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
POLITICAL COMMITTEE: JANUARY CHAI CHAT
Upon attending the recent South Asian Students' Alliance conference, Gotham Chopra saw the participants' primary focus as "getting drunk and hooking up." He ultimately concluded:
"A generation of 20-somethings is struggling to find that anchor that roots them with some sort of distinctive identity. Clearly the culture of sex and bling and gangsta has found a very willing market amongst
young South Asian Americans...We/they/whomever is running away from something in our collective cultural ancestry and apparently running toward something more culturally amorphous."
Would you agree with Gotham Chopra's words? Is this what you see happening in the South Asian American community around you? Come to the January Chai Chat and share your thoughts!
When: Monday, January 29, 2007
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Where: Cosi
20th and M Sts. NW
Washington DC
Metro: Dupont Circle (Red Line)
Free for everyone!
NetSAP/SABA BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
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.
When: 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)
Email: president@netsap.org
JANUARY DINNER CIRCLE: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 7:30 pm in Dupont Circle
Have you been searching for the opportunity to meet and get to know other South Asian professionals in the Washington DC area? Are you the type that prefers small dinners with friends over raucous nights out at clubs? Well, then come participate in the first Dinner Circle of 2007. These small group dinners are designed to provide comfortable, intimate settings where young professionals with similar interests can have meaningful conversations and expand their social and professional relationships. The dinners are primarily targeted at those with at least a few years of work experience, but all are welcome to attend.
Here's how it works: This month's Dinner Circle will take place on Wednesday, January 31 at 7:30 pm at different restaurants in Dupont Circle , Washington DC. Please click on the link below if you'd like to attend and answer a few questions that will help us learn more about you. Once we have a list of all interested participants, we'll divide you up into groups of 6-8 and email each group the specific restaurant at which they should meet. Restaurant assignments will be sent out on Sunday, January 28th. Then, just show up ready to be social and enjoy a meal! There is no fee for the event, though you will have to
pay for your share of the dinner.
Our commitment : We'll do our best to maximize the potential of the evening by thoughtfully matching participants with others of similar age, interests, and career stage. We'll also try to pick easily accessible, moderately priced restaurants that make the evening more enjoyable.
Your commitment: First, we ask that you show up to your assigned restaurant promptly at 7:30 pm (that's Eastern Standard Time, not Indian Standard Time!). Second, because these groups are intended to be small, one or two people cancelling at the last minute can really disrupt the dynamic. Thus, we ask that you only sign up for the event if you're 100% sure that you'll be able to attend.
Here's the link: http://www.netsap.kintera.org/dinner. The deadline to sign up is Saturday, January 27th at noon. If you have any questions or comments, e-mail: dinner@netsap.org.
SALTAF PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING: Come to first South Asian Literary and Theater Arts Festival (SALTAF) 2007 planning meeting! For more information on SALTAF, please visit the website at www.saltaf.org
When: Thursday, February 1, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Caribou Coffee
1800 M Street
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 419-0466
Metro: Dupont Circle Metro (Red Line)
Contact: Please RSVP to netsapdcsaltaf@gmail.com if you are planning to attend. Also, please feel free to contact the SALTAF co-chairs at the following contact information if you have any questions: Soumya (703.868.4653) or Divya (703.966.8839).
ADVANCED INDIAN COOKING CLASS: NetSAP DC invites you to participate in an Advanced Indian Cooking Class hosted by Instructor Rupen Rao . The class will be held on February 3, 2007 at 2:00pm in Tysons Corner , VA (address and details will be sent to you upon registration). NetSAP DC cooking classes are open to members only, so if you are not a member, take a moment to join today !
Please note that this is an advanced class designed for people with some background in Indian Cooking. During this class we will cover the following items:
1. Naan in a Pan
2. Vegetable Biryani & Raita
3. Malai Kofta
4. Matar Paneer
Cost & Registration: The cost to participate is $35. Class sizes are limited so please register early! This is a great way to spend the day before Super Bowl Sunday. To sign up, visit the link below:
http://netsapdc.kintera.org/CookingClassFeb07
When: Saturday, February 3, 2007
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Where: Tysons Corner , VA
Cost: $35 |
