The Second World-Wide Tele-Conference was successfully concluded on NS 1130 Gunla 11 Saturday, August 21, 2010. Individual and organizational participants from around the world, and namely, USA, UK, Canada, Japan, India and Nepal took part in the teleconference lasting some three and half hours. The first world-Wide Tele-Conference was held on April 18, 2010. The coordinator of WNO Coordinating Group, Mr. Daya Shakya, welcomed all participants and thanked them for taking time off from their busy schedule and participating in this important conference. The conference was moderated by Dr. Roshan Shrestha with some 20 participants around the world.
Participants of the conference emphasized on the collective approach to save our cultural heritage and Newah Identity from extinction for the future generation. Participants also opined on the formation of the World Newah Organization and agreed that the step taken was a needed one and timely, and the organization will be able to bring all the Newah around the world to act collectively in defense of Newah civilization. Participants of the conference discussed on the organizational structure and then formed an AD-HOC committee mandated to take the organization to a formally constituted institution with an elected body and constitution. The following decisions were taken at the Conference.
1. All participants from around the world of the last two Tele-Conference, (up to the permitted number), shall become members of the AD -HOC committee
2. The number of the AD-HOC committed shall be up to 25 members for now.
3. The AD-HOC Committee shall have the following officers to coordinate the body
i. Chairperson (One)
ii. Co- chairperson (Four)
The following AD-HOC committees and its chairs were formed:
1. Mr. Daya R. Shakya (Chairperson) USA
2. Dr. Bal Gopal Shrestha (Co-Chairperson) UK
3. Mr. Tribhuvan R. Tuladhar (Co-Chairperson) USA
4. Mr. Suwarn Vajracharya (Co-Chairperson) Japan
5. Mr. Krishna Chakhun UK
6. Mr. Sashi Mahaju UK
7. Mrs. Rahena Wester Germany
8. Dr. Roshan Shrestha USA
9. Mr. Binod Manandhar “Ala” USA
10. Mr. Govinda Shrestha Canada
11. Mr. Suchitra Bahadhur Shrestha USA
12. Mr. Rajiv Shanker Shrestha India
13. Mr. Rajeesh Shrestha USA
14. Mr. Pramod Shrestha UAE
15. Mrs. Kalpana Pradhan India
16. Mrs. Neelam Pradhananga Australia
17. Mrs. Rajani Pradhan Belgium Europe
18. Mr. Season shrestha USA
19. Mr. Subhash Prajapati USA
20. Mr. Ripendra Awal Japan
21. Dr. Narayan Rajbhandari USA
22. Mr. Prajwal Bajracharya USA
23. Dr. Prasanna Amatya Canada
24. Dr. Dhruba Shrestha Netherland (pending confirmation)
25. Mr. Rajendra Pradhan Belgium Europe (pending confirmation)
26. Mr. Aditya man Shrestha USA New Jersey (pending confirmation)
After the formation of the AD-HOC Committee the previous WNO Coordinating Group consisting of the following members that played pivotal role to bring WNO to this stage was formally dissolved:
1. Daya Shakya – Coordinator USA
2. Dr. Bal Gopal Shrestha-Co-Coordinator UK
3. Mrs. Rahena Wester Germany
4. Mr. Binod Manandhar “Ala” USA
5. Dr. Roshan Shrestha USA
6. Mr. Tribhuvan Tuladhar USA
Participation from Nepal as “Guests or Observers only” Included Mr. Naresh Tamrakar – Nayo Newah Dey Dabu and Mr Dipak Prasad Shrestha of Hetauda Waa Pau/Samachar Kendra Nepal.
The conference also announced the launching of the Sikkim based website dedicated to Karunadevi Dharmartha Guthi http://www.karunaguthi.com/ for public view.
Participants also discussed on further development of the Organization. Collectively agreed were the facts that the constitution of such a World Body was timely and essential to safe-guard the survival of the Newah heritage and empowerment of the Newah people’s rights in Nepal and bringing Newah awareness around the world. As there was many things to be done the organization needs to prioritize its program and must be inclusive to all members and institutions of the community. It was also emphasized that the Newah people around the world feels and wants to give back to their compatriots in Nepal where the situation is not getting better and needs all the help it can get from all corners of the world. Unity of opinion and solidarity of action is paramount among Newah population which can change the situation towards the better.
The conference adjourned with commitment to meet again soon to formalize the Institution at the earliest possible time.
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