What is AIA? and its
History
Objectives
Membership
Form
Washington
DC Metro Chapter
A growing number of peoples of (Asian) Indian heritage are (permanent) residents and many of them have become citizens of the United States of America. A non-profit organization, Association of Indians in America (AIA), was formed to provide a forum of common action to all whose Indian heritage and American commitment offer a bond of unity.
The Association of Indians in America is the oldest national association of Asian Indians in America. It was founded on August 20, 1967 and incorporated in 1971. AIA was granted the IRS tax exempt status in January 1973.
AIA is the grassroots national organization of Asian Indian Immigrants (and their descendants) in the United States, fostered on the democratic principle of "one member one vote", with chapters and membership spread across the United States of America. AIA represents the hopes and aspirations of those immigrants who are united by their common bond of INDIAN HERITAGE and AMERICAN COMMITMENT.
To concern itself with the social welfare of the Asian Indians who have decided to live in the United States, and to help them become a part of the mainstream of American life.
To facilitate participation by the members of AIA and others in the development and progress of India, and
To facilitate involvement of the members of the Asian Indian Community in American Community life through Charitable, Cultural and Educational activities.
| President: |
Dr. Usha Kumar |
| Vice Presidents: |
Dr. Prahlad Mathur |
| Mr. Sisir Mukherjee |
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| Secretary: |
Dr. Narendra Rustagi |
| Jt.Secretary: |
Ms. Yogeeta Purohit |
| Treasurer: |
Dr. Gajendra Shroff |
| Members-at-large: |
Dr. Nirmal Saini |
| Dr. Govind Kapadia |
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| Mrs. Sunita Shroff |
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| Dr. Arvind Nandedkar | |
| Dr. Soma Kumar |
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| Dr. Subhash Mathur |
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| Dr. Lalita Kaul |
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| Dr. Suraj Kanhouva |
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| Dr. Mukund Parkhie |
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| Dr. Anita Nahal |
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| Immediate Past President: |
Dr. Usha Kumar |
| Web Master: |
Mr. Rooshi Purohit |
Community
Health Fair (was held on Sunday, May 18, 2008
at Hindu Temple)
The health fair is very well received event. On the average 100 people take
advantage of this free service. Information on Ayurvedic and other alternate
medicine is also disseminated. AIA thanks all the area medical doctors,
nurses, and other professionals, and other volunteers who help make this
annual event a great success.
Medical Help and Referral Service for Visiting Elders
Distinguished Scientist Lectures (in Collaboration with ASIOA)
Community service Awards
The Association has been holding events listed above to benefit our community for the past 25 years. The AIA volunteers help with organizing these events. For example, the Community Health Fair, which is attended by more than 100 people, is not possible without the generosity of the doctors who donate their Sunday morning to conduct tests and offer advice.
AIA has participated in many national and international social projects over the years, benefiting people both in the USA and India. Our founding mission has always been "to provide a forum of common action to all whose Indian heritage and American commitment offer a bond of unity, and to facilitate involvement of the members in American Community life through Charitable, Cultural and Educational activities."
We are, therefore, asking for your wholehearted support in these events. You can help us by becoming a member of the Association and volunteering your time. If you are too busy to volunteer but would like to become a member of this association, or would like to contribute financially, we welcome you to contact us.
The AIA, Washington Metropolitan DC Chapter has been honoring the graduates of Asian Indian community since 1980.
The high school and college graduates of the academic years 2008 and 2007 (not honored last year) will be honored at the 29th Annual Academic Awards Function to be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at 4 P.M. at Venue - To be Announced Soon
Please submit the completed Registration form no later than Satuday, June 14, 2008 at aiadc@aia-dc.org
(See directions below). In addition to the awards, the program includes elegant variety entertainment. Refreshments are served to the graduates, awardees, and guests following the event.
Please find the pictures of the latest AIA events at:
http://www.picasaweb.google.com/aia.dc.pics