The Organization of Bhutanese Communities in America held its three-day second national convention in Nashville, Tennessee from June 10 – 12.
Participants from various States—from California to the West and Massachusetts in the East—have thronged to the convention venue, a high school in Nashville.
OBCA also announced the names of executive board members at the third day program, which was said to be finalized after nearly two days continuous discussions—both open and closed doors.
DJ Khaling has been elected to the post of Chairman of the organization. Accordingly, Manaroth Khanal, Hari Upreti, and Hari Dhakal were selected as Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer respectively. The election commission headed by Hari Prasad Adhikari, former National Assembly member of Bhutan, also elected 29 board members for its two-year tenure.
Besides the announcement of executive board members, chairman, among others, the third day was marked by various cultural shows along with honoring function. Participants from different States rocked the floor with Nepali as well as Dzongkha dances and songs.
The OBCA also formally announced its organizational support to the tornado victims in Massachusetts. OBCA supported the victims with 600 US dollar. The organization also supported the upcoming soccer tournament in Georgia with 800 USD.
Meanwhile, OBCA has given an honor to TP Mishra, Editor of BNS, for his contribution in Diaspora through journalism during the concluding day convention.
According to OBCA, it is committed to felicitate a person or group in Diaspora, whose contribution to the society is rewarding, every year.
The newly elected chairman and former chairman of the organization along with the chief coordinator of second national convention handed over the letter of honor to Mishra amidst a special function today in Nashville, Tennessee.
Click here to read the speech delivered by Mishra after receiving the honor.
Reported by Buddha Mani Dhakal and Tri-Bikram Adhikari jointly from Nashville, TN for BNS.
