Naga American Foundation (NAF) Convention at Syracuse, NY
Date : July 8-July 9 2016
The Naga American Foundation (NAF) will be holding the 2016 NAF Convention in Syracuse, New York, U.S.A., from July 8-July 9. Khati and Chris Prosonic are the conference hosts.
Started in the 1980s by a group of visionary Nagas in America, the Naga American Foundation is a social and cultural organization whose objectives are:
o Advancement of Naga people in the USA.
o Promotion of their common interests and provision of charitable, educational and cultural support.
The 2016 NAF Convention theme is “Celebrating Naga Talent and Culture.” Kilang Yanger, PhD, Scientist at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute , and Wungram Shishak, Policy Analyst for the US Department of State, are the featured speakers at the conference.
The NAF recognizes the many talented and accomplished Nagas in the United States who can be positive role models for our younger generation. The group also wishes to instill pride in Naga culture and customs among the Naga American population and to share our heritage with our friends and neighbors.
The NAF encourages all Nagas in the United States to connect and network with each other so we can form a collective bond and support each other. We ask for prayers for a rich and productive event in July and for continued growth of the organization. To learn more about the NAF, please visit our website at http://www.nafconnect.net/home.html.
Sincerely,
Meyi Aier
President, Naga American Foundation
Schedule of Events
Friday, July 8
Residence of Chris and Khati Prosonic (51 Hardwicke Dr., Solvay, NY 13209)
5:00-6:00pm: Registration and Meet & Greet (Includes bazaar donations and paying of membership fees)
6:00-7:00pm: Board Meeting
7:00-10:00pm: Barbeque Dinner and Social Hour
Saturday, July 9
Solvay Masonic Temple (780 Woods Road, Syracuse, NY 13209)
9:00-10:00am: Registration and Meet & Greet (Includes bazaar donations, paying of membership fees, and breakfast)
10:00-11:00am: Plenary Session
Welcome
Prayer
Group Music
Featured Speakers: Kilang Yanger, PhD (Scientist at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute) and Wungram Shishak (Policy Analyst, US Department of State)
11:00-11:15am: Coffee Break
11:15-Noon: NAF General Meeting
Treasurer's Report: Esther Dennis
New Officers
2018 NAF Conference
Future Direction of NAF
Noon-12:30pm: Break/Set up for Lunch
12:30-2:30pm: Lunch and Group Photo
2:30-4:30pm: Bazaar and Exhibition
Support the NAF at the Bazaar and learn about Naga talent and culture through interactive displays of weaving, crafts, painting, photography, meat smoking, simple games, etc.
4:30-5:00pm: Set up for Cultural Show
5:00-7:00pm: Entertainment/Cultural Show
Gospel and traditional Naga music and dances. Open to the public.
7:00-11:00pm: Dinner and Social Hour at the Prosonic Home (51 Hardwicke Dr., Solvay, NY)
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