Dear ASC Members,

 This post contains three important messages:

 1. A reminder to update your information for the upcoming ASC directory

2. Important information about upcoming ASC RAAS GARBA night

3. Important information about upcoming ASC DIWALI Program.

1. Directory Update:  

There are two ways to update your information. The simplest way is to click on the link below which will take you DIRECTLY to the directory update form.

http://anavilsamajcanada.com/?page_id=216

Fill out the form (We made it user friendly). Enter the security code at the bottom and click “Send Updated Information”. You will see a message at the bottom that says, “Your Message was sent successfully. 

OR

Please visit our website by clicking the following link

www.anavilsamajcanada.com

then click on “About Anavil Samaj” icon on the top then click on “Directory Update” icon from the drop down menu. Fill out the form (We made it user friendly). Enter the security code at the bottom and click “Send Updated Information”. You will see a message at the bottom that says, “Your Message was sent successfully. Thanks”.

2. ASC Raas Garba Night

With great pleasure – the Anavil Samaj of Canada announces its Annual Raas Garba Night to be held on Sunday October 9^th, 2016.  The fabulous & melodious Premal Naik will be there to entertain us with live music.  Please come and join us to take part in this fun filled & exciting event.  

Date:          Sunday October 9^th, 2016

Time:         7:00 pm to 11.30 pm (we must end at 11.30 pm so be on time)    

Venue:      David Suzuki Secondary School

                    45 Daviselm Drive, Brampton, ON L6X0Z3

Fees:          $3.00 for all Anavil Samaj Paid Members  (Adults/Seniors &           Children 5 and over) Children under 5 are free.

                  $5.00 for all Non Members and Guests (all Adults/Seniors &           Children 5 and over) Only Children under 5 are free.

Current Membership:

The committee thanks those who renewed their membership for the 2016-2017 year. Membership fees that you paid for the 2015-2016 year expired on May 31, 2016. For those of you who have yet to renew your membership for this year, it can be done at this event. Our goal is to collect all the membership fees before Diwali event. We appreciate your support in achieving this goal.

Few important Reminders:

• Please feel free to bring Dry Prashad.

• Aarti is at minimal charge of $11.00.

• Advertising Opportunities for your business and Stall are also available at this function – Please contact Nischal Desai @ 647-448-6122 for more details.

     The available stalls are as follows:

     multiple items Food/beverage Stall $150.00

     Any other merchandise stall: $25.00 each.

• Please bring your Dandias for Raas

• Exact Change for the admission Fee will be greatly appreciated.

Please note: food and/or drinks will not be permitted in the Garba hall. 

PLEASE COME & JOIN US FOR THIS EXCITING & FUN FILLED FAMILY ORIENTED EVENING!!!!!

DON’T FORGET TO BRING FRIENDS.

3. ASC DIWALI PROGRAM

ASC Diwali Dinner: Saturday October 29^th, 2016

Venue: Grand Taj Banquet Hall

More information to follow at a later date.

ASC DIWALI ENTERTAINMENT – 2016

Last year, our participants had done a great job with their own selection of songs and dance number so we have decided to continue with same theme as last year.

Theme of the show: Open concept. Bring your own theme, concept and unique ideas 

It’s hard to believe but the year is moving fast and Diwali is just around the corner. It’s time for us to start the planning for our upcoming Annual Diwali function. This memo relates to entertainment only. Another memo relate to RSVP and other details will be sent at a later date. 

This year, we would like our young participants to pick the theme of their own choice. It can be based on festival, artist, seasons, emotions etc.

Once you decide your theme, you must select songs based on your theme. Your performance can be on one song or multiple songs as long as it’s no longer than 7 to 8 minutes.

If you wish you can perform with your existing group or create a new group just ensure everyone agrees with your plan. Also please be prepared to welcome newcomers to your group as it increases their confidence and allows their children the opportunity to socialize with similar aged kids.

So what do you need to do?

Provide details of participants who would like to perform (dance or sing) by no later than Saturday October 15^th, 2016 in the following format.

If you are in an existing group or new group, we would really appreciate it if you provide details for the whole group together which can help avoid confusion.

Name and age of each participants:

Location: (for instance: Toronto- East, Mississauga-East etc.)

Contact Information:

Existing Group: (Y/N): 

Name of choreographers:

Theme of your performance:

List of song/s:

Note: We want to ensure that the songs are not duplicated. The songs will be based on first come first basis. The choreographers will assist the groups and set up the dance routine based on the song.

If you have no group and want us to help you in finding a group. Please send following information. As soon as we have all the names of the interested participants, we will match groups of children based on locations and match up to choreographers to set up groups of performers.

1) You are a participant or a choreographer

2) Your location.

3) Your name and age

4) Your contact detail

Please remember:

Send us an email communication by no later than Saturday October 15^th, 2016. (please do not send entries after this date as we need enough time to plan agenda) if you or someone from your family would like to participate or volunteer as a choreographer. Your prompt response will help us ensure that everyone gets a fair opportunity. Also if you know of children who cannot be reached by email, such as newly arrived “samaj” members; please get this information out to them.

Thank you 

2016-2018 committee