July - Gujarati Samaj of Detroit

JULY 2008
Community News
SAMAJ DARSHAN: A GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT PUBLICATION
Membership available for your undecided Friends/Relatives in Metro Detroit—Tell them why
wait till Navratri, become member now and enjoy more events … See next page/apply online at www.gsod.org/join
Sad Announcement
It is with deep sorrow we inform you
that Pravinchandra C. Shah,
husband of Tarulataben Shah,
father of Pratik Shah has
passed away on Tuesday, June
24, 2008 @ 7:30AM, at the
age of 67 years.
Congratulations Dr. Anand Parekh!
GSOD’s Useful links-
Cultural Center-
www.gsod.org/center
Samaj Events-
www.gsod.org/events
Membership Corner-
www.gsod.org/join
Anand Parekh has been named deputy assistant Secretary for Health (science and medicine) at the Office of
Public Health and Science in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is one of highest U.S.
government posts to be held by an Indian American. GSOD extends our Heartfelt Congratulations to Anand
& his parents- Dr. Kamlesh Parekh & Dr. Dipika Parekh residing in West Bloomfield.
With Best Compliments &
Warm Wishes to
All Gujarati Samaj Members
Dr. Sarju Shah, M.D.
Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice
2050 Haggerty Road, Canton, MI 48187
Phone # (734) 981-1086
Practicing in all Pediatric, Adolescent & Adult Medicine
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Few Upcoming Events-
* GSOD Picnic 7/20
* Essay/Photo Contest in Summer
* Seniors Outing - August
* India Day - August
* GSOD Golf - September
Updates & Full list at
www.gsod.org/events

Gujarati Samaj Of Detroit
2008 Membership Form (Membership from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008)
Date: _ ____ Membership form also available on www.GSOD.org
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL LIFE MEMBER – UPDATE INFO
Renew my membership based on last year’s profile
Skip Section 1 & Complete Section 3 of the form.
If Renewal, please provide Membership Number here:
SECTION 1: FAMILY MEMBERSHIP
Member’s full name:
I am Life Member, please change/update my information
Skip Section 2 & 3 of the form.
Member’s Spouse name: Number of Children (under 18 years):
Street Address:
City: State: MI Zip:
Telephone (required): Email:
Samaj will maintain address and e-mail information with strict confidence and will not be used or given to others for solicitation
Parents: Senior Membership is available at $25/-
Fathers Name:
Mothers Name:
SECTION 2: MEMBERSHIP & FEES
Family Membership
Husband, wife, and unmarried children under 25 years of age and
parents living in the same household
Single Membership Single as defined by IRS $25
Senior Membership One spouse of 62 years of age and above $25
Student Membership
Full time student (18 years of age and above)
(copy of Student ID required)
Life Membership Samaj’s Lifetime affiliation! $500
SECTION 3: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & AUTHORIZATION
I, undersigned understand that this membership application will be reviewed by the
Secretary of Gujarati Samaj of Detroit. The above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any
misrepresentation or falsification will result in the cancellation of my membership. I will be responsible for non-member fees if the
membership was used during any of the Samaj’s programs, such as Holi Celebration, Navratri, Diwali and other events.
SIGNATURE: _______________________
$45
$15
DATE: ___________
Please Make Check Payable to: Gujarati Samaj of Detroit
Form & Check Mailing Address: Nimish Pathak, 46728 Doubletree Rd., Canton MI 48187
Questions? Email us at Secretary@GSOD.org
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
We hereby acknowledge the receipt of payment for 2008 Samaj Membership:
Date Received: Secretary:
“There are 3 kinds of people: those who can count & those who can't.”

JULY 2008
SAMAJ DARSHAN: A GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT PUBLICATION
Cultural Center — First Fund Raising Event!
Gujarati Samaj Cultural Center Fund Raising Dinner Report
“If you lend someone $20, and never see that person again; it was probably worth it.“
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With a Vision to have Home Away from Home, Gujarati Samaj Inc. held a The First Fund Raising
Dinner after 25 Years. This fascinating event was held on May30, 2008. This event was a Grand
Success. Against the backdrop of apprehension and uncertainty, it managed to better all
expectations.
Some of the highlights of the events are summarized below:
� About 340 + enthusiastic members attended the event.
� Approximately $231,000 in donations and future pledges was recorded.
� Chatakedar Kathiawadi Food from Krishna Catering was very delicious.
� Music Masala Group of Chandra Noorani & delivered great performance. Female Singer Chitra Sridhar
with her melodious voice mesmerized the crowd.
� Chairman of Board Of Trustees Jatin Desai delivered a very motivational Keynote Address.
� President Ashish Tikiwala, Fund Raising Chairman Perry Mehta, and Co-chairman Dr. Kamlesh Parekh
and host of other leaders and members provided insight and importance of having Cultural Center.
� United States Assistant Deputy Secretary of Health Dr. Anand Parekh voice of young professionals in
support of this project by recollecting his association and participation in Gujarati Samaj events over years
past.
� Past President and Chairman of Board Ashok Thakkar performed Master of ceremony duty very
admirably. Past BOT member and Chairperson of Gujarati Samaj Inc.’s Tenth year celebration
Dr. Ashaben Makim partnered Ashok Thakkar as Co- Master of Ceremony very competently.
� Bhusan Modi provided Strategic Planning Update.
� Mr. Suman Raval helped by providing professional photography support for the event.
Gujarati Samaj Inc.’s Board of Trustees and Fund raising Committee is deeply indebted to all volunteers,
members of E.C, radio hosts in Metro Detroit- Dr.Subhash Kelkar, Mr. Narendra Sheth, Rajiv Sanghvi,
Minesh Parikh and Mumtaz for complimentary publicity announcements. Mr. Suman Raval for complimentary
photography.
Thanks to Donors, Patrons, EC, BOT, CC & SPAC committees!
www.GSOD.org/center

JULY 2008
* bring your own saree
SAMAJ DARSHAN: A GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT PUBLICATION
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JULY 2008
SAMAJ DARSHAN: A GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT PUBLICATION
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Bus 248 851-4400 Fax 248 851 - 7848
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SAT/ACT Education Seminar Update
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Based on the excellent feedback from last year, Gujarati Samaj of Detroit organized its second annual
educational seminar on Saturday, May 31, 2008. The SAT / ACT Educational Seminar was organized in
co-operation with Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions and Jain Samaj to help high school students in preparing
for the real tests.
More than 40 kids participated in the free seminar. This year, many non-members also took
advantage of the seminar, giving GSOD more visibility in the community. Crystal Dacho, High School
Programs Relationship Manager from Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions proctored the SAT & ACT combo
test, which was half the length of the actual test. After the tests, there was a workshop seminar for students
and parents in which she gave a number of helpful hints and answered any and all questions from the
audience. Kaplan has a number of free events as well as classes that will help students prepare for their ACT,
SAT and PSAT tests. More information can be found by calling 1-800-KAPTEST or visiting www.kaptest.com.
We have received a lot of positive feedback from the participants and their parents about the seminar. Please
send any feedback and/or suggestions for other similar events to contact@gsod.org or any of the EC
members. We would like to organize more such events which benefit the youth. GSOD would like to thank
Jain Samaj for letting us use their facility, Ms. Crystal Dacho for her time and input, and all the kids and
parents who made this a very successful event. -Jesal Shah

JULY 2008
SAMAJ DARSHAN: A GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT PUBLICATION
Holi ‘Ude Re Gulal’ Update
This year, we celebrated Holi program ‘Ude Re Gulal’ on Saturday April 5th with a big bang. Entire atmosphere
was colorful with dance music and food. Altogether there were 26 performances from various age
groups that depicted the various colors of our culture from classical dances, Garba, Dandia, Bhangra and of
course Bollywood Music.
With participation from more than 300 kids and adults, 26 emcees and 27 Choreographers, event was sold
out and successful.
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Participating Kids were provided with
Pizza, Juice, Cookies, Fruits, chips in
the kids food area. Sams Club and
many Samaj donors extended their
seva by helping fund kids food.
For Samaj patrons & guests, Ruchi
Restaurant provided tasty snacks at a
low affordable price of $1 and donated
30% of revenues towards GSOD
treasury. We would like to appreciate
Ruchi owners for their great
contribution towards Samaj event.
Kids Bake Sale was hit too with lots of
enthusiasm amongst GSY group.
Good job kids!
The jam packed auditorium rocked
with every new entry on the stage. All
the hard work of Choreographers,
Participants & Emcees paid off. Thanks
to all the choreographers, and sponsors
for making this event a joyful one.
Finally we would like to thank Suman
Rawal and Anil Relan with their help on
Photography and Videography. All our
fun memories were captured very well.
DVD Video was also distributed to
Choreographers, Participants and other
relevant patrons.
To view Ude Re Gulal pictures, please
visit following website address:
www.GSOD.org/holi
-Darshan Parikh & Daxesh Modi

JULY 2008
SAMAJ DARSHAN: A GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT PUBLICATION
Mothers/Fathers Day Celebrations!
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On June 14, 2008—For the first time in the history of GSOD, Samaj celebrated Mothers Day & Fathers Day!
The action packed night was attended by many Samaj patrons at UAW hall in Sterling Heights. Ashish
Tikiwala, our EC president managed to get a great entertainment group (based in India) for that special night.
It was fantastic! Great Gujarati entertainment, indeed.
Mayuriben from Mayuri & Minaxi Group - a
popular Gujarati Stand-up comedian rocked
the UAW hall with funny & genuine jokes.
The mood in the hall was very much jubilant
with the easy going good humor. The
comedy night was also showered with
melodious music and singing by guess who?
Mayuriben & party, Indeed! Wow, she can
sing in several celebrity voices! The music
group consisted some of the popular EC
‘Executive band’ guys as well. Darshan
Parikh on tabla/dholak and Kuldip Bhatt on
Octapad. Bhai, kamaal kar diya aap sub ne’!
Want proof on how it went, you could see
many members dancing & singing together—see photos on GSOD website— www.gsod.org/mf
The event night consisted wonderful appetizers and delicious dinner as well. Patrons enjoyed great Indian
food (full menu) followed by that cool Kulfi. GSOD mgt. really wanted to host an event where we say Thank
you Mom, Thank you Dad! And we did it in a style! One could see patrons enjoying great Gujarati mimicry
and really appreciated live comedy entertainment. Thank you guys for adding that special flavor in that mom
& dad appreciation dhamaka. -Nimish Pathak
FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN ASOCIATION OF PHYSICAN S OF INDIAN ORIGIN (FOMAPI) Presents
AUGUST MELODIES Featuring
SA RE GA MA and Indian Idol Stars:
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Saturday- August 2nd 2008
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall
3711 Woodward Av, Detroit
Social Hour 5:45 pm Show Time 7:15 pm
A Fund raising event for Cancer Awareness
programs in Michigan and India
Tickets: $ 250, $ 200. $ 100 $ 75 $ 0, Box Seats
Contact:
Dr. Dinesh Shah- Chairman FOMAPI- 248- 952 1716
Dr. Sugandh Shetty- President MAPI – 248- 960 7351

JULY 2008
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JULY 2008
Dhamachakdi
Thandai
SAMAJ DARSHAN: A GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT PUBLICATION
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cup Water
2 tblsp Fennel Seed (Saunf)
1/2 tsp Cardamom Seed (Elaichi)
4 whole Cloves (Lavang)
2/3rd cup Raisins (Kishmish)
1/2 cup blanched and chopped Almond (Badam)
1/4th cup chopped Pistachio (Pista)
1/4th cup Melon seeds, Sunflower seeds or Pine Nuts
1 ltr Milk (Doodh)
1/4th tsp dry-roasted and powdered Saffron (Kesar) threads
How to make Thandai:
1. Bring the water to boil in a small saucepan.
2. Add the fennel seeds, cardamom and cloves, cover, and
remove from the heat.
3. Set aside for ten minutes.
4. Place the raisins, almonds, pistachios and melon seeds,
sunflower seeds, or pine nuts in a bowl and add fennel
tea.
5. Cover and set aside for at least 1 hour.
6. Transfer it to a blender, cover, and blend until the nuts
& spices are reduced to a smooth texture.
7. Pour into a strainer and set over a bowl.
8. When some of liquid had drained through the sieve,
gather the corners and squeeze tightly to extract the
maximum liquid.
9. Heat 2 tblsp of milk and add saffron.
10. Combine the nut milk, saffron milk and remaining milk
in a large jug and chill well.
11. Serve over a crushed ice.
Removing Garlic/Onion Smell From Fingers
After chopping up onion and garlic, the smell tends to linger
on your fingers and hands. To remove the odor try rubbing
salt or lemon juice on wet hands, concentrating on the
finger tip and nail area where odor tends to linger.
What is yoga?
The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the
language of ancient India where yoga
originated. We can think of the union
occurring between the mind, body and spirit.
Gujarat History
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Archaeological discoveries have linked Gujarat
with the Indus valley civilization (c.3,000-1,500
BC) and have suggested that it was a part of the
Mauryan empire (c.320-185 BC). The Gujarat
region was the center of Jainism under the
Rajput Caulukya dynasty (11th-12th cent.), which
fell (1298) to the Delhi Sultanate. In 1390,
Gujarat became an independent sultanate. Its
immense wealth invited attack, and in 1509 the
Portuguese wrested from it the colony of Diu
(Daman and Diu ). In 1572 the sultanate was
annexed to the Mughal empire. The Marathas
were powerful in the area in the first half of the
18th cent. The British East India Company took
over control of the region in 1818. Under the
British much of the region retained its local
princely rulers. In 1947 the region was organized
into the state of Bombay. Bombay state was
divided into the states of Gujarat and
Maharashtra in 1956.
NOTE: GSOD Navratri Nite
September 27, 2008
Details soon on www.gsod.org/events

JULY 2008
SAMAJ DARSHAN: A GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT PUBLICATION
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Recognizing the potential of the State as a centre
for the financial services industry, the
Government of Gujarat formulated a mega
project to realize this vision. Approximately
27,000 ha of land between the commercial
capital of the State, Ahmedabad, and the
Administrative Capital of the State,
Gandhinagar, have been earmarked for the
development of a Central Finance and Business
District (CFBD), Institutional areas, Knowledge
parks, Integrated Townships, etc. The CFBD has
been named the Gujarat International
Finance Tec-City (GIFT).
GIFT is designed to walk tall with the world’s
top finance centres. Modern in every aspect,
GIFT will be developed on a minimum land area
of 500 acres, with a built-up area potential of up
to 75 million sq. ft. And that’s just the first
phase. The next phase will see the development
of townships around the City and with the same
perfection. This will make it the first
financial centre of its kind in the
region.
More Info atwww.GujIntlFinTeCity.co.in

Gujarati Samaj Of Detroit
Nimish Pathak
46728 Doubletree Rd
Canton, MI 48187
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Vision
Preserve Gujarati cultural and
linguistic heritage through
diversity and sense of belonging
for the upcoming and future
generations of the membership
Mission
Preserve and promote
Gujarati heritage by providing
exposure and opportunity
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