IACFNJ raises funds for Education Foundation

NEW JERSEY: Indo-American Cultural Foundation of Central Jersey (IACFNJ) and Tina’s Magic of South Brunswick held dinner, talent show and musical evening at South Brunswick High School Auditorium in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey on November 12. Attended by more than 700 people in a state-of-the art auditorium, the fundraiser was to benefit the Education Foundation of South Brunswick to help school programs hit by recent fiscal challenges.
South Brunswick Mayor Frank Gambatese, School Board Members Harry Delgado, Barry Nathanson and Deven Patel along with local business entrepreneurs and community leaders like Sunil Nayak, Sanjay Naik, Anil Patel of ICS and other guests attended this event. The program started with delicious dinner from Rajbhog Foods followed by welcome speech by IACFNJ Secretary Dr. Tushar Patel who welcomed everyone and provided brief history of IACFNJ and its accomplishments. Diya lighting ceremony was performed by the dignitaries followed by the American and Indian Anthems which were sung by two young girls. The School Board officials Harry Delagdo, Barry Nathnson, Deven Patel and Mayor Frank Gambatese received a check of $10,001.00 from the IACFNJ Executive Committee.
The talent show comprised traditional Indian dances with a theme of Bollywood classical, semi-classical and fast pop songs. Approximately seven local dance group kids from five to 15 years of age with colorful traditional Indian costumes performed on the stage for more than two hours with lots of applaud from the audience. The highlight of the evening was two superb performances from Satrangi School of Dance and Mahin Master, New Jersey Boogie Woogie winner. The South Brunswick High School youngsters gave a colorful performance of fashion show with nice music. The evening was filled with entertainment which lasted for more than three hours and ended with live singing by Hidden Gems, a local non-profit organization.
Several vendors from the insurance company to beauty salon sponsored the tables to support this fundraising event. Mayor Frank Gambatese addressed the audience by thanking Indian community for their support for this fundraising and congratulated everyone for their continued support. Mac Shah, Founder and current Treasurer thanked everyone for their support and extended his appreciation to the volunteers and sponsors.
The IACFNJ dedicated and enthusiastic committee members and volunteers under the leadership of President Mahesh Patel, Vice-President Hitesh Patel, Secretary Tushar Patel, Deven Patel and Treasurer Mac Shah and Surabhi Agarwal of Tina’s Magic worked very hard to organize this event to make it a grand success.
India Post News Service

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