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2065 Dashain Party

4:00-12:00 PM Saturday, 11-Oct-2008, West Palm Beach, FL

BIJAYA DASHAMI 2065 KO UPALAKCHYA MA
HARDIK MANGALMAYA SUBHAKAMANA.

FNA members and friends,

We are looking forward to your participation in the forthcoming 2065 FNA Dashain party to be held in West Palm Beach, FL on Saturday October 11, 2008.

This year’s guest artist is popular singer/composer/musician Mr. Sambhujeet Baskota whose is one of the elite artist in the Nepali music industry. He has recorded many Nepali songs as well as composed and provided music in Nepali feature movies.

DATE:
Saturday October 11, 2008
4:00 PM till mid-night

VENUE:
American Polish Club
4725 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Phone: (561) 967-1116

EVENT SCHEDULE:

4:00 PM Registration open and social hour
5:00 PM INLS and NSF
5:30 PM Mahabir Pun program update
5:45 PM Snacks and drinks
6:15 PM Durga Puja and Tika
6:45 PM National Anthem, Cultural program (local talents), honor Mr. Ganga Bahadur  Mali
7:45 PM Abi Kattel Memorial Foundation
8:00 PM Certificate for soccer, tennis and 2008 graduates, president’s message, election results, new president’s message
9:00 PM Dinner
10:00 PM Sponsor acknowledgement
10:15 PM Main Event - Mr. Sambhujeet Baskota program (with some duet songs with Mrs. Ameena Shrestha) and open dance floor in the end
12:00 AM Program end

ACCOMMODATION:

We have booked a nearby hotel Holiday Inn with a guaranteed rate of $79.99 per night for Friday October 10 and Saturday October 11. The group promotion code is “FNA” and please provides this for guaranteed rate when making reservation. The address is

Holiday Inn
West Palm Beach - Turnpike
7859 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33467
Phone: (561) 968-5000
Fax: (561) 968-2451

DIRECTIONS TO AUDITORIUM:

From I-95:
Exit 6th Avenue (exit 63) and go west.
Turn right on Congress Avenue and go north.
Turn left on Lake Worth Road and go west. Go past Military Trail.
The auditorium will be on the right hand side opposite "Firestone".

From Florida Turnpike:
Exit Lakeworth Road (exit 93) and go east.
Go past Haverhill Road. The auditorium will be on the left hand side opposite "Firestone".

From SR441:
Exit Lakeworth Road and go east.
Go past Haverhill Road. The auditorium will be on the left hand side opposite "Firestone".

From Holiday Inn (hotel):
Come out of the parking lot into Lakeworth Road. Turn left and go east.
Go past Haverhill Road. The auditorium will be on the left hand side opposite "Firestone".

REGISTRATION:
FNA annual membership renewal (no change from last year):
Family membership: $25
Individual Membership: $15
Student Membership: $10

Event Registration:
(registration covers snacks, soft drinks, dinner and local talent show).
Adult (FNA members): $20
Adult (Non-FNA members): $25
Students (High school, full-time college and international): $15
Kids 7 years and under: FREE

SAMBHUJEET BASKOTA SPECIAL EVENT:

Mr. Sambhujeet Baskota
Mr. Sambhujeet Baskota

Family: $20 (min)
Individual: $10 (min)
NOTE: this is the minimum amount for the special event with Mr. Sambhujeet Baskota. Any amount more than this is most welcome to cover our expenses.

CULTURAL PROGRAM:
This year’s cultural program coordinator is Mr. Dev Bhandari. Apart from this, we have regional contacts to assist in proper planning of the event:

    West Palm Beach - Mr. Dev Bhandari
    Fort Lauderdale/Miami - Mr. Sanjay Bajracharya
    Gainesville - Mrs. Saroj Shukla
    Jacksonville - Mr. Pawan Mali
    Tampa – Mr. Sanjay Sharma
    Orlando – Mr. Devkota

Local talents are encouraged to participate in the cultural program. Please contact your local cultural program coordinator to participate in the event. Song, dance, poems, skits .... everything is welcome.

SPORTS:
This year is the second year of holding the FNA football (soccer) match. Mr. Niraj Shrestha is the Sports football coordinator.

In addition, this year we will hold the first FNA tennis tournament also. Mr. Ram Sharan Thapa is our Sports Tennis coordinator. Participation emails have already been sent to all FNA members and friends.

Football:
    Field
    Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
    1798 NW Spanish River
    Boca Raton, FL 33431

    GAME1
    Friday October 10, 7:30 PM
    Miami Vs Florida Chautari

    GAME2
    Saturday October 11, 12:30 PM
    Tampa Vs Winner of Game1

Tennis:
    The last day for registration for the Tennis tournament is
    Sunday October 5.Please download the application and waiver
    form and mail it to

    Sanjay Bajracharya
    7458 Champagne Place
    Boca Raton, FL 33433