhi Commemorative Lecture and presentation of the 23rd Thakore Visiting Scholar Award and the annual Gandhi Student Peace Award on Thursday, October 3^rd, from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at the SFU Harbour-side (downtown) campus (515 West Hastings).

The Garlanding Ceremony will be held on October 2^nd and is open to all and we invite those who are interested in paying their respects to the great soul who lived and died for justice, peace, equality, human rights, religious harmony and above all the greater good to humanity.
 The Gandhi Commemorative Lecture will be held on October 3^rd and will consist of the presentation of the annual Gandhi Student Peace Award as well as the Thakore Visiting Scholar Award.  

The Peace Award is awarded to a SFU undergraduate student who exemplifies Gandhi’s work.

The Thakore Visiting Scholar Award is presented to outstanding persons who have made the welfare of society their lifetime work.  This year 2013 the Thakore Family Foundation, The India Club of Vancouver and the J.S. Woodsworth Chair in the Humanities at Simon Fraser University celebrates the 23rd annual Gandhi Jayanti Celebration with an award to Lee Lakeman for her nearly forty years of working to end violence against all women. Lee will talk about her work with ending violence against women, women`s equality and strengthening the women`s movement.(a summary of her accomplishments are attached). 

We invite you to attend the lecture, followed by a question period, on October 3rd, 2013, at 7:30pm in SFU’s downtown Harbour Centre campus (515 West Hastings).  The lecture is free and open to all.  

Due to the limited seating for the Gandhi Commemorative Lecture please visitwww.sfu.ca/reserve   or www.gandhijayanti.com  to reserve your seats!

For directions, parking instructions and more information about the event, please visit  www.gandhijayanti.com.

As in previous years, your presence will provide us with the encouragement and support to continue this program. Please let us know if you will attend one or both of these two functions. In case you cannot attend we would appreciate if you can send your representative to this worthwhile event.

In order to plan these functions, we request your response to this invitation for the two function.  Please forward your response and RSVP to one of the addresses mentioned below.

Arvind Thakore, Trustee, Thakore Charitable Foundation
Tel: 604-925-0976
E mail: arvindnthakore@gmail.com

Dr Satya P Varshney, Acting President, India Club
Tel:604-767-2015

E-Mail:satyavarshney@shaw.ca

Dr Preeti Misra, Secretary, India Club
Tel: 778-996-1807

E-Mail: dr.preeti.misra@gmail.com

Vijay Verma, Gandhi Committee, India Club
604-738-1769

E Mail: verma@triumf.ca

We look forward to seeing you there.

Best Regards,

Dr Preeti Misra

Secretary

India Clu

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Annual Academic and Sports Achievement Awards (AAA/SAA) Friday April 27, 2012 Time: 6:00 PM to 11.00 PM Venue: Fraserview Banquet Hall Dinner Dance and Entertainment Tickets $20 per person Dear Members, India Club invites you to our Annual Academic and Sports Achievement Awards (AAA/SAA) Presentation which is now being held on Friday, April 27, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (note the date change due to Durga Ashtami on March 30th as e-mailed to you earlier). This function will be held at The Fraserview Banquet Hall #8240 Fraser Street Vancouver BC V5X3X6 Phone 604-322-6526 These awards are presented to Indo Canadian High School Graduates of any religion and ethnic background. The academic and sports awards are presented to successful candidates who are selected in a competitive process based upon their respective academic or sports dedication, perseverance, pride and achievements. These awards, among the other activities of India Club are one of its significant activities to raise the value and importance of education and sports amongst the Indo Canadian youth. For more information and tickets for the event please contact India Club AAA/SAA Committee Members : President: Rajeev Kapur : 778-996-1426 Vice President: Kulwant Sekhon @ 604-552-5808 Secretary : Preeti Misra; 778-996-1807 Treasurer: Ashwani Kalia @ 604-808-0256 Director: Alka Varshney @ 604-325-7740 Director: Bipin Seth @ 778-999-2028 Om Gaind @ 604-614-9472 (Organizing Committee Member) We look forward to seeing you there !!!! Best Regards, Preeti Misra Secretary India Club About India Club: India Club is a government approved charitable organization based in Vancouver. For over 40 years, this organization has been providing merit scholarships at UBC, SFU, Langara College. Further, this organization, in cooperation with Thakore Charitable Foundation, presents Gandhi Peace Award. It also organizes yearly walk-a-thon to raise money for Operations Eyesight Universal to help citizens of developing countries with the gift of eyesight. From time to time, this organization also raises funds to help victims of natural calamities such as earthquakes, tsunami, floods etc., around the world.

India Club Invitation for AAA/SAA Scholarshi​p

India Club is pleased to invite applications for its Annual Academic Achievement Awards (AAA) and Sports Achievement Awards (Sports Achievement ) for the year 2011.
As you may be aware each year, a large number of Indo-Canadian youth excel both in academics and sports. Through the awards of AAA and SAA scholarships, India Club recognizes and highlights the pride, dedication, perseverance, hard work and achievements of Indo-Canadian Youth. These awards form part of our efforts to raise the value and importance of education and sports amongst the next generation of youth. India Club strongly believes the publicity and recognition associated with these awards inspire younger students to excel in academics and sports which are essential to the foundation for successful careers and life.

Eligibility Criteria: INDO CANADIAN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATESl; ANY RELIGION AND ETHNIC BACKGROUND

DEADLINE: February 28, 2012 AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED IN MAR 2012 (DATE, LOCATION AND TIME TBA!)
Access Application Forms through the enclosed attachment and at the following web site:
http://indiaclubbc.blogspot.com
Submit Application Forms to:
Mr Rajeev Kapur #6241, Fraser Street Vancouver BC V5W 3A2
Please encourage the eligible students to apply as soon as possible. Also please spread the word around among your family and friends.
We are also looking for sponsors to give scholarships and donation towards the program expenses.

If anyone is interested please contact India Club AAA/SAA Committee Members for further information:
President:Rajeev Kapur : 778-996-1426
Secretary : Preeti Misra; 778-996-1807
Ashwani Kalia @ 604-808-0256
Alka Varshney @ 604-325-7740
Bipin Seth @ 778-999-2028
Kulwant Sekhon @ 604-552-5808
Kamal Sharma: Kamal Video Palace; 604-572-7999 (SAA)



Application Form for 2011 Awards



Parents, relatives or friends of Indo-Canadian youth can also apply on behalf of the students.


Applicant’s Legal Name: ________________________________________________

Parent’s Name: ______________________________________________________


Home Address: _____________________________________________________


City: ____________________________________________________________


Postal Code: __________________________________________________


Phone/Fax #: ______________________________________________________


E Mail: ______________________________________________


School name, address and phone number and dates attended in the past four (4) years:

________________________________________________________________


________________________________________________________________


________________________________________________________________


________________________________________________________________



Name and phone number of the Principal of the Graduating School:______________________

Please attach the following documents to your application:

A write-up of a maximum of 1000 words, along with documentation and letters to support why you think the Academic Achievement award should be awarded to you (the applicant).

A copy of the official statement of academic marks in 2010 Grade 12 Provincial Examination provided by the Ministry of Education (Academic Awards only).

Documentation and relevant information including three confidential letters of reference supporting your application for the award.

India Club reserves the right to verify all your information including the references.

India Club 2011

Dear Members,

As a president of India Club, I am pleased to greet and welcome everyone on behalf of New Board of Directors of India Club.

Thank you all for giving me the opportunity to serve as a President of India Club and for showing your trust and confidence in me to do this job.

I am grateful to the nomination committee, which consist of Mr. Braj Prasad, Mr. Ashok Sharma and Mr. Om Gaind, for electing me the president of this club & would like to extend a special thank you for selecting an excellent set of people to serve on the Board of India Club for the year 2011–2012. It’s a great honour for me to be a part of such a capable & dedicated team of Board of Directors.

For the first time the new board consists of 7 directors. These directors are qualified professionals from different fields. The dedicated Board is a combination of experienced and new members who are enthusiastic and willing to give their best to present a new improved image of India Club.

I would like to welcome our New Board Members: Kulwant Sekhon, Preeti Misra, Ashwani Kalia, Alka Varshney, Bipin Seth, Rajesh Nayyar, Nidhi Saxena, Smita Sampat, Raj Kwatra and Pushpa Krishnaswamy.

Now that you have entrusted me with a great responsibility, I would like to assure you that with the cooperation of this new Board I will definitely bring you a very exciting and entertaining year full of activities and fun. With your continuing support, co operations and active participation, I am confident that this new board will live up to your expectations and standards in delivering all India Club functions and achieve the goal of bringing the community together to celebrate our culture and festivals and to preserve our heritage.

With your support, guidance and suggestions this new Board will try their utmost efforts to bring more active participation from our younger generations and make India club a place to connect our Youth and Elderly.

In their efforts to fulfill their responsibilities, this Board is always looking forward to any suggestions, new and innovative ideas and feedback from our members that will help to make our Club more popular and efficient.

We began our tenure with the famous “Wine & Cheese” function on Friday, June 17th, 2011 at Royal Banquet Hall, located at 2122 Kingsway. This event is organised to provide an opportunity to members to meet with the new board members, and introduce their relatives and friends to India Club. The event really successful by the joint efforts of all the board members sponsors and of course with overall participation of the members who graced the occasion with their presence.

Like previous years, India Club will host events such as Walkathon, Gandhi Jayanti, AAA /SAA awards Picnic etc. In addition to the above we are also planning to organise some kids and youth oriented activities. We welcome any suggestions and ideas from our members in this regards. The details of the other events will be communicated once they are finalized.

Please do not hesitate to contact me or any other Board member if you have any questions, suggestions or concerns. I encourage you all, to actively participate in the activities of the club. It is your club and its success depends on your cooperation and participation.

I would like to state that I am looking forward to your support and presence in all our cultural and social events. Your suggestions and co-operation is very valuable to this Board and our organization.

I would like to encourage you to become a member and request the existing members to please renew your membership for the year 2011-2012. Please continue lending your valuable support by way of generous donations and involvement in the club.

With kind regards and best wishes.

Sincerely Yours,

Rajeev Kapur

President

INDIA CLUB

SPECIAL NOTE: Correspondence We request members of India club to review their membership for the year 2011-12 as soon as possible. Please mail your cheque to: Rajeev Kapur, 6241 Fraser Street Vancouver BC V5W3A2

Rajeev Kapur - President

Rajeev Kapur was born in Delhi, India. He joined State Bank of India in the year 1985. He worked on various positions in State Bank of India. Before coming to Canada, he worked as Chief Manager (Credit) for State Bank of India at Delhi Zone. He came to Canada on 2nd September 2004 and worked as Vice President (Accounts) for State Bank of India (Canada), Vancouver, until November 2008. He is a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business Administration from Delhi University. He is currently doing financial planning and other courses. He has two children. His daughter and son are studying in 12th Grade and 4th Grade, respectively. He regularly participates in various social and religious activities and is connected with various social and religious organizations in Lower Mainland.

Phone : 604 322 0071



Kulwant Sekhon – Vice President

I came to Canada in 1963. I have two beautiful professional daughters. I graduated from University of British Columbia. Now I am semi retired. However, I am still keeping myself connected with my profession by teaching on part time basis. I have also served for seven to eight years on the Burnaby Multicultural Society, as a board member and worked with different committees. Now I am serving on the Punjabi Language Education Association board for last three years.



Preeti Misra- – Secretary

I have a doctorate degree from Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi India. I have worked as a Research and Development Consultant on women’s issues, in India (SEWA-Self Employed Women’s Association) and in Montreal (World March of Women). I migrated to Canada from Trinidad in 2002 after marriage. I was Associate Fellow in Centre for Developing Area Study, Mc Gill University in 2003. Moved to Toronto where I was blessed with a son in 2005 and moved to Vancouver in 2007. I am on the national board of Acorn Canada and actively involved in community work through my organization VISHWA (Varad Ashram Inter Cultural Service and Humanitarian World Association) Surrey.

Phone: 778-996-1807



Ashwani Kalia – Treasurer

I came to Canada at the age of ten. I wanted some bigger challenge to keep me busy, so I started learning Martial Arts. After receiving 2nd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, I, then moved to kick boxing and received Black Belt. I started teaching at Cobra Kai Martial Arts Academy. In 1996, I started my career as a Life Insurance Advisor. Over the years, I've taken great pride in helping my clients realize their financial goals and life dreams. I offer complete Financial Planning Services with a main focus on Retirement Planning. I have been blessed to be surrounded by good friends. My weekends are even busier, hosting and visiting friends.

Phone: (604) 777-3371 Fax: (604) 777-3352



Deepa Sharma-Past President

Deepa Sharma was born and raised in India. She was a school teacher in New Delhi. She migrated to Canada in 1978 to join her late husband Virender (Vic) Sharma in Regina, Saskatchewan. She has been a resident of Surrey, B.C. since 1999 and has since been working as a Social Worker with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. She has been actively involved in many organizations in the Lower Mainland. She is serving as a Vice President on the Board of Hindi Literary Society of BC. She is also on the Board of Global Hindu Foundation of Surrey, BC. She has served as a Joint Secretary and a Secretary on the Board of Vedic Hindu Cultural Society (Laxmi Narayan Temple) of Surrey, BC. She was also on the board of Parent Support Program of BC. She is committed to making a difference. She is blessed with two lovely children, Daughter is a Paediatric Dentist and son is also a Dentist.

PHONE #: 604-582-7170.



Alka Varshney - Director

Born in India, holds Master’s Degrees in Physical Anthropology and Education from Lucknow University, and has been in the teaching profession in the past. Currently engaged in the investment profession. Husband, Dr. Satya Varshney is working as an Accounts Executive with a brokerage firm. Daughter, Avani Varshney is a grade 8 student. Interests include traveling, reading and active involvement in community and volunteering in school activities. Phone: 604-325-7740



Smita Sampat-Director

Smita is a commerce graduate from Bombay university. Smita joined State Bank Of India in 1980 and there she worked on various positions and voluntarily retired as a Manager cash and credit in 1999. Smita migrated to Canada in 1997 to join her husband who works for Aker solution chemetics as a Technology specialist.Smita is currently working with World Financial Group dealing with Insurance, Mutual funds, Mortgages, RESP and RRSP products. Smita has tremendous interest in Real Estate too. Smita’s husband is an IIT Graduate and her daughter Ami is a former Miss Canada Global 2005 who just finished her Masters in Television, Media and Films from London university.

Phone : cell 778-883-8292, Res 604-565-8292



Pushpa Krishnaswamy-Director

Popularly known by the name of Rani, is a Montessori/preschool/kindergarten teacher by profession. She belongs to the popular state of Bihar, India. She has spent most of her time in Hazaribagh, Ranchi and Patna. She came to Seattle in 1995 and then moved to Canada and made Vancouver her hometown since 1997. She is in love with the beautiful British Columbia for its awesome MAUSAM. On weekends she devotes her time as a Montessori instructor for a college. She is very excited to be on the Board & is confident that once she gets to know everyone she will make India club one of a kind!



Raj Kawtra - Director

Raj Kwatra was born in India (now Pakistan). Before partition she migrated to India. She graduated from Delhi University and also completed her teachers training. She was a school teacher in India. She migrated to Canada in 1994 and residing in Vancouver. Raj and Mahendra are blessed with four lovely children, three daughters and one son.



Rajesh Nayyar - Director

He currently owns Nayyar Developments and has a passion for building beautiful homes. He is from Adampur, Punjab, India and is married with 3 children. Phone 604-671-2203 .



Vipin Seth - Director

Mr Seth came to Canada in 1993. He is in the Board of Vishwa Hindu Parishad Burnaby. He is working for Richmond Plywood Company. He has one daughter and one son. He is doing voluntary work for various organizations in Lower Mainland.



Nidhi Saxena - Director

a A mother of 3 beautiful daughters, Nidhi was born and raised in famous industrial city of India, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and CA intermediate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Kanpur. She migrated to Canada in 1998 after being married to Manoj Saxena. She pursued her career in accounting in Canada also and has mostly worked in Public Practice CA firms. She also holds a life Insurance and mutual fund License. She is currently employed with a CGA firm and also practices as a Freelance Accountant and Financial Planner with her own client base.

Phone: 778-855-5795

Community News

Congratulations to Mr Bhupi Mathur who has become Grand Father recently

Highlights/ UP- COMING EVENTS of India Club for the year 20011-2012

The following events are a the planning stage and the Coordination Committees shall announce the programs as they go along

Wine and Cheese Banquet: June 17, 2011 @ Royal Banquet Hall, Vancouver

Walkathon: July 17, 2011 @Stanley park, Vancouver.

Cruise in August 2011

Gandhi Jayanti: October 2, 2011

Halloween in October, 2011

Diwali Party in November, 2011

Career Fest in January, 2012

AAA Awards in Feb, 2012

AGM in April, 2012