Pasa Puchah Guthi UK (PPGUK) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 12th July, at ABI College, Acton. The meeting was attended by PPGUK founding member Shashi Manandhar, past President Dr. Sachetan Tuladhar and general members of the Guthi. Current President, Mr. Kapil Shrestha welcomed everybody and thanked every member of his team for their hard work and support for the successful completion of activities within the past year. He also stressed the importance of achieving a charity status for PPGUK and how this would raise the profile of PPGUK during their Nepal Earthquake Relief work. The AGM consisted of a presentation by Ms. Tribeni Gurung and Ms. Bebina Mali on firstly the activities which have taken place up to date such as meeting with past and present Executive Committee Members, Mha Puja 2104, and Guthi Seminar 2015 and secondly the income and expenses of each activity.
Mr. Ojesh Singh presented the relief effort PPGUK have been involved with since the 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday 25th April 2015. In summary, PPGUK have now collected £12500 in cash and over 500kg of items such as clothes, food and medication. Mr. Singh also stated it was necessary for PPGUK as well as the Nepali
communities to investigate and identify a sustainable model for the redevelopment of Nepal in the long term.
Guthi member, Mrs. Ganga Kachipati expressed her sadness of the earthquake in Nepal and shared her stories and experiences of collecting donations, medical supplies, food and toiletries from Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust.
Additionally, the meeting also comprised of a short speech by Ms. Sophie Long, a recent graduate from Brunel University, who is looking to fundraise for victims of Nepal’s
earthquake for two organisations: Prisoners Assistance and Kamala Foundation. Ms. Long stated she was looking for fundraising ideas and ways the Nepali community could help her.
In regards to any other business, Ms. Gurung stated that a Joint Secretary position was available within the Executive Committee and a proposal to bring in a new member had
been supported by the current Executive Committee. It was decided that Ms. Preetie Kachipati would take up the responsibilities of the Joint Secretary position; Ms. Kachipati
has been an active member within the Guthi from a very young age and has committed to the Guthi’s activities and values.
Within the meeting, guests were also served traditional Newah bhoye such as baji, alu- chhwonye and chhoyela.
