Board of Trustees. Executive Committee. Vinay J. Patel (President) GSS Ramanlal Patel Pravin Mistry Mafat Patel

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1 Executive Committee Vinay J. Patel (President) Sanjay Patel (Vice President) Rakesh Patel (Secretary) Nitesh Rajput (Jt. Secretary) Baldev Patel (Treasurer) Dinesh Patel (Jt. Treasurer) Navin Patel (Director) Suresh Shah (Director) Pravin Patel (Director) Ashok Patel (Director) Anil Relan (Director) Dr. Prakash Sanghvi (Director) GSS Ramanlal Patel Pravin Mistry Mafat Patel GSY Anjali Vaishnav Palak Joshi Kunal Shah Richa Patel Board of Trustees Raman Patel Chairman Bharat Patel (Vice Chairman) Jatin Desai ( Secretary) Yogesh Shukla (Trustee) Shailesh Jain (Trustee) Girish Patel (Trustee) Ramesh Patel (Trustee) Arun Bhavsar (Trustee) Hasmukh Patel (Trustee) Tejash Patel (Trustee) Dear Samaj Members: Hope everyone is having great summer as we are approaching peak of the summer time as your Gujarati Samaj is getting ready to organize family fun activities in next few months. Your energetic team of GSOD is set to delivery most popular PICNIC event in the region in July and we are gearing up to have fun for all age groups with new ideas of family entertainment at our annual picnic that you do not want to miss One of the outstanding and successful event of cruise package to ALASKA where several of our GSOD members is planning to enjoy their time on top rated cruise line in early July. We have a great response to our Detroit River Charter Boat family tour on August 13th Friday evening with Dinner and Entertainment to have family fun evening from 7:30 PM 10:00 PM. Contact or Sanjay Patel for detail information. Hats off to GSS Director s for a great event planning with Lunch and Movie which was a great success. In addition, summer Senior Travel plan is in early stage of planning. GSS picnic is scheduled for Sept 12th. Please contact seniors@gsod.org for more information. Finally, What a year for Gujarati Samaj Youth with absolute energetic vision to come up with some creative ideas and programs for the Samaj Youth. They enjoyed Valentine s Day youth get to gather with record turnout and event was at it best. GSY team also is planning to conduct several creative programs for the youth. Please contact gsy@gsod.org. Vinay J. Patel Raman B. Patel President 2016 Chairman, BOT 2016 GSOD Picnic JULY Kensington Metro park GSS BUS TOUR Aug 3rd-7th 5 Nights of summer fun Contact seniors@gsod.org and see details inside Family River Boat-Tour AUG-12th Friday 7:30 PM sharp Contact Sanjay Patel Movie and Lunch Outing Aug-Sept 2016 TBD Navratri Garba UofM Dearborn OCT 1st Diwali October 22nd Saturday Ford performing Arts- Dearborn

2 Deepest Condolences on behalf of GSOD Operating Committee 2016 to: Ramanbhai Patel s family on the loss of son-in-law Anilbhai Malhotra Family of Balubhai Patel Past Vice-Chariman of GSOD Prahladbhai Patel and his Family for passing of Minaben Patel 2

3 GSS BUS TOUR AUG 3 to 7, 2016 GSOD GSS team negotiated group rate for 5 days, tour (Detroit-Dayton-Mammoth cave national park-st. Louise- Chicago-Detroit)The tour will be operated by Maxim tours, Orlando, FL. Gujarati seniors will embark luxury bus from Detroit area and visit Above places. All meals( Indian), water and accommodation is included in tour price. Tour Date: - 08/03/2016 to 08/07/2016 (Limited Seats) Package Cost : (cost per person) $ (All Inclusive, per person based on double occupancy Final Deposit Due Date: (Monday) Reserve your Booking with $ per person x ( ) = Amount $ Make check Payable to: MaximTours Mail your check with this form to: Ramanbhai Patel 31853, Lavender Dr. Brownstown, MI For information call Mafat PATEL Pravin Mistry

4 Friends, I am running for Congress in Michigan s 11th District because we need more honest people representing us in Washington, not career politicians and political insiders. As a physician, educator, and small business owner, I will use my position in Congress to give our community a voice and to promote common-sense policies for the common good. But to win this race, I need your support. Please visit my website at or like us on Facebook to learn how you can get involved. I look forward to serving you in Congress. Sincerely, Dr. Anil Kumar We are currently looking for volunteers and students to intern on the campaign. Those interested should contact us at: KumarForUSCongress2016@gmail.com OR Paid for by Dr. Anil Kumar for Congress 4

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6 GSOD SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION [Applicant s parents must be 2016 Members] Awards are for two places for Completed Grades 9 th, 10 th, 11 th & 12 th (Sept June 2016 School Year): Award prizes: First Place: $ Second Place: $ Please complete this form in its entirety and include all the following attachments. Attachment Form must be downloaded from GSOD.org and must include copy of official documentation (i.e. certificates, any other documentation, if worked as a school newspaper editor include a copy of the newspaper showing the name, etc.). The scholarship committee may request the originals. Applicant Name: Grade Completed (June 2016): GPA: Parents Names: Applicant Address: Membership No.: Life Member: Yes / No If not a Life member, please provide Date Dues Paid: Telephone Numbers: ( ) Home ( ) (Cell) Address: (please write entire address in UPPER case only) Attachment A Average GPA of last full school year -semesters 1 and 2 only and not the cumulative. Also, include the grading scale (i.e. A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.) used in your school. Weight 40% Attachment B All Advance Placement (AP) Classes with AP Exam GPA. Weight 10% Attachment C Details regarding the participation in HS Sports Team(s). Weight 10% Attachment D Details regarding participation in Special Talent/Debate Team/Leadership activities. Grade 9-10-Weight 25% - Grade % Attachment E Details regarding the Community Services. Grade 9-10-Weight 15% Grade Weight 10% Attachment F Handwritten Essay Who should be next US president and why (Only grades 11-12). W=20% Use the attachment forms from the file named 2016 GSOD Scholarship Application Attachments (Review Rules and download from ) Mail completed application (post marked no later than September 15th, 2016) to: Dr. Yogesh Shukla c/o GSOD Scholarship Committee 6750 Whispering Woods Drive West Bloomfiled, MI Please note that GSOD, the members of BOT, EC and the Scholarship Committee are not liable for application, attached documents, etc., lost in mail and not received by the Scholarship Commit-tee by the established date. Application submitted and received by GSOD becomes GSOD property and will not be returned. All decision on Scholarship awards are final. NOTE: Please direct any questions regarding the application to the Scholarship Committee: at Scholarship@gsod.org GSOD Scholarship Committee (2016) Chairman - Yogesh Shukla Members: Raman B Patel Jatin Desai Vinay Patel 6

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10 GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT 2016 / 2017 GSY NOMINATION FORM Qualifying Requirements: I am at least 14 years old My parents are current members of Gujarati Samaj. Membership Number (required):. I am eager and committed to participate in all GSY meetings & activities starting from October 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017 I am aware of the 3 Strike Out Rule where ifi am not able to attend 3 consecutivemeetings or GSY/GSOD events then I will not be part of GSY Core Committee. I will however be part of Member at Large and will help GSY Core Committee I will bring two letters of recommendations and understand that without the recommendation letters I cannot apply to GSY-Core Committee I will follow all the rules and guidelines of Gujarati Samaj and are available to me at I understand that one of my parents will be attending the GSY election process. Without the attendance of one of my parents, I understand that I will not be elected part of the GSY Core Committee. If I become GSY Core Committee member, my parent will become GSOD member for 2017 before February 28, If our family failto become member by above deadline, I will lose my position in GSY core committee. I am aware that No walk-in nomination forms will be permitted I am aware that incomplete, illegible and late forms will be disqualified Nominee s Name: Nominee s Cell Phone: Parent s Name: Address: Phone: GSY Core Committee 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice Director Co-Director Secretary Treasurer Public Relations Publication Support Web Design Member at Large (14 position) A brief description of each Core Committee position and expectations are described below. Please check your 1 st and 2 nd choice below: Parents Acknowledgment: In an effort to continue increasing awareness, bring more enthusiasm and value to our future generation, Gujarati Samaj has outlined GSY election process and guidelines. Gujarati Samaj needs your support, as children lead by example from their parents, to make GSY more actively involved in Samaj activities. GSY will be recognized and rewarded based on their individual performance. With your support and commitment to GSY, together we will make a difference in our GSY community. I agree with the guidelines in the GSY election process and the GSY Core committee requirements and outlined on the GSOD website. job descriptions as Parent Signature: Date: Please complete the entire form legibly and mail it or hand-deliver before September 10th, 2016 to Sanjay Patel Geranium Dr., Brownstown MI

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16 GUJARATI SAMAJ OF DETROIT Lujon Dr., Northville MI We apologize for any printing errors or omissions 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 to the membership NO MATTER THE DESTINATION, CHOOSE JAYA FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS! Land & Tour Packages River & sea cruises JAYA TRAVEL - SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1976 AND OF COURSE, THE BEST AIRFARE PRICES FOR FIRST, BUSINESS PREMIUM ECONOMY, AND ECONOMY CLASS TICKETS! THAILAND AUSTRALIA cruises india LONDON BEFORE YOU TRAVEL THE WORLD, CALL JAYA TRAVEL!