ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF AVINASHILINGAM INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN, NORTH AMERICAN CHAPTER, Inc. Under Section 402 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, State of New York.
The North American Chapter of the Alumni Association of Avinashilingam Institute for women was started in the presence of Dr. Rajammal P.Devadas in the house of an alumnus, in Queens, New York in the year 2005
It was the vision of Dr. Devadas to create a forum for the alumni of the Institute to be brought together for fellowship, aking pride in the quality of education received at the Institute and to spread the values of the institute as well as promote education to women in India and North America
The organization was then instituted as a not-for-profit charitable organization in the state of New York
About our Alma Mater, Avinashilingam Institute for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Founded by Dr. T. S. Avinashilingam Chettiar, and nurtured by Dr.RajammaI P.Devadas, the eminent nutritionist, Avinashilingam Institute for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu is known for its quality in education & discipline in promoting Women's education in the society
Following the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Mahatma Gandhi, the institute nurtures & cherishes ethical, social & spiritual values as well as fosters the spirit of national integration & patriotism
More than 6000 students graduate annually, 500 faculties serve on campus, from K.G. classes to Ph.D. courses
OBJECTIVES OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, North American Chapter, inc.,
- The purpose is to spread the Saradalaya values & structure in North America.
- To promote education, cultural, research & special studies programs for women between North America & India.
- To promote educational & cultural exchange of students & faculty between North America & India
- To bring together Alumni & friends of Avinashilingam for fellowship in North America.
- To represent Avinashilingam institutions at various international forums and organizations
- To establish scholarships & grants for higher education for women
MEMBER ELIGIBILITY:
Who can become a member?
Philanthropists / well -wishers / friends
Avinashilingam Alumni (All departments including faculty, staff and students)
People of Coimbatore origin
Anyone, male or female, helping to promote women's education.
For Membership:
Annual Membership is $25 Life Time Membership is $150.
Become a member today by making your check payable to AAAIW
We are Not for Profit and tax exempt organization . (EIN 11-352607) Registered and Incorporated in New York:
The Board Members
Vice President
1. Mrs. Janaki Sengupta
Email: supreosen@aol.com
Phone: 516-414-0143
Secretary
2. Mrs. Brahashita Gupta
email: suribraha@msn.com
Phone: 516-318-7321
Treasurer:
3. Mrs. Bhanu Iyer
Email: bhanusi@yahoo.com
Phone: 718-477-0421
An Appeal to Avinashi Alumni settled in North America:
Please feel free to contact any one of the board members to get information about becoming a member, also to become an active participant in activities to raise funds, to meet other alumni in your area to spread the spirit and values of our great alma mater, as well as to promote educational opportunities of women in India and North America
We need help in contacting the alumni settled in North America. If you know of your class mates and other friends settled in North America, do let the Board Members know. This way, they can be contacted and encouraged to join the Association to do great work!
Waiting to hear from you!
From the desk of
Vice President, The Alumni Association of Avinashilingam Institute for Women, North American Chapter, Inc