Montreal, August 6, 2016

 

NRNA Canada recently concluded its’ “9th Annual General Meeting and Convention” on August 6, 2016, in Montreal, Canada hosted by Association of Nepalese in Quebec with the announcement of “Montreal-Declaration”. The motto of the AGM was set” Let’s build our community, with participation, cooperation and unity”.

The evening started with the warm welcome of Pancha Kanya (Isha Rajbhandari, Muskarin Khanal, Pratishta Sainju, Sophee Maharjan, Triya Sapkota) and National anthem, followed by the inauguration of the event by His Excellency Kali Prasad Pokhrel and welcome speech by ANQ/NRNA Canada Advisor Muga Rajbhandari, ANQ President Yubaraj Bhandari. The event was hosted by MCs Lata Khanal and Reshma Dahal.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the honorable ambassador His Excellency Kali Prasad Pokhrel for his keynotes and presence. Thank you Honorary Consul General Dr. Kunjar Mani Sharma, Honorary Consul for Quebec Bernard Voyer, ICC advisor Nagaraj Gurung and ICC member Dr. Sara Chhetri for your support and keynotes. Thank you NRNA Canada President Tulsi Sapkota and entire team.

Special thanks to Montreal Nepalese community members for their generous support to welcome guests from other cities and accommodation in their residence.
The NRN Annual report, including all the NRN Canada activities and future programs was presented by General Secretary Suman Lamsal and financial statements were presented by Treasurer Surya Bhattarai. Both the reports were unanimously passed by the AGM. Spokesperson Dr. Kismat Bhandary presented amendments to the By-law, which was discussed and passed with some changes. Thank you all for your hard work on these reports. VP, NRN-Canada & Coordinator 9th NRN Canada AGM Organizing Committee Deepak Shrestha thanked all for their participation and support.

ICC Adviser Nabaraj Gurung presented know NRNA global activities, VP Suren Upreti highlighted the activities of NRN Canada Language, Literature and Publication Committee. Women and Children Committee coordinator Pramila Basnet presented the activities of the committee. ICC member Dr. Sara Chhetri, NCAO Communication Director Anup Subedi, NCNC President Gopi Krishna Kafle, Brampton Lions Club President Mitra kafle, Baglung Sewa Samaj General Secretary Bhabi Neupane also shared their views and experience. 

 

Special thanks to the stars of the cultural program (Isha Rajbhandari, Muskarin Khanal, Pratishta Sainju, Sophee Maharjan, Sudha Sharma, Usha Mungrati from Montreal and Kiran Khanal, Krishna Timilsina, Madhav Gajurel, Prajwal Bhandari, Roshan K.C, Surabhi Bhattarai and Usha Khanal from Toronto/Ottawa) who were the center of attraction of the cultural program. The cultural show was hosted by ANQ Secretary Rishi Shrestha.

Thanks to ANQ Executive Member Anuj Khanal for photos, ANQ Executive Member Deep Nandan Achhami for managing and helping for the bar, ANQ treasurer Prajwal Sainju for helping the bar and the reception and Sandeep Shrestha for videos. Thanks to journalist Gokarna Lamichhane and CanadaKhabar.com for covering the program news.

ANQ would like to thank all the participants for their time and active participation.