SCGCS President’s Message
SCGCS President’s Message
Jai Shree Krishna to you and your families.
It is an honor to serve as President of the Southern California Gujarati Cultural Society. For more than 45 years, SCGCS has been more than an organization—it has been a vibrant community where our language, traditions, and friendships are nurtured and passed from one generation to the next. Having been an active member of this community for over 25 years, I view this role not merely as a title, but as a solemn responsibility to serve with integrity, unity, and purpose.
Moving from Surviving to Thriving
Thank you to everyone who attended our General Body Meeting last Sunday. For those who were unable to join us, I would like to reiterate the central message I shared: The survival of SCGCS is not sufficient—our goal is for it to thrive. We are committed not only to maintaining what was built before us, but to strengthening our organization, expanding its reach, and leaving it better for future generations. Our Board of Trustees possesses extensive expertise in planning and executing successful events. While this foundation is invaluable, a society truly flourishes through active member engagement—participating, volunteering, encouraging others, and sharing in our collective vision.
Growing Our Society
I personally ask you to invite your extended family members and friends to join SCGCS. A Lifetime Membership of $1,001 represents a meaningful investment in preserving and celebrating our heritage for generations to come. We are delighted to have welcomed a new Lifetime Member this week and look forward to welcoming many more families.
Supporting Our Events
If you are able to sponsor or contribute to an event, your generous support would be greatly appreciated. We are currently accepting contributions for our upcoming Ramnavmi celebration on Saturday, March 28, with additional sponsorship opportunities to be announced throughout the year. We sincerely thank those who contributed or pledged support at the General Body Meeting. In the spirit of transparency, donors will be acknowledged in our communications unless anonymity is requested. Donation receipts are available upon request. Contributions can now also be sent via Zelle. Our Zelle ID is scgcs.org@gmail.com
Expanding Our Events
In addition to our signature annual events, we have recently introduced New Year’s Eve and Uttarayan celebrations. Looking ahead, we are exploring opportunities to organize additional events, including a beach picnic, a bowling night, and an extra day of Navaratri. Further details will be communicated as the plans are finalized. Your interest and participation will help shape these gatherings and strengthen connections across generations, particularly for our youth, who represent the future of our community.
The future of our Society will be shaped by the choices we make today. With optimism and determination, I invite you to join me in building an even stronger and more connected community together.