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Past Conventions

ANA has started a tradition of July 4th meetings where charitable, cultural, religious, and educational programs are conducted and enjoyed by all.

ANA annual meetings provide an opportunity to make new friends, to renew old friendships, and to network. Forums like the Women's, Young Professional, Technical, and Youth are platforms to discuss concerns regarding Nepalis across the globe. Over the years, these forums have become very popular, enlightening, and a learning experience for all of us. At the conventions, you can meet thousands of Nepalis, chat, dine, and enjoy songs and dances by Nepali matinee idols. ANA Annual meeting is a three day mela of fun, laughter, enjoyment, friendship and intellectual discourse.

The list below shows where all of the conventions have taken place. Click on the link to see what happened at the convention and for more details.

Year	Meeting	Venue
1983	1st	Corning, New York
1984	2nd	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
1985	3rd	Washington, D.C.
1986	4th	Bowling Green, Ohio
1987	5th	Toronto, Canada
1988	6th	Long Island, New York
1989	7th	Boston, Massachusetts
1990	8th	Orlando, Florida
1991	9th	Fairmont, West Virginia
1992	10th	Rochester, New York
1993	11th	Claremont, California
1994	12th	Arlington, Virginia
1995	13th	Denver, Colorado
1996	14th	New York-New Jersey
1997	15th	Boston, Massachusetts
1998	16th	Greensboro, North Carolina
1999	17th	Hartford, Connecticut
2000	18th	Atlanta, Georgia
2001	19th	Valley Forge, Pennslyvania
2002	20th	Chantilly, Virginia
2003	21th	Denver, Colorado
2004	22nd	Phoenix, Arizona
2005	23rd	Dallas, Texas
2006	24th	New York-New Jersey
2007	25th	Los Angeles, California
2008	26th	Baltimore, Maryland

Help Koshi flood victims in Nepal

The Association of Nepalis in America (ANA) is saddened by the devastation caused by the recent flood caused by Sapta Koshi river in South Eastern Nepal. It's always difficult to cope with national calamity, especially when it causes the loss of lives and belonging of lifetime. Imagine, one minute you have everything and the next minute you have lost it all. Although no level of support can replace what has been lost by the flood victims, we can, however, show our support and solidarity with our countrymen by showing our empathy and generosity.

Therefore, ANA appeals to all Nepalis in North America to support the flood victims by donating money and letting fellow countrymen know that North American Nepali community is ready to lend their hand to our brothers and sisters in Nepal in time of their need. You may send your generous donations to the address below:

Association of Nepalis in America.
C/O Dhiren Gururng (Treasurer)
5743 Green Hollow Lane
The Colony, Texas 75056

You may also contribute via PayPal by clicking the link on the right.

Help Navraj Silwal win his LIFE!

On behalf of the Nepalese Society Texas, we would like to thank you all of you for taking the first step towards our journey to help Nava Raj Silwal. As we know that he is admitted in Parkland Hospital on 7th Feb. His brain-tumor has been removed on 14th Feb. 2008. Thanks a lot to almighty God, his surgery was very successful. Now let us pray for his survival. At this moment, we need to walk with him to make a difference in the fight against his brain tumor. We know that the experience will be deeply rewarding and encourage us to connect with as many people as possible to support this incredible cause of Nav Raj.

NST touches people's lives at a time when anyone needs emotional and financial support and a sense of hope. Your support ensures that Nav Raj & his families will always have a place to turn for help. Please click on "Make a donation" button on the right "Save Navraj's LIFE" to make your pledge.

Help Dolma Sherpa in Kuwait

Dolma Sherpa, a domestic help in Kuwait has been languishing in a Kuwaiti central jail at Shamiya for the last seven months on the charge of killing a Filipino woman who worked as another domestic help at the house of Dolma's then employer. Dolma has been convicted of murder and has been given death sentence. The Government of Nepal, the Non-Resident Nepali organization and North American Coordination council (the NRN wing of North America) have been actively garnering support to save Dolma's life by raising funds for good legal counsel in Kuwait.They are also appealing the Kuwaiti government to send her back to Nepal.

There has been quite a bit of support from the Diaspora worldwide. ANA also seeks support from all our members and well wishers to help Dolma. Please contribute. The funds will be used to hire good legal support on behalf of Dolma. Please click on "Make a donation" button on the right side "Save Dolma's LIFE" to make your pledge.