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SUMMARY:Indo-American Community Federation\, (IACF-USA)
DESCRIPTION:Board of Directors: \nJeevan Zutshi\, Dr. Ramesh Konda\, Mr. Amit Goel\, Mr. Shashi Sharma\, Dr. Subhash Garg\, Dr. Naresh Sharma\, Dr. Harmesh Kumar\, Mr. Rahul Zutshi\, Mr. Sujoy Sarkar\, Dr. Deepak Sachdev \nIACF-USA was once again recognized and honored by the California State Senate in May\, 2023 for promoting understanding and harmony amongst diverse communities for decades! \nFriday\, March 29\, 2024 (5:30 PM to 10:00 PM) \n30th Anniversary and Unity Dinner \nUnity through Diversity: Breathing Life into Education \nIndia Community Center\, 525 Los Coches Street\, Milpitas\, CA. \nMaster of Ceremonies: Kathy Stahl Kimberlin \nHonored Chief Guest: Ambassador of Peace Acharya Dr. Lokesh (visiting from India) \nKeynote Speaker:  Hon. Assemblymember Ash Kalra \nProgram: \n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM:	Social Hour \n6:30 PM – 6:40 PM:	National Anthem by Tanya Gupta \n6:40 PM – 6:50 PM:	30 years of IACF-USA- presented by Dr. Subhash\nGarg\, IACF Director \n6:50 PM – 7:00 PM:	Brief presentation on Yoga by Shyla Zutshi \n7:00 PM – 7:05 PM: 	IACF supports Sudha Society– YouTube message \n7:05 PM – 8:00 PM:		Panel Discussion \n“Breathing Life into Education” Co-Convened by Art of Living \nIntroduction by Shyla Zutshi \nModerator: Anjali Shaykher Zutshi\, National Security/ Intelligence Lawyer/Chief of Staff\, National Nuclear Security Administration \nPanelists: \nEileen McDonald\, Alameda Board of Education Trustee \nVivek Prasad\, Fremont School Board Member  \nDr. Nilima Sabharwal\, Founder\, Home of Hope \nBill Herman\, Founder and International Director\, SKY Schools and Senior Faculty\, Art of Living \nKasturi Basu\, Principal at Lyndale Elementary School\, Alum Rock Union School District. \n8:00 PM – 8:05 PM:	Honored Guest Speaker Alam Khydeeja \nExecutive Director\, California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (APIA) \nCalifornia is proud to be home to over six million Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIA)\, the fastest growing ethnic population in the state. \nThe California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs (CAPIAA) was established in 2002 and is charged with elevating the political\, economic\, and social issues of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans (APIA)\, in the state. \nThe Commission advises the Governor and the Legislature on how to best respond to views\, needs\, and concerns of the state’s diverse and complex APIA communities. Additionally\, the commission provides assistance to policymakers\, state agencies\, departments\, and commissions to develop appropriate responses and programs that meet the needs of APIA communities\, including focus on cultural language sensitivity\, and hate incident and hate crime prevention measures. \n8:05 PM – 8:45 PM: Dinner \n8:15 PM – 8:20 PM:	Hispanic Cultural Program – ballet Folklorico \n8:20 PM – 8:30 PM:	Presentation by Art of Living Foundation \n8:30 PM – 8:40 PM:	Indian dances by the Students of Aero Dance Academy by Ranjani Manda\, Artistic Director \n8:45 PM – 8:55 PM:	Honored Chief Guest speaker Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni \n(Introduction by Ajay Sehgal\, IACF-USA India Liaison) \nH.H. Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni Ji\, Founder President “Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti” is a versatile thinker\, writer\, poet\, and social reformer has been continuously making efforts for National character building\, development of human values\, and establishment of non-violence\, peace\, and cooperation in society for the last 39 years. He has\, To\, give practical shape to these values he founded “Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti” and thus made his field of activities spread throughout the world. With the establishment of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti\, he started a strong movement against social evils like the abortion of female children\, drug addiction\, Environmental Pollution\, etc. \nH.H. Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni is the recipient of many awards: including ‘The National Communal Harmony Award 2010’ by the Government of India ‘Ambassador of Peace’ at London Parliament. He has been honored by the United Peace Federation with the ‘Ambassador of Peace Award’ in 2014 at the United Nations Centre for his remarkable contributions towards World Peace & Communal Harmony. Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni has been honored with the Bharat Gaurav Award at U.N. Headquarters\, U.S.A. \n8:55 PM – 9:05 PM:	Keynote Speaker Hon. Assemblymember Ash Kalra \nAssemblymember Ash Kalra represents California’s 25th Assembly District\, which encompasses the majority of San José\, including downtown and open space areas in southeast Santa Clara County. He was first elected in 2016\, becoming the first Indian American to serve in the California Legislature in state history\, and was re-elected to his fourth term in 2022. \nAssemblymember Kalra is the Chair of the Committee on Judiciary and also serves as a member on the Housing & Community Development\, Local Government\, and Natural Resources committees. He is Chair Emeritus of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus and works to ensure that key legislative priorities are successfully passed on civil rights\, criminal justice\, economic and worker justice\, environmental justice\, and housing justice\, Previously\, he served as Chair to the Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment. \n9:05 PM – 9:15 PM:	Address by Jeevan Zutshi\, IACF Founder United we Stand – Community builders \nLiving the dream For All People ……Hon. Teresa Cox\, Fremont City Councilmember \nIntroductions \nCommunity Organizations: \nKashmiri Overseas Association (KOA) \nBAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir\, San Jose\, CA\, USA \nHindu American Foundation (HAF) \nFoundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) \nSatish Chandra\, A4H and Chief Advisory Committee for Santa Clara Police Department \nSouth Asian Behavioral health and training foundation (Dr. Harmesh Kumar) \nHome of Hope\, Inc. (Dr. Nilima Sabharwal) \nIbadatKhana Foundation (Tasawar Jalali) \nPublic Officials: \nCongressman Ro Khanna represented by Tom Pyke \nAttorney General of California represented by Tong Thao \nState Senator (CA-15)\, Dave Cortese  \nAssemblymember (CA-25)\, Ash Kalra \nAssemblymember Evan Low\, District 26 \nAssemblymember (CA-24)\, Alex Lee \nMayor\, City of Milpitas\, Carmen Montano \nMayor\, City of Newark\, Michael K. Hannon \nNewark Former Mayor Al Nagy  \nFremont City Mayor Lily Mei \nMayor\, City of Santa Clara\, Lisa Gillmor \nCouncilmembers\, City of Fremont\, Dr. Raj Salwan\, Teresa Keng\, Teresa Cox \nAlameda County Supervisor (CA-1)\, David Haubert  \nAlameda County Supervisor Lena Tam \nSanta Clara County Supervisor (District 2) – Cindy Chavez \nSanta Clara County Board of Education Trustee (Area 2) Tara Sreekrishnan  \nSan Jose Councilmember Arjun Batra \nPatrick Ahrens\, Governing body member of Foothill DeAnza Community College District \nBART Director Liz Ames \n9:15 PM – 9:25 PM:	IACF Board Recognition including the Registration and Hospitality Committee\nBy Dr. Naresh Sharma\, Member\, Board of Directors \nClosing Remarks by Amit Goel\, President \n9:25 PM – 11:30 PM:		DJ Kish/Sing and Dance \nMedia Partners \n\nIndica News\nNew India Abroad\nIndia West\nRadio Zindagi\nFIJI Sun-USA\nSakshi TV / Ruchika Sharma\nTV9\nTV Asia\n\nThanks to all the Event Sponsors \nGrand Sponsors: \nAlameda County Supervisor Dave Haubert \nDeepak Ganju\, Managing Director\, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management \nV.I P Table Sponsors: \nWashington Hospital Healthcare System \nKishore Pallapothu\, Entrepreneur \nDr. Raj Salwan\, Fremont City Councilmember \nVin Kruttiventi\, Congressional candidate \nPannu Dental Group \nDr. Harmesh Kumar\, Psychologist \nAshok Bhat\, Hotelier \nDroisys\, Inc.\, A Software Solutions Company \nAjay Sehgal\, IACF- India Liaison \nGaurav Patwardhan\, Community Leader \nDeepak Sachdev dental offices \nVideography & Photography Directed by Sujoy Sarkar \nEvent Decorations by CC DECORS (Krishna Priya)
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SUMMARY:IACF Unity Dinner and Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:24th Annual Unity Dinner & Conference\nPresented by the Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA) \n\nIn collaboration with ICC \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview\nAbout\nSchedule\nGuests\nBoard\nSponsors\nContact\n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n📅 Date: Friday\, April 18\, 2025 \n📍 Venue: India Community Center\, 525 Los Coches Street\, Milpitas\, CA \n🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM \nTheme: Unity in Diversity: Emerging Technology and its Role in Uniting Community \n \n\n\nAbout the Conference\nSince its inception in 1993\, the Indo-American Community Federation (IACF) has been a beacon of unity\, hosting the Annual Unity Dinner since January 2002\, post-9/11\, with robust support from the community\, businesses\, and elected officials. Recognized by the California State Senate in May 2023 for the third time\, IACF continues to foster understanding and harmony among diverse communities. \nThis year’s event will be focusing on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity\, with experts from the field participating in a panel discussion\, exploring their transformative roles in governance\, public services\, and community cohesion\, with over 28 public officials and industry experts in attendance. \n\n\nSchedule\n\nMaster of Ceremonies: Lily Mei – Mayor Emeritus\, City of Fremont \n5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Registration & Sumptuous Indian Dinner \nNetwork over a delicious Indian dinner. \nThroughout the Evening | The Kashmir Experience \nStep into Kashmir: Cultural Booth Experience – Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Kashmir with an interactive cultural booth available during the event. \n\nAI in Public Services and the Future of Work (6:30 PM – 7:30 PM) – Click here for details\nAI is transforming how we govern\, move\, and work. From smart cities and public transit to cybersecurity and enterprise automation\, this panel explores how public officials and industry leaders are navigating the AI era—balancing innovation with ethics\, equity\, and impact. \nModerator: Tasawar Jalali – Chief Information Security Officer\, AC Transit & Chair\, AI Committee\, APTA \nPanelists: \n\nDr. Liang Chao – Mayor\, City of Cupertino\nLily Mei – Mayor Emeritus\, City of Fremont\nHuseni Saboowala – CEO\, Daxa.ai\nKarthik Krishnan – CEO\, Concentric.ai\nYervant Zorian – Chief Architect\, Synopsys\n\n\n7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Unity Gala \n7:30 PM – 7:35 PM | National Anthem \nPerformed by Tanya Gupta \n7:35 PM – 7:42 PM | Cultural Program \nAo Dai Fashion Catwalk and a Chinese Dance \n7:42 PM – 7:47 PM | Address \nJeevan Zutshi\, Founder IACF \nRecognition of Sponsors \n7:47 PM – 7:50 PM | Address \nRaj Salwan – Mayor\, City of Fremont \n7:50 PM – 7:55 PM | Keynote Address \nRob Bonta – Attorney General\, State of California \n7:55 PM – 8:00 PM | Presentation \nLaunching San Francisco Unicorn by IACF \n8:00 PM – 8:05 PM | Honored Guest Speaker \nGarrett Yee – Major General (Retired) \n8:05 PM – 8:10 PM | Honored Guest Speaker \nMr. Rakesh Adlakha – Deputy Consul General of India\, San Francisco \n\n\n                         \nRob Bonta\nAttorney General\, State of California \n \n\n                         \nGarrett Yee\nMajor General (Retired) \n \n8:10 PM – 8:15 PM | Presentation \nMeadows Behavioral Health \n8:15 PM – 8:22 PM | Introduction of Honored Guests \n8:22 PM – 8:28 PM | Recognition of IACF Board and Volunteers \n8:28 PM – 10:00 PM | Live Performance \nMelodious songs and Dancing with Bollywood Singer Irfan Ali (www.aliirfan.com) \n Bollywood Dance Melodies from the Last Decade \nPerformed by Jaya Sharma\, Akshata Bhuskat\, Avaani Thakur\, Nimisha Sharma\, and Srishti Tewari \n\n\n                         \nAli Irfan\nVocal Artist \n \n\n\nDistinguished Guests (Partial List)\n\n\nMr. Rakesh Adlakha\, Deputy Consul General of India\, San Francisco\nAbhishek Sharma\, Consul\, Consulate General of India\, San Francisco\nCongressman Ro Khanna (represented by Tom Pyke)\nCongressman Sam Liccardo\nAttorney General\, Rob Bonta\nCalifornia State Treasurer Emeritus\, Betty Yee\nCalifornia State Assemblymember\, Alex Lee (represented by Anurag Pal)\nCalifornia State Assemblymember\, Ash Kalra\nCalifornia State Assemblymember\, Liz Ortega\, AD 20\nSanta Clara County Supervisor & Board President\, Otto Lee\nSanta Clara County Supervisor\, Betty Duong\nAlameda County Supervisor\, Dave Haubert (represented by Kathy Kimberlin)\nAlameda County Supervisor\, Elisa Marquez\nAlameda County District Attorney\, Ursula Jones-Dixon\nNancy E. O’Malley\, Retired District Attorney\, Alameda County\nMayor\, City of Milpitas\, Carmen Montano\nMayor\, City of Fremont\, Raj Salwan\nMayor Emeritus\, City of Fremont\, Lily Mei\nVice-Mayor\, City of Fremont\, Teresa Keng\nCouncilmember\, City of Fremont\, Yajing Zhang\nCouncilmember\, City of Fremont\, Raymond Liu\nCouncilmember\, City of Fremont\, Kathy Kimberlin\nCouncilmember\, City of Fremont\, Desrie Campbell\nCouncilmember\, City of Fremont\, Yang Shao\nTeresa Cox\, City of Fremont Councilmember (retired)\nMayor\, City of Newark\, Mike Hannon\nMayor Emeritus\, City of Newark\, Alan Nagy\nVice-Mayor\, City of Hayward\, Zermeno Francisco\nMayor\, City of Dublin\, Sherry Hu\nMayor\, City of Cupertino\, Dr. Liang Chao\nMayor\, City of Campbell\, Sergio Lopez\nMayor\, City of Santa Clara\, Lisa Gillmor\nCouncilmember\, City of Santa Clara\, Raj Chahal\nNewark School District Retired Board Member\, Raj J. Rodriguez\nFremont School District Board Member\, Rinu Nair\n\n\n\nBoard of Directors\n\n\nMr. Shashi Sharma\nDr. Deepak Sachdev\nDr. Harmesh Kumar\nDr. Naresh Sharma\nDr. Subhash Garg\nDr. Ramesh Konda\nMr. Amit Goel\nMr. Sujoy Sarkar\nMr. Akhil Rana\nDr. Misha Sharma\nMr. Neeshil Shah\nMr. Rahul Zutshi\nMr. Jeevan Zutshi\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\nDiamond: \n\nSan Francisco UNICORN\n\nPlatinum: \n\nDeepak Ganju\, Managing Director\, Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management\nDave Haubert\, Alameda County Supervisor\nHindu American Foundation\n\nGold: \n\nConcentric.ai \nMeadows Behavioral Health\nComcast\n\nSilver: \n\nKevin Carter (INQQ)\nDr. Raj Salwan\, Fremont Mayor\nKishore Pal\nPannu Dental Group (Dr. Dalvir Pannu)\nWashington Hospital Healthcare System\nBay Area Community Health\nTasawar Jalali (Ibaadatkhana)\nShashi Sharma\nSanjiv Gupta\, C.P.A\n\nTable Sponsors: \n\nHongkonger Community Center\nAvanzando\, Newark\, CA\nSewa International\nAPAPA\nAssociation of Indo-Americans (AIA)\nDr. Harmesh Kumar\, Therapeutic Residential Care Services\, Inc.\nDroisys\nFIIDS\n\nEvent Decorations: \n\nCC Decors (Krishna Priya)\n\nMedia Sponsors: \n\nDIYA TV\nAmerican Time TV\nIndia West\nIndia Currents\nTri-City Voice\nMilpitas Post\nRadio Zindagi\nYo India TV\nTheraWin Health\n\n\n\nContact & Registration\n📢 Join us! Reserve your spot: \nhttps://IACF-UnityDinner-2025.eventbrite.com \nQuestions? Contact us: \n📩 Jeevan Zutshi – JeevanZutshi@aol.com | 📞 (510) 589-3702 \n📩 Neeshil Shah – neeshilshah1@gmail.com | 📞 (408) 315-2798 \n🔗 Learn more at: www.indocommunity.us \nTax ID Number: 94-3304171
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CATEGORIES:24th Annual Unity Dinner
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SUMMARY:IACF Unity Dinner and Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:25th Annual Unity Dinner & Conference\nPresented by the Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA) \n\n\n\n\nOverview\nAbout\nHighlights\n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n📅 Date: Friday\, April 3\, 2026 \n📍 Venue: India Community Center\, 525 Los Coches Street\, Milpitas\, CA \n🕠 Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM \n\n\n\nAbout the Conference\nThe Indo-American Community Federation (IACF) cordially invites you to join us in celebrating our 25th Anniversary Unity Dinner and Awards Night on Friday\, April 3\, 2026\, at the India Community Center\, located at 525 Los Coches St\, Milpitas\, CA 95035. This is also the 32nd year of the organization’s inception\, founded by Jeevan Zutshi. \nThis milestone event marks 25 years of fostering unity\, cultural exchange\, and community empowerment within the Indo-American community and beyond after the events following 9/11. We would be honored to have your presence as we commemorate this special occasion. \n\n\nProgram Highlights\n\nConference on Artificial Intelligence: Engaging discussions on the future of AI and its impact on our communities. \nCultural Performances: Vibrant Mexican\, Chinese\, and Indian dance performances showcasing our diverse heritage. A vibrant Fashion Show will also include the program. \nAwards Ceremony: Recognizing outstanding contributions to our community. \nSumptuous Dinner: A delightful culinary experience featuring a variety of cuisines. \nSinging and Dancing with Bay Area’s Best! \n\n\n\nBuy Tickets
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CATEGORIES:25th Annual Unity Dinner
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SUMMARY:America at 250: A Civic Roundtable on Our Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:America at 250: A Civic Roundtable on Our Past\, Present\, and Future\nHost: Indo-American Community Federation (IACF) and Paradise Ballrooms \n\n\n\n\nOverview\nAbout\nHighlights\nContact\n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n📅 Date: Sunday July 12\, 2026 \n📍 Venue: Paradise ballrooms\, 4100 Peralta Blvd.\, Fremont\, CA \n🕠 Time: 4 PM to 8:30 PM \n\n\n\nAbout the Event\nOn behalf of the Indo American Community Federation (IACF)\, we are honored to invite you to join us for a special civic celebration on July 12\, 2026\, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. \nThe event\, “America at 250: A Civic Roundtable on Our Past\, Present\, and Future\,” will bring together public officials\, community leaders\, educators\, business leaders\, youth\, and civic organizations to reflect on America’s journey over the past 250 years and discuss the future we must build together. \nMany like minded organizations are joining us in this celebration. \nAs our nation approaches this historic milestone\, IACF believes this is an important moment to celebrate democracy\, honor public service\, recognize the contributions of immigrant communities\, and renew our shared commitment to civic responsibility. \n\n\nProgram Highlights\nGet ready for an unforgettable evening featuring a lively roundtable conference\, mouth-watering finger-licking delicacies from Raja Sweets\, and energetic dancing!\n\n\nContact & Registration\nThank you for your leadership and service to our community. We hope you will join us for this meaningful celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. \nHere’s the registration link. Please go ahead and count yourself in! It’s going to be a memorable celebration that our country truly deserves. \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/america-at-250-a-civic-roundtable-on-our-past-present-and-future \nContact us: \nJeevan Zutshi\nJeevanZutshi@aol.com\n(510) 589-3702
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