SAMACHAR - JANUARY 2022 A PUBLICATION BY AND FOR THE GREATER DAYTON INDIAN COMMUNITY - India Club of Greater Dayton
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SAMACHAR
JANUARY 2022
A PUBLICATION BY AND FOR THE GREATER DAYTON INDIAN COMMUNITY
INDIA CLUB OF GREATER DAYTON | WWW.INDIACLUBDAYTON.ORG
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LET’S MAKE IT HAPPEN
January 16 Essay/Art/Quiz Competitions
January 30 Republic Day
March 12 Women’s Connect
April 16 Sports Event
May 20 – 22 Dayton International Festival (DIFI)
July 4 July 4th Parade
August 14 Independence Day Picnic
October 29 Diwali Celebrations
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4 Sunday of Golden Jewels
Every Month
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2022
President: Aditi Aggarwal
president@indiaclubdayton.org
President-Elect: Puneeta Aggarwal
presidentelect@indiaclubdayton.org
Secretary: Anupriya Krishnan
secretary@indiaclubdayton.org
Treasurer: Mansi Amin
treasurer@indiaclubdayton.org
Membership: Preeta Gupta
membership@indiaclubdayton.org
DIFI Delegate & Alternate: Sudha Peddanna &Era Gupta
difidelegate@indiaclubdayton.org
Cultural Chair & Alternate: Shweta Sharma &Aparana Singh
culturalchair@indiaclubdayton.org
Sports Chair: Srinivas Doppalapudi
sportschair@indiaclubdayton.org
Youth Coordinator: Namrata Haritashya
youthcoord@indiaclubdayton.org
Youth Representatives:
Anuja Mangrulkar, Amisha Kumar, Lahari Doppalapudi, Vanshika Haritashya, Padma Deepa Doppalapudi
Web Master: Shankar Vanga
webmaster@indiaclubdayton.org
Ex-Officio: Selvam Kandasamy
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Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior Essay Competitions
All sub-junior, junior, and senior writers will participate in ‘live-essay writing’ competition.
Where: Where:
Om Shanti Hall Lobby Centerville public library
2615 Temple Ln, Beavercreek, OR 111 W. Spring Valley Road
OH 45431 Centerville, OH 45458
Date: Sunday, January 16, 2022
Time: Between 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm [Arrival time NO LATER THAN 3 PM]
Time limit: 1 Hour
Rules & Regulations:
• All participants are requested to register online by January 12, 2022. Walk-ins are welcome.
But registering ahead is strongly encouraged
• Please direct questions to Namrata Haritashya at youthcoord@indiaclubdayton.org
• The essay will focus on the topic with ample supporting ideas and examples
• Evaluation based on the contents, spelling, grammar, presentation (introduction, body
paragraphs, and conclusion), and handwriting
• Length of essay for Sub-Juniors: less than a page
• Length of essay for Juniors: at least a page
• Length of essay for Seniors: 2 - 3 pages
Essay Topics for Sub-Junior Writers (Grades 1 – 5):
Note: One of the following topics will be assigned on the day of the competition
1. Describe your favorite travel destination and what transportation to reach there?
2. What is your favorite car/vehicle and why?
3. What is your favorite season and why?
Essay Topics for Junior Writers (Grades 6 – 8)
Note: One of the following topics will be assigned on the day of the competition
1. How electric cars affect our future?
2. Should internet access be limited to students?
3. Can we achieve a peaceful world without war?
Essay Topics for Senior Writers (Grades 9 – 12)
Note: One of the following topics will be assigned on the day of the competition
1. The Future of transportation – Electric cars Vs Hybrid cars
2. The challenges of transport in the past and present
3. Industry, Invention and Progress
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Sub-Junior, Junior and Senior Art Competitions
All sub-junior, junior and senior artists will participate in a ‘live-drawing’ competition.
Where: Where:
Om Shanti Hall Lobby Centerville public library,
2615 Temple Ln, Beavercreek, OR 111 W. Spring Valley Road,
OH 45431 Centerville, OH 45458
Date: Sunday, January 16, 2022
Time: Between 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm [Arrival time NO LATER THAN 3 PM]
Time limit: 1 Hour
Drawing Sheets: Will be provided
Colors: India Club will provide coloring pencils/markers. You can bring your own coloring set as well.
Rules & Regulations:
• All participants are requested to register online by January 12, 2022. Walk-ins are welcome.
But registering ahead is strongly encouraged
• Please direct questions to Namrata Haritashya at youthcoord@indiaclubdayton.org
• You may bring your own picture to look and draw
o Winners’ artwork may be used in future banner/website/ Namaskar magazine
o Judges are teachers from respectable schools and colleges.
o Judges’ decision will be final
Sub-Junior Artists (Grades 1 – 5): Draw a scene or character from your favorite book; Draw your favorite car
Junior Artists (Grades 6 – 8): The charm of airports; Outer space
Senior Artists (Grades 9 – 12): My Covid Story; Travel Diaries
Quiz Competitions
All sub-junior, junior and senior competitors will participate in a ‘live-quiz’ competition (written).
Where: Where:
Fairborn Community Library Centerville public library,
1 E Main St, Fairborn, OR 111 W. Spring Valley Road,
OH 45324 Centerville, OH 45458
Date: Sunday, January 16, 2022
Time: Between 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm [Arrival time NO LATER THAN 3 PM]
Time limit: 1 Hour
Rules & Regulations:
• All participants are requested to register online by January 12, 2022. Walk-ins are welcome.
But registering ahead is strongly encouraged
• Please direct questions to Namrata Haritashya at youthcoord@indiaclubdayton.org
Topic for Sub-Junior, Junior & Senior Artists (Grades 1-12)
• Age appropriate quiz on India
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India achieved independence from the British rule on August 15, 1947.
The independence came through the Indian Independence Act 1947, an Act
of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that partitioned BritishIndia into the two
new independent Dominions of the BritishCommonwealth: India and Pakistan.
India obtained its independence on August 15, 1947, as a constitutional
monarchy. However, the country did not yet have a permanent constitution.
Instead, its laws were based on themodified colonial Government of India Act
1935.
On August 28, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed to draft a
permanent constitution.
A draft constitution was prepared by the committee and submitted to the
Assembly on November 4, 1947. The Assembly met, in sessions open topublic,
for 166 days (spread over a period of 2 years, 11 months and 18 days) before
adopting the Constitution.
After many deliberations and some modifications, the 308 members of the
Assembly signed two hand-written copies of the document (one each in Hindi and
English) on January 24, 1950. Two days later, it came into effect throughout
the nation.
While India's Independence Day celebrates its freedom from British Rule, the
Republic Day celebrates of coming into force of its constitution.
The Constitution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of India onNovember
26, 1949, but was adopted on January 26, 1950, with a democratic
government system, completing the country's transition toward becoming an
independent republic. January 26th was selected because it was this day in 1930
when the Declaration of Indian Independence (PurnaSwaraj) was proclaimed by
the Indian National Congress.
In summary, India’s Republic Day honors the date on which the
Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950, replacing the
Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India.
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Cultural Programs
We would like to see as many children and adults participating in all India Club Programs. If you are interested in
singing, dancing, acting or playing an instrument at our Republic Day celebrations, please email cultural chair
Shweta Sharma at with your entry by January 15, 2022. Please pay attention to the following rules.
• Your membership should be current (2022) to participate or pay a $10 non-member participation fee
• Each participant is restricted to ONE performance only
• The time limit for every entry is 5 minutes
• Each Item must have at least 6 participants
• Duplication of songs are not allowed; first come, first serve
• The performances must be patriotic, classical/ethnic, folk, cultural representation or about India.
Bollywood dances and related performances will not be given first preference.
• The first 12 good and complete entries will be considered for participation (By complete, we mean that
all participants must either be members of India Club or must have paid their non-member fee)
All music CDs & mp3 files related to the event need to be submitted by January 20, 2022. Please contact
Shweta Sharma at culturalchair@indiaclubdayton.org to be advised regarding any details about the above.
Junior & Senior Miss India and Mr. Ambassador Competitions
The following guidelines apply to the participants of Junior and Senior Miss and Mr. Ambassador
Competition:
1. Participants must model an Indian outfit
2. Participants must register online by January 15, 2022
o Name, Age, and Grade
o Community service, involvement
o Extracurricular activities
3. Junior age group: 7-11 yrs; senior age group: 15-20 yrs (by 04/01/2023)
4. Senior contestants - Each contestant must answer question(s) regarding their Indian Heritage and other
related topics in an extemporaneous interview conducted by judges at the Republic Day Event.
5. Junior contestants – ICGD will provide a topic two weeks before the competition. Contestants must
prepare and present it on the stage at the Republic Day event.
6. Follow D.I.F.I. Miss & Mr World A’Fair Guidelines* as they apply to the Miss & Mr World A’Fair
competition-both Junior and Senior (www.aworldafair.org)
7. The winner and the runner-up of the Senior Miss and Mr. Ambassador competition will be expected to
serve as active members of the D.I.F.I. Youth Group for a period of one year.
8. Upon completing one year of membership into D.I.F.I. Youth Group, the winner of the Senior Miss and
Mr. Ambassador competition will represent India during the Ambassador World A’Fair competition the
following year.
9. If the winner of Senior Miss India is unable to compete in the Ambassador World A’Fair competition
during the following year, the runner-up will take her/his place.
https://www.indiaclubdayton.org/events/registration-
form.html#cultural-participation
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FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT
Namaste Dayton family!
When India Club started, the idea was to bring all Indians (of all ages and cultures) together to form a unified Indian
community. A community is a group of individuals connected to each other by one or more attribute(s), and the
element that links our Dayton community together is India. Just as the word sounds, it's a common unity of people.
India Club’s mission is ‘to sustain and preserve the heritage and culture of India’ in the hearts of our new generations.
We had a great Diwali program this year, and we’d like to thank our sponsors, volunteers, and participants to help
make it successful. India Club needs your continued support in building our strength, keeping India’s heritage alive,
broadening our cultural enrichment program, and bringing the community together as a whole again.
We would appreciate hearing from you about the programs we organize, and the programs you would like to see us
organize. Please give us your input and help us improve. With your encouragement, participation, and support, we can
have another eventful year.
Apart from the events announced already, India Club is very happy to introduce a new event series for the golden
jewels of our community.
Golden Jewels - This will be a monthly get-together held on the 4th Sunday of every month at the Om Shanti lobby.
This gathering will be for anyone of age 70 and above and lead by someone in the same group. The idea behind this
gathering is to make some new friends and share some fun skills with one another on a regular basis. For example,
some techie, but useful skills on digital devices, such as cell phones, computers, and tablets, or learning the basic steps
of garba, or some quick and easy cooking preparations, and so forth. We will also be looking for suggestions from the
same group for the future gatherings.
Stay tuned for more information!
India Club has started collaborating with other Indian non-profit organizations that share India Club’s mission. We
plan to reach out to more Indian non-profit organizations soon. Our aim is to build a stronger Indian community and
bring togetherness back into our community.
It was a sad year as we lost some important members of our community. The recent loss of Mrs. Indra Rajput still
weighs heavy on our hearts. She was a legend for India Club, so let’s remember her by this legacy she has brought to
life and nurtured with all her heart. Let’s carry forward what we have learned from our Indian pioneers like her, so
that our future generations can learn to do the same. That is the vision of India Club.
With New Year just around the corner, and the Executive Committee of 2022 is excited to welcome you all at the
Republic Day function on January 30th at the Om Shanti Hall. We hope to see you all there! Happy Holidays!!!
Aditi Aggarwal (President)
Puneeta Aggarwal (President Elect)
10SECRETARY
Greetings Everyone!
I am Anupriya Krishnan and I am ICGD’s Secretary for the year 2022. I have been serving in this role since
2019. I have served as the cultural chair in the years 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2015. I have been very fortunate to work
under excellent leadership in the past as well as with wonderful teams. I am looking forward to yet another productive
year.
As your secretary, my primary responsibility is to communicate all of India Club’s activities, news and
announcements. I look forward to bringing new Samachar editions through the year as well as the Namaskar. I am
also responsible for social media communications and will serve as the admin for India Club’s Facebook page as well
as WhatsApp group. I will post pictures, videos and other announcements on these platforms as well.
Please ‘Like” and ‘Share’ our page to not miss any of our communications -
https://www.facebook.com/IndiaClubDayton
Please subscribe to our newsletters - https://indiaclubdayton.org/
Individuals and organizations interested in advertising in the forthcoming Samachar/Website/Namaskar please
contact: secretary@indiaclubdayton.org
Anupriya Krishnan
(Secretary)
TREASURER
Hello!
I’m Dr. Mansi Amin. I am an Internal Medicine physician with Premier Health. For the last two years, it was
my privilege to work as your Cultural Alternate. This year, I’m honored to serve as your Treasurer. My goals are
transparent and accurate accounting as well as avoidance of unnecessary expenditures. I look forward to working with
my Executive Committee colleagues to safely bring our community together.
Mansi Amin, D.O., M.B.A.
(Treasurer)
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me via email
treasurer@indiaclubdayton.org
11MEMBERSHIP
Namaskar,
I am Preeta Gupta, a homemaker, a professional and a Dayton resident since 1993. My children grew up
learning in Hindu Temple and India Club event. I am working at Air Force base, also supporting our local communities
by regular volunteering for Air Force Marathon, Toy for Tots and Shoes for Shoeless. During the pandemic, I
volunteered for a Wingman program, design and created a YouTube video on “howto stich a mask”. I worked on a
sewing machine after 40 years and stitched over 100 masks during weekends to distribute among colleagues’ families
while there was a shortage of masks. I am a regular attendee of ‘Dayton Park and Recreation Center’ Composting
sessions and have been composting my Kitchen and yard waste since 2000, influencing several garden groups’ friends
for composting, organic gardening and saving our earth from landfills.
Please visit the membership page on our website https://www.indiaclubdayton.org or contact me at
membership@indiaclubdayton.org for any questions.
Apart from our new generation learning our ancient culture and learning new language skills, there are several
benefits to being a member of India Club
• Admission and participation to all free events
• Discounted tickets on paid events
• Access to health fair, yoga sessions, competitions, cultural events, sports events, etc
• Discounted healthy meals at some of our events & social gather with community friends
• Access to free India Club newsletters – Samachar
• Access to India Club directory – Namaskar
• Free online classified advertisement via emails to all members
Membership dues can be submitted to me either physically or via email along with the membership form. Please feel
free to reach out to me with any membership questions at membership@indiaclubdayton.org
Annual
• Student: $20 (with student id verification)
• Individual: $30
• Family: $50
Extended
• Family Silver (5 years): $200 (Pay for 4 years dues and earn 5 years membership)
• Family Gold (10 years): $400 (Pay for 8 years dues and earn 10 years membership)
• Platinum (70+ age): $0
Referrals Current member can get 10% discount three times annually for referring three new individuals or Family
memberships (those were not the India Club members in past 5-10 years)
Preeta Gupta
(Membership Chair)
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INDIA CLUB OF GREATER DAYTON
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
To Renew Membership: Please login to your account and renew online or mail your check to the address below. If
any of your contact information has changed, then please email membership@indiaclubdayton.org
New Members: Please fill in all the information in this form.
Name:
Last First M.I.
Name of Spouse:
First Names(s) of Children and their ages:
Address:
Telephone No: E-mail 1:
E-mail 2: E-mail 3:
Please check the box below for membership and enclose the corresponding check amount
Annual Regular Membership
Student : $20
Individual: $30
Family : $50
Extended Membership
Family Membership Pancham (5 Year) : $200
Family Membership Decennium (10 year): $400
Please make check payable to: India Club of Greater Dayton
To Mail Check and Form: Email treasurer@indiaclubdayton.org for more information.
Recd. $ Cash/Check No. Date
14YOUTH CORNER
Hello friends!
My name is Namrata Haritashya and I will be the Youth Coordinator for the year 2022. As we all know, the last two
years were full of uncertainties due to pandemic, and we had to postpone many of our India Club events. I seethis year
as a ray of hope, and the light is visible from the end of the tunnel. India Club is ready to step into this year with lots
of enthusiasm and a positive outlook. Every year, we start our series of events with Republic Day that observes unity
in diversity, brings all of us together, and connects us as a community. Again, this year, we are ready to celebrate
Republic Day and all other events.
In January 2021, we could not organize the in-person youth competition, but we asked our youth to participate in
online art and essay activities, and surprisingly we got a tremendously positive response. Youth members are the ones
who are learning about our culture and will take it forward for the generations to come. Therefore, as the India Club
of Dayton, we believe in inspiring and encouraging youths in all their endeavors. By participating in India Club
activities, we make sure that they learn team building, leadership, and effective communication skills. At present, we
have two youth reps Pooja Shirahatti and Padma Doppalapudi, but for the year 2022, we have added four new
members: Amisha Kumar, Anuja Mangrulkar, Lahari Doppalapudi, and Vanshika Haritashya. As a youth team, we
look forward to helping the community in many more ways.
Namrata Haritashya
(Youth Co-ordinator)
15CULTURAL
Hello my dear community!
My name is Shweta Sharma, and it gives me immense pleasure to be a part of this Executive Committee. I
will continue serving my lovely community as the cultural chair for the 3rd year in a row. I am responsible for planning
and reviewing of all the cultural activities as well as presenting our beautiful rich culture through various events. To
make this year and the events more memorable, I look forward to working and coordinating with all the
choreographers, participants, and volunteers.
I would like to welcome Aparana Singh as the cultural alternate to my team for the year 2022. Aparana is a
proud mom of two teenagers. She is passionate about dance and our culture. She is extremely excited to work with
our community.
To kick start the 2022 celebrations, I would highly encourage the members of our community to step forward
to participate in our cultural programs and ambassador pageants for our first big event, the Republic Day celebrations,
which will be held on January 30, 2022 at the Om Shanti Hall.
Current Members (2022):
• Your participation fee will be waived
• Discounted entry ticket & boxed dinner to take home - $7.
Non-members:
• Participation fee - $10
• Entry ticket & boxed dinner - $10
Those who wish to participate at the Republic Day event and/or other all-round year events please email me
at culturalchair@indiaclubdayton.org
Online registrations are available now
https://www.indiaclubdayton.org/events/registration-form.html#cultural-participation
Shweta Sharma (Cultural Chair) Aparana Singh (Cultural Alternate)
16DIFI DELEGATE
Namaste,
I'm Sudha Peddanna, Dayton International Festival Inc (DIFI) Delegate, for India Club of Greater Dayton
(ICGD). Era Gupta is the DIFI Alternate. It's a wonderful, fun event with food/drinks, music, cultural booth displays,
cultural performances etc... from 35 different country organizations/participants DIFI Delegates from different
countries meet once a month and certain forms need to be turned on time and this runs from Sept to Jun. This is one
of my duties.
We have not had DIFI Festival due to Covid for the past two years. A vote was taken and the results were
27/35 member country organizations returned the survey 26-YES and 1-NO. Therefore, DIFI will be held this May
2022. The venue is the Dayton Convention Center. Since a private company has bought the Dayton Convention Center
from the City of Dayton, so many changes have been made. Before the signing of the contract with the Dayton
Convention Center, some fees and ticket sales may increase in future prices. We have until March 2022 to opt out if
Covid numbers or other issues come up, then we can decide to continue or not, to be part of the festival. For now,
ICGD will take part in DIFI 2022.
WHAT – Dayton International Festival Inc (DIFI)
WHEN – May 20th, 21st and 22nd
VENUE – Dayton Convention Center
THEME – Transportation
Thank you, to all the volunteers and participants, EC family and friends who always helping during DIFI
Event. We will need help again from volunteers for Mehndi, Passport Stamping, Door Guards, etc... Please keep these
dates on your Calendar. ICGD will still participate in the DIFI Pageants/Essay/Scholarship competitions, as long as,
the youth meet the age criteria/rules of DIFI. Usually, the ICGD Pageant winners of previous year would be
representing next year at DIFI Event Jr/Sr Competitions, to Participate in DIFI Sr Pageant/Essay Competitions, youth
need to start going to DIFI youth meetings. I take pride of being a DIFI Delegate, have been a DIFI Delegate for many
years and we, ICGD, have won many 1st place awards for India Cultural Booth, It is a lot of work, but we love being
part of showcasing our Indian Culture. I'm looking forward to seeing you all there at DIFI Event Next Year.
Come enjoy the fun, participate and/or volunteer.
Sudha Peddanna, Era Gupta
DIFI Delegate DIFI - Alternate
17D.I.F.I. Miss & Mr. World A’Fair General Guidelines
Contestants must:
• Be between ages of 15-20 at the time of the pageant and festival
• Be the only representative from a particular ethnic group participating
• Be a member of the Youth Group for one year (must start in September of the year prior)
• Attend scheduled rehearsals with escort, pre-pageant meeting with Advisor
and DATV taping prior to pageant
• Miss no more than two meetings between September and June
• Have application and involvement sheet turned in by February meeting
• Be present at the festival all three days (only exception is if contestant is
graduating fromhigh school that weekend)
• Participate in opening parade each day and other ceremonies throughout the
festival asneeded
• Maintain active membership in the Youth Group
If selected, Miss World A’Fair must be willing to do the following:
• Have a 8x10 head shot taken with crown and sash (and place in a frame)
prior to the festival (the cost will be reimbursed)
• Participate in radio/TV print interviews/promotions as needed
• Serve as emcee for Junior Miss World A’Fair pageant Friday evening of the festival
Junior Miss & Mr. World A’Fair
Contestants must:
• Be between the ages of 7-11 at the time of the festival
• Be the only representative from a particular ethnic group participating
• Attend rehearsals on Thursday evening prior to the festival
• Wear ethnic dress for pageant
• Have registration forms turned in by April meeting
SPORTS
Wish you all a very Happy New Year 2022 in advance!
It is an honor for me to serve as your sports chair for this year. I have previously served as the membership
chair for the past two years. Looking forward to putting together a year with new challenges and adrenaline pumping
fun sports activities. We are currently looking for a sports alternate volunteer to help with events. If you are
interested, please email president@indiaclubdayton.org
Srinivas Doppalapudi
(Sports Chair)
18SENIOR EVENTS
Dear Members,
We are actively updating our list of senior members of the Indian community in Dayton. This includes
residents as well as visiting parents of India Club members who are over 70 years in age. Non-member seniors are
also welcome to participate in India Club events.
We are looking forward to seeing you all at our newly introduced Golden Jewels program every month. This
is going to be held at the Om Shanti Hall on the last Sunday of every month.
If there are any interested members of the senior community who would love to perform in a group (song,
dance or skit) for the Republic Day event, please reach out to the Cultural Chair Shweta Sharma by January 15th, 2022.
We would love your participation. We are currently looking for a volunteer to head as our senior events chair. If
you are interested, please reach out to us at president@indiaclubdayton.org
WEB MASTER
Hello Everyone,
My name is Shankar Vanga. I will be serving as the web master for India Club for the 4 th consecutive year.
My primary responsibilities include taking care of member services functionality and the security of ICGD website.
The website was enhanced in 2019 and the experience is a lot smoother than before. I will focus on adding any needed
new functionalities based on member feedback to give a better experience to the ICGD members. I request all members
to have their profile updated on the website and purchase all event tickets on the website.
Shankar Vanga
(Web Master)
Please email me any web services related questions at
webmaster@indiaclubdayton.org
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