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NetSAP DC Weekly News | January 2, 2007

JANUARY BOOK CLUB MEETING: Jan. 11th at Teaism JANUARY THIRD THIRSDAY: Jan. 18th at Recessions NetSAP/SABA BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE: Jan. 30th at JW Marriott’s 1331 Lounge

NetSAP DC MEMBERSHIP FOR 2007!    A $40 membership gives discounts to ALL NetSAP events, Kaplan, 1-800-FLOWERS, Hertz, and more. Click here to join.                                                         SURVEY: Please Take the NetSAP DC 2006 Year End Survey                                            COMMITTEES:Apply Now to Chair a NetSAP DC Committee! Email elections@netsap.org                                                                 FLAGSHIP: Get involved in Charity Gala, FUSION or SALTAF! Email specialevents@netsap.org CALENDAR: Check out the NetSAP Calendar for the latest details on upcoming events!Link to the Calendar.

NAASA: Official launch social of the Greater Washington Chapter of National Asian American Society of Accountants! ASHA FOR EDUCATION: 2007 Calendars on sale for $10!

JANUARY BOOK CLUB MEETING Book: The Sari Shop by Rupa Bajwa When: Jan 11th at 7pm Where: Teaism (downstairs) 400 8th Street NW Washington DC 20004 Phone 202-638-6010   Please RSVP your attendance to shalini.passales@nwa.com to plan for seating.  For all new enquiries about the bookclub please reference www.netsap.org under the committee tab of the bookclub.     JANUARY THIRD THURSDAY   As the 2006 NetSAP-DC Networking Committee departs, they are proud to bring you one last very special THIRD THURSDAY NETWORKING NIGHT!   Where:  Recessions Location:  1823 L St NW   (corner of 18th & L) Metro:   Farragut West (Orange and Blue Lines) When:  Thursday, January 18, 2007 Time:  6:30-9:30   Drink Specials: $2.50 Appetizers $2.50 Rail Drinks $3 King Kong Beers   Free for NetSAP Members, $5 for Non-Members   Recessions is located in the heart of downtown DC, in the lower level of the Lincoln Suites Hotel, and next to Mackey's Public House.   It is a one of kind venue, with unbelievable prices on food and drinks and pool tables, darts, and big screen TVs for your entertainment needs.  So, start the year off right by coming to NetSAP's extremely popular monthly networking night.   Meet some new people and celebrate with your 2006 Networking Committee chairs for a great year!     NetSAP/SABA BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Start Time: 6:30 pm   End Time: 9:30 pm Location: 1331 Lounge at the JW Marriott Event Details January's BCX will be with the South Asian Bar Association and will focus on those in or interested in Legal, Policy, and Government. We are targeting Attorneys, Paralegals, International Policy Makers, and Federal Government Employees. This is a great opportunity to network with other professionals in the area if you are looking for a new job, looking to switch careers, go to Law School, or simply want to stay abreast of current events in the industry. Metro: Federal Triangle (Orange Line) or Metro Center (Red, Orange, and Blue Lines) Email: president@netsap.org Location Details 1331 Lounge at the JW Marriott 1331 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington DC 20004

NetSAP DCMEMBERSHIP IN 2007! A $40 membership gives discounts to ALL NetSAP events, Kaplan, 1-800-FLOWERS, Hertz, Conferences, local restaurants and invitation to exclusive NetSAP member events such as our Wine and Cheese Member Appreciation Event coming soon. Click here to join     SURVEY: Please Take the NetSAP 2006 Year End Survey   Please take a moment to share your thoughts about NetSAP’s performance in 2006 and how we may better serve you in 2007.  We are always interested in hearing your thoughts, comments and suggestions.  Follow the link below to take this year’s survey.  Please note that respondents who complete this Survey are eligible to receive prizes from NetSAP DC . Prizes include a $50 Gift Card to a local restaurant; an iPod Shuffle and Membership in NetSAP for 2007!   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=559852913500     COMMITTEES: Apply Now to Chair a NetSAP DC Committee!   2007 NetSAP Committee Co-Chair Elections   Interested in leading one of the NetSAP committees next year? Become a co-chair! Submit a brief personal statement (500 words or less) to elections@netsap.org about yourself, the Committee you would like to lead and why you would make a good Committee Chair. For more information about each Committee, click on the Committee you are interested in below. o Professional Committee o Networking Committee o Community Service/Mentorship Committee o Cultural Committee o Sports Committee o Political Committee o Families Committee o Book Club o South Asian Literary and Theater Arts Festival (SALTAF)     Apply Now to Chair or be a Committee member for Charity Gala, Fusion, and SALTAF!   Are you interested in getting involved with NetSAP, but don't know how?  Do you enjoy meeting new people, being part of a team, and getting involved with the community?  We are looking to put together committees and Chairs for the Flagship events in 2007.  We want to start early so we can start planning for Charity Gala, FUSION, and SALTAF.     Email   specialevents@netsap.org if you are interested.

Please note that the events below are listed as a service to our members. The views expressed in the following activities and by the groups listed below are not shared or endorsed by NetSAP DC.For Additional Details About These Events, Please Visit our Online Calendar at www.netsap.org. NAASA: Official launch of the Greater Washington Chapter of National Asian American Society of Accountants. Monday, January 8, 2007  at 6:00 pm We are pleased to welcome Samuel Mok, CFO of the Department of Labor, as our key note speaker. Beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served The Willard InterContinental Hotel 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20004 (Two blocks from Metro Center and paid parking available) Cost: Registration deadline 12/21/06 $15 for NAASA members/$20 for nonmembers At the door $20 for NAASA members/$25 for nonmembers Please register at the following website http://www.acteva.com/booking.cfm?bevaid=110235 More Info: http://www.naasa.org     Asha for Education: These calendars are put together by Asha volunteers, and are a very popular merchandise item. Asha DC sells its calendars at $10 per item. If we are to mail them to you, we request that you add on an extra $1 to cover shipping charges. Moreover, this could be an opportunity for you to make an end-of-year donation to a charitable cause, so any donation on top of the calendar cost would be greatly appreciated. To order the calendar: 1. Send your postal address to stevenbfine@yahoo.com 2. Make a check out to "Asha For Education". Checks can be mailed to: Asha For Education Washington DC Chapter P.O. Box 19213 Washington, DC 20036 Alternatively, you can just purchase the calendar (by cash or check) from a local Asha volunteer that you may know. Thank you for your patronage!

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2007 EXECUTIVE BOARD

Neil Shah President president@netsap.org

Sonia Mazumdar   Secretary secretary@netsap.org

Dipti Gor Treasurer treasurer@netsap.org

Dharmesh Vashee Membership Director membership@netsap.org

Anuj Soni National Liaison liaison@netsap.org

Shital Shah Special Events Director specialevents@netsap.org

Tanya Sharma  Webmaster webmaster@netsap.org