Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas NAPA

Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas (NAPA)

Outline Introduction Mission Goal Objectives Plans and Programs Current Progress Future Programs Membership Base Financial System Our Strength Contact Us

Introduction Founded in 2016, NAPA: Is a non-profit, non-governmental, non-religious, and non-political professional organization. NAPA is tax exempt from U. S. federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3).

Introduction… Mission: To foster/enhance the quality of human race and environment through scientific research, capacity building, dissemination, and charitable initiatives. Goal: To improve quality of life of human race and environment, with particular focus in Nepal.

Introduction… Objectives: Professional Development Research Policy Discourse Developmental Initiatives Dissemination/Outreach Capacity Building Developmental Initiatives Charitable/Philanthropic Activities Institutional Collaboration

Plans and Programs Scientific Conferences Publications Journal Working Paper Series Newsletter Research/Policy Brief Webinars/Talk Sessions Grant Writings/Fund Raising Professional Development Trainings Distance Course Offerings Scientific/Professional Advising

Current Progress First NAPA Convention Organized in May 28, 2016 in Dallas, Texas Ratified the NAPA By-laws

Current Progress NAPA’s First Executive Committee (EC) Elected Executive Committee (2016 -2018) President Dr. Lila B. Karki Vice President Dr. Megha N. Parajulee General Secretary Dr. Prem Bhandari Joint Secretary Dr. Pradeep Wagle Treasurer Ms. Ambika Tiwari Members Dr. Durga D. Poudel Dr. Dilip Panthee Dr. Kabindra Adhikari Dr. Lekh Nath Paudel Dr. Raju Pandey Dr. Ramesh C Khanal

Current Progress Scientific Presentations – 4 Papers were Presented

Current Progress NAPA Website: Full-fledged Website is Up www. napaamericas. org/

Current Progress Publications: Agri-Connection: a Quarterly Newsletter March June September December Planning for: Working Paper Series Policy/Research Briefs NAPA Journal

Current Progress Talk Sessions: A Bi-monthly Talk Session already Kicked-off in October 2016 to Engage NAPA Professionals Future Talk Sessions Planned

Current Progress First Scientific Conference Planned May 27 -28, 2018 Oklahoma City Oklahoma, USA We Invite YOU!

Current Progress Charitable Activities Flood Relief Support 2016 Fatal Car Incident Support 2016 ……….

Future Programs Activities in Progress NAPA Discussion Forum Student Coordination Committee Discussion Sessions Professional/Institutional Collaborations Professional Development Trainings Charitable Activities

Membership Base As of November 30, 2016 Total Members: 126 Life Members: 5 Regular Members: 65 Student Members: 46 Joint Members: 10 Financial System Transparent to everyone

Our Strength: Voluntary Support Membership Drive Committee (MDC) SN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Personnel Ambika Tiwari, Mississippi Jhalendra Rijal, California Lekhanath Poudel, Delaware Laxman Adhikari, Georgia Pradeep Wagle, Oklahoma Prakash Parajuli, Texas Raja Khanal, Canada Shiva Kumar Rai, New 8 Hampshire 9 Upendra Sainju, Montana Position Chair Member Member Agri-Connection Editorial Board SN 1 2 3 4 Personnel Ramesh C Khanal Toya Baral Sanjay Lamsal Bimal Acharya Position Edirot-in-Chief Member Nepali Language Editor IT Support (Web Design and Support) SN 1 2 3 Personnel Tanka Kafle Santosh Aryal Sanjok Poudel Position Member Student Coordination Committee (SCC) SN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Name Surendra Osti Sushil Nyaupane Shrijana Dawadi Sujan Bhattarai Roshan Sharma Surendra KC Chandra Kanta Dhakal Shankar Gaire Pratistha Poudel Phones Chair Co-chair Member Member To Join, Get Involved, or Donate NAPA: Visit NAPA at: www. napaamericas. org/

Contact Us napa 2072@gmail. com @napa 2072 NAPA Nepal Americas www. napaamericas. org -Thank You. We look forward to contributing toward Nepal’s agricultural development through professional collaboration.