Florida Association of Nepali Societies An Introduction and

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • Established on Nov 14, 2010 • To serve

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • Milestones/Activities – Bylaws completed within 3 months. –

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • “Community Board” in FANS’ website lists business directory

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • “Explore Nepal” – Annual event to promote tourism

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • Trade and business promotion in Nepal – Interaction

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • “Janaganana” of People of Nepali Origin in FL

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • FANS VP Ms. Punam G. Risal and Mr.

Florida Association of Nepali Societies THANK YOU

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Florida Association of Nepali Societies An Introduction and Activities of Florida Association of Nepali Societies (FANS)

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • Established on Nov 14, 2010 • To serve Nepalese in Florida • Voice of its members is supreme • www. fansusa. org • www. facebook. com/fansusa

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • Milestones/Activities – Bylaws completed within 3 months. – “FANS at your doorsteps” program with free screening of “Kusume Rumal 2” at Tampa and Miami. Other cities to follow. – “Sahayogi Sathi” program to help settle new residents in Florida.

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • “Community Board” in FANS’ website lists business directory of Nepalese in Florida, community events, classifieds, and other events and attractions. • Fund raising to help Japan Tsunami victims. • Funds handed over to NRN-USA President Suman Timsina

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • VOICE (“AWAAJ”) quarterly newsletter – 3 issues published: Jan, Apr, Jul – Local news, interviews – Literature, Chinari – Kids Corner • Cash award for solving crossword puzzle (for school children)

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • “Explore Nepal” – Annual event to promote tourism in Nepal – Explore Nepal 2011 in Tampa on April 2, 2011 • H. E. Dr. Shankar P. Sharma, Chief Guest • Attended by more than 150 guests – both Nepalese and non-Nepalese.

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • Trade and business promotion in Nepal – Interaction at Tampa Bay Partnership office – H. E. Dr. Sharma presented about investment opportunities in Nepal.

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • “Janaganana” of People of Nepali Origin in FL – To get the demographics of Nepalese in FL – Report will be made public soon

Florida Association of Nepali Societies • FANS VP Ms. Punam G. Risal and Mr. Baburam Adhakari from Jacksonville (FL District 4) attended the official launch of Nepal Caucus in the Capitol Hill on July 13, 2011. • FANS is actively pursuing working relationships with other regional and national level Nepalese organizations.

Florida Association of Nepali Societies THANK YOU