Press Release - NetSAP's Rang De Holi ...Very Colorful

March 30th, 2006, Boston, MA- NetSAP Boston celebrated Holi on Saturday 25th March at Dakshin Restaurant in Framingham. This year's NetSAP Holi event, second year in a row, was full of colors, music, dance, food and attracted people from all over the New England area.

The event which had more than 130 people in attendance started at 11am and went on till about 3:30pm, featured a DJ who kept everyone on their feet as they danced to the traditional Holi songs and threw festive colors at each other. For those who knew little about this festival, the event was both educational and entertaining. Holi is celebrated in India to mark the arrival of the spring season with various colors, food, and music. To see pictures of the event go to www.netsapboston.org/photos

NetSAP has many cultural, professional and social events lined up this year. Wine N Greet is next upcoming social event on April 13th at Vinalia Restaurant. The event features a new concept of building personal and professional network, especially for people who are new to the area. For more information on this event and to RSVP, contact Pallavi Chhabra, NetSAP Social Chair at pallavi.chhabra@netsapboston.org or go to www.netsapboston.org.

About NetSAP-Boston:
Founded in 1995, the Network of South Asian Professionals of Boston (NetSAP-Boston) is a professional, 501c(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving the professional, political, cultural and civic needs of the South Asian community in the Greater Boston area. We seek to unite South Asian professionals, nurture leadership, and build partnerships in the New England area through professional programs, networking events, and community service efforts. NetSAP-Boston is part of NetIP-NA, The Network of Indian Professionals, North America. For more information on events, membership and other initiatives, visit www.netsapboston.org. To learn more about NetIP North America and other chapters in other cities, visit www.netip.org.

Netsap Theatrics Comedy Mela Update

Netsap-Boston Theatrics is seeking people to participate in a South Asian comedy skits production to be in a skit and/or perform a separate stand-up routine.

Cast: We are actively recruiting for the following. Previous experience would be desirable though not required.

· Indian female: 1 parts
· Indian male: 1 parts

Contact: If you are interested, please email: Usha (cultural@netsapboston.org) as soon as possible as we have already started practices.

Availability: Practices: March – May (approximately 2 times per week) - attendance required

Production date: May 17, 2006 (required)

Executive Careers in Non-Profit Organizations

A recent article discusses the impending critical need for executive talent in the non-profit sector. If you are already involved with non-profit organizations or if you are considering a career with any non-profit this is a great read.
Here is the link... click here

Unlike for-profit organizations, working in a non-profit requires passion, belief in the organization's ideology and is very challenging. NetSAP is always looks for motivated individuals to help us out with different activities. Perhaps the best place to start and experience non-profit environment.

Great Happy Hour at 360 Lounge

Once again we had a great Happy Hour at 360 lounge last thursday (16th March). More than 80 people showed up on a somewhat cold evening to network and socialize with fellow south asians. The HH started off at around 7:45pm with some people showing up as late 10:30pm. The lounge music played at the lounge was perfect playing a mix of slow R&B, hip-hop and some pop music. Later in the night, the music transitioned to the latest hits from the Indian movies that made many people tap their feet. Here are some pictures from the event. More will be posted on the NetSAP website soon.




It was also great to see quite a few people sign up as members.... 11 in a day. We at NetSAP are thank you all for the support and hope to see you at future Happy Hours. If you have sugesstions, new ideas on what we can do at our Happy Hours and any feedback please send that to the social team at NetSAP social@netsapboston.org

Holi Celebration by NetSAP

NetSAP will be hosting a Holi celebration "Rang De Holi" at Dakshin Restaurant on saturday. This is the second year in a row that we are doing this event... more so because of a very successful Holi last year which was attended by over 100 people.


Pictures from last year are on our website. Our event was covered by India New England and Lokvani last year. Here are the links
India New England article
Lokvani press release

We are hoping that this year will be much more fun... We have more colors, an awesome DJ and a fun crowd. This is also the first time this event will be free for NetSAP members. Our committment to members is as strong as ever. By signing up for membership you not only get benefits at all the NetSAP events but you also support a not-for-profit organization in its endeavor to get the South Asian community together on a single platform.

To get more information on this event click here

Tax Strategies from a Financial Planner

You are invited to join us for a tax and investment seminar. Sangita Joshi, Financial Advisor and Director of Marketing at John Hancock Financial Network, will discuss financial planning, including financial assessment, tax, estate, investment, insurance and business planning, and college and retirement funding. For Sangita’s bio and more information click here.

Date: Sunday, March 12, 2006

Time: 1:00 PM Brunch
2:30 PM Seminar

Location: Kashmir
279 Newbury Street, Boston MA
Directions: click here

Charge: Members: Free Entry; Buffet - $5
Non-members: Free Entry; Buffet - $12

Contact Jagjit Jain, Professional Chair, at professional@netsapboston.org to RSVP by Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Noon


By becoming a member you not only get to attend this event free of cost but you will also get to attend other NetSAP events for a discount. It pays for itself after attending 2 events and 2 Happy Hours! Go to http://www.netsapboston.org/signup to sign up for membership.

NetSAP Comedy Mela - Call For Auditions

Netsap-Boston Theatrics is actively seeking people to participate in a South Asian comedy skits production.

Cast: We are actively recruiting for people with comedictalent or good acting skills to audition. Previous experience would be desirable though not required.
We will audition the following:
* Indian females: 2 parts
* Non-Indian female: 1 part
* Indian males: 2 parts
* Non-Indian males: 2 parts

Crew: We are also recruiting for people to be part of the stage crew that makes this event happen.
We need the following:
* Production assistant
* Stage manager* Stage hand
* Music assistant

Date: Monday, March 6, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Where: 665/677 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115

Contact: Please rsvp for auditions by March 1 and for more information:
Email: Usha (cultural@netsapboston.org).
Note: Will need to rsvp so we can setup an audition time and access to enter the building

Availability for Practices: March - May (approximately 2 times per week)

Production date: May 17, 2006