Dear Friends:

Dear Members and friends, Your executive committee has been working hard to raise the tempo this year. Thus far, we have had two movie showings (Jodha Akbar and Sholay), and a well attended Kavi Sammelan (April 17, 2010). The Association also put up a booth and performances in the competitive and demonstration segments at the Asia Society of Oklahoma’s 24th Annual Asian Festival on Saturday May 9, 2010 at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City. We are working feverishly to bring you an evening filled with Indian instrumental (Sitar and Tabla) music on May 28, 2010. I encourage all members to attend and make it a grand success. Details of the event are attached.

To provide relief from the summer heat, preparations are on in full swing for “Summer Fest 2010” in Norman at the Andrews Park on June 12th, 2010, and the “Indian Mela” on August 7th at the Stars and Stripes park at Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City. Diwali Nite on November 6, 2010 at the Rose State College in Midwest City, and additional Movies are also in the planning stages. 

We continue to try to raise the bar in the current year. I solicit the support of all members in this effort. I would like each member to be a “brand ambassador” and help in expanding the membership base of the Association. Please encourage all your friends and acquaintances that are not yet members to become members and enjoy all the benefits of membership. With the generous support of members we can accomplish more in our mission to keep Indian traditions and culture alive in Oklahoma.

We need the cooperation and support of all members.

Sincerely,

Rakesh Prasad

President