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NetSAP DC Weekly News | July 11, 2006


Join us for the Charity Gala - tickets are going to sell out in advance and won’t be available at the door. For more information on the Gala, or to purchase tickets, visit the Gala website. Also, become a member today to receive a $20 discount on the Gala!

BOOK CLUB: Two Lives by Vikram Seth, Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 7:30 pm.

BOOK CLUB: Book Reading with Siddharth Shangvi, author of The Last Song of Dusk, Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 7:00 pm

THIRD THURSDAY: July 20, 2006 at 6:30 pm. Details to follow.

CHARITY GALA: Ninth Annual Charity Gala, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 7 pm.

PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE: Kaplan Kicks Off the NetSAP DC Connect for Success Series, July 24-25.



CHARITY GALA SILENT AUCTION: We will be holding a Silent Auction at the Charity Gala and invite you to get involved! Would you like to donate a unique item, a gift or a service (such as dance lessons, cooking classes etc.)? Get creative and get involved. We are also seeking donations from restaurants, small businesses etc. Contact  president@netsap.org to get involved and to learn more about what promises to be a great part of the evening's program.

NETIP NATIONAL:
Register for the NetIP National Conference being held in Chicago from September 1-3, 2006.

CALENDAR: Check out the NetSAP Calendar for the latest details on upcoming events!
Follow this link to go to the Calendar.

MEMBERSHIP:  Become a NetSAP-DC Member Today! Receive a $20 discount on the Charity Gala and additional discounts on future NetSAP events.

(1) Indian Tennis Association: 4th Annual South Asian Tennis Tournament, July 8 - 9 & 15, 2006

(2) TiE-DC:In the Crystal Ball – Internet Security, July 12, 2006 from 6:30 - 9 pm
(3) World Affairs Council,   WashingtonDC : The USIndia Nuclear Deal, A Briefing By George Perkovich: Vice President, Carnegie Endowment For International Peace, July 13, 2006 at 6:30 pm

(4) Dakshina / Daniel Phoenix Singh & Co: Modern / Indian Dance Performance, July 15 & 16 2006



BOOK CLUB:  Two Lives by Vikram Seth, Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 7:30 pm.

DATE:
Thursday, July 13, 2006
TIME: 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Anjali Kamani's place. E-mail Anajali at anjali_kamani@yahoo.com or call
215-300-0875 for venue details.
METRO:
Vienna (Orange Line - 10 minute walk)
RSVP: Please RSVP at least 3 days prior to the event and please advise the host if your plans change. Email: anjali_kamani@yahoo.com

BOOK CLUB: Book Reading with Siddharth Shangvi, author of The Last Song of Dusk, Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 7:00 pm

 

If you were enchanted by Siddharth Shanghvi's reading at SALTAF 2004, we invite you to a more intimate book reading of Shanghvi's award winning book The Last Song of Dusk. NEWSWEEK called his book "an erotic tale of love and loss, loaded with magical realism... The aching wisdom in this meditation on love truly satisfies."  INDIA TODAY (2005) ranked Shanghvi as one of the 50 Most Powerful Young Indians. ELLE (2005) declared him as one of the 50 Most Stylish People. THE WEEK (2005) labeled him as one of the 10 Best Dressed People and HINDUSTAN TIMES (2005) called him one of the Most Creative People

 

DATE: Wednesday, July 19, 2006

TIME: 7:00 pm

COST: Free!

LOCATION: Olsson's-Arlington/Courthouse, 2111 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA 22201, phone 703-525-4227,

METRO: Court House (Orange Line)

PARKING: Limited street parking.

RSVP/INFO: Please email bookclub@netsap.org if you have any questions or need additional information.

 

THIRD THURSDAY:  July 20, 2006 at 6:30 pm.

DATE: Thursday, July  20th

TIME: 6:30PM – 9:30PM

Details on the TT venue will be sent out later this week.


Ninth Annual Charity Gala, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Saturday, July 22, 2006 at 7:00 pm.


Join us for what promises to be our hottest event of the year! This year's Charity Gala is being held at a brand new, elegant venue - The Corcoran Gallery of Art. This year's event will include: a cocktail reception with tours of the art gallery; an elegant, three course gourmet meal prepared by one of the finest chefs in DC; a keynote address by successful entrepreneur, Desh Deshpande; presentations of awards to outstanding young South Asians, and live music performed by renowned local South Asian musicians.

The Gala benefits three charities whose work is invaluable in terms of providing disaster relief (Red Cross), literacy (First Book)   and hunger relief (Akshaya Patra)  to those in need in the South Asian nations.Visit our website for details about the program for the evening. 


We will also be holding a Silent Auction at the Charity Gala and invite you to get involved! Would you like to donate a unique item, a gift or a service (such as dance lessons, cooking classes etc.)? Get creative and get involved. We are also seeking donations from restaurants, small businesses etc. Contact  president@netsap.org to get involved and to learn more about what promises to be a great part of the evening's program.

 

DATE: Saturday, July 22, 2006

TIME:   7:00pm

LOCATION: Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th Street, NW, Washington DC

COST: NetSAP DC Members - $75; Non-Members - $95

METRO: Farragut West (Blue/Orange Lines)

PARKING: Limited street parking available

CONTACT:  For more information, please visit our website or contact charitygala@netsap.org.

PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE:
 Kaplan and NetSAP DC’s Connect for Success Series, July 24-25, 2006

 

NetSAP DC has teamed up with Kaplan Test Prep to take a closer look at the admissions process.  We will be holding two events - a Business Forum and Law Forum.  The new partnership with Kaplan will include member exclusive discounts and Free Admission to workshops.

 

Law School Insider: The Competitive Edge (July 24th)

 

Get a jump-start on the admissions process by attending a free Law School Insider Event. A panel of law school experts will answer your questions and provide an insider view on gaining acceptance to your program of choice, law school student life, and career opportunities for future JDs. You'll also receive tips on crafting a stellar law school application and strategies crucial to LSAT Test Day success.

 

Business School Insider: GMAT Test Strategies (July 25th)

 

Get a jump-start on the admissions process by attending a free Business School Insider Seminar and learn how to write an outstanding personal statement or essay, solicit effective letters of recommendation, craft a stellar application and also get strategies crucial for Test Day Success. In addition, a panel of experts will give you insider tips on the application process and discuss business career opportunities.

 

DATES: 

July 24th - Law School Insider: The Competitive Edge

July 25th - Business School Insider: GMAT Test Strategies

TIME:  6:30 PM – 8:30PM   

COST: (Member / Non-Member): Free

LOCATION: 2025 M Street NW , Washington, DC 20036

METRO:  Blue & Orange Lines at Foggy Bottom

PARKING: Limited street parking

RSVP/Information : Contact professional@netsap.org for additional information or visit the NetSAP website

NETIP NATIONAL: Register for the NetIP National Conference being held in Chicago from September 1-3, 2006.

The NetIP National Conference is the largest, most successful event catering to the interests of young South Asian professionals across the country.  The 2006 NetIP National Conference is focused on interactive sessions touching each of our pillars: professional development, political participation, cultural enrichment, community service, and social interaction. Stay tuned to the conference website for updates on our program.   This will be a stellar event with an outstanding lineup of speakers and activities! Registration is open to NetSAP and NetIP Members only – so join now and register today!



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

(1) Indian Tennis Association: 4th Annual South Asian Tennis Tournament, July 8-9, 15, 2006

The Indian Tennis Association is conducting its 4th Annual Tennis Tournament at Jefferson District Park, Falls Church , VA on July 8, 9 & July 15, 2006 .  Applicants may not participate in more than two events.  All entries must be received by July 5, 2006.  Prizes will be awarded to Winners & Runners-Up. Entry Forms are Available in Area South Asian Stores and also available at: www.ushasentertainment.com. Event Managed by Ushas Entertainment.

 

DATE: July 8-9, 15, 2006

LOCATION: Jefferson Park, Falls Church , VA

COST: Singles: $12, Doubles/Mixed Doubles: $8/Each Partner. Entry fees must be paid at the start of the match

DEADLINE: July 5, 2006 .    Mail registration forms to: Indian Tennis Association, 9705 Lookout Place , Montgomery Village , MD 20886

CONTACT: Chandra, Sonia Sekhar: (301) 990-9895 or Shailini Jariwala: (703)994-6024

EMAIL: sonia.sekhar@gmail.com or Chandrasekhar@comcast.net  

 

(2) TiE-DC: In the Crystal Ball – Internet Security, July 12, 2006 , 6:30pm – 9:00pm

TiE-DC presents “In The Crystal Ball: Internet Security” featuring Ajei Gopal, the Chief Technology Officer of Symantec. Keep abreast of new developments in security technology that you can't afford to miss, through the lens of Dr. Gopal's experience on the cutting edge. The event will take place on July 12th at 6:30 PMat the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner.We hope you will all be able to join us for this unique Crystal Ball Event discussing the future of internet security.

DATE: Wednesday, July 12, 2006

TIME: 6:30-9:00 pm

LOCATION: Sheraton Premiere, Tysons Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA

CONTACT: Jennifer at Jennifer@tie-dc.org or 703-310-4209

WEBSITE: http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=76e62944-9d0c-4ab6-a174-c2eb44f8efca

 

(3) WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL, Washington, DC: The US - India Nuclear Deal, A Briefing By George Perkovich: Vice President, Carnegie Endowment For International Peace, July 13, 2006 , 6:30 pm

When President Bush and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced a civil nuclear agreement, it was heralded by many as marking a new era in US-India relations.  President Bush had been hoping for Congress to quickly approve the deal, warning that failure to approve the nuclear deal will damage US-India relations and could possibly hurt US interests across the region, but controversy over the benefits has raised doubts about whether there will be speedy passage of the legislation. Please join us to discuss the fate of this agreement and its implications for America's relations with a major Asian ally, India, and the future of efforts to stop nuclear proliferation.

 

George Perkovich: Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.  His personal research has focused on nuclear strategy and nonproliferation, with a focus on South Asia . He is the author of India's Nuclear Bomb, which Foreign Affairs called "an extraordinary and perhaps definitive account of 50 years of Indian nuclear policymaking." Recently, he authored A Realist Case for Conditioning the U.S.-India Nuclear Deal, a working paper prepared for a Nonproliferation Education Center seminar.

DATE: Thursday, JULY 13, 2006

TIME: 6:30pm - 8:00 pm

LOCATION: CSIS - B1 Conference Center, 1800 K St, NW , Washington, DC 20006

PARKING: Public Parking Garage on 18th St NW, between I and K Sts, NW

METRO: Farragut West (Orangeand Blue); Farragut North (Red)

COST: Admission is $5*; WACDC Members: Free *Advance Registration Required

REGISTRATION:Visit www.worldaffairsdc.org; email event@worldaffairsdc.org; or call 202.293.1051.

 

(4) Dakshina / Daniel Phoenix Singh & Co: Modern / Indian Dance Performance, July 15 & 16 2006

 

Featuring the renowned local choreographer Eric Hampton’s masterpiece, By the Light… and Daniel Phoenix Singh’s Ghosts at Dinner, Cycles, and Postcards. In addition, visiting artist Aswathy Vasudevan Nair from India will perform Mohini Attam and Bharata Natyam, (Indian classical dances).

 

Aswathy Vasudevan Nair, an emerging artist in the dance scene from Chennai, India is visiting the US as a guest artist with the Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh & Company.  She is an accomplished dancer specializing in the Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi and Mohini Attam classical dance styles of India along with an exceptional voice and training as a classical carnatic vocalist.  Aswathy started her training under her mother, renowned dancer, Smt. Kalamandalam Saraswathy, and has also trained with Smt. Kalamandalam Leelamma.  She is the daughter of renowned Malayalam writer and film maker, Shri M.T. Vasudevan Nair and now assists her mother as the co-director of “Nrityalaya,” a school for classical dances in Calicut, India.

 

DATES: Saturday, July 15 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, July 16 at 7:00 pm

TIME: Saturday, July 15 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, July 16 at 7:00 pm

COST: Tickets are $7-$20

LOCATION: Dance Place is located at 3225 8th Street, NE Washington, DC 20017. 

METRO: It is 3 blocks from the Brookland/Catholic University Metro rail stop on the Red Line.

INFO: Tickets can be purchased by calling 202-269-1600 or visiting www.danceplace.org.

 

Do you have ideas, suggestions or questions? E-mail: info@netsap.org

 



 

 

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