NetIP Austin 2009 in Review

In April of 2009, NetIP Austin, the premier organization for South Asian Professionals joined a network of 24 chapters across North America dedicated to the overall advancement and achievement of South Asian professionals. The primary focus of NetIP is to foster a bond among South Asian professionals to unite and support each other locally, as well as give back and contribute positively to the communities in which we live and work. In its’ first year of revival, NetIP Austin delivered on this promise by hosting more than 30 events which provided our membership with opportunities for networking and giving back to the greater Austin community.

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NetIP Austin in Review 2009

Social Media Networks Joined: Facebook, Twitter @NetIP Austin, and Linked In

NetIP Austin provided networking through our monthly dinner circles. 8-10 members joined us each month for some good food and fruitful conversations. NetIP Austin checked out the following local eateries:

As part of Dinner Circle, NetIP Austin also hosted a picnic at Zilker Park while members enjoyed a production of Shakespeare in the Park. To close out the year, NetIP Austin hosted Politics and Pizza, where members came together to exchange thoughts on healthcare reform.

This year, NetIP Austin launched Third Thirsty Thursdays Networking Mixers. 15-20 (and growing) mingled while enjoying their favorite drink. NetIP Austin also hosted a Game Watching Mixer at a new local sports bar.

NetIP Austin also enjoyed a NetIP Texas Boat Party on Lake Austin with our sister chapters – NetIP Houston and NetIP Dallas.

NetIP Austin invited members to review the book “Saffron Dreams,” written by local Pakistani American author, Shaila Abdullah. Ms. Abdullah was on hand for a Q & A and book signing.

With all the attention on Bollywood this year, NetIP Austin invited all Bollywood enthusiasts, along with those wanting to understand the hype! This was a very successful family friendly event that drew a crowd of more than 20. Thanks to Eva B’s Bakery & Café (2407 A South Congress Avenue) for catering.

NetIP Austin hosted two panel discussions around professional Development including “Is Graduate School Right for You” and “Job Hunting: Want to Get Linked In?”

NetIP Austin rallied members and others to join us in giving back to the greater Austin community through fundraising and giving our time to the following local nonprofit organizations.

Capital Area Food Bank, NetIP volunteers helped process 7,140 pounds of food, which equals 5,712 meals. Later in the year, NetIP conducted a donation drive and collected over 60 non-perishalbe food items for families in need this holiday season. http://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/

NetIP Austin recruited 35 volunteers to take part in a National Day of Service in honor of Mahatma Gandhi. Volunteers got their hands dirty to help transform an underutilized lot to become a food-producing plot for Austin’s low-income East Cesar Chavez neighborhood residents.

Members supported an organization that advocates for abused and neglected children through participation in a 5K walk/run. www.casatravis.org

NetIP Austin recruited 30 volunteers from the community to help plant trees in Pease Park in honor of veterans. http://weareaustin.com/content/video/?cid=37542 (check out our new Technology Director, Anil Desai, being interviewed). www.treefolks.org

NetIP Austin’s Community Service committee has resolved to identify monthly volunteer opportunities for members in 2010. We are proud to be an organization that keeps on giving.

NetIP Austin is looking forward to another great year with the goal of building a strong foundation for the next 10 years! We look forward to more opportunities to give back to the community, bring awareness on political and cultural issues, provide better professional development opportunities and of course have FUN NETWORKING!

Support NetIP Austin by becoming a paid member and benefit from more to come in 2010. Join now: www.netipaustin.org ($35/single, $60 couple)

NetIP Austin 2009 in Review - netipaustin

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