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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,
Shashikant Dharia
JyotiPunj
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