Hindu Society of North Carolina

Author(s): Hindu Society of North Carolina
Publisher: Hindu Society of North Carolina

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Manju and Vindvashni Tiwari - Since we moved to the Triangle area in 1996, my family consistently visits the Morrisville Temple. It is a great place for the religious and cultural activities for the South Asian communities. Temple and the Hall is a treasure for the local people. It gives chance to our kids to perform, participate, explore and learn about our traditions and values. My wife Manju and I feel proud to be the life-long members of HSNC and HMV. It is great pleasure to serve the Society and to be in HSNC working committee and HMV board of Director. I tried my best to include everyone's name and contribution in this book. But the list of our members, associates and volunteers is so big, that it may not be possible for us to include all the name and contribution detail. Please apologies for any such mistake. For any suggestion, improvement or HSNC/HMV membership address change, please send a note to vptiwari@yahoo.com or call me or Manju on 919-423-03-65. My best wishes to the readers and the HSNC for completing thirty years
Shri Swadesh Chatterjee
Born in Somamukhi, W.B, India in 1947, Swadesh Chatterjee first arrived in the United States from Calcutta, India in November 1978 with his wife and young daughter. He became an American citizen in 1993. During the last 20 years Swadesh has risen to prominence within the In dian American Community, not only in his home state of North Carolina, but also nationally. In 1998, he was elected National President of the Indian American Forum for Political Education, a nationwide organization whose goals are to boost the political participation by members of the Indian American Community and to improve the relationship between the United States and India. During his tenure as National President, the IAFPE has risen in stature such that it now speaks with one the most powerful voices in Washington (the Indian American Caucus is the second largest caucus on Capital Hill). For instance, in October of 1999 for the first time in history, the power of the Indian American political voice was put on display in a front page story in the Washing ton Post. Swadesh's steadfast belief and diligence in improving U.S. -Indian relations has been the driving force behind a new and more pro-India U.S. Policy. He was one of the few Indian Americans who briefed and accompanied President Clinton on his historic trip to India in 2000 and also was a major champion for the success of Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee's visit to the United States in 2000. Swadesh is a successful businessman and entrepreneur who is President of an industrial instrumentation company in North Carolina. He has traveled worldwide and develops international business relationships, especially within Asia. Long a proponent of U.S. - India trade as the best method of bringing the two countries closer together, he has been instrumental in bringi ng Indian Trade Delegations to North Carolina and to Washington. He is also one of the co-Founders of TIE North Carolina, a group of successful businesspeople whose main goal is to produce and assist fledgling entrepreneurs. Governor James B. Hunt also appointed him a member of the North Carolina Entrepreneurial Development Board. Swadesh has a B. S. Degree in Physics from Calcutta University, a B. S. Degree in Instrumentation and Electronic Engineering from Jadavpur University and a M. S. Degree in Business Management from North Carolina State University. His wife is a practicing physician. Swadesh, his wife Manjusri, daughter Sohini and son Souvik presently reside in Cary, North Carolina. Mr. Swadesh wishes best to the HSNC on its 30" year.
Shri. Swadesh Chatterjee received Padma Bhushan award in 2001
Sanjeev and Alka Sharma of Kansas city was the first HSNC members, who enable d the automatic withdrawal, 20 years back and still doing it. They wish thire best to the HSNC.
Purnima kotiya Congratulations and Best wishes from Jayesh & Purnima Kotiya on 30th Anniversary of Hindu Society of NC and 20th Anniversary for Hindu Bhavan. We moved to this area in 1984, the year the society started building our beautiful Hindu Bhavan, an unique Temple . I am glad to see the society growing. God bless us all. Regards,
December 2006
Shankar Mistry, Ph.D, P.E. - have given my service to the HSNC since 1976 in various capacities as president, member of the board of directors, advisor and member of construction committee for our Temple and Cultural Hall. As per future vision, I like for our HSNC to prosper with harmony with all ethnic groups and be a leader to provide all the necessary religious services to our members. Also I like to get our youngsters to get involve in our HSNC activities.
HINDU SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA CELEBERATION AND APPRICIATION (1976-2006)