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ROOTED IN SERVICE:

FIA and Indo-US Lions Club Transform

Roselle with Tree Planting Drive

From Left to Right Lion Hina Trivedi (Founder President Indo-US Lions Club), Sunil Shah (Founder Key Leaders
Chairman FIA), Dinesh Kapoor (Director FIA) and key Leaders from Indo-US Lions Club of the Indo-US Lions Club.

OUR BUREAU enthusiasm and unity they witnessed, that many
spontaneously joined the planting effort. Their in-
Chicago, IL
volvement reflected the strong community spirit of
n a beautiful show of unity, compassion, and Roselle, a proof to the power of collective action.
environmental stewardship, the Roselle Park Lion Hina Trivedi, whose tireless efforts were
IDistrict witnessed an extraordinary event on instrumental in pulling together three powerhouse
Saturday, April 26, 2025, which is a Community collaborators: FIA Chicago, the Indo-US Lions
Tree Planting Day, a powerful collaboration be- Club, and the City of Roselle, was a true example
tween the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of leadership and coordination. “This collabora-
Chicago and the Chicago Indo-US Lions Club. tion was a dream,” she said. “We’ve shown that
Themed “LOVE OUR MOTHER EARTH,” the when people unite for a cause greater than them-
event was more than just a tree-planting initiative; selves, the result is magical. Today, we didn’t just
it was a heartfelt tribute to nature and a step to- plant trees, we planted bonds between organiza-
ward a greener future for the community. tions, between generations, and between people
Led by Sunil Shah, Founder and Chairman of and the Earth.”
FIA, and Lion Hina Trivedi, Founder and Presi- Anu Malhotra, President of FIA, echoed this
dent of the Indo-US Lions Club, this initiative sentiment: “This collaboration with Roselle City
drew enthusiastic participation from volunteers of and the Indo-US Lions Club was seamless, power-
all ages. Notably, dozens of high school students ful, and inspiring. Together, we demonstrated how
from both the ‘Lake Park Schools’ arrived early in impactful community engagement can be, when
the morning, their energy and dedication setting driven by purpose.”
the tone for the day. Their involvement trans- Present and actively directing this initiative of
formed the park into a living classroom, offering Officials of Roselle Park District unloading additional trees a team of large volunteers were several dedicated
an unforgettable lesson in environmental educa- community leaders and members of the Indo-US
tion and the importance of sustainability. under Logistics Head Dinesh Kapoor of FIA Lions Club: Lion Dulsa, Lion Dr. Jay Trivedi, Lion
Dinesh Kapoor of FIA managed the logistics Tony, Gopal Shah, Veronica, Lion Sunny Trivedi,
and planning with precision and heart, ensuring today is a promise to our children, a commitment Nick, Joe, and Mary. Each one played a vital role
everything ran smoothly, right from arranging the to climate resilience, and a symbol of harmony in making the event a success with their time, tools,
saplings to guiding volunteers to planting spots. with Mother Nature.” He emphasized that tree and tireless hands.
His dedication exemplified the behind-the-scenes plantations help combat climate change, improve As trees took root in the soil, a deeper connec-
efforts that made this collaboration a true success. air quality, provide shade and cooling in urban ar- tion took root in the hearts of everyone present. The
“This is not just about planting trees,” said eas, and promote biodiversity. The event wasn’t day reminded all that stewardship of the Earth is not
Sunil Shah, addressing the crowd. “It’s about just well-organized; it was very emotional. Locals a choice, but a shared responsibility — and Roselle
planting hope. Every tree we put in the ground walking through the park were so moved by the showed up with love, commitment, and hope.

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