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celebrate the golden jubilee of the Board. A sub-committee was elected in charge of the celebrations. The members of the subcommittee were Panachand Jivraj Dedhia, Chair person, Dr Jayant Karania Secretary, Mohanlal Devraj Shah, Amratlal Kalidas Shah, Manilal Devchand Dodhia, Premchand Punamchand Shah, Shantilal Raishi Shah, Suresh Dharamshi Shah and Madhusudan Zaverchand Shah as Members. A special souvenir was published giving the history of the achievements. A variety of items were scheduled for the celebrations. The important items included:
1. Certificates to the past boarders, students and various
Oshwal organizations. 2. A dinner in the mahajanwadi on May 19, 1990 to honor
the past and present members of the Board. 3. During this dinner the past and present presidents
and trustees were given presents in recognition of
the services they had given to the Board. 4. In 1991 forms were mailed to Oshwal families to do
the population census. 5. April 11, 1991 was the fiftieth anniversary day of the
Board. An entertainment program and dinner were arranged in the mahajanwadi. All the Oshwals of East Africa were invited. Approximately 4000 people
attended the function. 6. The Mombasa community had a cultural and dinner
program to commemorate the anniversary. During this festivity all the members of the executive committee
were present. 7. The Nakuru community also celebrated the
anniversary with a cultural and dinner program. During this festivity all the members of the executive
committee were present. 8. The golden anniversary convention took place in
Eldoret from June 21 to 23, 1991. The local community celebrated by holding a cultural and dinner program.
