Program Schedule

Emcees of the event: Shailesh Shrestha (Actor/activist) & Jubi Gauchan, Miss Nepal USA 2011 Top 5 finalist & winner of Miss Personality

Presiding & opening statement: Dawa Sherpa Hyolmo, President, US Nepal Media Center
Welcome statement: Pradeep Thapa, Editor-in-Chief, USNepalOnline.Com
Vote of Thanks: Nagendra Ingnam “Atharaili”, Literature Editor, USNepalOnline.Com

Host of this event:
1.    Lakshin Lama, Life Member, USNepalOnline.com
2.    Samjhana Karki, Winner of Miss Nepal USA2011 Miss Talent

The Contributors:
1.    Photographer: Ang Kami Sherpa (PhotoHera.com), New York
2.    Photographer: Ashok Pant (HamroPhoto.com), New York
3.    Videographer: Shambhu Moktan (Moktan Dogital.com), New York
4.    Sound system: DJ Tashi & Nawang, Danfe Entertainment Enterprise, New York

Honoring Guests of Honor 2011:
1.    Narbada Chhetri, social activist, Senior Community Organizer, Adhikaar, New York
2.    Sapana Shree, famous Nepali singer, New York
3.    Arjun P. Mainali, founding president, Blood Donors of America, New York
4.    Karma G. Sherpa, founding president, Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Peoples in Nepal (FIPNA), New York

Honoring Youth Recognition Award 2011:
1.    Siddartha Tamang, New York

Past Guests of Honor 2009 & 2010:
1.    2010: Gauri Malla, famous actress of Nepal, New York
2.    2010: Bishnu Maya Pariyar, president, Empower Dalit Women of Nepal (EDWON), Boston, USA.
3.    2010: Subarna Chhetri, senior actress & founding member, New York Kala Manch, New York
4.    2009:  Bashundhara Bhusal, famous comedian actress, Kathmandu, Nepal

Statement by Youth Recognition Honoree 2011: Siddartha Tamang
Statement by Guest of Honour 2011: Narbada Chhetri
Statement by Guest of Honour 2011: Arjun P. Mainali
Statement by Guest of Honour 2011: Sapana Shree
Statement by Guest of Honour 2011: Karma G. Sherpa

The Honorary Life Membership Certificate & traditional Khada will be presented to the following:

New Life Members (2011):
1.    Gyalsumdo Sewa Sanstha Inc. USA (First Community Org Life Member), New York
President: Dr. Dhagyalpo Punel
2.    Devendra Thapa Magar, NJ, USA
3.    Bindu Thapa Magar Pariyar, Gorkha, Nepal
4.    Suberna Chhetry, New York
5.    Indra B. Tamang, NY, USA
6.    Sharada Kshetry, NY, USA
7.    Namrata Pradhan, NY, USA
8.    Nani D. Bhandari, NY, USA
9.    Yamuna Hamal (Bimla) Shrestha, NY, USA
10.    Shree Parajuli, NY, USA
11.    Chandra 'Akash' Rai, Colorado, USA
12.    Lakshin Lama, NY, USA
13.    Umakant Adhikari, Lamjung, Nepal
14.    Kan Maya Pariyar, Gorkha, Nepal
15.    Renu Sharma Sapkota, New Jersey, USA
16.    Kesav Lama, NY, USA

The traditional Khada will be presented to the following previous Honorary Life Members:

Life Members (2010)
17.    Bharati Silawal-Giri, New York (Now: Delhi)
18.    Dr. Dhagyalpo Punel, New York
19.    Janesh Gurung, New York
20.    Lab K. Budha Magar, New York
21.    Lt. (Rtd. British Army) Mahendra Thapa Magar, New Jersey
22.    Manbahadur Rana Magar, New York
23.    Rudrabahadur Thapa Ale Magar, New Jersey
24.    Rupbahadur Pariyar, Gorkha, Nepal
25.    Sapana K.C., New York
26.    Santa (Santu Maya) Adhikari Ghimire, New York
27.    Shalina Shrestha, New York (Youngest Life Member at age 8)

Life Members (2009)
28.    Banshalal Tamang, New York
29.    Chandra Kumari (Jamuna) Tamu (Gurung), New York
30.    Dawa Sherpa Hyolmo, New York
31.    Gita Khatri, New York
32.    Mani Bangdel, New York
33.    Mani Tulachan, New York
34.    Pasang D. Sherpa, New York
35.    Mam Lal Bhusal, New York (Now: Nepal) (First Life Member)

The appreciation letter will be presented to the following Co-sponsors of the event:
1.    Thomas Mungoven, Law Office of Thomas Mungoven, P.C., New York
2.    Sonam Lama & Tenzing Ukyab, Himalayan Yak Restaurant,  Jackson Heights, New York
3.    Lila Rai, New York
4.    Keshabram Rai, A-1 Global Market, Jackson Heights, New York

The appreciation letter will be presented to the following Regular Advertisers:
5.    Chhetry & Associates, P.C. , New York (Khagendra GC, Attorney at law)
6.    Himalaya Connection, New York (NepTalk.com) (Prop. Dawa Sherpa Hyolmo)
7.    Lama Accounting.Com, New York (Prop. Namgel Lama)
8.    Law Office of Keshab Raj Seadie, P.C., New York (Keshab Raj Seadie, Attorney at law)
9.    Law Office of  Ramesh K. Shrestha, P.C., New York (Ramesh K. Shrestha, Attorney at law)
10.    Law Office of Thomas Mungoven, New York (Thomas Mungoven, Attorney at law)
11.    M. Shafique, CPA, PLLC, Jackson Heights, New York (Prop. M. Shafique, CPA)
12.    Mustang Thakali Kitchen Restaurant, New York (Prop. Nabin Sherchan)
13.    Prabhu Money Transfer, New York (President, DP Bhattachan)
14.    TaxRaja.Com, New York (Prop. Biraj Rijal, CPA)

Statements by the Guest speakers:
1.    Yog Guru Lalit Shankar Yogi, Patanjali Yog Samiti Nepal
2.    Chhongba Sherpa, President, Sherpa Kyidug, New York, USA
3.    Shree Parajuli, President, Ridgewood Nepalese Society, New York
4.    Tsering Lama, General Secretary, Gyalsumdo Sewa Sanstha Inc. USA
5.    Gita Khatri, General Secretary, Nepalese Literary Society (INLS), Central Committee
6.    Bishnu Maya Pariyar, Founder, Empower Dalit Women of Nepal (EDWON), Boston, USA
7.    Dipesh Limbu, General Secretary, Federation of Indigenous Peoples of Nepal in America (FIPNA)
8.    Milan K. Rai, president, United Kirat Rai Organization of America, Central Committee & VP of NRN USA
9.    Shiva K. Rai, President, Federation of Indigenous Peoples of Nepal in America (FIPNA) & General Secretary, Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRN USA)
10.    Prahlad KC, President, Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRN USA)
11.    Swami Bal Gopal, founder, American Hindu RCO (Religious Cultural Organization), Richmond Hill, NY
12.    H.E. Ambassador Gyanchandra Acharya, Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN, New York

Song/ Dance performance by:
1.    Dance: Angelina Rana Magar Malla, 3-year-old
2.    Singer: Rajendra Rai & his 5-year-old daughter Angila Rai: गीतको बोल: Chhori Malai
3.    Singer: Tilak Shrestha: गीतको बोल:
4.    Dance: Wakasha Bantawa Rai
5.    Singer: Pabita Bagchand Pariyar: गीतको बोल:
6.    Dance presentation by Basanta Dance Center (Choreographer: Vijayman Nakarmi): Artists: Seneca Pradhan (9-year-old), Lamu Sherpa, Pasang Phuti Lama, Dethen Palmo Lama
7.    Dance presentation by Jhankaar Dance Center (Choreographer: Dharambir Lama), Chhuten Sherpa
8.    Singer: Narbahadur Dahal: गीतको बोल:
9.    Singer: Kanhaiya Singh: गीतको बोल:
10.    Singer: Rajesh Thapa Magar: गीतको बोल:
11.    Special Performance: Actress Gauri Malla

Preview of a documentary on Shree Singh Jaleshwari Primary School, Khesang-9, Bhojpur, Nepal (37 mins.), produced by Lila Rai, New York
Refreshment will be served during the screening of the documentary
Sponsor of the refreshment:
Sel Roti: Gita Khatri
Kerau & Aalu achaar, hammus: Bishnu Maya Pariyar, Punam Rana Magar Malla, Lakshin Lama & Indu Rai
Salad: Sapana KC
Coke/pepsi: Santa Ghimire
Chiura (bitten rice): Janesh Gurung
Gaajar: Sharada Kshetry
Bottled drinking water: Lila Rai

Invited Guests/ Nepalese Community Representatives:

1.    H.E. Ambassador Gyanchandra Acharya, Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN, New York
2.    Shankar D. Bairagi, Deputy Permanent Representative, Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN, NY
3.    Darshan Rauniyar, First Nepalese US Congressional candidate, Washington, USA
4.    Amrit Rai, Minister Consular, Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN, New York
5.    Narbada Chhetri, Adhikaar, Senior Community Organizer & Guest of Honor 2011
6.    Sapana Shree, Famous Nepali Singer & Guest of Honor 2011
7.    Arjun P. Mainali, President, Blood Donors of America & Guest of Honor 2011
8.    Karma G. Sherpa, founder president, Federation of Nepalese Indigenous Peoples in Nepal (FIPNA) & Guest of Honor 2011
9.    Siddartha Tamang, Youth Recognition Award honoree 2011
10.    Gauri Malla, Guest of Honor 2010
11.    Bishnu Maya Pariyar, Guest of Honor 2010
12.    Subarna Chhetri, Guest of Honor 2010
13.    Prahlad KC, President, Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRN USA)
14.    Mukesh Singh, Regional Coordinator, NRN North America
15.    Aditya Maharjan, NRNA ICC Representative of NRN USA, New York
16.    Temba Sherpa Lama, NRNA ICC Representative of NRN USA, New York
17.    Bhuwani P. Gurung, NRNA ICC Representative of NRN USA, Boston
18.    Mridula Koirala, Nepali Congress North America Representative, New York
19.    Anand Bist, Nepali Congress youth leader, New York
20.    Raja Ghale, Immediate past president, Nepalese Association in Southeast America (NASeA), Georgia
21.    Durga Bhurtel, Attorney at Law, New York
22.    Khagendra GC, Attorney at Law, New York
23.    Girija Gautam, Attorney at Law, New York
24.    Ramesh K. Shrestha, Attorney at Law, New York
25.    Keshabraj Seadie, Attorney at Law, New York
26.    Dilliraj Bhatta, Attorney at Law, New York
27.    Binod Roka, Attorney at Law, New York
28.    Thomas Mungoven, Attorney at Law, New York
29.    Biraj Rijal, CPA, New York
30.    Eakub A. Khan, CPA, New York
31.    Suku Rai, Heavenly Path USA
32.    Sanjeev Scherchan, Asia Society, New York
33.    Ashok Gurung, India-China Institute, New School University, New York
34.    Swami Bal Gopal, founder, American Hindu RCO (Religious Cultural Organization), Richmond Hill, NY
35.    Yog Guru Lalit Shankar Yogi, Patanjali Yog Samiti Nepal
36.    Adhikaar for Human Rights & Social Justice, Luna Ranjit, Executive Director
37.    Alliance for Democracy & Human Rights in Nepal (ADHRN),  Somnath Ghimire,  president
38.    Alliance for Democracy & Human Rights in Nepal (ADHRN),  Rajendra Shrestha, Board Chairman
39.    Alliance for Democracy & Human Rights in Nepal (ADHRN),  Dhaniram Sapkota, General Secretary
40.    America-Nepal Friendship Society (ANFS), Dr. Binod Shah, president
41.    America-Nepal Friendship Society (ANFS), Muna Belbase, Immediate past president
42.    America-Nepal Friendship Society (ANFS), Dr. Tara Niraula, former president
43.    Association of Nepalese Teraian in America (ANTA), Dr. Binod Shah, Senior vice president
44.    Blood Donors of America, Arjun P. Mainali, president
45.    Blood Donors of America, Yam Adhikari, General Secretary
46.    Empower Dalit Women of Nepal (EDWON), Bishnu Maya Pariyar, founder
47.    Federation of Indigenous Peoples of Nepal in America (FIPNA), Shiva K. Rai, Chairman
48.    Federation of Indigenous Peoples of Nepal in America (FIPNA), Dipesh Limbu, General Secretary
49.    Federation of Indigenous Peoples of Nepal in America (FIPNA), former Arjun Gurung, General Secretary
50.    Federation of Indigenous Women of Nepal in America (FIWNA), Sangini Rana Magar, president
51.    Federation of Indigenous Women of Nepal in America (FIWNA), Indira Chongbang, General Secretary
52.    Friends of Nepal-New Jersey, Ananta Risal, president
53.    Gyalsunda Sewa Sastha USA, Dr. Dhagyalpo Punel, Chairman
54.    Heavenly Path USA, Suku Rai, co-founder
55.    Hyolmo Ama Yangri Kyidug, Kunsang Sherpa Hyolmo, General Secretary
56.    Hyolmo Society of America, Pemba Yolmo Sherpa, Chairman
57.    Hyolmo Society of America, Dale Hyolmo, Immediate past Chairman
58.    International Nepalese Literary Society, Central Committee, Gita Khatri, General Secretary
59.    International Nepalese Literary Society, New York Chapter, Poonam Kafle, president
60.    International Nepalese Literary Society, New York Chapter, Jyoti Poudel, Immediate past president
61.    International Nepalese Literary Society, New York Chapter, Bikash Bista, General Secretary
62.    Kirat Rai Society of America, Mani Bangdel, Chairman, Central Board
63.    Kirat Yakthung Chumlung USA, Purna Limbu, president
64.    Magar Association USA, Lt. (Rtd.) Mahendra Thapa Magar, president, New Jersey
65.    Magar Association USA, Tika Pun Magar, General Secretary, VA
66.    Magar Association USA, Lab K Budhamagar, Immediate past General Secretary
67.    Magar Association USA, Manbahadur Rana Magar, Joint Secretary
68.    Mustang Kyiduk, USA, Shree Gurung, Chairman
69.    Nepali Youth Relationship Organization America Inc., Gajendra Budhathoki, president
70.    Nepali Youth Relationship Organization America Inc., Man Mohan Singh Ghimire, Secretary
71.    Nepalese Democratic Youth Council USA, Pramod Sitaula, president
72.    Nepalese Democratic Youth Council USA, Bishnu Subedi, vice president
73.    Nepali Jana Samparka Samiti, Central Committee, Khagendra GC, former Coordinator
74.    Nepali Jana Samparka Samiti, New York Chapter, Nabin Sherchan, former Coordinator
75.    Nepali Jana Samparka Samiti, New York Chapter, Krishna Pokhrel, former Coordinator
76.    Nepal Sanatan Sewa, New York, Bishnu Basnet, Founder
77.    Newa Guthi New York, Aditya Maharjan, Chairman
78.    Newa Guthi New York, Dharmendra Kapali, General Secretary
79.    New York Kala Manch, Ramraj Chhetri, president
80.    Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRN USA), Prahlad KC, president
81.    Ridgewood Nepalese Society, New York, Shree Parajuli, president
82.    Sherpa Kyidug, New York, USA, Chhongba Sherpa, Chairman
83.    Sindhu-USA Welfare Society, Inc, Banshalal Tamang, president
84.    Tamang Society of America, Bharatraj Tamang, Chairman
85.    Tamang Society of America, Indra B. Tamang, Immediate past Chairman
86.    Tamang Society of America, Lackyan Lama, General Secretary
87.    Tamu Society of America, Mekhraj Gurung, Chairman
88.    Tamu Society of America, Tika Gurung, Immediate past Chairman
89.    Taplejung Welfare Society Inc. USA, Tikaram Gurung, president
90.    Taplejung Welfare Society Inc. USA, Anand Limbu, General Secretary
91.    Thakali Samaj, New York, Shramik Sherchan, president
92.    United Kirat Rai Organization of America, Central Committee, Milan K. Rai, president
93.    United Kirat Rai Organization of America, Central Committee, Pravaker Rai, General Secretary
94.    United Kirat Rai Organization of America, New York Chapter, Hembahadur Rai, president
95.    United Nepalese Democratic Youth Forum (UNDF), New York Chapter, Sita Kharel, president
96.    United Nepalese Democratic Youth Forum (UNDF), NY Chapter, Tek Gurung, Immediate past president
97.    United Nepalese Democratic Youth Forum (UNDF), NY Chapter, Arjun B. Singh, General Secretary
98.    United Nepalese Democratic Youth Forum (UNDF), NY Chapter, Sanjay Thapa, Immediate past Gen Secretary
99.    US Nepal Sports & Cultural Development Inc, Thaneshwar Rai, president
100.    US Nepal Sports & Cultural Development Inc, Santababu Thokar, , General Secretary
101.    Walung Kyidug USA, Tenzing Ukyab, president

List of invitees/participants for 4th Anniversary celebration event:

A: Angelina Rana Magar Malla, Anand Bist, Ashok Pant, Amar Nembang, Anil Roka Magar, Ang Kami Sherpa, Aiswarya Sharma, Ang Chhiring Sherpa, Dr. Angaraj Timlsina, Aditya Maharjan, Archana Pokhrel, Anupama Sapkota, Amrit Rai, Arjun P. Mainali, Ayusha Shrestha, Ananta Risal, Amit Shah, Arjung Gurung, Ashok Gurung, Anil Shahi, Adam Swart, B: Bijeta Thebe, Bikrant Basnet, Bishnu Subedi, Binayak Bista, Binod Roka, Binod Pomo Limbu, Bed Kharel, Bidur Poudyal, Binita Poudyal, Bel Bhujel, Bishnu Basnet, Biraj Rijal, Buddha Chemjong, Bharatraj Thamang,  Bishnu Maya Pariyar, Bharati Silawal-Giri, Bhuwani P. Gurung, Banshalal Tamang, Bharati Rai, Bimla Shrestha, Basanti Rai, Bidhya Bimal Baral, Benuka Diyali, Bishal Shah, Bishwa Shah, Bishal Shah, Bipan Rai, Bikash Bista, Bijaya Poudel, Dr. Binod Shah, C: Chhiring Topke Lama, Chhiring Rapke Lama, Chetbahadur Subba, Chhongba Sherpa, Chhemang Lama, Chandra Kumari Gurung, Chandra 'Akash' Rai, D: Desh Limbu, Dale Hyolmo, Durgesh Karki, Dhaniram Sapkota, Dharambir Lama, Deepa Thapa, Dharmendra Kapali, Deepakraj Kafle, Dineshjung Shah, Dipesh limbu, Dilliraj Bhatta, Durga Bhurtel, Durga Subba, Devendra Thapa Magar, Dawa Sherpa Hyolmo, Dr. Dhagyalpo Punel, Dendi Sherpa, E: Eakub A. Khan, F: Feroze Shah,  G: Gita Pokhrel, Girija Gautam, Gyanchandra Acharya, Gauri Malla, Gita Khatri, Gejendra Budhathoki, H: Harish Hamal, Hembahadur Rai, I: Indu Rai, Ishwari Maskey, Indra B. Tamang, J: JB Gurung, Jamyang Gurung, Jyoti Poudel, Janesh Gurung,  Jubi Gauchan, K: Krishna Pokhrel, Krishna Gautam, Kunti Thapa, Kamala Lopchan, Keshav Lama, Karuna Sharma,  Kunsang Hyolmo, Kaji Sherpa, Karuna Ingnam, Keshabram Rai, Kriti Roka Magar, Khagendra GC, Karma G. Sherpa, Kanhaiya Singh, Kala KC, Karuna Rai, Kamala Prasai, L: Lackyan Lama, Lakshin Lama, Lila Rai, Lalita Thapa, Laxmi Shrestha, Luna Ranjit, Lab K Budha Magar,  M: Dr. Megh Gurung, Mohan Gyawali, Mingmar Sherpa, Makar Pokhrel, Munindra Nembang, Milan Shahi, Milan K. Rai, Manoj Khanal, Menaka Parajuli, Mingma Sherpa,  Mekhraj Gurung, Malati Bisht, Muna Belbase, Mukesh Singh, Mridula Koirala, Lt. Mahendra Thapa Magar, Man B Rana Magar, Mani Bangdel, Mahesh Malla, Mani Tulachan, Mangaldas Shrestha, Manmohan Singh Ghimire, N: DJ Nawang, Nani D. Bhandari, Narbada Chhetri, Nabin Sherchan, Namgel Lama, Nagendra Ingnam, Namrata Pradhan, Nhuchhe Narayan Dangol, Narbahadur Dahal, P: Parita Rajbhandari, Poonam Kafle, Ms Pemba Sherpa, Paramendra Bhagat,  Punam Gurung, Prakash Bom, Pramod Thulung,  Punam Rana Magar Malla, Pramod Sitaula, Purna Thebe Limbu, Pemba Yolmo Sherpa, Prahlad KC, Prakashdhar Tuladhar, Pravakar Rai, Pabita Bagchand Pariyar, Pragya Sapkota, Pinky Pun Magar, Pretty Pun Magar, Prashan Alung Rai, Pradeep Thapa Magar,  Padma Thapa, Priyanka Thapa Magar, R: Rabikiran Koirala, Ramesh Shakya, Renu Sapkota, Ramchandra Thapa, Renu Subedi, Dr. Rekha Hamal, Rekha Thapa, Roshan Thakuri, Ram Tamang, Ramesh Rai, Rushil Shakya, Roshan Dhungana, Roshna Moktan, Ramesh K. Shrestha, Ram Bisht, Ram Khatri, Ramraj Chhetri, Raja Ghale, Rudra Pun Magar, Roshan Gurung, Rajesh Thapa Magar, Rajendra Rai, Raj Kapoor, Rudra B Thapa Ale Magar, S: Santosh Thapaliya, Sangya Singh, Sanjaya Thapa, Sunita Hamal, Sita Kharel, Shiva K. Rai, Sherry Onna, Sonam Lama, Sandhya Parajuli, Suman Rai, Dr. Subhatra Subba, Siddartha Tamang, Dr. Susan Hangen, Satendra Shah, Subhas Lama, Somnath Ghimire, Suku Rai, Saroj Aryal, Sujan Gurung, Sukharaj Rai, Sanjay Parajuli, Surya Maharjan, Santababu Thokar, Suresh Chamling, Surya Ghimire, Sange Lama, Shree Parajuli, Shree Gurung, Samjhana Karki, Shankar Bairagi, Shramik Sherchan, Sanjeev Sherchan, Sapana Shree, Sanjok Lama, Shalina Shrestha, Sita Thapa Pariyar, Sunita Gurung, Suberna Chhetri, Shailesh Shrestha,  Santa Ghimire , Sapana KC, Sharada Kshetry,  Shambhu Moktan, Shafira Subedi, Shisir Shrestha, T: Tika Gurung, DJ Tashi, Tsepak Dorjee Gurung, Tilak Shrestha, Dr. Tara Niraula, Tenzing Ukyab, Top Dagi, Thomas Mungoven, Tek Gurung, Thaneshwar Rai, Tikaram Gurung, Triyukta Ghimire, Tina Maharjan, Tina Shrestha, Tara Black Gurung, Temba Sherpa Lama, U: Upendra Sahi, V: Vijayman Nakarmi,  W: Wakasha Bantawa Rai, Y: Yam Adhikari, Yasoda Khaling Rai.