Activities:

• Raised $10,534.17 for the NAH Emergency Fund aimed at providing financial assistance to the Houston Nepali community in emergency situations
• Set up the “NAH Briddhashram Fund,” disbursed $1,200 (N. Rs. 89,400) to the Briddhashram in Kathmandu, Nepal, run by Ms. Dil Sobha Shrestha, on Dec. 12
• Financially assisted two Nepali families who were victims of apartment fire in the Bay Area Blvd., Houston on Nov. 13, with a $500 donation from the NAH Emergency Fund, and a fundraiser
• Provided exhibition materials to Nepali Student Association at University of Houston, Clear Lake, for Global Expo on Nov. 16; they bagged the Most Educational Booth Award
• Organized the “Meet and Greet Program” to felicitate the World Cyclist from Nepal Mr. Lok Bandhu Karki and financially supported him through a fundraiser and a contribution of $260 from the NAH Fund
• Brought out 200 pieces of NAH Polo Shirts in September
• Held NAH Monthly meetings to obtain the feedback, suggestions, grievances, recommendations, etc., from the Houston Nepali Community

Celebrations:

• New Year 2066 B.S. (April 18) and Bada Dashain (Sept. 26)
• Participated in the Teej Celebration in Ashiana Restaurant on Aug. 22
• Organized the “Congratulate the Graduates” program to felicitate the new high- school, college and university graduates on Sept. 26
• Held a Farewell Reception for Dr. Bishnu Khanal in Ashiana Restaurant on Oct. 11
• Participated in the International Mother Language Day Celebration on Feb. 21
• Organized the NAH Annual Picnic on Nov. 13 at Hermann Park
• Observed the Fourth Anniversary of Shree Pashpatinath Mandir and Maha Shivaratri on Feb. 13
• Participated in the “Cultural Extravaganza” at Univ. Houston Clear Lake on March 26

Involvement in Nepali Organizations:

• Assumed the leadership role in the Local Hospitality Committee for the forthcoming 4th Non-Resident Nepalese (NRN) Regional Conference in Houston, May 28 - 30
• Participated in the Association of Nepalis in the Americas (ANA) Annual Convention in Oakland, California (July 3-4)
• NAH President Dr. Rajendra Shrestha presented the NRN Town Hall Meetings in Houston and Dallas on Aug. 29 and 30, respectively, on behalf of NRN NCC of USA
• NAH President Dr. Rajendra Shrestha participated in the NRN NCC of USA Annual Meeting in Louisville, KY on Feb. 20 – 21, and is currently serving in its Bylaws Amendment Committee
• Providing support to the “Earthquake Preparedness and Disaster Relief for Nepal”: A Joint Initiative by American Society of American Engineers, America Nepal Medical Foundation and Computer Association of Nepal – USA

Publication:

• Nepal Vision, volume 8, thanks to the article contributors, article collectors, advertisement donors, marketing and printing / designing teams

Grateful Appreciations:

• ConocoPhillips for donating $500 for NAH Polo Shirts and $500 for NAH Picnic in appreciation of the volunteer work of Dr. Rajendra Shrestha
• Recognized Mr. Niraj Shrestha and Mrs. Muna Poudyal for significant contributions to the Houston Nepali Community
• To all the generous donors of the “NAH Emergency Fund”
• Houston Provider Management Services (courtesy of Mr. Madhukar G. Amatya and Mr. Dinker G. Amatya) for providing the meeting space and coffee
• To you all for your continued support and active participation

NAH BELONGS TO US!