GOPIO NEWS BULLETIN
March, 2002
1. GOPIO JOINS NFIA AND OTHER GROUPS AT U.S. – INDIA TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY
CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC - A great event for the U.S. Indian community
INDIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY CONGRESSIONAL LUNCHEON
&
WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING 2002
MARCH 21, 2002
Sponsored by
Association of Indians in America (AIA)
Indian American Forum for
Political Education (IAFPE)
National Federation of Indian-American Associations
(NFIA)
Invited Guests: Congressional Leaders, Bush Administration Officials, American
Business Leaders, and Indian Government & Business Leaders
Issues For Discussion
Closer U.S.-India Relations, Fighting Terrorism, Closer Business relations,
Trade Investment Issues, President Bush's Visit to India, Permanent Seat for
India at U.N.
Contact: Fax: (301) 963-1367/ (301) 935-2627, e-Mail: PPillai1@aol.com/
joydebkroy@netzero.net, info@nfia.indianet.org
Dr. Parthasarathy Pillai (President, NFIA)
(301) 935-5321
Dr. Piyush Agrawal
(President, AIA)
(954) 389-4465
Dr. Lalit Agrawal (President, IAFPE)
(304)
925-1830
**
U.S. – INDIA TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
MARCH 22-23, 2002
Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, N.W. Washington DC 20008
HOSTED BY
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDIAN-AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS
SPONSORED BY
U.S.-India Business Council
The World Bank Institute
University of
Georgia
Confederation of Indian Industries
Indian CEO High Tech Council\
Global
Organization of People of Indian Origin
Invited Guests
U.S. and Indian Political Leaders, Ambassadors, Senators and
Congressmen, World Bank Officials, and U.S. and Indian Business Executives.
Registration: Thursday ($25), Friday - Saturday($80), Thursday - Saturday($100),
Student w/I.D.(Friday - Saturday ($50), Table of 10 for Saturday Banquet ($500),
Banquet Guest ($50)
CONTACTS: Fax: (301) 963-1367/ (301) 935-2627, e-Mail: PPillai1@aol.com,
joydebkroy@netzero.net, info@nationalfederation.org
2. GOPIO’s THIRD EUROPEAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE
GOPIO is pleased to announce the Third European Regional Convention near
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. NRI/PIO delegates from all over the world are
invited to this meeting, which will discuss several global and regional issues.
Tentative Program
June 7, 2002, 3 PM to 7 PM Meeting of the GOPIO Executive Council
Evening - Free for socializing, visiting Amsterdam and an informal dinner
June 8, 2002, 9 AM to 10 AM Welcome, coffee and registration.
10 AM to 1.30 PM
- Globalization: opportunities, problems
and the role of PIOs particularly in
Europe.
-PIOs as global citizens
-New issues of PIO mmigrants/residents in
Europe
1.30 PM to 2.30 PM Lunch
2.30 PM to 5.30 PM Business, cultural, professional &
Social networking among PIOs particularly in Europe: opportunities and problems.
6.30 PM to 8.00 PM Reception and cocktails
President Kennedylaan 185
2343 GZ
Oegstgeest
Host: GOPIO Chairman Ram Lakhina and Mrs. Lakhina
8.30 PM to 11.00PM DINNER
June 9,2002, 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM Creating GOPIO Chapters in European Countires:
general discussion followed by PIO Country meetings
Venue: Hotel Holiday Inn Leiden
Haagse Schouwweg 10
2332 KG Leiden
The
Netherlands
Tel: 00-31-71-5355555
This hotel is located at a distance of about 30 kilometres or 20 miles from
Amsterdam airport. The driving time is about 20 minutes. The direct train from
the airport to Leiden Station takes 16 minutes. The taxi ride from the station
to the hotel will take about 7 minutes.
Room Rate: Double/twin beds - 140 Euros.
Second Hotel Choice (5 minutes driving distance from conference site) Room Rate:
Double/twin beds - 57 Euros.
BASTION HOTEL LEIDEN/OEGSTGEEST
Rijnzichtweg 97
2342 AX Oegstgeest
The
Netherlands
Tel 00-31-71-5153841
Fax 00-31-71-5154981
Participation fee – US $100 This will cover conference facilities/materials, two
lunches, one elaborate dinner and tea/coffee/snacks throughout the conference.
For further information concerning the Regional Conference PIOs may contact:
Dr. H.U.Qureshi - Conference Chairman
Email: HU.Qureshi@wanadoo.nl
Tel :
00-31-70-3276004
Mobile 00-31-(0)6-44984228
or
Mr. R.L.Lakhina - Chairman, GOPIO
Email :lakhina@xs4all.nl
Tel :00-31-71-5149727 or 5131321
Fax
:00-31-71-5128162
Mobile :00-31-(0)6-10914414`
3. THIRD GLOBAL INDIAN ENTREPRENEURS CONFERENCE along with
INDIAN AND NRI/PIO
ECONOMIC SUMMIT
The conference, which was postponed because of the terrorist attacks in New
York, is rescheduled for September 12th to 15th, 2002. Please visit
www.gopio.net for updates.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, La Guardia Airport, 104-04 Ditmars Blvd., East Elmhurst, New
York 11369, USA
Conference Theme
“People of Indian Origin – Technology, Investment, Business and
Networking Opportunities”
Organized By
Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO)
&
GOPIO
Business Council and GOPIO New York
Co-Sponsored by
PIO/NRI Chambers of Commerce from All Over the World
PIO/NRI Chambers of Commerce are requested to contact GOPIO to become an
official sponsor. Please contact: GOPIO President Dr. Thomas Abraham at
203-329-8010, E-mail: gopio@optonline.net or Secretary General Ashook Ramsaran
at 718-939-8194, E-mail: ramsaran@aol.com
4. GOPIO CHAPTER INITIATION
One can initiate a chapter in any part of the world and become part of this
global network of people of Indian origin. Please visit GOPIO’s Chapter
Initiative website www.gopio.net/chapter_initiative.htm to get a copy of the
guidelines governing GOPIO chapters. Alternately, call GOPIO’s International
coordinator Dr. Jagat Motwani at 631-421-4688 in USA.
5. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BULLETIN BOARD
PIOs are encouraged to publicize businesses and services though GOPIO Business
Council Bulletin Board free of charge. Please visit
www.gopio.net/wboard/bulletin.htm
Visit GOPIO’s Official site at www.gopio.net