Newsletter- March 09, Shree Kshatriya Mitra Mandal Of California By Bhavin P. Kapadia

Shree Kshatriya Mitra Mandal of California www.skmmc.com

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QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

January – March 2009

Contents:

IN LOVING MEMORY

*Pictures: Diwali party *To & From NorCAL *Bus Tour to L.A. *$500 Scholarship Information and Form

Mr. Deepak Lal Mackrani At the age of 48 years old, passed away in Modesto on Saturday, March 14, 2009 Our prayers go to his beloved family and friends Over 400 people attended the funeral on Tuesday, March 17, in Turlock

*NEXT EVENT: Ram Navmi, Sat. 11 April (see last page)

Announcements EDITOR

Bhavin Prakash Kapadia Pleasant Hill / Tracy (714) 307 – 4663 (209) 836 – 1461 [email protected]

As noted, in the last newsletter, we were keen to take advantage of your rave reviews for the Mahotsav auditorium. And we listened to you. As a result, it is official, the Lodi location and its larger dining hall have both been reserved for Sunday, September 6, 2009. You will now have more space to: drink chai and, most importantly, enjoy your good old-fashioned ghosh.

The Mandal would like to recognise the following individuals, in particular, for their generous charitable donation at last year’s Mahotsav:

Mr. Anil M. Khatri (Modesto)

Mr. Jawahrlal M. Khatri (Modesto) $1,501.00 Mrs. Bharti & Mr. Ashok Killer (San Jose)

Mr. Prakash K. Khatri (Belmont)

$1,501.00

$1,111.00

$4,168.69

Mr. Narendra M. Khatri (Modesto) $3,026.00

We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

Mr. Rajesh K. Khatri (Castro Valley) $2,689.00

Winston Churchill

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Diwali Party pictures (and their thoughts)

Mr. Narendra S. Khatri (Castro Valley), in jeans: “Eat | Mrs. Taruna M. Billimoria (Hayward) centre right: food first, then, if time permits, look at the cameraman”.| “Mandal parties are excellent, if only there were more”.

Sunil Ratanji, left, Modesto:“This fish curry is awesome.| The three musketeers of Mahotsav 2008: “We deserve Why? Because I am head of catering sub-committee”. | free beer, after all, look at our contribution” (see page 1).

Bhavin P. Kapadia, left, secretary and Bipin Surti, | Committee members: “If this party had ghosh & fulia, president: “We should have ran against Obama-Biden”. | tonight, every Khatri in the world would be here”.

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Mrs. Falguni & Mr. Kamlesh Ratilal Motiram London, UK – Los Angeles – San Francisco – London, UK Mr. Dhansukh U. Khatri & Mr. Vrajlal U. Khatri Toronto, Canada – San Francisco – Toronto, Canada

To the Great State of California

Gsv. Hansaben Harkishandas Khatri with Hiten Castro Valley – India – Castro Valley Mrs. Purnima & Mr. Ashok V. Parmar with Santosh and Arjun Mrs. Ranjana & Mr. Mahendra V. Parmar Mrs. Vipa & Vijay D. Kapadia with Zankhana Mrs. Komal & Mr. Sanket Sagar Castro Valley – India – Castro Valley Mr. Harish Pranjivan Dalal Cupertino – India – Cupertino Gsv. Dhanuben Shantilal Khatri Fremont – India – Fremont

Wedding Congratulations Mrs. Purnima & Mr. Ashok V. Parmar, Castro Valley, and their son

Santosh weds Binita daughter of Mrs. Purnima & Mr. Devidas C. Kshatriya, Taiwan This auspicious occasion was held in Silvassa, India, 31 January, 2009 - Please inform the secretary for news you wish to share with us all SECRETARY

Bhavin Prakash Kapadia Pleasant Hill / Tracy (714) 307 - 4663 (209) 836 - 1461

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Shree Kshatriya Mitra Mandal of California We are proud to announce at the January 2009 Navsari Mahotsav, our two distinguished individuals, Mr. Harish Parmar (Castro Valley) and Mr. Harilal Damodar (Modesto) were honoured as Pramukh and Vyakti Vishesh, respectively. We congratulate them.

FOR SHRAVAN MAAS: MAAS: BUS TOUR TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SKMMC SPECIAL You and your family have a wonderful opportunity to spend two joyful days, in summer, with your Khatri community. Visit the best Mandir’s, in southern California, without having to drive.

Hindu Temple, Bakersfield * Ram Kabir Temple, Karsan Town * Jain Temple, Buena Park * Radha Krishna Temple, Norwalk * Sanatan Dharam Temple, Norwalk * ISSO Swami Narayan, Norwalk * Laxmi Narayan Temple, Riverside * Radha Raman Temple, Placentia * Lakeshine Temple, Pacific Palisades * Hindu Temple, Malibu * Calabasas Hindu Temple, Northridge * In addition to visiting these fabulous temples, your trip will also include:

Overnight stay in Artesia, CA * Breakfast (2) * Lunch (2) * Dinner Possible dates are: July 23 – 24 or Aug 20 – 21 * Pray * Relax * Enjoy * Eat * Laugh * Shop * You and your family can enjoy all of this, at an estimated cost per person, for only $150.00 * First come, first serve basis * Next newsletter, more details will follow * For booking information, please call: Darshana Jamnadas, (209) 551-3901, Religious & Cultural subcommittee coordinator

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Shree Kshatriya Mitra Mandal of California SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SKMMC has formulated the Policy and Procedures for the first scholarship offering $500. This is the amount pledged by our 2008 Mohatsav Pramukh, Mr. Narendra M. Khatri. The scholarship is available to any student currently enrolled in college and to high school seniors who intend to enter college. We encourage all students to apply, as there are no other eligibility requirements. Students will be required to: namely, write an essay and have good grades. Your scholarship form is on the back of this page. If you require additional information, please contact: -- Bipin Surti, Mandal President, (209) 527 - 1048. -- Harivadan Jamnadas, Chairperson, Scholarship Subcommittee, (209) 324 -1555 Please note SKMMC intends to raise additional money for the Education Fund. A fund raising event is to be held in the coming months. ***SKMMC scholarship committee is seeking two college graduates or college students to assist in evaluating the applications. If you are interested, please contact Bipin Surti or Harivadan Jamnadas.

SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fill out Scholarship Form 2. Write an essay on the following: a) How has our Mandal positively contributed to our community, your family and you in particular? b) What are your thoughts on how our Mandal can improve? How can this be achieved? c) Describe your strengths, talents and skills that you are willing to contribute in facilitating improvement and fostering growth. d) What are your educational and career goals? 3. Attach any documents in support of your application including a) Personal reference letters b) Latest school/college transcripts c) Copies of any special achievements or recognition 4. You must call the KMMC volunteer coordinator, Mukesh Bulsara, (209) 524-1897, and register for volunteer work within our community

Mail your application by June 30, 2009, to: SKMMC Scholarships P.O. Box 1201 Ceres, CA 95307

SHREE KSHATRIYA MITRA MANDAL OF CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM Please follow the attached instructions very carefully to avoid disqualification. Write or describe any required information on a separate sheet of paper, if space is not enough on the application. TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY IN BLACK INK. 1. PERSONAL INFORMATION Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ City:________________________________ State:__________________ Zip:_______________________ Home Phone Number: ________________________ Cell Phone Number: _________________________ Email Address:__________________________________________________________________________ 2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND School, College or University:______________________________________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Anticipated Graduation Date:_____________________ GPA: ___________________________________ (You must submit official school transcripts with application.) 3. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: ____________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 4. SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT/HONORS AND RECOGNITION________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ 5. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: ___________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ 6. COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY APPLIED FOR: Name: _________________________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________ City:________________________________ State:__________________ Zip:________________________ Signature:_______________________________________________Date:__________________________ APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30th, 2009 Note: Application must be postmarked no later than the deadline. There will be no exceptions. FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED