Conference call tonight at 9:30 pm EST

[Overseas VBI]

Dear All,

Now we really feel we are in the movement mode :)

There are lot of exciting developments happening all over USA. 

As you already know Darshak ji trip has been finalized and he is coming to USA with a mission to involve NRI community with ground work in India.

He has a very busy schedule. He is visiting so many cities where there is a heavy concentration of Indian community, meeting many key community leaders and then will be launching OVBI events all across USA.

Lets all meet tonight to discuss more on this 

Conference nos: Dial in: 712-451-6000
Access code: 746258#

Agenda:

a) Seed money national + local levels

b) VIPs list, Messaging consistent

c) Event preparations, what type of event?

d) Website development - lot of content is needed

e) OVBI Banner + event flyer + video - D ji tour and launch events

f) Media contacts at local level

 

[Sujan]

Hi 

Are there any current efforts to help uttarakhand victims from volunteers in India ?

Cheers

Sujan

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[alisha arora]

Yes There are. A lot of volunteers are travelling to Uttarakhand for helping the victims. There are also many donations, food and medicines that are being provided for the flood victims.

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Alisha Arora,

Graduate Student,
Department of Computer Science,
State University of New York, Stony Brook
www.jgdlovetolive.blogspot.com

[Sujan]

I believe this should be the opportunity to make a difference than any function. Is it possible for us to organize a fund raising drive to assist victims, such as raising money for food packets, blankets, clean drinking water, medical supplies ? Or even thinking of needs after army has left ... Maybe helping set up a website to highlight who is missing who has been found etc. for helping victims or their families..

Please let me know how i as overseas people can work with volunteers based in india to deliver some assistance. 

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[alisha arora]

I think that's a great idea.  I will try to reach volunteers who are in Uttarakhand to check out the needs....But this would need immediate action.

 What do you guys say?? 

[Sujan Gmail]

Yes please do coordinate with the volunteers  .. I remember  when the Gujarat earthquake happened then there was a over supply of clothes and household goods, so they should be working with some direction from govt so that efforts are not duplicated 

I heard many families have been torn apart due to this crisis and people are dying of hunger and lack of care... We should do what we can to help... 

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[Dhwani Shelat]

SriSri: I urge more volunteers to come forward for d Uttarakhand Relief work. U may contact Swami Divyanand on 09627057932 .pass this msg to all in your centar..

[Anil Sharma]

OVBI is partnering with IAHV to collect funds. Here is the link:

https://secure.iahv.org/donations.aspx?project_id=123

Madhu Bhaiya can tell more if anyone has any question.

OVBI is going to send a newsletter very soon appealing all its members to donate.

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Regards,
Anil
732 910 8110

[alisha arora]

Can we do some fund raising drive or something...... This will spread awareness too??

[Hena]

I second that idea - can we do something across Aol centers to raise funds for the victims? 

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[Sujan Gmail]

Agreed, I think you can make the appeal after Bhajan , I know a lot of non aol guys who are looking for credible organizations to contribute ..

I think a google chat with someone who is coordinating efforts in India may be helpful also to allow other junta to get inspired 

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