Firstly let me introduce myself for those who do not know who I am. My name is Hitesh Kanani, nephew of Narendrabhai and Sarlaben Kanani. I moved to Toronto from the UK in October of 2008 and was approached to take the Presidency of our community in March of 2010 and it is huge honour to take this position from my predecessor, Beju Lakhani. Beju has done a fantastic job in moving the community forward and I only hope that I can carry on that trend.
We do have a huge job on hand, however I feel we have a strong committee this year and I look forward to working with each and every one of them. I would like to extend my gratitude for welcoming me and the kind words of encouragement so far with a very special thanks to Lalitbhai who has been tirelessly working over the past few weeks.
The task in hand is to ensure that we engage the thriving younger generation of the Lohana community and don’t forget that this is our future without alienating those that have been part of the community for some time. We need to be sensitive to both generations in order to have a successful community program.
Over the coming months, the community will see a change in the way we do things without losing sight of what we are about. I am hopeful that the community will see the benefits over the course of time around the positive changes we are proposing to make.
The future is promising and I want to extend my hand to the community, you pay for the membership, I need to know your ideas of the changes you would like to see in the community. I am not saying that we can accept every idea but if there is a general consensus then the committee will be happy to discuss the viability. As you can imagine, with a limited budget, it is hard to do everything therefore it is really important that the message gets out about the Lohana Charitable Foundation and the positive efforts we are making to moving our community forward. Please help us to serve you better.
Please feel free to contact me directly, email is the preferred option as I am not always at home and I will get back to you as quickly as possible.
With a new year comes a new committee and we would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves to you. Please take a moment and browse through our biographies below to learn more about the 2010 LCF Committee. To read the bios, please click on the document below.
We are pleased to announce that Lohana Camp is back in action for 2010! Lohana Camp is a 2-night, 3-day weekend, taking place from July 2nd - July 4th, at Blue Springs Scout Reserve in Acton, Ontario. We've got activities planned for all ages, ranging from sports to cultural activities to arts and crafts as well as great food, great people and tonnes of fun! Whether or not your kids have been to camp before, we're hoping you send this year because this is guaranteed to be a truly memorable weekend!
Check out our video from Lohana Camp 2008 here:
In addition to campers, we are looking for energetic, responsible youth to attend the camp in a leadership role as camp counselors. This is a great opportunity for youth to volunteer in their community and have a fun and exciting time doing it.
Camper registration forms and camp counselor registration forms can be found at the links just below and must be submitted NO LATER THAN May 7th 2010 (this is the extended deadline).
We would like to thank those that came out to our Bowling event! We received positive feedback and are planning on having another Bowling event on Saturday, May 29th at 2:00 p.m. at the Mississauga Classic Bowl location! We hope to see you there!
We are also in the process of planning other great events including a movie party for Toy Story 3! Please check your e-mails for details! Send an e-mail to lcayouth@gmail.com if you are not and would like to be added to the mailing list.
Don’t forget that the Lohana Youth Camp is running from July 2-4 at Blue Springs this year! Get your forms in as soon as possible!
If any of you would like to be on the youth committee, please do not hesitate to contact us at anytime.
Congratulations to Amit & Trisha Kotecha of Etobicoke, On who are the pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Saniyah Kotecha. The proud grandparents are Rajni & Sarla Kotecha of Owen Sound and Ms Umaben Seth Of Mississauga
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Our Deepest condolences to the following families who have lost their dearest ones
Jai Shree Krishna,
It is with great regret and sadness that we announce that Neeta Nathwani, daughter of Dhirubhai and Bharti Nathwani, passed away on Dec. 16, 2009.
Om shanti, Om shanti, Om shanti...
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Jai Shree Krishna,
It is with deep regret and great sadness that we inform you that Bhanumatiben Sodha --- beloved wife of Vinodbhai Sodha; dear and loving mother of Ashna, Rakhee, and Amit passed away peacefully January 30, 2010 in Mississauga, Ontario.
Om shanti, Om shanti, Om shanti...
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Jai Shree Krishna,
It is with deep regret and great sadness that we inform you that Sandra Rach --- beloved wife of Nayan Vraj Rach; dear and loving mother of Kayla and Myla; and dear daughter-in-law of Vraj and Sarojben Rach passed away peacefully on Friday January 29, 2010 in Oakville, Ontario .
Om shanti, Om shanti, Om shanti...
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Jai Shree Krishna,
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, and friend, Chandra Dattani, aged 56 years, after an extended and courageous battle with breast cancer. Chandra is survived by her husband, Ashok (Dan) and children, Seema (and husband Saurabh Jain), Sheev and Tara. Chandra was the eldest of three siblings, Bhikhu, Asha and Bina and is survived by her parents, Kantilal and Indu Kumari Bhuptani, all of London, England
Om shanti, Om shanti, Om shanti...
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Jai Shree Krishna,
With great sadness, we announce the sad passing of Sri Rameshbhai Gokuldas Sodha on March 30, 2010 in Kisumu , Kenya . Brother of Vinod G. Sodha, Subhash G. Sodha, Puspaben Jamnadas Masrani, and Sudhaben Bharat Ghelani. His wife Induben, son Atul, daughter in law Kalpana, daughter Nisha Bharat Lakhani, and Priti Sanjay Mandaviya and grand children, survives him. May God bless the departed soul.
Mississauga Mahila Milap would like to announce a number of events for the upcoming year. Please refer to the document below for a detailed list of their 2010 event calendar.
If you are a new member to the community and would like to submit a membership application, please print out and fill out the following form and mail it to the address on the form. Lohana Membership Application Form
If you have not already paid your 2010 membership fees, please send in your payment. To ensure you continue to receive the Samaj Newsletters, Auto-Dialer messages and other membership advantages, please mail your membership dues - cheques made payable to:
Lohana Charitable Foundation
P. O. Box 927
Adelaide Post Office
Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2K3
Annual Life Members Fee: $25
Annual Membership (Residents of GTA): $50
Annual Membership (Outside Greater Toronto Area): $30
Life Membership: $300
If you have any general community news, events or announcements to contribute for the LCF e-mails, please email all relevant details to lohanainfo@gmail.com. Items provided will be included if relevant and appropriate. The LCF Committee reserves the right to publish and make amendments if and as necessary.
Similarly, we welcome any feedback you may have - thank you for your time and support.
