Seventh Annual NaSEA /ANMA Joint Convention at Atlanta September 3-5, 2011

Archana Kattel , Ph.D.President , FNA

A Statewide Organization Established and Registered in 1992 in the State of Florida, USA.

Florida - Nepal Association (FNA)

www.floridanepal.org

Florida Nepal Association (FNA)

The objectives:

To promote close relations with other similar associations in North America

To promote close cooperation and friendship people residing in Florida and the neighboring states.

To promote educational, charitable, social, and cultural activities.

Florida Nepal Association (FNA)

Past Presidents:Mr. Tirtha Mali First President 1992-1996Mr. Rajeeb Lamsal 1996-1998Mr. Ajay Satyal 1998-2000Dr. Dharma Acharya 2000-2002Dr. Bijaya Kattel 2002- 2004Dr. Khusi Ram Tiwari 2004-2006Mr. Sundar Joshi 2006- 2008Mr. Sanjaya Bajrachrya 2008-2010

Historic Day in FNA

October 30, 2010 first woman president elected in the18-year history of the Organization.

President Archana Kattel, Ph.D.Vice president Radha MaliGeneral secretary Nabin Sapkota, Ph.D.Treasurer Rajesh GhimireInformation secretary Jhanak Thapalia

Present Executive Committee (2010 -2012):

Members-at Large Mr. Binod chaliseDr. Jay P ShahMrs. Radha WeederMr. Raju TamrakarMr. Sailesh Parajuli

Nepal Study Forum Co-ordinatorMr. Niraj Shrestha

To incorporate all voices and suggestions to make our community stronger and united.

Develop a sense of unity

TEAM = Together Everybody Achieves More – motto of the association to move entire community forward as a common group.

FNA by-laws Amendment after 18 years

Actions and Activities

Organize programs within FNA and participate in other regional organizations programs to take the FNA forward and to the broader spectrum.

Expanding the programs/activities that will be beneficial and interesting to our community.

Nepal Study Forum

Programs of FNA –Nepal Study ForumThe avenue to reach everyone in the community

Upcoming:

Everest and me Mr. Dev Bhandary & Mr.Sunder Joshi

Acupressure therapy Mr. Gunanidhi Ghimire

Trading Health: Plants, Medicine, Conservation and the Poor in Nepal Dr. Mary Cameron

Personal finance Management Mr. Chandan Shrestha & Mr. Dev Bhandary

Interaction with Entrepreneurs from our (Nepali) Community

“Conscious Discipline” for Children

Include everyone in the community, regardless of age, sex and background.

Outreach to all Nepali living in Florida and beyond to involve them in the activities that will benefit all, regardless of age, sex, and background.

Organize programs that will be chosen by and beneficial to the youth

FNA members can interact with one another for their needs and obtain advice

Guiding Principles

Develop and establish a Nepalese network in Florida for our community, where community members can interact with one another for their need and advice.

Development of the programs which will be benefitting in Nepal.

Scholarship, book donations Health care (nutrition educations)

FNA Supported Projects

Chhetrapati Free Clinic Samrita Lohani fund School Project (Shree Sankhadevi High School in Nuwakot District) Haiti Earthquake victimsSports (Florida Chautari Team)Young scholars

Questions?