ORANGE, CA - The Global Organization of People of India Origin’s Los Angeles Chapter elected Navin Gupta as new president to replace Kewal Kanda who has been appointed Director of Communications for GOPIO-International. Ajmer Singh was elected new Executive Vice-President for GOPIO-LA. At the oath taking ceremony at Tandoor restaurant here, the chief guest was California State Treasurer John Chiang.
He administered the oath of office to the new office bearers: Yash Singh – Secretary, Rajinder Dhunna – Treasurer, Anju Garg – Joint Secretary, Aparna Hande – Chair Women Affairs, Deepi Singh – Chair Health, Sunny Chauhan – Chair Community, Kalika Gupta – Chair Youth Affairs, Sunil Garg – Chair Business, and Dr. Duke Alum (aka Gurmeet Multani) – Chair Special Events.
Navin Gupta, presented the vision and focus of the LA chapter through a slide show. He said GOPIO-LA is trying to fill the critical voids in the community services not supported by other organizations such as youth leadership development, health care, financial health, and women’s issues. He promised GOPIO-LA would work with successful Indian political leaders to share their experiences to provide guidance and mentoring to young Indian aspirants.
Inder Singh, chairman, GOPIO Intl. gave a slide presentation and walked the audience through the vision and accomplishments of the organization and explained how it is bringing People of Indian Origin together worldwide. Harry Sidhu, Member OC Water Board of Directors, asked parents to encourage their youngsters to let them become what they want to be. Chiang, addressing the audience highlighted how he is working to solve the financial crisis that hit the state during 2008-09 economic meltdown. Inder Singh and Deepi Singh honored the dignitaries by presenting them books on Indian Diaspora and The Gadar Heroics.
Kewal Kanda was the emcee. Amrit Bhandari of GOPIO-OC administered the Oath of Allegiance. Kalika Gupta, the Chair for Youth Affairs coordinated the entertainment. Children from Sangamam Academy, Savitri Dance Academy, NDM and ADA Dance Academy performed classical and Bollywood dances. The highlight was the Bhangra performed by South Indian kids.
There was also singing of Bollywood songs by GOPIO member Venkat Gopalan. Rajinder Dhunna thanked the guests and supporters. The function concluded with sumptuous dinner.
Navin Gupta, presented the vision and focus of the LA chapter through a slide show. He said GOPIO-LA is trying to fill the critical voids in the community services not supported by other organizations such as youth leadership development, health care, financial health, and women’s issues. He promised GOPIO-LA would work with successful Indian political leaders to share their experiences to provide guidance and mentoring to young Indian aspirants.
Inder Singh, chairman, GOPIO Intl. gave a slide presentation and walked the audience through the vision and accomplishments of the organization and explained how it is bringing People of Indian Origin together worldwide. Harry Sidhu, Member OC Water Board of Directors, asked parents to encourage their youngsters to let them become what they want to be. Chiang, addressing the audience highlighted how he is working to solve the financial crisis that hit the state during 2008-09 economic meltdown. Inder Singh and Deepi Singh honored the dignitaries by presenting them books on Indian Diaspora and The Gadar Heroics.
Kewal Kanda was the emcee. Amrit Bhandari of GOPIO-OC administered the Oath of Allegiance. Kalika Gupta, the Chair for Youth Affairs coordinated the entertainment. Children from Sangamam Academy, Savitri Dance Academy, NDM and ADA Dance Academy performed classical and Bollywood dances. The highlight was the Bhangra performed by South Indian kids.
There was also singing of Bollywood songs by GOPIO member Venkat Gopalan. Rajinder Dhunna thanked the guests and supporters. The function concluded with sumptuous dinner.