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EST.
1973 Dear Balasinorians. It has been 25 years since the inception of the Balasinor Association
of America. It has been a privilege to serve as President of the Association
for many of these 25 years. I have appreciated your complete trust in me and
your love and support throughout this tenure. Our Association has flourished
gradually into a pillar of unity and brotherhood among Balasinorians, and has
accomplished many goals throughout its existence. The Association was born in 1973 out of a worthy cause: to
help the poor and hungry in Balasinor during famine. Since then, the
Association has supported many good causes. Just recently, we donated Rs.80,000 towards the hospital, college, and public park of
Balasinor. By the grace of God, we are in a position to help those less
fortunate in our motherland, and it is very rewarding to be able to channel
your donations to them through the Association. I hope we continue this
tradition of remembering our Balasinor in times of need. During the past quarter century, we have gotten together at
least twice each year. Picnics and Diwali Dinners
have been great opportunities to bring families and friends together and to
introduce visitors from our motherland. Four years ago, we began awarding college scholarships to
encourage the advancement of the younger generations. With the benevolent
efforts of many, we have accumulated %18,000 towards this fund, and the
amount is still growing. I am sure this sends the right message to our young
students, that their efforts and accomplishments merit reward, and
eventually, through their involvement I see a bright future for our
Association. For many years our Association has been an active member of
the Federation of Indian Associations. We are also in the process of
formalizing the Association, and efforts of making it an official non-profit
organization are underway. I am thankful to all of you for giving me the very satisfying
experience of serving our community for such an extensive period. Twenty-five
years, however, is a long time for one person to oversee the Association. It is time for me to relinquish the office of
Presidency to the new generation. We have many capable, willing volunteers,
and I am confident that with their dedication and new ideas, the Association
will continue to grow. I wish the new Board the best of luck and am confident they
will represent Balasinor well. I look forward to watching the Association continue to grow. Once again, thank you for a rewarding andjoyful experience. With best regards, JyotiPunj
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