Bay Area 2019 Annual Banquet

Event Dress Code:
Men:  Indian/ Formal  Women: Saree/ Formal

Keynote Speaker

Mr. Rangaswami is a software executive, investor, entrepreneur, corporate eco-strategy expert, community builder, and philanthropist. He co-founded Sand Hill Group one of the earliest “angel” investment firms and was featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. He produced the prestigious Enterprise and Software conferences that were held in Silicon Valley. He was also listed on the Forbes “Midas” list of investors.

In 2012 M.R. founded Indiaspora (a non-profit) to unite the Indian Diaspora and to transform their success into meaningful impact in India and on the global stage. By sharing insights, hosting events and connecting people, Indiaspora unites the professionally, geographically and religiously diverse Indian community toward collective action. Indiaspora events include its annual Leadership Forum, Philanthropy Summit and the Global Connect program. Indiaspora also engages in community issues such as the initiative to get the USPS to issue a Diwali stamp in 2016.

Panel Discussion 
"How to Promote Volunteerism in a Corporation to Bring Positive Changes to the Society"

An interactive discussion with community service champions from corporate leaders who will share their insights during this panel discussion.

Panelists:
Hemal Doshi - Senior Director, PayPal
Deepti Juturu - CEO, Prezentium

Deepali Tehran - GM, Intel

Anurag Miral - Founder Orbees Medical Assoc. Prof., Stanford University

Our Work Speaks – You Be the Judge

Sewa is making a difference in the local community. Please come and witness Sewa’s contribution to the bay area community through these local Bay Area projects:

Bay Area Aspire : The Bay Area chapter of Sewa International started the ASPIRE After-School program in order to reduce gaps in education for students in the underprivileged community in East Palo Alto with the mission of empowering students intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Sewa volunteers help 58 students with their homework, math, reading, STEM and engage them with creative activities.

Family Services: Bay area case management team provides assistance and volunteer support to distressed individuals/families during unforeseen circumstances and offer several educational  Seminars  on various topics of health and safety in the local community at Sewa Kendra to help prepare better. Stop Diabetes Movement: is the free Yoga workshops throughout Bay Area to prevent and control Diabetes. 

Youth Empowerment Program:  Lead is Sewa International's Youth enrichment Program for High School students.  It introduces socially conscious leadership to young adults and provides a platform for them to serve the community and experience the joy of giving. 

Disaster Recover: Sewa continues to be at the forefront of helping local disaster victims  Bay area Volunteers helped in the immediate relief and continue to support re-habilitate Campfire evacuees by building Tiny homes on wheels to the campfire evacuees.

Watch as our volunteers make a difference in the local community
https://youtu.be/dshWFknR1Fs

Sewa Bay Area Chapter - Advisors and supporters Ajay Singhal Board of Director of Sewa Int'l, USA Sachin Kulkarni Honorary Board of director of Sewa Int'l, USA Raju Reddy  Entrepreneur, Angel Investor Jayant Somani Bay Area chapter President Vinita Belani   Founder EnAct Arts Dr Nandeesh Veerappa Family Medicine Specialist Anu Peshawaria Anu Attorney Law Firm, Author, Social Activist Anand Gundu   Board of Directors, Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple