Newsletter June 18, 2021

IACA GBM

IACA GBM President requests all the members of IACA to mark their calendars for 2.00 pm on Sunday, June 27th. Venue: Impact conference hall in Global Mall Date and Time: Sunday June 27, 2021 | 2pm - 4 pm Registration starts at 1.45 pm. If you are unable to attend, mail back the ballots to IACA address before 6 pm on Saturday, June 26, 2021 You may bring the ballots to the meeting also. Only original ballots signed by the President and Secretary on the back will be accepted. Photocopies of the ballots will NOT be accepted. Bring your ID for verification

IACA - 'HELP INDIA BREATHE' FUND

IACA - 'HELP INDIA BREATHE' Fund IACA thanks 27th Investments for their donation of $5000 for the cause and each of the members who donated towards helping India during her time of crisis. IACA has decided to share the $11,500 funds raised equally among three organizations: Atlanta based CARE International with offices in India Association for the Development of India (AID India), a FCRA certified Indian Charity and PM Cares, PM Modi's fund. You may use following link to donate https://www.iacaatl.org/help-india/

PRE -REGISTER FOR FESTIVAL OF INDIA

We are less than 60 days away from our FLAGSHIP event. You will be hearing weekly updates from us. PRE-REGISTER NOW! A landmark year in the history of IACA, 2021 marks the Golden Jubilee of IACA's inception, Silver Jubilee of Festival of India, and 75th year of India's Independence! Festival of India was conceptualized by IACA in 1997 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of India's independence. Since then, the signature IACA event continues to draw thousands of audience and is one of the largest South Asian event in Atlanta. The festival showcases India at its cultural and intellectual best with spectacular Performances from Atlanta's finest dance, music and all performing arts academies across Atlanta, Art Exhibitions, Competitions, Health Fair an interesting line up of Seminars on diverse themes, both classical and contemporary IACA is pleased to invite the Indian Community of Atlanta to the festival on August 15, 2021 at the Gas South Convention Center - subject to COVID guidelines and limitations Pre-register free to get event updates. Cultural Events entry form is available. Booth and Souvenir Forms will be available soon. Sponsors are welcome to pay online. Become a member of IACA to get free admission to Festival of India and Discounted admission to other Golden Jubilee Celebration events in 2021. Become IACA member today @ https://www.iacaatl.org/membership/ Pre-register for the event @ FOI.eventtitans.com

FOI FIRESIDE CHAT

HEALTH FAIR AT FOI

** (?) Partnerships are in DISCUSSION stage IACA welcomes any physicians willing to volunteer at FOI Health Fair 

FOI CULTURAL AUDITIONS

IACA-Festival of India cordially invites all cultural performers to showcase their talents and join IACA Silver Jubilee celebrations of 75th Indian Independence Day at Gas South ( Infinity Center) on Aug 15th 2021.  Submit your Auditions @  https://foi.eventtitans.com/c/CulturalAuditions

BOOTHS AT FOI

IACA-Festival of India cordially invites business/small-business owners to participate in the FOI and join IACA Silver Jubilee celebrations of 75th Indian Independence Day at Gas South ( Infinity Center) on Aug 15th, 2021. BOOK A BOOTH TODAY https://foi.eventtitans.com/exhibitors

ART EXHIBITION AT FOI

IACA-Festival of India cordially invites artists of all age groups to participate in the FOI Art Exhibition and join IACA Silver Jubilee celebrations of 75th Indian Independence Day at Gas South ( Infinity Center) on Aug 15th, 2021. Please join the Facebook page below for your artwork to be considered for the exhibition  https://www.facebook.com/groups/250813710027238/

IACA - TAMA CHESS COMPETITION AT FOI

IACA-Festival of India cordially invites all Chess champions, enthusiasts to participate in the IACA-TAMA Chess Competition and join IACA Silver Jubilee celebrations of 75th Indian Independence Day at Gas South ( Infinity Center) on Aug 15th 2021.  REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN SOON!

IACA DRAWING COMPETITION AT FOI

IACA-Festival of India cordially invites all artists to participate in the IACA FOI Drawing Competition and join IACA Silver Jubilee celebrations of 75th Indian Independence Day at Gas South ( Infinity Center) on Aug 15th 2021.  REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN SOON!

IACA -TYLA PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST AT FOI

IACA-Festival of India cordially invites all speakers to participate in the IACA-TYLA PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST and join IACA Silver Jubilee celebrations of 75th Indian Independence Day at Gas South ( Infinity Center) on Aug 15th 2021.  REGISTRATIONS WILL OPEN SOON!

NEW SPONSORS

Request for Donations / Sponsorship We acknowledge and thank donors and sponsorships from the following individuals and organizations. THANK YOU! We asked our Life Members, Members, Sponsors and Supporters to help IACA to celebrate Golden Jubilee Celebrations and also fix our building to conduct activities. You responded with a great heart and donated/pledged more than $170,000. 75% of the building activities are completed. Our goal is to raise $250,000 and create a reserve fund for future needs. Request your help to reach the goal as we look forward to create a new charter for IACA for the next 50 years. Request your donations for completing all the plans. Please donate $250+ at https://www.iacaatl.org/sponsorship/ Donors will get preferred seating in GJC events Names of all donors will be published in the Golden Jubilee Souvenir

IACA HEALTH SEMINAR

IACA cordially invites you an informational and interactive Specialist's discussion about health trends and unusual challenges in Indian American population. The event will be hosted and moderated by Dr. Anu Bhat with Dr. Naresh Parikh, Dr. Jayanti Srinivasaih, Dr. Kalai Chellam, Dr. Sreekala Satheesh as panelists. Link to event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88339109518

IACA MEMBERSHIP - PLEASE VERIFY YOUR MEMBERSHIP

IACA members will get free admission for Festival of India, discounts for Indian Idol, Banquet Dinner etc. If you are not a member, become one today @ https://www.iacaatl.org/membership/ If you are already a member, please verify you membership by searching for your name in the link below: https://www.iacaatl.org/current-members/ NOTE: If your spouse is not receiving the newsletter and would like to, please send your spouse's email address to editor@iacaatl.org 

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