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NetSAP DC Weekly News | April 17, 2007 |
NetSAP BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE: Tuesday, April 17 – PS 7, Washington, DC
THIRD THURSDAY at RUMORS: Thursday, April 19 – Rumors, Washington, DC
CULTURAL – Screening of “GURU”: Sunday, April 21 – Wisconsin Ave Cinema, Washington, DC
FAMILIES – COOKING CLASS with RUPEN RAO: Sunday, April 21 – Oakton, VA
DINNER CIRCLE: Wednesday, April 25 – Various Restaurants in DC and VA
COMMUNITY SERVICE – SERVATHON 2007: Saturday, May 5 – Washington, DC
10th ANNUAL CHARITY GALA … a Sari Soiree: Saturday, May 12 – Crystal Gateway Marriott
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CHARITY GALA TICKETS ON SALE: Ticket Prices will increase soon!!!
Casino games, Bachelor/Bachelorette Date Auction, Dinner, Silent Auction and more…
FUSION 2007 – CALLING ALL DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS: Are you interested in leading the show, putting together dances, skits, etc. with a mix of eastern and western themes? Email: specialevents@netsap.org
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NETSAP MARCH MADNESS BRACKETT WINNER: Roshni Dave won an American Express gift card from NetSAP for participating in the MEMBERS ONLY NetSAP March Madness Bracket last month. Become a member today and take full advantage all the NetSAP member benefits.The 2007 Annual NetIP Conference is in Miami, FL. ONLY paid 2007 members are eligible to register.
CALENDAR: Check out the NetSAP Calendar for the latest details on upcoming events! Link to the Calendar
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ASHA-DC’S MARATHON PROGRAM! – Train for and compete in one of three of the area’s largest races!
VOLUNTEER TUTOR OPPORTUNITIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
TiE-DC: “Getting Past the First Mile: Leadership By Example” – Wednesday, April 18
CHAI Women's Wellness Group – Sunday, April 22
TiE-DC and SECAF: “The 8(a) Program: Succeeding as an 8(a) Company”– Wednesday, April 18
SAATHII-DC & ASHA-DC Happy Hour - Thursday, April 26
KAPLAN presents THE LAW SCHOOL EXPERIENCE – Monday, April 30
ANNUAL ASIAN DIVERSITY CAREER EXPO - Friday, May 4
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NetSAP BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
When: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Start Time: 6:00 PM
Location: PS7 Restaurant
777 I Street, NW
Washington DC 20001
Metro: Gallery Place/ Chinatown
(Red, Yellow, and Green Lines)
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Event Details:
April's BCX will be with at the PS7 Restaurant in Penn Quarter. 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, or simply want to stay abreast of current events in the industry.
Cost: Free for members/non-members
Email: professional@netsap.org
THIRD THURSDAY Networking Night– RUMORS
Come celebrate the beginning of the Spring season at Rumors!
When: Thursday, April 19, 2007
Time: 6:00 PM
Where:
Rumors Restaurant
19 th and M Streets
Washington, DC
Drink special of the night: $5 Stoli Martinis
Metro: Dupont Circle (Red Line)
Cost: FREE for NetSAP members, $5 for non-NetSAP members
CULTURAL - Screening of Mani Ratnam's "Guru" – a part of Filmfest DC, Washington DC
International Film Festival
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2007
Start Time: 3:00 PM
Where: Wisconsin Avenue Cinema, 4000 Wisconsin Ave NW
Parking: Parking is available in the building for $2.00 with a validated parking ticket.
Event Details:
As part of the Washington DC International Film Festival, there will be a screening of Mani Ratnam's "Guru". Once again painting on an ambitious, color-drenched widescreen canvas, South Indian filmmaker and FFDC favorite Mani Ratnam (From the Heart, A Peck on the Cheek) is back with a sweeping new rags-to-riches-to-rags dramatic musical. Climbing from humble 1950s Gujarati beginnings to a stint in Istanbul and eventually to dominant success in the 1980s Bombay clothing business, Gurukant Desai (Abhishek Bachchan) takes wife Sujata (Aishwarya Rai) along the way. Ruthlessly attacking the competition, he loses the support of stalwart publisher Manik Das Gupta (Mithun Chakraborty), and eventually succumbs to greed and corruption. The on-screen chemistry between Bachchan and Rai is palpable, and the rhythmic, propulsive score by long-time collaborator A.R. Rahman provides plenty of opportunity for eye-catching musical numbers-which are character-driven and skillfully integrated into the plot. Guru is another successful excursion into Hindi-language storytelling for the indefatigable Mani Ratnam. Hindi with English subtitles.
Please email cultural@netsap.org by April 18 if interested. We will meet as a group beforehand and see the movie. If there is interest, we can have coffee, drinks, or dinner afterward to discuss.
Price: General Admission is $9.00. Tickets are available through Tickets.com by calling (800) 955-5566 or at all Olsson's Books and Records and CD Game Exchange stores. Tickets are also available through the Filmfest DC website ( www.filmfestdc.org) or at www.tickets.com. No Tickets.com sales the day of the show. Tickets may also be purchased at the theatre one hour before the first show of the day. Cash or check sales only at the theaters.
FAMILIES – Cooking class with Rupen Rao
Date: Sunday, April 21, 2007
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Oakton, VA
Come learn how to make exquisite Indian dishes from a distinguished chef. We will learn to prepare vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
All slots are filled but please RSVP in order to be put on a waiting list. We will contact you if a space becomes available.
The cost is $35 for NetSAP members. $45 for Non-NetSAP members.
Once you sign up an email confirmation will be sent to you.
Please email families@netsap.org if interested.
Dinner Circle - Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Welcome to the April Dinner Circle! This month's event will be held on Wed. April 25, 2007 starting at 6:30 pm (times vary based on individual restaurant reservations - see details below).
We will host a post-dinner reception starting at 9:00 pm at Gazuza in Dupont Circle.
Dinner Circle Details:
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 Dinner Circle. 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.
Here's how it works: 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 people and email each group the specific restaurant at which they should meet. 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 on time (that's Eastern Standard Time, not Indian Standard Time!). Second, because these groups are intended to be small, one or two people canceling 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.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=749553490751. The deadline to sign up is Saturday, April 21 at noon. Restaurant assignments will be sent out on Monday, April 23. If you have any questions or comments, e-mail:dinner@netsap.org
COMMUNITY SERVICE – SERVATHON 2007
On May 5, join us and thousands of other volunteers at nonprofits around the region and help make our community a great place for all who live here! Join us for Servathon 2007, presented by Greater DC Cares and AOL.
When: Saturday, May 5, 2007
Start Time: 8:45 AM End Time: 12:00 PM
Where: Washington, DC
Registration: Now until April 27th visit http://www.servathon.org , Join as a team, Register for NET-SAP DC.
Registration Fee: $20 each volunteer to cover supplies, t-shirts, water and snacks. We also ask each volunteer to raise a minimum of $100 (anything you can raise would be appreciated). It's not mandatory but we sure would appreciate your help!
Only for volunteers: "Celebration Party" 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Buffalo Billiards as a thank you for all your hard work. Free food, beer, soft drinks and prizes for top fundraisers!
Any questions? Contact your NetSAP DC Community Service chairs, Renu Ahluwalia, Amita Mehrotra, or Shiv Ramanna at netsapdccommunity@gmail.com.
To join the listserv, please visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/netsap-dc-communityservice
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CHARITY GALA:
The 10th Annual Charity Gala will be Saturday, May 12 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. It will be a Sari Soiree featuring a casino night, silent auction, date auction, and much more all for the benefit of a local and international charity.
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY: http://www.netsap.org/cgtickets.html
For more info, email specialevents@netsap.org
Are you one of DC's most eligible Bachelors/ Bachelorettes? Then we want YOU!
Join NetSAP-DC in raising money for fantastic charities locally and internationally. Sign up to be auctioned at the 10th Annual Charity Gala Date Auction on May 12, 2007. A nomination deadline has been set for TONIGHT Tuesday April 17 at 8PM. We want to give you ample time to plan out your date and make it spectacular!
To fill out a nomination form or for more information contact Arti Thumar - arti.thumar@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!
FUSION 2007 - CALLING ALL DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS
FUSION is our annual cultural show featuring the talents of our community with a blend of eastern and western themes through dance, music, skits/comedy and more! Are you interested in leading the show, putting together dances, skits, etc. with a mix of eastern and western themes? BHANGRA, BOLLYWOOD, CLASSICAL, or even technical direction, we need your help! Lead one of the most anticipated events of the year! Email: specialevents@netsap.org
KAHANI – STORYTELLERS AND WRITERS WANTED:
Kahani, the NetSAP-DC writing workshop, is looking for people who'd be interested in reading or reading and writing stories for kids for an upcoming event in collaboration with the NetSAP-DC Families Committee. If you enjoy reading to kids, or want to try your hand at writing something for kids, please send an email to kahani@netsap.org, or send an email to Salil Maniktahla at salil.maniktahla@gmail.com.
For information about Kahani, please visit the Kahani group site at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kahanidc/
NetSAP Membership Discounts!
A $40 membership gives discounts to ALL NetSAP events, Dhoonya Dance classes, 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.
Redeem by showing your NetIP Membership card or email membership@netsap.org with questions.
APRIL DINNER CIRCLE: Watch out for announcements for this month’s Dinner Circle Registration later this month! If you have any questions, please email dinner@netsap.org. |
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.
ASHA-DC’s Marathon Program
ASHA organizes an annual Marathon Program for aspiring marathoners and half-marathoners in the DC area to run the prestigious Marine Corps Marathon or Under Armour Baltimore Marathon. First-timers are welcome and the group prides itself on having a very high completion rate for first-timers. This spring and summer come join us and help spread education in India.
It's simple: Train. Run. Educate.
Train with ASHA coaches from May to October. Raise funds to support the education project of your choice. Run the Marine Corps Marathon or a half-marathon in Baltimore or Virginia Beach. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and have fun.
If you are interested, please visit:
http://www.ashanet.org/dc/marathon/index.php?page=home
Contact:
Volunteer Tutor Opportunities in Montgomery County
Who we are: Founded in 1963, the Literacy Council of Montgomery County, Maryland is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping adults in Montgomery County learn to speak, read, write and understand English.
What We Do: We train volunteers to tutor one-on-one or with small groups of students who live or work in Montgomery County. LCMC provides Basic Literacy (read and write) and English as a Second Language training programs (read, write and speak).
Tutor Role: Meet with student/students twice a week for one hour. Set your schedule and location with your students allowing total flexibility.
Qualifications: Prospective tutors do not need to have any prior experience in education. You only need to be fluent in English yourself and have the desire to assist an adult to read and write in English.
Training: Start by attending our one and a half-hour orientation during which we will introduce you to our organization and training methodology. Our training workshops are usually spread over two Saturdays and last a total of 12 hours.
Commitment: Six months.
Your Impact: Provide your student/students with skills for life.
Contact: For more information please call 301-610-0030 or email asoka@literacycouncilmcmd.org
Website:http://www.literacycouncilmcmd.org/Volunteer.htm
TiE-DC Presents “GETTING PAST THE FIRST MILE: LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE”
When: Wednesday, April 18
Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 2:30 PM
Location:
Tower Club, Tysons Corner
8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1700
Vienna, VA
Registration URL:http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=389c6f28-6867-4886-998c-02a6ce5e2fb6
Listing: TiE-DC continues the successful Getting Past the First Mile series with Leadership By Example. Learn from Alan Malinchak, Chief Learning Officer at ManTech Univ, as he presents leadership concepts crucial to anyone in a professional position. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 18th, from 12 to 2:30 pm, at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner. Join us for lunch and gain practical skills that will enable YOU to lead your business to success!
Cost: $35 non-members; $25 members
Point of Contact:
Jennifer A. Vanderburgh
Assistant Director, TiE-DC
events@tie-dc.org
Phone: (703) 310-4209
CHAI Women's Wellness Group
The CHAI Women's Wellness Group is running a Spring session. This confidential group is for South Asian women and topics include: relationships, family, women's roles, career, anger & conflict resolution,
taboos and secrets.
When: Sunday, April 22, 2007
Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 3:30 PM
Where:
MD Non Profits
8720 Georgia Ave. Suite 303
Silver Spring, MD 20910 (Access Red line metro)
Cost: $60 for six sessions, sliding scale available
Please respond by April 19th, 2007
RSVP: Call or email Razia Kosi for more details - raziakosi@chaicounselors.org
TiE-DC and SECAF Present “The 8(a) Program: Succeeding as an 8(a) Company”
When: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 10:30 AM
Where:
Tower Club, Tysons Corner
8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1700
Vienna, VA
Registration URL: http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?1Q,M3,0dd81374-5ecd-442c-ac8f-ddf1fdc324b1
Listing: SECAF and TiE-DC present the second in their groundbreaking 8(a) series: How to Succeed as an 8(a) Business, with executive panelists who share their experiences with the 8(a) program and best practices for making it work for you! The event will be held at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner on the morning of April 25 th. Panelists Mike Bruce (CEO of InScope Technologies), Gazelle Hashemian (President of Paragon Technology Group Inc), and Raj Patil (CEO of AEEC) will show you the money -- or at least the way to use your 8(a) status to make more of it.
Cost: $55 non-members; $35 members
Point of Contact:
Jennifer A. Vanderburgh
Assistant Director, TiE-DC
events@tie-dc.org
Phone: (703) 310-4209
SAATHI-DC & ASHA-DC
are proud to be bring you a
FUNDRAISING HAPPY HOUR NIGHT!
When: Thursday, April 26, 2007
Start Time: 6:00 PM End Time: 9:00 PM
Where:
Agua Ardiente
1250 24th St NW
Washington , DC 20037
Requested Donation: $10/person
(All donations will be split between the two organizations.)
Specials all night on Mojitos, Sangrias, and various types of Beer!
Info about the organizations:
*SAATHI-DC is the DC Chapter of Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India whose vision is to strengthen and expand HIV/AIDS services in India by raising funds that are donated directly to programs, increasing awareness with local stakeholders, and advocating for national and international policy changes.
*The DC Chapter of Asha for Education whose vision is to change in India by focusing on basic education in the belief that education is a critical requisite for socio-economic change.
KAPLAN presents The Law School Experience
Attending law school in the fall? Come to this special event that combines a mock first year law class with discussion of the legal profession. This will be conducted by a former professor and District Attorney.
When: Monday, April 30, 2007|
Start Time: 6:30 PM End Time: 8:30 PM
Location:
The George Washington University Law School
2000 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Contact:
Missa Goehring
(202)835-9745 ext. 225
missa_goehring@kaplan.com
Asian Diversity, Inc. (ADI) presents the Annual Asian Diversity Career Expo
When: Friday,May 4, 2007
Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Our goal is to empower Asian American professionals in the corporate world, and to this purpose, we maintain an online career portal at http://www.AsianDiversity.com, and organize recruiting events for Asian Americans in the U.S.
Last year's event, presented by the New York Times, had a record 101 recruiting companies and over 6,000 job candidates.
For more information, please visit our website at http://www.AsianDiversity.com, which will be frequently updated with information about our upcoming Career Expos. I can also be reached at (212) 465-8777, or at Diana.Lee@ADiversity.com if you have any questions.
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