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NETSAP= Tons of DC Events!
NetSAP DC Weekly News | April 3, 2007
MEMBERS ONLY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION: Tuesday, April 3 ? Karma, Washington, DC
CULTURAL ? TIDAL BASIN PERFORMANCES AT CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL: Sunday, April 8 ? Washington, DC
APRIL BOOK CLUB MEETING: Thursday, April 12 ? Washington, DC
KAHANI NIGHT: Thursday, April 12 ? Teaism, Washington, DC
COMMUNITY SERVICE ? Northern Virginia's Most Nutritious Exhibit: Sunday, April 15 ? Arlington, VA
FUSION 2007 MEETING- CHAIRS, DIRECTORS, and CHOREOGRAPHERS: Monday, April 16 ? Arlington, VA
COMMUNITY SERVICE ? SERVATHON 2007:Saturday, May 5 ? Washington, DC
CHARITY GALA DATE AUCTION: Sign up to take part in the Date Auction!!
FUSION 2007 ? CALLING ALL DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS: Are you interested in leading the show, putting together dances, skits, etc. with a mix of eastern and western themes? Email: [email protected]
KAHANI ? STORYTELLERS AND WRITERS WANTED: We need storytellers interested in writing and reading age-appropriate material for the children in our Families group. Email [email protected] .
INDOOR SOCCER: Interested in playing COED indoor soccer or other sports? [email protected].
NEW MEMBER BENEFITS! Members ONLY Wine and Cheese reception, the 2007 Annual NetIP Conference is in Miami, FL. ONLY paid 2007 members are eligible to register. Become a member today and take full advantage all the NetSAP member benefits.
APRIL DINNER CIRCLE: Watch out for announcements for this month?s Dinner Circle later this month!
CALENDAR: Check out the NetSAP Calendar for the latest details on upcoming events! Link to the Calendar.
VOLUNTEER TUTOR OPPORTUNITIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
JOIN THE DHOONYA DANCE TEAM - Call for Instructors!
TiE-DC: ?Getting Past the First Mile: Term Sheets? ? Wednesday, April 11
TiE-DC: ?Getting Past the First Mile: Leadership By Example? ? Wednesday, April 18
WINE AND CHEESE - NetSAP MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT
Our resident wine expert, Neil Shah, will give a quick overview of the basic fundamentals of wine tasting as well as tips to for when you order in a restaurant or buy wine for personal use. We will be having 2 red wines and 2 white wines from various locations around the world with cheese and bread. Space is limited to sign up early by going to netsapwineandcheese.eventbrite.com . And again, THANKS for being a member.
When: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM
Where:
Karma DC
1919 Eye St., NW
Washington, DC
Metro: Farragut West (Blue and Orange Lines)
Cost: FREE and only open to 2007 paid NetSAP members
Not a member but want to attend? Sign up for membership at: www.eventbrite.com
Questions on membership: [email protected]
Questions on the event: [email protected]
CULTURAL ? TIDAL BASIN PERFORMANCES AT CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
As part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, various local, national and international artists will be performing at the Tidal Basin. Here is an opportunity to meet up with other NETSAP-DC members and enjoy this show. Details on where to meet will be sent out to those who respond 2-3 days prior to the show. Performances on April 8 th include the following:
Roomjhoom Nrityalaya ? This dance school will celebrate this beautiful Spring Festival through vibrant, colorful and spectacular blends of Indian classical, semi-classical and folk dances.
Miyako Kyudojo ? This Washington School of Japanese meditation archery and Master bowmaker Kanjuro Shibata XX will give a ceremonial offering in the form of a Resha, which is a display of manners, form, and inner-balance.
Eric Meany ? Washington DC based singer/songwriter brings an always incisive and sometimes humorous point of view to his original songs. Accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, he brings the audience into his world, entertains them, enlightens them, and sends them happily on their way.
Nrikyashetra ? This School of South Indian Dance will perform Bharatanatyam which has 2 aspects: conveying emotion through facial gestures and hand movements (abhinaya), and footwork keeping to the rhythm of drum syllables.
Hoboyokai ? This group will demonstrate classical Japanese Martial Arts from several traditions.
Don Chapman ? Don Chapman is a Native American acoustic guitarist and vocalist who has performed in previous festivals with October Skies & Chrissy Coughlin.
Fiddle Works Inc ? Thirty talented young fiddlers perform an exciting and up beat program of traditional American and Irish Folk music.
When: Sunday, April 8, 2007
Start Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Jefferson Memorial
Metro: Smithsonian (Blue and Orange Lines)
Bus: 13A 13G 13B 13F
Circulator: 14th and Independence Avenue stop on the Smithsonian/National Gallery of Art Loop
Please email [email protected] if interested. Guided tour is available to groups of 10 or more so please email any interest ASAP so we can get something reserved.
Email: [email protected]
APRIL BOOK CLUB MEETING
Book: Storywallah by Shyam Selvadurai
When: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Washington DC (details will be given when RSVP is received)
Phone: 617-905-1159
RSVP: Please RSVP at least 3 days prior to the event to help the host plan for seating/meal arrangements to [email protected]
For all inquiries about the book club, please reference the Netsap website at netsap.org under the book club committee tab
KAHANI NIGHT
If you're an aspiring writer, and you'd like to share your work with the world at large, this is your chance! Kahani, the NetSAP-DC Writing Workshop, would like to invite you to Kahani Night on Thursday, April 12th at 7:30pm at Teaism in Penn Quarter.
There's no cost to submit a work, and admission is free for NetSAP-DC members, and $5 for non-members.
Submission guidelines:
Each author will be allotted a finite amount of time to read his or her work (or the works of others, if they choose). The time slot will vary depending on how many submissions we receive, but assume between 8-15 minutes per person, with a half-hour break for intermission. Works should be original writing, and should not be previously published elsewhere. Other than that, anything goes! Be yourself, be creative, and submit!
NetSAP-DC will not retain rights to any works submitted for Kahani Night, and all rights are retained by the author.
If you are interested in sharing a piece at Kahani Night, please send an email to:
[email protected] or [email protected]. Feel free to forward this to your friends and help us spread the word about a great event!
When: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Start Time: 7:00 PM End Time: 10:00 PM
Where:
400 8th Street NW (the corner of 8th and D Streets)
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 638-6010
877-8TEAISM
Metro: Archives / Navy Memorial (Yellow/Green Line)
Cost: Free for NetSAP-DC members, $5 for non-members
For more information about Kahani and upcoming events, please visit: groups.yahoo.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE ? Northern Virginia's Most Nutritious Exhibit
Please join us at the fourth annual Canstruction "Northern Virginia's Most Nutritious Exhibit" at Ballston Common Mall, Sunday, April 15th as part of a national community service project of the design and construction industry, organized by the American Institute of Architects Northern Virginia Chapter and Ballston Common Mall. Canstruction is a fun design/build competition that helps feed local residents in need. Volunteers are needed to de-construct, pack, load & unload crates of cans.
When: Sunday, April 15
Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 12:00 PM
Where: 2708 S Nelson St
Ballston Common Mall
Arlington, VA 22206
Metro: Ballston (Orange lines)
RSVP: To [email protected] with your name and email address by Thursday April 12.
FUSION 2007 MEETING- CHAIRS, DIRECTORS, and CHOREOGRAPHERS
Do you miss being a part of your college cultural shows? Did you enjoy planning the event? Or, choreographing and performing? If so, join the NetSAP FUSION SHOW committee. We are looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals and groups for all aspects of FUSION.
FUSION is NetSAP?s annual cultural show, featuring the talents of the South Asian community through dance, song, and other performances blending the cultures of the East and West.
Please come to our next planning meeting on Monday April 16th at 7pm.
Location: 1200 N. Veitch St. Arlington, VA 22201
Thanks for your interest. Please contact Shital Shah for more information at: [email protected]
COMMUNITY SERVICE ? SERVATHON 2007
On May 5, join us and thousands of other volunteers at nonprofits around the region and help make our community a great place for all who live here! Join us for Servathon 2007, presented by Greater DC Cares and AOL.
When: Saturday, May 5, 2007
Start Time: 8:45 AM End Time: 12:00 PM
Where: Washington, DC
Registration: Now until April 27th visit www.servathon.org , Join as a team, Register for NET-SAP DC.
Registration Fee: $20 each volunteer to cover supplies, t-shirts, water and snacks. We also ask each volunteer to raise a minimum of $100 (anything you can raise would be appreciated). It's not mandatory but we sure would appreciate your help!
Only for volunteers: "Celebration Party" 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Buffalo Billards as a thank you for all your hard work. Free food, beer, soft drinks and prizes for top fundraisers!
Any questions? Contact your NetSAP DC Community Service chairs, Renu Ahluwalia, Amita Mehrotra, or Shiv Ramanna at [email protected].
To join the listserv, please visit: groups.yahoo.com
SAVE THE DATE!!! CHARITY BALL:
The 10th Annual Charity Ball will be Saturday May 12th at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. It will be a Sari Soiree featuring a casino night, silent auction, date auction, and much more all for the benefit of a local and international charity.
For more info, email [email protected]
Are you one of DC's most eligible Bachelors/ Bachelorettes? Then we want YOU!
Join NetSAP-DC in raising money for fantastic charities locally and in India. Sign up to be auctioned at the 10th Annual Charity Gala Date Auction on May 12, 2007. To fill out a nomination form or for more information contact Arti Thumar - [email protected]. Thank you for your support!
FUSION 2007 ? CALLING ALL DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS:
FUSION is our annual cultural show featuring the talents of our community with a blend of eastern and western themes through dance, music, skits/comedy and more! Are you interested in leading the show, putting together dances, skits, etc. with a mix of eastern and western themes? BHANGRA, BOLLYWOOD, CLASSICAL, or even technical direction, we need your help! Lead one of the most anticipated events of the year! Email: [email protected]
KAHANI ? STORYTELLERS AND WRITERS WANTED:
Kahani, the NetSAP-DC writing workshop, is looking for people who'd be interested in reading or reading and writing stories for kids for an upcoming event in collaboration with the NetSAP-DC Families Committee. If you enjoy reading to kids, or want to try your hand at writing something for kids, please send an email to [email protected], or send an email to Salil Maniktahla at [email protected].
For information about Kahani, please visit the Kahani group site at: groups.yahoo.com
INDOOR SOCCER:
Interested in playing COED indoor soccer or other sports Saturdays in Northern VA? Our last season just ended and everyone had a great time. Season?s are about 8 weeks long and people of all skill levels are encouraged to join. Get some exercise and meet some new friends! [email protected]
NetSAP Membership Discounts!
A $40 membership gives discounts to ALL NetSAP events, Dhoonya Dance classes, Kaplan, 1-800-FLOWERS, Hertz, Conferences, local restaurants and invitation to exclusive NetSAP member events such as our Wine and Cheese Member Appreciation Event coming soon. Click here to join.
Redeem by showing your NetIP Membership card or email [email protected] with questions.
APRIL DINNER CIRCLE: Watch out for announcements for this month?s Dinner Circle Registration later this month! If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Please note that the events below are listed as a service to our members. The views expressed in the following activities and by the groups listed below are not shared or endorsed by NetSAP DC.For Additional Details About These Events, Please Visit our Online Calendar at netsap.org.
Volunteer Tutor Opportunities in Montgomery County
Who we are: Founded in 1963, the Literacy Council of Montgomery County, Maryland is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping adults in Montgomery County learn to speak, read, write and understand English.
What We Do: We train volunteers to tutor one-on-one or with small groups of students who live or work in Montgomery County. LCMC provides Basic Literacy (read and write) and English as a Second Language training programs (read, write and speak).
Tutor Role: Meet with student/students twice a week for one hour. Set your schedule and location with your students allowing total flexibility.
Qualifications: Prospective tutors do not need to have any prior experience in education. You only need to be fluent in English yourself and have the desire to assist an adult to read and write in English.
Training: Start by attending our one and a half-hour orientation during which we will introduce you to our organization and training methodology. Our training workshops are usually spread over two Saturdays and last a total of 12 hours.
Commitment: Six months.
Your Impact: Provide your student/students with skills for life.
Contact: For more information please call 301-610-0030 or email [email protected]
Website:http://www.literacycouncilmcmd.org/Volunteer.htm
JOIN THE DHOONYA DANCE TEAM - Call for Instructors!
Dhoonya Dance School, DC's premiere school for Bollywood-inspired modern South Asian dance instruction is expanding and looking for new instructors.
Our School offers classes in all forms of South Asian dance to people of all ages, both male and female. If you have experience teaching dance, a fun and open personality, and enjoy working with people, please contact us today to schedule an audition!
Contact info: Priya Pandya, Managing Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202.716.4400
Kajal Mehta, Managing Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 703.678.8700
TiE-DC Presents ?GETTING PAST THE FIRST MILE: TERM SHEETS?
When: Wednesday, April 11
Start Time: 6:30 PM End Time: 9:00 PM
Location:
Sheraton Premiere, Tysons Corner
8661 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA
Registration URL:http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=389c6f28-6867-4886-998c-02a6ce5e2fb6
Listing: TiE-DC, along with the South Asian Bar Associate of Washington DC and The Entrepreneur Center @ NVTC, continues our successful First Mile series with Getting Past the First Mile: Term Sheets. If you are going for venture financing or are about to close on a venture-backed deal, you owe it to yourself to partake in the kind of executive education we can offer! The event will be held on the evening of April 11th, at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner. Join us as Jonathan Wallace (WWC Capital Group), David Shaheen (Burk and Reedy), and Manoj Ramnani (Astegic Inc.) show you the money, or at least how to deal for the money. Given the prevalence of venture-backed success stories in our region, this is one event you cannot afford to miss!
Cost: $55 non-members; $35 members
Point of Contact:
Jennifer A. Vanderburgh
Assistant Director, TiE-DC
[email protected]
Phone: (703) 310-4209
TiE-DC Presents ?GETTING PAST THE FIRST MILE: LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE?
When: Wednesday, April 18
Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 2:30 PM
Location:
Tower Club, Tysons Corner
8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1700
Vienna, VA
Registration URL:http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=389c6f28-6867-4886-998c-02a6ce5e2fb6
Listing: TiE-DC continues the successful Getting Past the First Mile series with Leadership By Example. Learn from Alan Malinchak, Chief Learning Officer at ManTech Univ, as he presents leadership concepts crucial to anyone in a professional position. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 18th, from 12 to 2:30 pm, at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner. Join us for lunch and gain practical skills that will enable YOU to lead your business to success!
Cost: $35 non-members; $25 members
Point of Contact:
Jennifer A. Vanderburgh
Assistant Director, TiE-DC
[email protected]
Phone: (703) 310-4209
Do you have ideas, suggestions or questions? E-mail: [email protected]
MEMBERS ONLY WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTION: Tuesday, April 3 ? Karma, Washington, DC
CULTURAL ? TIDAL BASIN PERFORMANCES AT CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL: Sunday, April 8 ? Washington, DC
APRIL BOOK CLUB MEETING: Thursday, April 12 ? Washington, DC
KAHANI NIGHT: Thursday, April 12 ? Teaism, Washington, DC
COMMUNITY SERVICE ? Northern Virginia's Most Nutritious Exhibit: Sunday, April 15 ? Arlington, VA
FUSION 2007 MEETING- CHAIRS, DIRECTORS, and CHOREOGRAPHERS: Monday, April 16 ? Arlington, VA
COMMUNITY SERVICE ? SERVATHON 2007:Saturday, May 5 ? Washington, DC
CHARITY GALA DATE AUCTION: Sign up to take part in the Date Auction!!
FUSION 2007 ? CALLING ALL DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS: Are you interested in leading the show, putting together dances, skits, etc. with a mix of eastern and western themes? Email: [email protected]
KAHANI ? STORYTELLERS AND WRITERS WANTED: We need storytellers interested in writing and reading age-appropriate material for the children in our Families group. Email [email protected] .
INDOOR SOCCER: Interested in playing COED indoor soccer or other sports? [email protected].
NEW MEMBER BENEFITS! Members ONLY Wine and Cheese reception, the 2007 Annual NetIP Conference is in Miami, FL. ONLY paid 2007 members are eligible to register. Become a member today and take full advantage all the NetSAP member benefits.
APRIL DINNER CIRCLE: Watch out for announcements for this month?s Dinner Circle later this month!
CALENDAR: Check out the NetSAP Calendar for the latest details on upcoming events! Link to the Calendar.
VOLUNTEER TUTOR OPPORTUNITIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
JOIN THE DHOONYA DANCE TEAM - Call for Instructors!
TiE-DC: ?Getting Past the First Mile: Term Sheets? ? Wednesday, April 11
TiE-DC: ?Getting Past the First Mile: Leadership By Example? ? Wednesday, April 18
WINE AND CHEESE - NetSAP MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT
Our resident wine expert, Neil Shah, will give a quick overview of the basic fundamentals of wine tasting as well as tips to for when you order in a restaurant or buy wine for personal use. We will be having 2 red wines and 2 white wines from various locations around the world with cheese and bread. Space is limited to sign up early by going to netsapwineandcheese.eventbrite.com . And again, THANKS for being a member.
When: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM
Where:
Karma DC
1919 Eye St., NW
Washington, DC
Metro: Farragut West (Blue and Orange Lines)
Cost: FREE and only open to 2007 paid NetSAP members
Not a member but want to attend? Sign up for membership at: www.eventbrite.com
Questions on membership: [email protected]
Questions on the event: [email protected]
CULTURAL ? TIDAL BASIN PERFORMANCES AT CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
As part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, various local, national and international artists will be performing at the Tidal Basin. Here is an opportunity to meet up with other NETSAP-DC members and enjoy this show. Details on where to meet will be sent out to those who respond 2-3 days prior to the show. Performances on April 8 th include the following:
Roomjhoom Nrityalaya ? This dance school will celebrate this beautiful Spring Festival through vibrant, colorful and spectacular blends of Indian classical, semi-classical and folk dances.
Miyako Kyudojo ? This Washington School of Japanese meditation archery and Master bowmaker Kanjuro Shibata XX will give a ceremonial offering in the form of a Resha, which is a display of manners, form, and inner-balance.
Eric Meany ? Washington DC based singer/songwriter brings an always incisive and sometimes humorous point of view to his original songs. Accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, he brings the audience into his world, entertains them, enlightens them, and sends them happily on their way.
Nrikyashetra ? This School of South Indian Dance will perform Bharatanatyam which has 2 aspects: conveying emotion through facial gestures and hand movements (abhinaya), and footwork keeping to the rhythm of drum syllables.
Hoboyokai ? This group will demonstrate classical Japanese Martial Arts from several traditions.
Don Chapman ? Don Chapman is a Native American acoustic guitarist and vocalist who has performed in previous festivals with October Skies & Chrissy Coughlin.
Fiddle Works Inc ? Thirty talented young fiddlers perform an exciting and up beat program of traditional American and Irish Folk music.
When: Sunday, April 8, 2007
Start Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Jefferson Memorial
Metro: Smithsonian (Blue and Orange Lines)
Bus: 13A 13G 13B 13F
Circulator: 14th and Independence Avenue stop on the Smithsonian/National Gallery of Art Loop
Please email [email protected] if interested. Guided tour is available to groups of 10 or more so please email any interest ASAP so we can get something reserved.
Email: [email protected]
APRIL BOOK CLUB MEETING
Book: Storywallah by Shyam Selvadurai
When: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Washington DC (details will be given when RSVP is received)
Phone: 617-905-1159
RSVP: Please RSVP at least 3 days prior to the event to help the host plan for seating/meal arrangements to [email protected]
For all inquiries about the book club, please reference the Netsap website at netsap.org under the book club committee tab
KAHANI NIGHT
If you're an aspiring writer, and you'd like to share your work with the world at large, this is your chance! Kahani, the NetSAP-DC Writing Workshop, would like to invite you to Kahani Night on Thursday, April 12th at 7:30pm at Teaism in Penn Quarter.
There's no cost to submit a work, and admission is free for NetSAP-DC members, and $5 for non-members.
Submission guidelines:
Each author will be allotted a finite amount of time to read his or her work (or the works of others, if they choose). The time slot will vary depending on how many submissions we receive, but assume between 8-15 minutes per person, with a half-hour break for intermission. Works should be original writing, and should not be previously published elsewhere. Other than that, anything goes! Be yourself, be creative, and submit!
NetSAP-DC will not retain rights to any works submitted for Kahani Night, and all rights are retained by the author.
If you are interested in sharing a piece at Kahani Night, please send an email to:
[email protected] or [email protected]. Feel free to forward this to your friends and help us spread the word about a great event!
When: Thursday, April 12, 2007
Start Time: 7:00 PM End Time: 10:00 PM
Where:
400 8th Street NW (the corner of 8th and D Streets)
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 638-6010
877-8TEAISM
Metro: Archives / Navy Memorial (Yellow/Green Line)
Cost: Free for NetSAP-DC members, $5 for non-members
For more information about Kahani and upcoming events, please visit: groups.yahoo.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE ? Northern Virginia's Most Nutritious Exhibit
Please join us at the fourth annual Canstruction "Northern Virginia's Most Nutritious Exhibit" at Ballston Common Mall, Sunday, April 15th as part of a national community service project of the design and construction industry, organized by the American Institute of Architects Northern Virginia Chapter and Ballston Common Mall. Canstruction is a fun design/build competition that helps feed local residents in need. Volunteers are needed to de-construct, pack, load & unload crates of cans.
When: Sunday, April 15
Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 12:00 PM
Where: 2708 S Nelson St
Ballston Common Mall
Arlington, VA 22206
Metro: Ballston (Orange lines)
RSVP: To [email protected] with your name and email address by Thursday April 12.
FUSION 2007 MEETING- CHAIRS, DIRECTORS, and CHOREOGRAPHERS
Do you miss being a part of your college cultural shows? Did you enjoy planning the event? Or, choreographing and performing? If so, join the NetSAP FUSION SHOW committee. We are looking for hardworking and dedicated individuals and groups for all aspects of FUSION.
FUSION is NetSAP?s annual cultural show, featuring the talents of the South Asian community through dance, song, and other performances blending the cultures of the East and West.
Please come to our next planning meeting on Monday April 16th at 7pm.
Location: 1200 N. Veitch St. Arlington, VA 22201
Thanks for your interest. Please contact Shital Shah for more information at: [email protected]
COMMUNITY SERVICE ? SERVATHON 2007
On May 5, join us and thousands of other volunteers at nonprofits around the region and help make our community a great place for all who live here! Join us for Servathon 2007, presented by Greater DC Cares and AOL.
When: Saturday, May 5, 2007
Start Time: 8:45 AM End Time: 12:00 PM
Where: Washington, DC
Registration: Now until April 27th visit www.servathon.org , Join as a team, Register for NET-SAP DC.
Registration Fee: $20 each volunteer to cover supplies, t-shirts, water and snacks. We also ask each volunteer to raise a minimum of $100 (anything you can raise would be appreciated). It's not mandatory but we sure would appreciate your help!
Only for volunteers: "Celebration Party" 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Buffalo Billards as a thank you for all your hard work. Free food, beer, soft drinks and prizes for top fundraisers!
Any questions? Contact your NetSAP DC Community Service chairs, Renu Ahluwalia, Amita Mehrotra, or Shiv Ramanna at [email protected].
To join the listserv, please visit: groups.yahoo.com
SAVE THE DATE!!! CHARITY BALL:
The 10th Annual Charity Ball will be Saturday May 12th at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA. It will be a Sari Soiree featuring a casino night, silent auction, date auction, and much more all for the benefit of a local and international charity.
For more info, email [email protected]
Are you one of DC's most eligible Bachelors/ Bachelorettes? Then we want YOU!
Join NetSAP-DC in raising money for fantastic charities locally and in India. Sign up to be auctioned at the 10th Annual Charity Gala Date Auction on May 12, 2007. To fill out a nomination form or for more information contact Arti Thumar - [email protected]. Thank you for your support!
FUSION 2007 ? CALLING ALL DIRECTORS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS:
FUSION is our annual cultural show featuring the talents of our community with a blend of eastern and western themes through dance, music, skits/comedy and more! Are you interested in leading the show, putting together dances, skits, etc. with a mix of eastern and western themes? BHANGRA, BOLLYWOOD, CLASSICAL, or even technical direction, we need your help! Lead one of the most anticipated events of the year! Email: [email protected]
KAHANI ? STORYTELLERS AND WRITERS WANTED:
Kahani, the NetSAP-DC writing workshop, is looking for people who'd be interested in reading or reading and writing stories for kids for an upcoming event in collaboration with the NetSAP-DC Families Committee. If you enjoy reading to kids, or want to try your hand at writing something for kids, please send an email to [email protected], or send an email to Salil Maniktahla at [email protected].
For information about Kahani, please visit the Kahani group site at: groups.yahoo.com
INDOOR SOCCER:
Interested in playing COED indoor soccer or other sports Saturdays in Northern VA? Our last season just ended and everyone had a great time. Season?s are about 8 weeks long and people of all skill levels are encouraged to join. Get some exercise and meet some new friends! [email protected]
NetSAP Membership Discounts!
A $40 membership gives discounts to ALL NetSAP events, Dhoonya Dance classes, Kaplan, 1-800-FLOWERS, Hertz, Conferences, local restaurants and invitation to exclusive NetSAP member events such as our Wine and Cheese Member Appreciation Event coming soon. Click here to join.
Redeem by showing your NetIP Membership card or email [email protected] with questions.
APRIL DINNER CIRCLE: Watch out for announcements for this month?s Dinner Circle Registration later this month! If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Please note that the events below are listed as a service to our members. The views expressed in the following activities and by the groups listed below are not shared or endorsed by NetSAP DC.For Additional Details About These Events, Please Visit our Online Calendar at netsap.org.
Volunteer Tutor Opportunities in Montgomery County
Who we are: Founded in 1963, the Literacy Council of Montgomery County, Maryland is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping adults in Montgomery County learn to speak, read, write and understand English.
What We Do: We train volunteers to tutor one-on-one or with small groups of students who live or work in Montgomery County. LCMC provides Basic Literacy (read and write) and English as a Second Language training programs (read, write and speak).
Tutor Role: Meet with student/students twice a week for one hour. Set your schedule and location with your students allowing total flexibility.
Qualifications: Prospective tutors do not need to have any prior experience in education. You only need to be fluent in English yourself and have the desire to assist an adult to read and write in English.
Training: Start by attending our one and a half-hour orientation during which we will introduce you to our organization and training methodology. Our training workshops are usually spread over two Saturdays and last a total of 12 hours.
Commitment: Six months.
Your Impact: Provide your student/students with skills for life.
Contact: For more information please call 301-610-0030 or email [email protected]
Website:http://www.literacycouncilmcmd.org/Volunteer.htm
JOIN THE DHOONYA DANCE TEAM - Call for Instructors!
Dhoonya Dance School, DC's premiere school for Bollywood-inspired modern South Asian dance instruction is expanding and looking for new instructors.
Our School offers classes in all forms of South Asian dance to people of all ages, both male and female. If you have experience teaching dance, a fun and open personality, and enjoy working with people, please contact us today to schedule an audition!
Contact info: Priya Pandya, Managing Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202.716.4400
Kajal Mehta, Managing Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 703.678.8700
TiE-DC Presents ?GETTING PAST THE FIRST MILE: TERM SHEETS?
When: Wednesday, April 11
Start Time: 6:30 PM End Time: 9:00 PM
Location:
Sheraton Premiere, Tysons Corner
8661 Leesburg Pike
Vienna, VA
Registration URL:http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=389c6f28-6867-4886-998c-02a6ce5e2fb6
Listing: TiE-DC, along with the South Asian Bar Associate of Washington DC and The Entrepreneur Center @ NVTC, continues our successful First Mile series with Getting Past the First Mile: Term Sheets. If you are going for venture financing or are about to close on a venture-backed deal, you owe it to yourself to partake in the kind of executive education we can offer! The event will be held on the evening of April 11th, at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner. Join us as Jonathan Wallace (WWC Capital Group), David Shaheen (Burk and Reedy), and Manoj Ramnani (Astegic Inc.) show you the money, or at least how to deal for the money. Given the prevalence of venture-backed success stories in our region, this is one event you cannot afford to miss!
Cost: $55 non-members; $35 members
Point of Contact:
Jennifer A. Vanderburgh
Assistant Director, TiE-DC
[email protected]
Phone: (703) 310-4209
TiE-DC Presents ?GETTING PAST THE FIRST MILE: LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE?
When: Wednesday, April 18
Start Time: 12:00 PM End Time: 2:30 PM
Location:
Tower Club, Tysons Corner
8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 1700
Vienna, VA
Registration URL:http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=389c6f28-6867-4886-998c-02a6ce5e2fb6
Listing: TiE-DC continues the successful Getting Past the First Mile series with Leadership By Example. Learn from Alan Malinchak, Chief Learning Officer at ManTech Univ, as he presents leadership concepts crucial to anyone in a professional position. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 18th, from 12 to 2:30 pm, at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner. Join us for lunch and gain practical skills that will enable YOU to lead your business to success!
Cost: $35 non-members; $25 members
Point of Contact:
Jennifer A. Vanderburgh
Assistant Director, TiE-DC
[email protected]
Phone: (703) 310-4209
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