H. H the Dalai Lama 75th Birthday Celebration
| This year, the Public Picnic will be held at:
Long Lake Pavilion, Long Lake Regional Park |
PROGRAM:
| 11:00 AM | Sangsol/Lhasol. Desel and tea will be served (Park is officially available to us this time) |
| 11:30 AM | Tibetan national anthem, prayers and Shugtri Khata offering |
| 11:35 AM | Address by TAFM President |
| 11:45 AM | Tibetan Cultural show by TAFM Performing arts group (TAFM Deoghar and TCS students) |
| 11:55 AM | Appreciation award to TAFM volunteers, recognition of outgoing and in coming TAFM Board Members and awarding of 2010 TAFM Scholarship. |
| Lunch 12:15 PM | (No pot luck) |
| 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM | Semche CD signing & songs by Techung and Sherab Wangmo and children |
2:30PM to 4.00 PM |
Volleyball match organised by tafm and Games for children by TWA |
| 4.00 PM | Gorshey / Tibetan traditional folk dances and songs. |
Note:
"The Tibetan Election Commission has announced the Kalon Tripa and Parliament elections. The primary elections to nominate candidates is set on October 3, 2010 and the general elections will take place on March 20, 2011. So for the convenience table will be setup for Danglang Chatrel (Green Book) and TAFM membership fees contribution. We will also conduct registration of voters on this day, so please bring your green books (both paid and to pay 2010 dues)."
1. Parents/guardians are requested to look after their children at all times in the park or lake.
2. No permit for any tent except the one for the Shugtri.
3. It will greatly help the organizers if you could bring along garbage bags for your own use and dispose off the garbage.
4. State parking laws applies to all at all times in the park.
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Class of 2010
Second row from L to R: Chime Yangchen, Lhamo Choekyi, Tenzin Gakyi, Pema Dolma, Kalsang Dolker, Kunchok Lhamo, Tenzin Lhanze,
Third Row: L to R - Tenzin Sherab, Tenzin Singhi, Tenzin Tharchin, Samten Wanglha, Tenzin Kalden
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Important Announcement
Day 1, Saturday May 22nd, 2010
Program:
8:00 - 8:45 am ---His Holiness the Dalai Lama to address the meeting attendees
9:00 - 10:30 am- - Kalong Tripa, Samdong Rinpoche to speak on
* Middle Way Approach
* Tibet- China Dialogue
10:30- 12:00 -- Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile, Pempa Tsering la to speak on:
· Tibetan Parliament's responsibilities
· Kalon Tripa Election
· Chithue Election.
12:00- 1:00 pm¡ª General Q&A Session
Since, this meeting will be hosted by the Tibetan Association of New York and New Jersey , and in order to defray the event cost a ticket will be required for Day 1 events. Tickets are sold by the TA of NY & NJ for $35, $25 and $10.
Tickets will be sold on Sat April 3 and Sun April 4, 2010
Contact: Sonam Tsering at 201-414-1159, Dolag at 201-294-5573 or
Karma Khedup 646-469-1048
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Day 2, Sunday May 23, 2010
Venue: Armenian Church
630 Second Ave (2nd Ave and 34th St .)
New York , NY 10016
Program:
Moderator Tsewang Phuntsok la will read written opinions on each of the 3 topics of discussion below.
Topic #1
9:00 -11:00 am Public opinion and Questions regarding Tibetan Government in Exile Policies, Institution and Administration. (Opinions and Questions should be raised without hesitation)
Topic #2
11:00- 12:30 pm Public opinion and suggestions on ways and means of preserving Tibetan identity through Religion, Culture and Education for Tibetans in general and especially for the younger generation.
12:30- 1:30 pm- Lunch Break
Topic #3
1:30 ¨C 2:30 pm ¨C Public opinion and suggestions for joint participation by each and every Tibetan Community to achieve common goals for the greater Tibetan cause.
2:30- 4:00 pm Responses by Kalon Tripa and Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile regarding the opinions expressed on the above topics.
4:00- 4:45 pm - Kalon Tripa's concluding speech
4:45-5:00 pm Conclusion - Moderator.
7:00 ¨C 8:30 pm - Cultural Performance by the Tibetan Association of New York/New Jersey with Chief Guests Kalon Tripa and the Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in Exile and all the attendees of the meeting.
Day 2 Event is FREE
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A massive earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck at 7:49 a.m in Kyegundo (skye rgu mdo), Tibet, considered by Tibetans to traditionally be part of Kham, eastern Tibet.
Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota (TAFM), Regional Tibetan Youth Congress of Minnesota (RTYC) , Regional Tibetan Women's Association of Minnesota (TWA) & Students for a Free Tibet-Minnesota (SFT) has joint organized a PRAYER SERVICE to mourn the death of hundreds and for the speedy recovery of thousands wounded in this devastating earthquake.
WHAT: Prayer Service
WHEN: FRIDAY, APRIL 16 @ 5:00 P.M
WHERE: Tibetan Community Cultural Center (TAFM)
Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota
1096 Raymond Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Ph: (651) 917-9556
Fax: (651) 917-9565
Website: www.tafm.org
www.tafmmidwestmeet2010.org
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Important Announcement
TAFM community members are reminded to please attend tomorrow’s meeting. This is in preparation of the very important meeting to be held in New York on May 22nd and 23rd , 2010. Please spread the word to your friends and family members who have no computer access or have not seen the notice.
Venue: TAFM
Time: 5:30 pm
Please read the below memo for more detail about the meeting.
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March 10th Announcement:
TAFM in association with RTYC (MN), TWA (MN), and SFT (MN) invites everyone to commemorate the Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day. The day long programs include:
PROGRAM
Venue: The State Capitol, South Steps, St. Paul
MC: Ms. Ngodup Sangmo -TAFM Secretary in Tibetan/ RTYC-MN Representative in English.
| 9:00 AM | Assembly at the State Capitol, South Steps, St. Paul |
| 9:45 AM | Tibetan National Anthem |
| 9:50 AM | One minute observance of silence in honor of the Tibetan Martyrs. |
| 10:06 AM | Recitation of Dentsik Monlam (The Prayer of Truth) led by Gyutoe monks. |
| 10:20 AM | Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the 50th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day read by Dr. Tsewang Ngodup, TAFM President |
| 10:35 AM | Kashag’s (Tibetan Cabinet) statement on the 50th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day read by TAFM Vice President. |
| 10: 50 AM | Speech by Regional Tibetan Youth Congress Representative (TYC). |
| 10: 55 AM | Speech by Regional Tibetan Women’s Association Representative (TWA) |
| 11:00 AM | Speech by Students for a Free Tibet, Minnesota Representative (SFT). |
| 11:10 AM | Commencement of peace march led by Gyutoe monks. Start at State Capitol South Steps to Cedar, south on Cedar to 6th St, west to Wabasha, north on Wabasha back to State Capitol South Steps. |
| 12:30 PM | Disperse in glory and prayers. |
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Mass Prayer Service
TAFM Spiritual Committee is organizing March 10th mass prayer service after the capital event in the morning. Prayer service will be led by venerable Abong Rinpoche and Gyuto monks. We have also arranged free lunch for all participants, so all are invited to attend this mass prayer service.
PROGRAM
| 1:00 PM | Prayer Begins |
| 1:30 PM | Lunch |
| 2:30 PM | Prayer Conclusion |
Venue: TAFM 1096 Raymond Avenue, St Paul, MN 55108.
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Where will you be on March 10th?
The Buses to Chicago is arranged by RTYC-MN. The buses leave on March 10th from TAFM around 1am and will be arrive back at TAFM on March 11th around 1am.
To sign up, please Contact: Sangay Taythi @ 612-859-3228/ 612-599-3286, Tashi Dorjee @ 763-486-6361, and Namgyal Samdup @ 763-234-5931.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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Please note that dance parties for Feb 14th & 15th remains cancelled.
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Dear Community Members, In consideration of the prevailing situation in Tibet, and to express solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Tibet, Kashag has sent a memo regarding Losar celebration. The letter from Kashag is attached for your ready reference. TAFM board in a meeting held today decided on the following Losar program.Here is the Letter from Kashag in Tibetan།
INVITATION
Your are cordially invited to Tibetan New Year " LOSAR" celebration at the National Guard Armory. We request everyone to bring some food to share for the guests.
Venue: National Guard Armory
600 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 554101
Date: Sunday, February 14, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Programs
| 2:00pm | Gate Open |
| 3:30pm | Kupar Jailka |
| 4:00pm | Official function |
| 6:00pm | Dinner |
| 7:00pm | Video: Tibet 2008 |
| 8:30pm | Lamton Raffle Draw |
| 10:30pm | Closing |
For your convenience, there will be a table setup for GreenBook Membership, and TCS fees.
To defray the cost of this event, the Entrance Donation:
- $15 for TAFM Members and Children 12 and above.
- Free for Children under 11 yrs.
- $20 for Non Members.
Any question please contact: TAFM office @ 651-917-9556 or office@tafm.org
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Please note that dance parties for Feb 14th & 15th remains cancelled.
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4th Day of Losar: Wednesday , Feb 17, 2010
| "SANGSOL" |
| 9:00am | Sangsol at TAFM |
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Announcement
WINTER BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 2010
The Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota (TAFM) is organizing Winter basketball tournament for young Tibetan men and women residing in Minnesota on Jan 02, and Jan 03, 2010. Interested participants are requested to submit their team names and contact person by 12/15/09 to the TAFM office or email at ndorjee123@yahoo.com
The tournament will be a league system. Best four teams will automatically qualify for the Midwest tournament, 2010.
Entrance fee: $100/ each team. $ 20/ extra from particular player who is not TAFM member or not pay their membership dues.
Venue: Jefferson Activity Center,
4001 West 102nd Street
Bloomington, MN 55437
952-806-7880
Contact TAFM @ 651-917-9556 or Namgyal Dorjee 763-245-9615
