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NetSAP DC Weekly News | January 9, 2007

JANUARY BOOK CLUB MEETING: Thursday, January 11th – Teaism, Washington DC   JANUARY THIRD THURSDAY: Thursday, January 18th – Recessions, Washington DC   FLAGSHIP PLANNING MEETING: Wednesday, January 24th – 1200 N. Veitch St., Arlington, VA   NetSAP/SABA BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE: Tuesday, Jan. 30th – JW Marriott’s 1331 Lounge, Washington, DC

NetSAPDC MEMBERSHIP FOR 2007!  A $40 membership gives discounts to ALL NetSAP events,     Kaplan, 1-800-FLOWERS, Hertz, and more. Click here to join.                                                         SURVEY: Please Take the NetSAP DC 2006Year End Survey                                            COMMITTEES:Apply Now to Chair a NetSAP DC Committee! Email elections@netsap.org                                                                     FLAGSHIP:Get involved in Charity Gala, FUSION or SALTAF! Email specialevents@netsap.org CALENDAR: Check out the NetSAP Calendar for the latest details on upcoming events!Link to the Calendar.

KAHANI: The inaugural Kahani writing workshop of 2007 – Sunday, January 13th at 1PM – Arlington, VA INDIAN COOKING CLASS: Sunday, January 21st – Heritage India Restaurant, Washington, DC ASHA FOR EDUCATION: 2007 Calendars on sale for $10!

JANUARY BOOK CLUB MEETING   Book: The Sari Shop by Rupa Bajwa When: Thursday, January 11th   Time: 7PM   Where: Teaism (downstairs) 400 8th Street NW Washington DC Phone: 202-638-6010   RSVP: shalini.passales@nwa.com  For all new enquiries about the bookclub please reference www.netsap.org under the committee tab of the bookclub.     JANUARY THIRD THURSDAY   As the 2006 NetSAP-DC Networking Committee departs, they are proud to bring you one last very special THIRD THURSDAY NETWORKING NIGHT!   When:  Thursday, January 18, 2007 Time: 6:30-9:30   Where:  Recessions 1823 L St NW  (corner of 18th & L) Washington DC Metro:   Farragut West (Orange and Blue Lines)   Drink Specials: $2.50 Appetizers $2.50 Rail Drinks $3 King Kong Beers   Free for NetSAP Members, $5 for Non-Members   Recessions is located in the heart of downtown DC, in the lower level of the Lincoln Suites Hotel, and next to Mackey's Public House.   It is a one of kind venue, with unbelievable prices on food and drinks and pool tables, darts, and big screen TVs for your entertainment needs.  So, start the year off right by coming to NetSAP's extremely popular monthly networking night.   Meet some new people and celebrate with your 2006 Networking Committee chairs for a great year!     FLAGSHIP: Get involved in Charity Gala, FUSION or SALTAF!   Are you interested in getting involved with NetSAP, but don't know how?  Do you enjoy meeting new people, being part of a team, and getting involved with the community?  We are looking to put together committees and Chairs for the Flagship events in 2007.  We want to start early so we can start planning for Charity Gala, FUSION, and SALTAF.    FIRST MEETING! When: Wednesday, January 24th Time: 7 PM   Where: 1200 N. Veitch St. Arlington, VA 22201 Metro: Courthouse Metro (Orange Line)   Email: specialevents@netsap.org     NetSAP/SABA BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE   Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Start Time: 6:30 PM   End Time: 9:30 PM Location: 1331 Lounge at the JW Marriott 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington DC 20004 Metro: Federal Triangle (Orange Line) or Metro Center (Red, Orange, and Blue Lines) Event Details January's BCX will be with the South Asian Bar Association and will focus on those in or interested in Legal, Policy, and Government. We are targeting Attorneys, Paralegals, International Policy Makers, and Federal Government Employees. This is a great opportunity to network with other professionals in the area if you are looking for a new job, looking to switch careers, go to Law School, or simply want to stay abreast of current events in the industry.   Email: president@netsap.org

NetSAP DC MEMBERSHIP IN 2007! A $40 membership gives discounts to ALL NetSAP events, Kaplan, 1-800-FLOWERS, Hertz, Conferences, local restaurants and invitation to exclusive NetSAP member events such as our Wine and Cheese Member Appreciation Event coming soon. Click here to join.     SURVEY: Please Take the NetSAP 2006 Year End Survey   Please take a moment to share your thoughts about NetSAP’s performance in 2006 and how we may better serve you in 2007.  We are always interested in hearing your thoughts, comments and suggestions.  Follow the link below to take this year’s survey.  Please note that respondents who complete this Survey are eligible to receive prizes from NetSAP DC . Prizes include a $50 Gift Card to a local restaurant; an iPod Shuffle and Membership in NetSAP for 2007!   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=559852913500     COMMITTEES: Apply Now to Chair a NetSAP DC Committee!   2007 NetSAP Committee Co-Chair Elections   Interested in leading one of the NetSAP committees next year? Become a co-chair! Submit a brief personal statement (500 words or less) to elections@netsap.org about yourself, the Committee you would like to lead and why you would make a good Committee Chair. For more information about each Committee, click on the Committee you are interested in below. o Professional Committee o Networking Committee o Community Service/Mentorship Committee o Cultural Committee o Sports Committee o Political Committee o Families Committee o Book Club o South Asian Literary and Theater Arts Festival (SALTAF)

Please note that the events below are listed as a service to our members. The views expressed in the following activities and by the groups listed below are not shared or endorsed by NetSAP DC.For Additional Details About These Events, Please Visit our Online Calendar at www.netsap.org. KAHANI:   Kahani is a writing workshop for aspiring South Asian fiction writers. If you'd like to hone your writing skills, meet some fun people, or just check out what we're all about, come see what it's all about! There's no cost to attend, and the workshop follows a semi-structured format, geared to help everyone get to know each other, with writing exercises and workshop assignments. Participants who bring pieces to workshop at this or subsequent workshops will be able to showcase their work at an upcoming semi-annual Kahani Night reading. So come join us! Date: January 13, 2007 Time: 1 PM Place: 850 N. Randolph Street, Apt. # 814 (Randolph and 9th Street in Ballston) Metro: Ballston (Orange Line) RSVP: salil.maniktahla@gmail.com   INDIAN COOKING CLASS:   Learn about the basics of Indian cooking and spices!  Please join your ICDC friends for a culinary journey to India. We invite you to an Indian cooking class followed by lunch at one of the most celebrated Indian restaurants in the District. Learn about exotic spices and discover how easy it is to prepare an Indian meal at your own home. We will show you how to make a complete Indian meal including dessert. Following the cooking class, enjoy an Indian lunch with dessert while enjoying the company of other attendees.   Tickets and Registration: Tickets include take-home recipes, cooking lesson, and lunch with dessert. Discounted tickets are $39 for a limited time and $49 afterwards. Please reserve your tickets early, as capacity is limited. All 4 of our previous Indian cooking classes sold out! If space is available, tickets at the entrance are $55. All online ticket sales are final! When: Sunday, January 21st Start Time: 12:15 PM   End Time: 3:00 PM   Where: Heritage Indian Restaurant 2400 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20007 Phone: (202) 333-3120   Additional Event Information: http://www.internationalclubdc.com/     ASHA FOR EDUCATION: These calendars are put together by Asha volunteers, and are a very popular merchandise item. Asha DC sells its calendars at $10 per item. If we are to mail them to you, we request that you add on an extra $1 to cover shipping charges. Moreover, this could be an opportunity for you to make an end-of-year donation to a charitable cause, so any donation on top of the calendar cost would be greatly appreciated. To order the calendar: 1. Send your postal address to stevenbfine@yahoo.com 2. Make a check out to "Asha For Education". Checks can be mailed to: Asha For Education Washington DC Chapter P.O. Box 19213 Washington, DC 20036 Alternatively, you can just purchase the calendar (by cash or check) from a local Asha volunteer that you may know. Thank you for your patronage!

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2007 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Neil Shah President president@netsap.org

Sonia Mazumdar   Secretary secretary@netsap.org

Dipti Gor Treasurer treasurer@netsap.org

Dharmesh Vashee Membership Director membership@netsap.org

Anuj Soni National Liaison liaison@netsap.org

Shital Shah Special Events Director specialevents@netsap.org

Tanya Sharma  Webmaster webmaster@netsap.org