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14 NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Federation of Indian Associations

(FIA), Chicago, Names New Board

Under Vinita Gulabani

At annual board meeting and Diwali celebrations, Founder President Sunil Shah outlines the

successes behind the year 2022, listing the events conducted by the FIA

OUR BUREAU
Chicago, IL
ederation of Indian Associ-
ations (FIA) organized its
FAnnual Board Meeting and
Diwali Celebration on November 13
at Big Suchir Restaurant, Downers
Grove IL. The meeting was attended
by the 100 strong FIA team as well as
the advisory board members.
FIA TEAM 2023 will be
spearheaded by Incoming Presi-
dent Vinita Gulabani strongly sup-
ported by 100+ members (each
one a leader) comprising of Ex-
ecutive Board Members, Direc-
tors & Advisory Board Members.
The event was presided by
Chairman Sunil Shah and Found-
ing Members Neil Khot, Mukesh
Shah, Dhitu Bhagwakar and Cur-
rent President Hitesh Gandhi. Ri-
cha Chand General Secretary out-
lined the achievements of the FIA
in the year 2022 and thanked the
team for its efforts. She then asked
Founder President and Chairman
Sunil Shah to address the gathering.
Founder President Sunil Shah
took the stage and outlined the suc-
cesses behind the year 2022, listing
the events conducted by the FIA and
its team – The Republic Day Celebra- year. He also took the opportunity to FIA Mrs. Rita Shah congratulat- to serve the community by hosting
tion, The Partnership with the Chica- welcome new members to team FIA. ed President Hitesh Gandhi and many events for the community and
go Bulls – India Heritage Night, The Current President Hitesh Gand- his team for the outstanding year helping the community grow and be-
Holi Celebration, Mother Day Cele- hi took the stage thanking the found- and welcomed Vinita Gulabani as come one. FIA Chicago plans to take
bration, International Yoga Day and ing board, and the team 2022 for all the incoming President. She felici- on projects like Job Fair, Entrepre-
the biggest FIA event to date – Cel- the work put in to make the year a tated Executive Vice President Shi- neurship camps and Youth Leader-
ebration of the 75th India Indepen- resounding success. Founding Mem- tal Daftari, Director Ganesh Kar, ship Development Skill Camps.
dence Day with a concert with Javid bers Neil Khot, Mukesh Shah, Dhitu General Secretary Richa Chand, Sunil Shah then took the op-
Ali a prominent singer from Bolly- Bhagwakar took the stage thanking and Treasurer Vaishal Talati for portunity to thank the new advisory
wood. He thanked the outgoing team team 2022 and praising the work of their achievements & dedication. board members for the year 2023 year
for its hard work in putting together the team in making the year a re- FIA Chicago was founded to including Deepakkant Vyas, Anil
and conducting various India centric sounding success. bring Cultural awareness to the Chi- Loomba of HMSI, Suresh Bodiwala
and Charitable events during the Former Vice President of cagoland area and has now grown Continued at next page... >>

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