Dear Members,
As part of VSNA Samparka Project II we have updated the website with latest changes (convention, officers, etc.) as well bring you news letter under our new news editor - Kusuma Aralere and Youth member Chitanya. Please visit vsna.org and news letter section. We will continue to update the site with latest from VSNA.
Inti,
Shiva
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Bone marrow donation/ registration
Dear VSNA members,
Recently we came to know that one of our member is in need of bone marrow and we earnestly request you to register and help a fellow member. Few of us are already member of bone marrow donor society for many years and we urge to you register as well. For more details see below.
Sharanu,
Shiva Maganahalli
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Plea from past President of VSNA, North California and relative of Nanjundeshwar Shetty.
Dear Friends,
We earnestly request you all to take a few moments and register today. Time is of the essence since it takes a month to get on to the donor list after you register.
Here are a few web sites for more information:
http://www.aadp.org/pages/main.php?pageid=16&pagecategory=5
http://www.marrow.org/
Request from North Carolina President - Yogeesha Vinayaka
Sharanu,
I am writing this email requesting you all for big favor.
Our NC-Chapter member Nanjundeshwar Shetty has been diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). It s a blood disorder. Individuals who have MDS have bone marrow that don't function normally and as a result they do not have enough normal blood cells for the normal functioning of the body. The doctors at Duke Hospital have determined that a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) is essential to cure MDS.
Getting a right bone marrow match likely depends on the race/ethnicity. Due to minority population of Indians/South Asians, the donor registry pool is small.
I am calling for your help on behalf of Shetty family and need everybody’s help in finding a match.
As it takes about 8 to 12 weeks for somebody to get on to the donor registry, I sincerely urge your immediate effort in spreading the news.
Our NC chapter’s Ex-President Vish Tharuve has put together a very informative website in order to help this effort. Please visit http://sites.google.com/site/nanjundshetty/ for more details.
The registration process is very simple as described on the registry websites, http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/Join_Now/join_now.html or register at one of many donor drives. You can go on the website to find out where the upcoming drives near you http://www.marrow.org/HELP/Events/index.html
For more information please visit: http://www.marrow.org/index.html
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Yogee Vinayaka
President
VSNA NC-Chapter.
Recently we came to know that one of our member is in need of bone marrow and we earnestly request you to register and help a fellow member. Few of us are already member of bone marrow donor society for many years and we urge to you register as well. For more details see below.
Sharanu,
Shiva Maganahalli
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Plea from past President of VSNA, North California and relative of Nanjundeshwar Shetty.
Dear Friends,
My Brother-in-law Nanjundeshwar (Nanjun) Shetty has been diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). In MDS, the cells in the bone marrow have problem making blood cells, many of the blood cells that are formed by the bone marrow cells are defective. The Doctors at Duke Hospital (Durham, North Carolina) have determined that a Bone Marrow Transplant is essential to cure his MDS.
A person needing a bone marrow transplant (recipient) needs to receive marrow from someone whose tissue type is close to his/her own type. Since tissue types are inherited, similar to hair or eye color, it is more likely that the recipient will find a suitable donor in a brother or sister( tests are underway to match his sisters' tissue type ). This, however, happens only 25 to 30 percent of the time. If a family member does not match the recipient, the Registry database is searched for an unrelated individual whose tissue type is a close match. It is more likely that a donor who comes from the same racial or ethnic group as the recipient will have the same tissue traits. Ethnic Minorities have a 30-40% chance of finding a match from the existing NMDP (National Marrow Donor Program) registry. There is critical shortage of South Asian Donors for Marrow / Stem Cell Transplant. South Asians make up less than 2% of the National Registry (133,000 out of 7.4 million). One Simple Reason for South Asians to act now.
The registration process is free and very simple. Ravi and I registered, we just had to give our cheek swabs and fill out a form.
In order to be a donor, you must:
~ Be the ages of 18-60
~ Have no serious, ongoing lower back problems
~ Be in good general health.
The registration process is free and very simple. Ravi and I registered, we just had to give our cheek swabs and fill out a form.
In order to be a donor, you must:
~ Be the ages of 18-60
~ Have no serious, ongoing lower back problems
~ Be in good general health.
~ You will join a national registry of potential donors for ANY patient in need
We earnestly request you all to take a few moments and register today. Time is of the essence since it takes a month to get on to the donor list after you register.
Here are a few web sites for more information:
http://www.aadp.org/pages/main.php?pageid=16&pagecategory=5
http://www.marrow.org/
Please forward to your friends and family and urge them to register.
The best doctors in the world cannot help without a matching donor. Committed Donors can save lives.
Sincerely,
Jayashree and Ravi Handyal.
Jayashree and Ravi Handyal.
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Request from North Carolina President - Yogeesha Vinayaka
Sharanu,
I am writing this email requesting you all for big favor.
Our NC-Chapter member Nanjundeshwar Shetty has been diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). It s a blood disorder. Individuals who have MDS have bone marrow that don't function normally and as a result they do not have enough normal blood cells for the normal functioning of the body. The doctors at Duke Hospital have determined that a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) is essential to cure MDS.
Getting a right bone marrow match likely depends on the race/ethnicity. Due to minority population of Indians/South Asians, the donor registry pool is small.
I am calling for your help on behalf of Shetty family and need everybody’s help in finding a match.
As it takes about 8 to 12 weeks for somebody to get on to the donor registry, I sincerely urge your immediate effort in spreading the news.
Our NC chapter’s Ex-President Vish Tharuve has put together a very informative website in order to help this effort. Please visit http://sites.google.com/site/nanjundshetty/ for more details.
The registration process is very simple as described on the registry websites, http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/Join_Now/join_now.html or register at one of many donor drives. You can go on the website to find out where the upcoming drives near you http://www.marrow.org/HELP/Events/index.html
For more information please visit: http://www.marrow.org/index.html
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Yogee Vinayaka
President
VSNA NC-Chapter.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Central VSNA 2010 Election
Sharanu All VSNA members,
Central VSNA is starting the election process of VSNA Officers for the next 2 year term (2011-2012). As per by law 3 members of the Election committee, currently consisting of Dr. Munavalli Chair, Mr. Doddamani and Deepak Bevinamara will be conducting the elections.
This year we are trying to set up an electronic voting system and the election committee will shortly meet and discuss logistics of this voting system.
This year you will be electing all four members of Central VSNA officers:
Eligibility:
The candidates should be life members or paid members with good standing having interest, intention, and time to improve VSNA.
Who can nominate:
Any VSNA members can nominate suitable candidates for the above positions. Interested life members can nominate himself/herself as per the by-laws for any of the positions.
Nomination forms:
For all nominations please use the nomination forms through your local presidents. Central VSNA has distributed the electronic copies to them.
Team Nomination:
It is advisable to nominate your own team (slate) on single nomination form (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer) as your team members will be working together closely.
Eligible Voters:
All VSNA Life member and All VSNA Paid members. See VSNA By-Law Article IV Section 8.
How the Election committee will determine the eligibility of the voter?
It is the duty of the Presidents of every Chapter to send us the list of paid members /eligible voters with their email address (send central VSNA annual membership $35 each if they are not a life member). This list will be officially sent to Election committee.
Election Schedule:
Following is the tentative dates for the election (This date may change according to the decision of election committee).
1st March 2010: Opening date for filing nominations
30th March 2010: Closing date for filing nominations
First week of April, the election committee will contact the nominated candidates for confirmation of their nominations.
15th April 2010: Last date for withdrawing nominations
If there are more than two candidates for one post there will be an election.
20th April 2010 to 30th April 2010: The Ballot (or Ballot in electronic version) will be sent to all the eligible voters.
1st May 2010: Opening date to send the Ballot.
1st June 2010: Last date to receive the Ballot by the election committee.
15th June 2010: Results of the election will be sent by election committee to central VSNA.
3rd July 2010: Official announcements of new VSNA President and other officers will be announced at the VSNA Convention.
If you have any questions please send your questions to your president or election committee - "vsna_election_comm@yahoogroups.com".
Thank you
With Sharanarthi,
Dr.Nagabhushana Malakkla
President VSNA
Central VSNA is starting the election process of VSNA Officers for the next 2 year term (2011-2012). As per by law 3 members of the Election committee, currently consisting of Dr. Munavalli Chair, Mr. Doddamani and Deepak Bevinamara will be conducting the elections.
This year we are trying to set up an electronic voting system and the election committee will shortly meet and discuss logistics of this voting system.
This year you will be electing all four members of Central VSNA officers:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Three BOD members (Executive)
Eligibility:
The candidates should be life members or paid members with good standing having interest, intention, and time to improve VSNA.
Who can nominate:
Any VSNA members can nominate suitable candidates for the above positions. Interested life members can nominate himself/herself as per the by-laws for any of the positions.
Nomination forms:
For all nominations please use the nomination forms through your local presidents. Central VSNA has distributed the electronic copies to them.
Team Nomination:
It is advisable to nominate your own team (slate) on single nomination form (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer) as your team members will be working together closely.
Eligible Voters:
All VSNA Life member and All VSNA Paid members. See VSNA By-Law Article IV Section 8.
How the Election committee will determine the eligibility of the voter?
It is the duty of the Presidents of every Chapter to send us the list of paid members /eligible voters with their email address (send central VSNA annual membership $35 each if they are not a life member). This list will be officially sent to Election committee.
Election Schedule:
Following is the tentative dates for the election (This date may change according to the decision of election committee).
1st March 2010: Opening date for filing nominations
30th March 2010: Closing date for filing nominations
First week of April, the election committee will contact the nominated candidates for confirmation of their nominations.
15th April 2010: Last date for withdrawing nominations
If there are more than two candidates for one post there will be an election.
20th April 2010 to 30th April 2010: The Ballot (or Ballot in electronic version) will be sent to all the eligible voters.
1st May 2010: Opening date to send the Ballot.
1st June 2010: Last date to receive the Ballot by the election committee.
15th June 2010: Results of the election will be sent by election committee to central VSNA.
3rd July 2010: Official announcements of new VSNA President and other officers will be announced at the VSNA Convention.
If you have any questions please send your questions to your president or election committee - "vsna_election_comm@yahoogroups.com".
Thank you
With Sharanarthi,
Dr.Nagabhushana Malakkla
President VSNA
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Invitation to VSNA 2010 Convention
Dear Sharanas,
It is a great pleasure to invite you all to the 33rd VSNA Convention to be held in Toronto, Canada. As you all aware, Veerashaivas or Lingayats are scattered across Canada and USA. VSNA annual convention gives an opportunity for us to come together and understand our culture, religion and values. This annual convention will help to learn and understand Basava philosophy, which is applicable even in this modern time. The convention will provide a spiritual, social and cultural experience and display the talents and heritage of fellow Veerashaivas. This gathering typically about 500 plus members will enable us to preserve and propagate our culture and tradition to our children.
The VSNA Convention is a celebration of our spirit and our identity. The convention facilitates us to connect with our roots, discuss religion with learned Swamijis, experience linga pooja and meditation, listen to scholars, immerse in cultural activities, and know more about health, and learn secrets of successful businesses
. This is one place where we meet old friends as well as make new ones and establish or expand net works. This also gives an opportunity to put aside our differences and unite as one. Essentially, convention creates a bridge where we pass principles of Veerashaivisim and Basava philosophy to the next generation.Basically it will help in connecting our children, community, and culture that helps our next generation form a bond that lasts forever.
To arrange a convention of this magnitude with various activities in different areas to satisfy all age group is a challenge. Toronto Convention team is working hard to conduct a wonderful Convention. Please attend Toronto Convention with your family to celebrate, participate, experience and enjoy different activities of convention on July 3 and 4, 2010.
Sharanarthi,
Dr.Nagabhushana Malakkla
President VSNA
The VSNA Convention is a celebration of our spirit and our identity. The convention facilitates us to connect with our roots, discuss religion with learned Swamijis, experience linga pooja and meditation, listen to scholars, immerse in cultural activities, and know more about health, and learn secrets of successful businesses
. This is one place where we meet old friends as well as make new ones and establish or expand net works. This also gives an opportunity to put aside our differences and unite as one. Essentially, convention creates a bridge where we pass principles of Veerashaivisim and Basava philosophy to the next generation.Basically it will help in connecting our children, community, and culture that helps our next generation form a bond that lasts forever.
To arrange a convention of this magnitude with various activities in different areas to satisfy all age group is a challenge. Toronto Convention team is working hard to conduct a wonderful Convention. Please attend Toronto Convention with your family to celebrate, participate, experience and enjoy different activities of convention on July 3 and 4, 2010.
Sharanarthi,
Dr.Nagabhushana Malakkla
President VSNA
Friday, January 22, 2010
VSNA Officers & Executives
VSNA is an organization with more than 2000 members in US and Canada and has 18 local chapters throughout.
| President | Dr.Nagabhushana Malakkla |
| Secretary | Shiva Maganahalli |
| Treasurer | Latha Mallikarjuna |
BOD Members
| Kishore Channabasaviah |
| Kusuma Aralere |
| Prabhu Patil |
| Sundaresh Siddiah |
| Suri Suresh |
BOR Members
| Vijay Kotrappa |
| Honappa Jayakumar |
| Jayshree Jagadish |
| Jayaswamy (Chicago) |
| Dilip (Atlanta) |
| Laxmi Hiremath |
| G. Shankar (India) |
Local VSNA Chapter Officers
| Alabama | President | Shivashankar Tumkur |
| California - Central | President | Arun Kumar |
| Secretary | Sudha Nagabhushan | |
| Treasurer | Venu Gopal | |
| California - North | President | Anuradha Burji |
| Vice President | Shanta Vajragiri | |
| Secretary | Deepak Bevinamara | |
| Treasurer | Harsha Hanji | |
| Food Secretary | Kalpana Rajendra & Suma Moogi | |
| Entertainment Secretary | Shilpashree Hanji & Manu Hiremath | |
| Youth Committee | Dhruva Byakod & Karan Kurbur | |
| WebMaster | Provin Dhawan | |
| California - South | President | Savitha Mandi |
| Vice President | Shivanand Bellad | |
| Secretary | Manu Swamy | |
| Treasurer | Dada Patil | |
| Florida | President | Aakash Rudraprasad |
| Vice President | Suresh Belthur | |
| President | Prakash Doddamane | |
| Georgia | President | Mamatha Dilip |
| Vice President | Sudhir Mysore | |
| Secretary | Srinivas Reddy | |
| Treasurer | Sanjay Melinamane | |
| Illonois - Chicago | President | Channu Kambalyal |
| Vice President | Danashree Suresh | |
| Secretary/ Treasurer | Nandish Dhananjaya | |
| Maryland | President | Dr. Jagadeesh G. |
| Vice President | Dornal Basappa | |
| Secretary | Shashidhar Nagenalli | |
| Treasurer | Kavitha Mattikalli | |
| Michigan - Detroit | President | Mahesh Patil |
| Vice President | Aravind Tigadi | |
| Secretary | Anand Neralagi | |
| Treasurer | Shyla Beltur | |
| New England | President | Shivakumar P |
| Vice President | Yashwanth Gaddi | |
| Secreatary | Suma Vijayashankar | |
| Treasurer | Sunitha Kankure | |
| New York | President | Mallesh Mariswamy |
| Vice President | Shivaraj Bhujange | |
| Secretary | Satish Murthy | |
| Treasurer | Rathna Bale | |
| North Carolina | President | Yogeesh Vinayaka |
| Ohio | President | Vaishali Hattarki |
| Secretary | Amit Vagarali | |
| Treasurer | Anu Ravish | |
| Pittsburg - Pennsylvania | President | Dr. Mahesh Mallikarjuna |
| Texas | President | Neela Kumar |
| Vice President | Sachin Biradar | |
| Secretary | Rajesh Vrushab | |
| Treasurer | Sushma Hiremath | |
| Toronto - Canada | President | Jagadish Mandi |
| Vice President | Girija Mahant | |
| Secretary | Parvati Malemath | |
| Treasurer | Rajivee Rugi | |
| DC & Virginia | President | Girija Angadi |
| Vice President | Suresh Kori | |
| Secretary | Rajashree Galagali | |
| Treasurer | Andanappa Kori | |
| Members | Shantala Patil & Shiva Prasad | |
| West Virginia | President | Dr. Devaraj |
VSNA Convention 2010 - Toronto, Canada
| Chair Person | Yuvaraj Patil |
| Vice Chair Person | Vijay Aivalli |
For blog updates, contact Shiva Maganahalli
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
2010 BOD Meeting Dates
Dear BOD,
Please mark your calendar for our 2010 BOD meetings. You will also be notified again before each meeting through group emails.
Inti,
Shiva
Please mark your calendar for our 2010 BOD meetings. You will also be notified again before each meeting through group emails.
Day | Date | Time |
| Sunday | Jan. 10, 2010 | 8am PST/ 11am EST |
| Sunday | Mar. 14, 2010 | 8am PST/ 11am EST |
| Saturday | Jul. 03, 2010 | 6am PST/ 9am EST |
| Sunday | Oct. 10, 2010 | 8am PST/ 11am EST |
| Sunday | Dec. 05, 2010 | 8am PST/ 11am EST |
Inti,
Shiva
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