Sahelis, we hope you’re not too tired from our first set of June events.  As promised, we have a whole slew of things to do that are sure to keep you busy for the rest of the month.  Prepare yourselves to hit the city streets over the next few weeks!

America India Foundation New York Young Professionals Chapter
Summer Mixer “The Road Ahead”
Come together to mingle and celebrate a successful fiscal year for both AIF NYYP and SAATH. They would like to thank everyone for their generous support and will be reporting results for the current fiscal year ending June 30th, 2010.  The theme for their annual benefit in April was “Let’s Make a Change Together,” and that’s exactly what they accomplished. Not only did they raise funds for SAATH’s “Umeed” initiative, they also brought 220 young professionals together to raise awareness.

AIF NYYP will be accepting applications for several open positions on the board for the upcoming fiscal year. If you are interested in learning more about AIF NYYP chapter, the Trustees Counsel, and how to become more involved, join them at their Summer Mixer.
   
Happy hour food and drink specials including a specialty summer cocktail will be available throughout the evening.

To find out more or reserve tickets click here. 

Meet Jyothi Rao, General Manager for Gilt Groupe
In November 2009, SAWLF launched, Women in Fashion, a new event series for fashion professionals. Women in Fashion returns on Wednesday, June 23 for a special event with Jyothi Rao, the general manager, women’s for the Gilt Groupe.

Gilt Groupe provides access, by invitation only, to Men’s, Women’s and Children’s coveted fashion and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail.

Jyothi Rao brings to Gilt Groupe extensive experience in the retail sector with a focus on merchandising. Most recently, she served as a senior vice president and general manager at Calvin Klein, where she launched the Specialty Retail division. Prior to that, she spent 16 years at Gap Inc., where she held several leadership positions and was responsible for aggressively growing both the regular-price and outlet businesses for Gap and Banana Republic. Jyothi, who has
resided in Africa, India and Europe, also helped Gap International succeed in more than doubling its sales in Japan, France, the U.K. and Canada.

This special event is limited to just 25 participants and will take place at the offices of the Gilt Groupe in Manhattan.  Early registration is highly encouraged as this event will sell out in advance.

To register on-line, please click here.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Women in Fashion programming and mentoring initiative for high school age girls.  Pease contact SAWLF at info@southasianwomen.org for additional event information.

IndiaD8 Singles Nights
If you missed last month’s IndianD8 Speed Dating nights, don’t fret, you still have a chance to meet that special someone.  IndianD8 is bringing them back this June!

Hindu Speed Dating
Friday, June 25th
Buy tickets here

Sikh Speed Dating
Thursday, July 1st
Buy tickets here

Muslim Match Making
Wednesday, June 30th
Buy tickets here

UPDATE  – This Event Cancelled
“The Emergence of Consumerism and Branding in India”
The Citi Series on Asian Business Leaders Presents Dr. Vijay Mallya, CEO & Chairman, UB Group, on Tuesday, June 15th at the Asia Society, 770 Park Avenue at 70th Street.

In a country where alcohol advertising is banned and only two per cent of the population can afford to fly, UB’s success story has been an astonishing lesson in branding. United Spirits Limited is among the top three liquor companies in the world by volume, marching towards selling a whopping 100m cases by 2010. Kingfisher beer is the largest brewing company in India, with more than fifty percent market share. Within three years of launch, Kingfisher Airlines became the market leader in India’s aviation sector. In addition to being voted one of India’s “Buzziest” brands, it is one of only six airlines in the world to receive a 5-star rating from Skytrax.

Hear the perspectives of one of India’s leading industrialists on how that rapidly rising country has been transformed by branding and consumerism.

For tickets please click here.
$25 Members; $35 Non-Members; $30 Student’s with ID; $30 Seniors

Registration: 12:00 – 12:30 PM
Lunch and Program: 12:30 – 2:00 PM

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