GOPIO NEWS BULLETIN
Women’s Mentoring Network’s Executive Director Lana Gifas receiving a check from GOPIO-CT.
Future 5 Executive Director Amanda Dubois-Meake receding a check from GOPIO-CT.
recognised Board Member Prof. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox for her appointment as a Commissioner of the Connecticut Human Rights Commission. GOPIO-CT
also elected the new team for 2024. After the ceremony, entertainment included games coordinated by Yashasvi
Jhangiani followed by Live Bollywood Music with singers coordinated by GOPIO-CT Dr Jaya Daptardar and compered by Sonali Gannu.
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by political and business leaders and visiting dignitaries worldwide. There will be a Gala Reception on Saturday Evening, including a Networking Cocktail and Banquet. This Program, too, will be addressed by Political Leaders and Visiting Dignitaries. GOPIO Community Service Awards will be presented at the evening banquet. The convention will conclude with the GOPIO General Body Meeting on Sunday, April 28th. This convention is an ambitious undertaking that requires a lot of planning and organisational work. Volunteers
are needed to serve on various committees. It is an excellent opportunity to work as a team with people whom you may not have known or met before. The Convention Launch and Planning Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 28th. To attend, please register via http://tinyurl.com/GOPIOkickoff.
Planning Begins For GOPIO International Convention 2024 5. Medical and Health Issues and how Diaspora Indians can Participate in India’s Frontline Role in Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Medical Tourism and Propagating YOGA and its Benefits. The daylong conference program will be held on Saturday, April 27th. A session will follow the conference sessions to pass resolutions about issues and interests of the Global Indian Diaspora Community. The Convention will begin with a welcome reception on Friday, April 26th, addressed
For further information please contact Thomas Abraham – Chairman - gopio@optonline.net Lal Motwani – President lmotwani@outlook.com Prakash Shah - Convention Convener - firstgrwth@aol.com
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