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India Club at Georgia Tech Welcome Packet 2012-2013
Georgia Institute of Technology www.gtindiaclub.com
India Club at Georgia Tech Welcome Packet 2012-2013 Namaste and Welcome to Georgia Tech! Dear Student,
2012-13
On behalf of the India Club at Georgia Tech (ICGT), we would like to extend a very warm welcome to you. It is indeed a matter of great pride to be accepted at such a renowned institution and we intend to help you make the best of your time here at Georgia Tech. Our general board has put together this welcome packet, which we hope will help you through your years here at Georgia Tech. Before we introduce ICGT and its activities, we would like you to know that our primary goal is to facilitate your transition to life at Georgia Tech and make sure that you have a great cultural and social experience throughout your stay here. The India Club at Georgia Tech was established in 1973 and has since surpassed all expectations. Today, ICGT is recognized as one of the foremost student organizations at Tech with over 450 primary members and over 250 affiliate members. In fact, in 1999, we were honored by the ‘Best Organizational Spirit Award’ by the President of the Georgia Institute of Technology, which bears ample testimony to the hard work and dedication shown by our officers and members. ICGT strives to fulfill the cultural, social, and educational needs of its members. In order to do so, we organize a series of programs, functions and events to take place throughout the year. Some of the events that have become an annual feature on our calendar are: 1. Membership Drive During the first two weeks of school, we open up registration for annual or semesterly ICGT membership. The second week also provides membership events such as ICGT Freshman and Graduate Student Mixers with free food, and great company! 2. Fall Raas-Garba Held to celebrate the Navratri festival, Garba features traditional Indian dancing as well as a Maha Durga Pooja sponsored by the
Georgia Institute of Technology www.gtindiaclub.com
India Club at Georgia Tech Welcome Packet 2012-2013 Namaste and Welcome to Georgia Tech! Dear Student,
2012-13
On behalf of the India Club at Georgia Tech (ICGT), we would like to extend a very warm welcome to you. It is indeed a matter of great pride to be accepted at such a renowned institution and we intend to help you make the best of your time here at Georgia Tech. Our general board has put together this welcome packet, which we hope will help you through your years here at Georgia Tech. Before we introduce ICGT and its activities, we would like you to know that our primary goal is to facilitate your transition to life at Georgia Tech and make sure that you have a great cultural and social experience throughout your stay here. The India Club at Georgia Tech was established in 1973 and has since surpassed all expectations. Today, ICGT is recognized as one of the foremost student organizations at Tech with over 450 primary members and over 250 affiliate members. In fact, in 1999, we were honored by the ‘Best Organizational Spirit Award’ by the President of the Georgia Institute of Technology, which bears ample testimony to the hard work and dedication shown by our officers and members. ICGT strives to fulfill the cultural, social, and educational needs of its members. In order to do so, we organize a series of programs, functions and events to take place throughout the year. Some of the events that have become an annual feature on our calendar are: 1. Membership Drive During the first two weeks of school, we open up registration for annual or semesterly ICGT membership. The second week also provides membership events such as ICGT Freshman and Graduate Student Mixers with free food, and great company! 2. Fall Raas-Garba Held to celebrate the Navratri festival, Garba features traditional Indian dancing as well as a Maha Durga Pooja sponsored by the