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