Dear Members:

On behalf of the Brahmin Samaj of Georgia, Inc. (BSOGA), I would like to wish all of you a happy and prosperous New Year.  202 will be a far better and prosperous year than all the past years.  BSOGA has come a long way in five years.  It was a small start with a handful of Brahmins, who wished and envisioned of bringing the community together on religious, spiritual and respectful ways.  Today we have grown to 135 families and have extended our family affiliation with New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Tampa, Toronto, and Boston.  We have continuously celebrated the four vital events i.e. Shiv Ratri, Overnight Camping, Picnic/Balev and Diwali every year since the last three years we have had all Brahmin Convention too.  BSOGA gets the credits and admiration for initiating that event.  We also have achieved Federal Tax Exempt status (501(C)(3) and have been listed on Georgia State Guide star non-profit charity organization list."  Charity given to BSOGA could grant maximum tax benefit to donors.  BSOGA is currently in process  to set up foundation for scholarship for Brahmin children.  BSOGA is in process to receive the chartered membership into the Georgia Cremation Society.  Our affiliated Brahmin associations have also recommended us to take leadership in forming Federation of Brahmin Samaj.  We have been requested to name a volunteer in the State run Medicare and Medicaid  committees.  We are also been requested by Churches and Funeral homes to provide correct process and methods for performing rituals and rites for Hindus.  These have proved that Brahmins are united, recognized, respected, strong and striving for common goals to excel in all facets and directions.  We will serve Brahmins and offer benefits to all other Indians.  God willing we will do exactly that.  These achievements are the results of your continued support and affection for Brahmins.

Thank you.  In fact a BIG THANK YOU!!

Can you believe BSOGA is 5 years old, as one gets older time does seem to speed up.  this year let our resolution be broader in scope and more community minded.  May be we could actually make a difference, if we follow same set of resolutions.  The resolutions that I came up with follow:  Feel free to embrace them as your own.

1. Be even kinder to others.

2. Participate in a charitable cause/event, or two or three...

3. Smile and laugh more often.

4. Revive the art of letter writing and send letters to your friends and family.

5 Work harder but play more.

6. Do something special for someone else as often as you can.

7. Tell and show those you love how much you really love them:  meetings are great.

8. Share your knowledge and skill with someone else.  You both win.

9. Indulge in at least one personal passion every day.  Even for a few minutes.  You will be a happier person.

10. Be the driver not a passenger, of your life.

Let's look forward to a bright and more rewarding future as we all kick off the New Year and new era for BSOGA.  All it takes right attitude and a lot of resolve.

Happy New Year from all the Board and Executive Members of BSOGA.

With warm regards and wishes.
Chittaranjan Jyotishi