Dance judges for the up-coming Garba Raas Competition

 

The 2012 Raas Garba Governance Board is looking for capable Dance judges for the up-coming Garba Raas Competition in September 2012.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for this position, please complete the attached form and send to Jyoti Tailor   E mail: jyotitailor@hotmail.com.

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2012 Western Canadian Garba Competition

The 2012 Western Canadian Garba Competition will be hosted in Calgary on September 2012. The Alberta Gujarati Association will be coordinating 3 groups to participate in the competition. We are looking for choreographers, participants and volunteers to make this event a success. Please see the information below to know how you can get involved.
Thank You
AGA 2012 Raas/Garba Competition Committee

Participants

Love to dance and can’t keep your feet from grooving! AGA has the right part for you.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 for anyone wanting to be selected for the Folk dance, Garba and Dandia Raas, Dance styles. Please email Jyoti Tailor – jyotitailor@hotmail.com or Mona Patel – monapatel@telus.net to reserve your audition time.

Audition Details:

Saturday, Feb 18th, 2012
Council of India Societies Building
9504 - 37 Avenue Edmonton, AB

First Audition Times
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Folk Dance Participant Registration
11:15 am - 12:15pm - Folk Dance Audition
11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Garba Participant Registration
12:15pm – 1:15 pm - Garba Audition
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm - Raas Participant Registration
1:15pm – 2:15 pm - Raas Dance Audition

Choreographer

There are so many talented people in Edmonton that have experience in choreographing Gujarati Raas/garba
If interested, please volunteer your time to choreograph any of the dance groups. Email your choreography experience history and interest to Jyoti Tailor – jyotitailor@hotmail.com or Mona Patel – monapatel@telus.net.

Volunteers

AGA is looking for volunteers to help with many activities leading up to the competition. We are looking for administrative support, team managers, drivers, activity coordinators, etc. Please email edmonton.aga@gmail.com.

NOTE: To participate, choreograph or volunteer, one must be an AGA member for the 2012 calendar year.

 

Date: January 29th /2012
Time: 2 PM to 4 PM
Venue: Rasoi, 9261 - 34 Avenue (NW), Edmonton, AB T6E 5T5

MC: Tejas Mehta
Moderator: Devila Mehta


1)    Welcome and opening of AGM : (President, Mona Patel)
2)    Approval of Minutes of 2010 AGM & Introduction of Moderator and Minutes Takers :( President : Mona Patel)
3)    AGA 2011’s program’s success, feedback and lesson learned.
•    Miles Stone of 2011: President (Mona Patel)
•    Cultural Program:(Programing Chair, Nirmal Shah )
•    Gujarati school / Math. School :( Vice President ,Kirtikumar Patel & Secretory, Poojaben Mazumdar)
•    Youth activity report: (Youth Coordinator , Sam Shah)
4)    AGA Financial Statement and Report for 2011:(Treasurer, Hiren Shah)
5)    Question and Answers Period for Account and Finance Report jointly host  (Mona Patel & Hiren Shah)
6)    AGA’s 2012 plan, budget (for Rass – Garba competition), schedule and expectations :(Programing Chair Nirmal Shah)
7)    Forth Coming Casino update. ( Mona Patel & Hiren Shah)
8)    Development for purchasing Property. ( Building Committee / Secretory Pooja Mazumdar )
9)    Appointment of Returning officer for next term AGA – Executive Committee.
10)    Election of Auditors.
11)     Any other Business / suggestions/ recommendations / open forum
(Special General Meeting).
12)     Vote of Thanks (Mona Patel), all volunteers, members and participants.
13)     Welcome to Light Snacks

 

2012 Western Canadian Garba Competition

The 2012 Western Canadian Garba Competition will be hosted in Calgary on September 2012. The Alberta Gujarati Association will be coordinating 3 groups to participate in the competition. We are looking for choreographers, participants and volunteers to make this event a success. Please see the information below to know how you can get involved.
Thanks
AGA 2012 Raas/Garba Competition Committee

Participants

Love to dance and can’t keep your feet from grooving! AGA has the right part for you.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, January 7th, 2012 for anyone wanting to be selected for the Folk dance, Garba and Dandia Raas, Dance styles. Please email Jyoti Tailor (jyotitailor@hotmail.com) or Mona Patel (monapatel@telus.net) to reserve your audition time.

Audition Details:
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
Council of India Societies Building
9504 - 37 Avenue Edmonton, AB

First Audition Times
10:30 am - 11:00 am - Raas Participant Registration
11:15 am - 12:15pm -  Raas Audition
11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Garba Participant Registration
12:15pm – 1:15 pm - Garba Audition
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm - Folk Dance Participant Registration
1:15pm – 2:15 pm - Folk Dance Audition

Second Audition Times
3:00pm – 3:30pm - Folk Dance Participant Registration
3:45pm – 4:45pm - Folk Dance Audition
4:00 pm – 4:30pm - Garba Participant Registration
4:45 pm – 5:45 pm - Garba Audition
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm - Raas Participant Registration
5:45 pm – 6:45 pm - Raas Audition

Choreographer
There are so many talented people in Edmonton that have experience in choreographing Gujarati Raas/garba
. If interested, please volunteer your time to choreograph any of the dance groups. Email your choreography experience history and interest to Jyoti Tailor – jyotitailor@hotmail.com or Mona Patel – monapatel@telus.net.

Volunteers
AGA is looking for volunteers to help with many activities leading up to the competition. We are looking for administrative support, team managers, drivers, activity coordinators, etc. Please email edmonton.aga@gmail.com.

NOTE: To participate, choreograph or volunteer, one must be an AGA member for the 2012 calendar year.

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Once again we request you, the AGA community to contact any executive

On Saturday, October 29th, 2011

At the Mirage Banquet Hall
8170 – 50th Street, Edmonton

Member Mingle  - 6:30pm
Cultural Program – 7pm
Dinner & Dance to follow

Tickets:
5 years and younger Free
6 years to 12 years - $15
13 and over - $25

Tickets available at Navratri or call Mona @ 780-462-4691 or Nirmal @ 780-886-9795

 

Diwali Volunteers

Once again we request you, the AGA community to contact any executive member to volunteer for the up-coming Diwali celebrations. We need drivers, front door greeters, stage assistants, etc................

 

2011 Diwali Ank

 

Piyush Panchal, AGA’s communication coordinator has started work on the 2011 Diwali Ank. If you are interested in submitting an article, providing a Diwali greeting or advertising in the publication, please contact Piyush at 780-752-2494 or edmonton.aga@gmail.com.

 

Diwali Ank Greeting and Advertising Rates

 

¼ Page Black & white                                             $50.00

½ Page Black & White                                            $100.00

Full Page Black & White                                        $150.00

Full Page Color                                                        $250.00

Front cover color (inside)                                        $375.00

Back cover color (inside)                                        $375.00

Back cover color (outside)                                      $500.00

 

 

 

Diwali Sponsorship / Advertising

 

This year’s Celebrations will be unlike any other that Edmonton has seen. 

 

Be a part of this auspicious occasion by supporting your community and showcasing your business. 

 

 

 

Diwali Dinner

Banner display, company name on event          $500.00

ticket and announcement of owner and

company name during the dinner.

2 complimentary tickets

 

Gujarati Language School Registration

 

Alberta Gujarati Association (AGA) has been working hard to promote Gujarati Culture in Edmonton, since 1976.  Gujarati Language School has been an integral part of this association for most of those years.  The school was put on hold for several years due to a decline in the young student population (ages 5yr to 17yrs).


AGA is very happy to report that it has restarted the Gujarati language school on Sept 12, 2010 and are able to advance many of those first year students to the next level.  We are now accepting admissions for Level 1 Gujarati learner, as well as Level 2 learner for Sept 2011.  For enrolment directly into Level 2, your child must have the knowledge of the level 1 curriculum.  An entry level test will given to determine competencies.  For further information and to download registration forms, please visit the AGA website at www.agaedmonton.ca.  Fees can be paid by cash or cheque along with the registration form.  The school is held on Sundays at the Alberta Hindi Parishad, #104 – 3907 – 98 Street, Edmonton from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. 


Registration for the school has begun.  It is on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact:

Mr Kirtikumar Patel  - School Principal @ 780-463-9924 or agaschool.principal@gmail.com
or
Mrs Pooja Muzumdar – School Teacher @ 780-434-5786


AGA hopes to enhance our children’s understanding of Gujarati culture and traditions through Gujarati Language.

 

Edmonton Owns the Podium!

AGA is gearing up for the 2012 Garba Competition in Calgary. This is our opportunity to showcase the immense talent in Edmonton.  We are looking for choreographers and dancers.  Please contact any AGA executive member for more information and watch for a both during the Navratri events.

 

 

Message from AGA President.

 

Hello AGA Members,

Spring is blooming in Edmonton. And for Edmontonian’s that means
getting outside and enjoying the long, warm days!

There are several picnics planned this summer to help AGA members
take advantage of warmer weather. Hope to see many of you there.

 

Gujarati School Field trip to Discovery Wildlife Park – June 05, 2011
Annual Senior’s Picnic to Sylvan Lake – June 26, 2011
Canada Day Celebration – July 1, 2011

AGA’s Holi and Chaitri Navratri Celebrations were a roaring success.
We have received positive feedback from many of you and want to
keep the momentum going.

An Events Calendar has been added to this newsletter, to give a
snapshot of up-coming events. You can also stay informed on AGA
programming by visiting www.agaedmonton.ca.

We are always looking for volunteers and new ideas to support AGA
programming. Please let us know if you can help out at any of events.

Together we can build a stronger and more exciting community.
Take care and see you soon.
Mona

 

 

 Annual Senior’s Picnic – June 26, 2011

 

This year AGA’s Seniors are off for a day of fun to Sylvan Lake.  They will be joined by members from the Gujarat Mandal of Calgary.

AGA seniors are all encouraged to join the picnic by driving (or car pooling) out to Sylvan Lake.  For those Seniors that do not drive, we have a charter bus leaving from Bhartiya Cultural Centre @ 8:45am and returning @ 7:30pm.  There is a limit of 56 seats on the bus, therefore please call early to book your seat. 

To reserve your seat, please call Mrudula Mehta at 780-988-8084 by June 3rd, 2011.

Note: Please bring 2 water bottles.   Food and fun will be provided!

 

 

Gujarati School Field Trip and Picnic – June 5th, 2011

AGA Gujarati school has organized a picnic for their students this year. The school Picnic is on June 5, 2011.  Venue is Wildlife Red Deer, Innisfail, Alberta.  Parents will have to drop-off/pick-up their children at:

Alberta Hindu Parishad
UNIT 104, 3907 - 98 Street
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, T6E 6M3
Drop-off Time:  10am
Pick-up Time: 5pm

Food and snacks will be provided by the school.  For any information regarding the school picnic, please contact Mr. Kirti Patel at 780.860.6449 or Mrs.Pooja R.Mazumdar at 780.434.5786.

Please feel free to visit the website at www.discoverywildlifepark.com

 

 

Canada Day Picnic  

 

Please book your calendar for the Canada Day Picnic - Friday, July 1st

The Canada Day picnic will be held at Rundle Park and will provide a fun and exciting day for the entire family.
 
It will be a full day of fun that will include, light snacks, lunch, games for everyone, diaro, face painting, and much; much more…

Start time   11.00 AM   
End time      4.00 PM

Come, enjoy and release your stress with your family and friends.

Nominal charges of $ 5.00 per member but Children under the age 12 are free.

Coupons will be handed out at the picnic to confirm your participation. Please keep your coupon for lunch and prizes.

Your RSVP to any of member will be greatly appreciated.

RSVP deadline June 20, 2011 to
1) Nirmal Shah   780 886 9795  kriti_95@yahoo.com
2) Mona Patel     780 462 4691  monapatel@telus.net
3) Kirti Patel      780 860 6449  hkp_28388@yahoo.co.in

 

 

 

 

Gujarati Language School Registration

Alberta Gujarati Association (AGA) has been working hard to promote Gujarati Culture in Edmonton, since 1976.  Gujarati Language school has been an integral part of this association for most of those years.  The school was put on hold for several years due to a decline in the young student population (ages 5yr to 17yrs).

AGA is very happy to report that it has restarted the Gujarati language school on Sept 12, 2010 and are able to advance many of those first year students to the next level.  We are now accepting admissions for Level 1 Gujarati learner, as well as Level 2  learner for Sept 2011.  For enrolement directly into Level 2, your child must have the knowledge of the level 1 curriculum.  An entry level test will given to determine competencies.  For further information and to download registration forms, please visit the AGA website a at www.agaedmonton.ca.  Fees can be paid by cash or cheque along with the registration form.  The school be held on Sundays at the Alberta Hindi Parishad, #104 – 3907 – 98 Street, Edmonton from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. 

Registration for the school has begun.  It is on a first come, first serve basis. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact:

Mr Kirtikumar Patel  - School Principal @ 780-463-9924 or agaschool.principal@gmail.com or  Mrs Pooja Muzumdar – School Teacher @ 780-434-5786

AGA hopes to enhance our children’s understanding of Gujarati culture and traditions through Gujarati Language.

 

 

 

Venue:
SAVILLE SPORTS CENTRE
11520 65 Avenue,
Edmonton, AB T5W 4K9
Parking: Free or Take LRT to South Campus

 

Date & Time:
Saturday, May 7, 2011.
8am - Noon : Badminton
Noon - 4pm : Basketball & Ball Hockey

 

Fees:
$5 per member player
$10 per non-member player
Includes Snacks, Soft Drinks & Lunch.
Spectators Lunch $5 per person.

 

Deadline for Registration April,30,2011.

You can submit your registration forms to any Executive Committee members.

 

Contact:
Ronak Mehta @ 780-238-1427
Anil Patel @ 780-231-1380
Sam Shah @ 780-297-0297
Or any AGA executive members for registration.

 

Registration Form for Basketball - click here

Registration Form for Ballhockey - click here

Registration Form for Badminton - Click here

 

 

Holi Hai ! March 19th 2011

 

Holi is an ancient festival of India originally known as ‘Holika’ .

It is celebrated in different forms and traditions from one region to another.

Some of the popular traditions are: Playing with dry and wet colors, lighting of a bon fire for Holika Dahan where an Effigy of Holika, the devil minded sister of demon King Hiranyakashyap is placed in the bonfire and burnt, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Drinking Thandai laced with Bhang, meeting and greeting friends and relatives, exchanging sweets and gifts are also an integral part of Holi celebrations.

We proudly invite all, for wonderful program of Holi Pooja.The venue is as follows:

Date: March, 19, 2011
Place: Bhartiya Culture Society of Alberta,
9507-39th Avenue,NW,Edmonton,T6E 5T3
Time: 4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.    

Cultural programs performed by community members

All community members/groups are invited to perform .(Advanced notice is required .Applications on or  before February 28th to committee member and subject to approval by committee.) Audition will be held on March,6th at Alberta Hindi Parishad ,Unit-104,3907-98th Street,Edmonton,,AB,T6E 6M3 at 11.30 AM. Application should have details
(1) Name of Song,
(2) Length of dance/song
(3) Number of  participant
(4) Name and age of all participant
(5) Name of group/dance and name of choreographer.

Due to time limitation only 5 programs will be selected at Audition and rest of the performers /groups will automatically qualify for Audition in the next program.

4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Cultural programs performed by community members

5.15 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.       
Holi Pooja conducted by Shri Punditji 

6.00 pm to 7.15 pm       
Preeti Bhojan sponsored by AGA

7.15 p.m.to 8.00 p.m.        
Clean up – Volunteers needed and will be appreciated 

Please contact below personal for Culture Program Applications.

1. Mona Patel     President         780-884-7514    monapatel@telus.net
2. Nirmal Shah    Programming Chair    780-886-9795    kriti_95@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Message from AGA President

 

Dear AGA Members,

Namaste

Hoping the New Year finds you all in good health and happiness.

On behalf of the new 2011 – 2013 AGA Executive Committee, I would like to extend a thank you to the out-going committee. Their hard work and commitment to the community is well recognized.

To all our AGA members, we appreciate the faith and responsibility that you have given to us. It is our sincere pleasure to represent the Alberta Gujarati Association.

It was very evident from both the AGM and my conversations with some of you, that community involvement, volunteering, and sharing of ideas is important to the sustainability of our community. We encourage each of you to help us achieve this goal by participating and volunteering for AGA programs. We welcome any new suggestions to enhance our programming.

This year we are happy to bring exciting changes and programs to our members, such as lower membership fees. You can stay up-to-date on up-coming events by signing up to receive emails and/or visiting the AGA website at www.agaedmonton.ca.

I look forward to seeing everyone at our first AGA event, Holi function on March 19th.

Thanks again for your support.

Mona