IACF UNITY DINNER

Indo-American Community Federation, (IACF), a nonprofit public benefit corporation

Tax ID Number: 94-3304171

www.indocommunity.us

Board of Directors:

Jeevan Zutshi, Dr. Ramesh Konda, Amit Goel, Shashi Sharma, Dr. Subhash Garg, Dr. Naresh Sharma, Dr. Deepak Sachdev, Dr. Harmesh Kumar, Rahul Zutshi

March 9, 2023

We cordially invite you to the 22nd Annual Unity Dinner hosted by the Indo-American Community Federation (IACF-USA) on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM, at the India Community Center, 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas, CA.

The IACF Unity Dinner celebrates unity in diversity and the achievements of local community leaders. As the first SF Bay Area organization to start the signature Unity Dinner event in our local community after 9/11/01 to promote unity in diversity and address serious community issues, IACF is proud to have celebrated our 25th anniversary in 2019.

A prominent group of 400+ community members, organizations, and public officials have supported this signature annual event to collaborate and promote unity in diversity. Nearly 30 elected officials and senior lawmakers attend and support every year.

The theme of the event is “Unity in Diversity: Reclaiming a Sense of Connection”

Panel discussion from 5-6 PM

It highlights issues related to mental health and gun violence along with its impact on children and teens.

Moderator: Anjali Shaykher Zutshi, Esq.

Panelists:

CA State Senator Aisha Wahab

Jeff Rosen, Santa Clara District Attorney

Desrie Campbell, City of Fremont Council member

Fish Stark, Head of Program & Curriculum at Ever Scouts

Dr. Harmesh Kumar, Licensed Psychologist

Ragini Vecham, Parent Activist

Cultural performances:

Mexican; Ballet Folklorico

Chinese

Indian

Program:

- 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Panel discussion on mental health and impacts of gun violence;

- 6:00 pm to 7:15pm: Tim Reilly Canyon Band - host bar and sumptuous dinner;

- 7:15 pm to 8: 00 pm: National Anthem, Keynote address, Guest speakers and introductions;

- 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm: IACF Annual Awards & Diverse Cultural Program (Chinese, Hispanic, Indian and celebrating RRR Oscar song);

- 9:30 pm onwards: Bollywood Songs by Bay area’s best singers

Many public officials have been invited and listed below is a partial list of confirmed guests:

Consul General of India Ambassador, Dr. T.V. Nagendra Prasad

Member of Congress (CA-17), Ro Khanna

Attorney General, State of California, Rob Bonta

State Senator (CA-15), Dave Cortese

State Senator (Former), Bob Wieckowski

State Senator (CA-10), Aisha Wahab

Assemblymember (CA-25), Ash Kalra

Assemblymember (CA-24), Alex Lee

Mayor, City of San Jose, Matt Mahan

Mayor, City of Fremont, Lily Mei

Councilmembers, City of Fremont, Dr. Raj Salwan, Teresa Keng, Teresa Cox,

Councilmember, City of Santa Clara (District 1), Kathy Watanabe

Councilmember, City of Sunnyvale, Murali Srinivasan

Councilmember, City of San Jose, Arjun Batra

Alameda County Supervisor (CA-1), David Haubert

Santa Clara County Board Supervisor (District 3), Otto Lee

Santa Clara County Supervisor (District 4) - Board President, Susan Ellenberg

Ticket & Table Pricing:

Sponsor Table (10): $2,500

VIP Table (10): $1,500

Individual VIP: $150

Individual: $100

To register for the event, please visit: https://IACFUNITYDINNER2023.eventbrite.com

Additionally, you are also invited to join IACF leaders on the Senate floor at the California State Capitol on Monday, April 24, 2023, as the State of California celebrates IACF's Unity Day. RSVP with your full name and contact information.

For more information, contact Jeevan Zutshi at 510-589-3702, JeevanZutshi@aol.com or Dr. Ramesh Konda at (510) 565-2495, RameshKondaPhd@gmail.com

Thank you,

Jeevan Zutshi, Founder/Chairman

Dr. Ramesh Konda, President