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Newsletter November 11, 2021

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ELECTIONS ON 12/5/2021

IACA 2022 Election Nominations

UPDATE ON MEMBER MANDATED GBM ON OCT 31, 2021

As you are aware, 137/138 members gave written ballots in supporting the both resolutions during the GBM held on 10/31/21.

Chairman Vir Nanda had originally supported idea of demanding President to cancel the member mandated GBM requested by 100 members, planned according to IACA bylaws.

Later he abstained from a voting to call the President to call off the GBM.

He was signatory to a letter demanding the President to inform members that member mandated GBM and the resolutions are invalid.

Then he attends GBM on 10/31/21 and presides over the GBM( which he had called invalid). He was aware of the rules of engagement that mail-in ballots will be counted towards the quorum. He adjourns the meeting citing lack of quorum and leaves the meeting. President continued the meeting. Members submitted ballots. Counting took place. 137/138 people endorsed the resolutions.

Now the Board(9 members) headed by Mr. Vir Nanda wants use IACA funds to serve a notice on the President. Board using an attorney to Threaten the President is ABUSE and MISUSE of Power. President has to fight with the board to seek for a legal opinion.

See the letter obtained by the Legal Committee Chair Ani Agnihotri from a local attorney (Names are omitted for confidentiality) –

Next, the Chairman presented minutes of the GBM in last night’s Board meeting. Board approves GBM meeting minutes. Minutes should be approved in the next GBM but not by the Board, where some of its members were not present and didn’t sign the attendance register. President has abstained from the voting.

Please share your feedback with Chairman Vir Nanda – VANANDA@Aol.com.

Demand from some contestants for Member Phone and email information

President has offered to give postal mailing addresses of the members for canvassing with a commitment that they will not misuse the addresses.

President has also offered to send profiles of all the contestants in three newsletters dated – 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, while protecting contact information of members.

Some contestants continue to push for the contact info.

Please give your feedback on member data protection to Chairman Vir Nanda – vananda@aol.com or call him at 404-312-8544.

ATLANTA INDIAN IDOL

Chief Guest presiding over the event

Dr. Swati Kulkarni

Consul General of India, Atlanta

Special Guest

Fuzail Rafi

Grandson of Mohammed Rafi, Founder, Mohammed Rafi Musical Institute

10 Finalists in the Junior Category and 8 Finalists in the Senior Category will compete for the coveted Atlanta Indian Idol title.

Who will take home the winning trophy?

Be there to share the excitement and listen to some melodious renditions of your favorite Bollywood hits and enjoy stellar performances by students of Gurus Padmaja Kelam and Anurag Sharma! Get your tickets today!

https://atlantaindianidol.org/finale-tickets/

COVID PRECAUTIONS: Temperature checks will be done. Please carry your masks and vaccination proof to the event.

DISCLAIMER: By entering these premises you acknowledge you waive all civil liability against the owner and operator of these facilities and against India-American Cultural Association (IACA), the presenter of this event, for any injuries or harm that may be caused you by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings. IACA urges all to monitor and follow COVID-19 prevention guidelines provided by Centers for Disease Control.