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The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin - Connecticut Chapter
 
Invites you to:
 
The Annual Holiday Party!
 
 
When: Friday, December 18, 2015, 
Where: Hampton Inn and Suites, 26 Mill River Street, Stamford CT 06902
 
 
Click Here for Ticket Purchasing

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin - Connecticut Chapter
 
Invites you to:
 
The GOPIO-CT Diwali Celebration!
 
When: Friday, November 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
Where: TAWA, 487 Glenbrook Road, Stamford CT
 
 
TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT
 
Adult Tickets :    $50
 
Children and Young Adults (Ages 7 to 21) :   $30

GOPIO-CT’s 9th ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

When: 6:00 P.M., Saturday, June 20TH 

Stamford Hilton Hotel

 

Dear Members and Friends:

 

GOPIO-CT will host its 9th Annual Awards Banquet this Saturday, June 20th at the Hilton Stamford Hotel, 1 First Stamford Place, Stamford, Connecticut. Please see more details below. This will be a wonderful evening with networking opportunities and great entertainment. The details and bios of the awardees are on the flyer below.

 

A MEMORABLE EVENING OF COCKTAILS, DINNER, AWARDS, MUSIC, DANCE AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 

Saturday – June 20, 2015

6:00 PM

HILTON STAMFORD HOTEL - STAMFORD

1 First Stamford Place, Stamford, CT 06902

 

We have a very exciting program this year.  The following distinguished guests have indicated their presence:

 

Senator Richard Blumenthal

Congressman Jim Himes

Norwalk Mayor Harry W. Rilling

Connecticut State Senator Carlo Leone

Connecticut Assemblywoman Toni Boucher

Noted Author Maura Moynihan (Daughter of former Senator Hon. Daniel Patrick Moynihan)

Among Several others.

 

Buy your tickets in advance. Tickets were sold out in the last two years. You can get your tickets online below:

GOPIO-CT Awards Banquet Tickets

Non Members    $125
 
Life Members    $100

Table of Ten     $1,000


Download Sponsorship and Journal Ad Form Here
Download Nomination Forms Here
 

STAMFORD DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP
 
Dollars for Scholars have extended their deadline! All applications should be submitted online on or before April 17th  to be eligible for our scholarship. 

If any members of GOPIO have children graduating from high school in Stamford Area, they can go to the link given below for application. While applying, they need to specify "GOPIO Scholarship" in their application so that the review committee will tag them against ours. Please note that being a member alone does not guarantee an award - they still need to meet the criteria listed in the scholarship, and all final decisions will be taken by the Stamford Dollars for Scholars review board.

We are also collecting donations to add to the GOPIO-CT Scholarship Funds. If you would like to donate, please check the link below.

  

Scholarship Criteria

Students/Parents Link to Apply

GOPIO-CT Scholarship Fund Donations


THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS KICKSTART EVENT


Thursday, May 14, 2015, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

The Hampton Inn & Suites (Fairfield Room)

26 Mill River St., Stamfort, CT


 
Bringing Young Professionals of Indian American origin together to network and grow socially, professionally, and personally.
  
Young professionals are from age 21-40. Anyone graduating college, in graduate school, or in their first or second job are welcome.
 

 
Events include:
-Networking
-Providing job opportunities
-Seminars (health, resume, interview, etc)
-Events for monthly get-togethers
-Building scholarship fund
-Building relationships
 
Download Registration Form Here
 
Download Survey Form Here

Document

GRAND 2014 DIWALI DHAMAAL

 

GOPIO-CT IN Partnership with STAMFORD FRESH

Saturday, October 18, 2014. 5 - 9 pm.

Games, Music, Performances, Vendors, Food, Giveaways, and Open Dance Floor

Stamford High School Gym, 55 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford, CT 06902

 

Download event flyer

Tickets:

$10 ($12 @ The Door) - 13 yrs & above

$5 - 12 yrs & under

Free - 5 yrs & under

  Purchase Tickets at:

Tawa:  211 Summers Street, Stamford

Navratna:  133 Atlantic Street, Stamford

Tangra Biryani:  498 Glenbrook Road, Stamford

 For Vendor Stalls, Call:

Shelly Nichani (GOPIO-CT) 203.550.7747 •

Shweta Ahuja (Stamfordfresh.com) 203.542.1722


Eighth Annual Dinner and Awards Banquet

Saturday, June 07, 2014. 6 - 11 pm.

A Memorable Evening of Dinner, Awards, Music, Dance

and  Live Entertainment


The Italian Center

1620 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905


View Bios of 2014 Awardees

Download event flyer 

Souvenir Ads and Sonsorships

 

Buy Tickets Here:

Life Members    $90

Non Members    $100

Table of Ten     $800   

For Tickets Call:

Meera Banta 203.536.4117 • Leena Ramchandani 203.858.7217

Shelly Nichani 203.550.7747 • Pradeep Govil 203.216.2980

Anita Bhat 203.524.2935 • Shailesh R. Naik 914.409.2552 


2013 US Tax Planning and Tax Saving Tips

International Tax Sessions – India US Tax Issues

 

Saturday, February 22, 2014, 11:30 am

Stamford Hampton Inn and Suites

26 Mill River Street, Stamford, CT 06902

203.353.9855 


SPEAKER - CECIL NAZARETH ACA, CPA, MBA

Nazareth

Chartered Accountants & Certified Public Accountants

Download event flyer


ADMISSION - $20 (Includes Lunch)

 Buy Tickets Here


Holiday Dinner Party and Tax Seminar

Friday, December 26, 2013. 7 pm.

Evening with old Bollywood Hits by Raj, Karaoke & Antakshari

Hampton Inn and Suites

26 Mill River Street, Stamford, CT 06902.

 

Download event flyer

 

Contribution $35

 

Click Here to Pay

   

RSVP:

Dr. Thomas Abraham 203.329.8010 • Pradeep Govil 203.216.2980

Shelly Nichani 203.550.7747 • Shailesh R. Naik 914.409.2552 

Anita Bhat 203.524.2935

E-Mail:  gopio@optonline.net


Namaste India YouTube Videos - November 24, 2013 Thanksgiving Day Parade in Stamford Collaboration with GOPIO CT and other Indian American community Groups of Connecticut 

Clip 1 Starting of the parade - http://youtu.be/9kG6O6131S8

Clip 2 Parade Continues  http://youtu.be/OTgQZRerRAs

Clip 3 Parade Continues http://youtu.be/GVA6e2TZE7o

Clip 4 Parade Continues http://youtu.be/SW1p1OLdFs4

Clip 5 Parade Continues http://youtu.be/rD47QAzMnfQ

Clip 6 Bharata Natyam - http://youtu.be/329qnSTyyy8

Clip 7 Finale with Jai Ho - http://youtu.be/DD-M42y312c

Link to some of the precious moments captured at the Event 

Namaste India – UBS Thanksgiving Parade Spectacular

Sunday, November 24, 2013. 12 - 2 pm.

Venue : Stamford Downtown

Presented by : Stamford Town Center and The Advocate

 

Visit UBS Parade Spectacular for more details.


Dance to hit number Jai-Ho at our flash mob

Instructions for the Flash Mob


Pledge Contributions Here:

Namaste India Contribution


 
Soup Kitchen at the Yerwood Center, Stamford - Saturday, October 27, 2012

GOPIO-CT volunteers will be serving at the Yerwood Center Soup Kitchen in Stamford, CT.

If you would like to volunteer please contact us.
 
Shailesh Naik: srnaikus@gmail.com
Meera Banta: meerabanta@aol.com
 
Upcoming Soup Kitchen Events
 
Saturday February 23 2013
Saturday April 27 2013
Saturday June 22 2013
Saturday August 24 2013
Saturday October 26 2013

   
Upcoming Member Meetings (open to all GOPIO-CT members)
  
Friday March 16 7:00 - 8:30 pm Hampton Inn & Suites, Stamford
Friday April 13 7:00 - 8:00 pm Hampton Inn & Suites, Stamford
Thursday May 10 7:00 - 8:00 pm Hampton Inn & Suites, Stamford
Thursday June 14 7:00 - 8:00 pm Hampton Inn & Suites, Stamford
Thursday July 12 7:00 - 8:00 pm Hampton Inn & Suites, Stamford
Thursday August 9 7:00 - 8:30 pm Hampton Inn & Suites, Stamford
Thursday September 13 7:00 - 8:30 pm Hampton Inn & Suites, Stamford
Thursday October 11 7:00 - 8:00 pm Hampton Inn & Suites, Stamford
Thursday November 8 7:00 - 8:00 pm Hampton Inn & Suites, Stamford
Thursday December 13 7:00 - 8:00 pm Hampton Inn & Suites, Stamford
 

   
Recent Events

Seventh Annual Awards Banquet

Download invitation
 
Download Souvenir Journal & Sponsorships form
 
View Bios of 2013 Awardees

Click here to see photos from the past event

Download press release

 
Diwali Celebration

GOPIO-CT SIXTH ANNUAL DIWALI CELEBRATION CANCELLED

Dear Friends

We regret to inform you that due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, we have to cancel our Sixth Annual Diwali Event on November 10, 2012.  Most of our members and friends have been adversely affected and are working towards getting back normalcy in their lives. All payments will be refunded.  Please contact our member through whom you bought your tickets.  We sincerely regret any inconvenience to you due to the cancellation, and hope for your continued support. 

Thank you and see you at our next event!

Sixth Annual Diwali Celebration - Saturday, November 10 2012. 5 - 10 pm.
Dinner, Dancing, Cultural Program, Children's Entertainment
UCONN Stamford Campus, Corner of Broad St and Washington Blvd.
Free parking at UCONN garage.
Download event flyer
   

For tickets call:
Meera Banta 203.536.4117 • Louella D'Silva 203.570.8964 • Nandita Kotian 203.979.5499
Prakash Chakravarti 203.322.2983 • Ritu Johorey 203.550.5017 • Shailesh R. Naik 914.409.2552

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Sixth Annual Awards Banquet

Download invitation

View Bios of 2012 Awardees

Click here to see photos from the past event

Download press release

   
Hope in Motion: Walk, Run & Ride to benefit Stamford Hospital's Bennett Care Center 
 
Click here for more information


   
Dil Chahta Hai
 GOPIO-CT FILM NIGHT 2012
 MAY 2012

  Download PDF flyer of films and timings
 

   

GOPIO-Connecticut

FIRST ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC 

AT THE GREENWICH POLO GROUNDS

GOPIO-CT Picnic - June 24, 2012


 
Indian Flag
India Independence Day Celebration - Saturday, August 18, 2012  

Flag hoisting ceremony followed by short entertainment and refreshments
Stamford Government Center Lobby – Washington Blvd., Stamford
10:00 am - noon (rain or shine)

Download event flyer

For more information please contact:
Prakash Chakravarti  203.984.6722 (between 4:00 and 9:00 pm)
Shailesh Naik  914.409.2552
Ritu Johorey  203.550.5017
Leena Ramchandani 203.858.7217
Nandita Kotian  203.979.5499
Email: mayaleel@optonline.net

 

Email: info@gopio-ct.org
GOPIO is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Tax ID # 06-1344857.

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