ASNEngr Blog

March 15, 2011

To: All ASNEngr Members and Friends

Subject: Donation requested to help Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Victims

Dear ASNEngr Members, Friends, and Well Wishers:

As you are aware, Japan, our friendly neighbor, was hit by a massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake – the largest in the recorded history of that nation – followed by a 23-foot tsunami minutes after the quake causing devastation of unprecedented proportions, on March 11, 2011.  Thousands of people are confirmed dead, many more are missing and rendered homeless. Millions of people who survived the quake and tsunami are suffering from lack of food, water supply, and electricity.  It is heart-breaking to observe the devastation of this magnitude to humanity in Japan.  In consideration of this human tragedy, the American Society of Nepalese Engineers (ASNEngr), in its Executive Committee meeting held on March 13, 2011, has decided to set up a fundraiser to show our support and solidarity to the people of Japan and help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami.

Therefore, on behalf of ASNEngr, I appeal you to open your hearts and make donations for this noble cause by visiting its Web sitewww.ASNEngr.org and clicking on the “Donate” button on the left hand side of the Home Page. If you so prefer, you may instead send your contribution by  check payable to “American Society of Nepalese Engineers” with a note at the bottom left “For Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Victims” and mail it to: Dr. Bishnu Phuyal (Member, ASNEngr  Board of Directors), 6 E. Jerry Dr., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056.  Kindly send an e-mail about your contribution to Dr. Bishnu Phuyal at bishnuphuyal@hotmail.com and Ms. Smarika Sitaula (ASNEngr Treasurer) at smarikasitaula@gmail.com.  Please send your contributions by March 31, 2011.

Thank you  very much indeed for your generous contribution for this very important and worthwhile cause.  We deeply appreciate your support.

Sincerely,

Ramesh  Malla
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Ramesh B. Malla, Ph.D.
President, American Society of Nepalese Engineers (ASNEngr)
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Dear ASNEngr Members and Friends:

We are pleased to announce that the American Society of Nepalese Engineers (ASNEngr) in collaboration with America-Nepal Medical Foundation (ANMF) and Computer Association of Nepal (CAN) – USA is undertaking a joint endeavor on Earthquake Preparedness and Disaster Relief in Nepal. As of now, this initiative has received support from 16 Nepali diaspora organizations including ANA, ANMA, NASeA, and NRN NCC of USA. A press release on this topic is posted below. For more detail on this joint initiative, please click here.

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Sincerely,
Ramesh B. Malla, Ph.D.
President, American Society of Nepalese Engineers (ASNEngr)

Press Release (March 31, 2010)

The recent earthquake in Haiti showed the immense impacts of a devastating earthquake in the capital city of a developing nation. Scientists have warned for decades that an 8.0 magnitude earthquake will strike Kathmandu, Nepal roughly every seventy five years. Therefore, a strong scale earthquake of this magnitude can strike Kathmandu any time.

Nepali diaspora worldwide, especially Nepali Americans have been following the effects and consequences of the recent Haiti earthquake with great concern and horror. As a community we have raised funds to support our Haitian friends and neighbors. We are also keenly aware that a time will come possibly in the near future when Nepal will face many of the same tragedies as Haiti now faces because of the anticipated earthquake.

Three voluntary Nepali professional organizations, America-Nepal Medical Foundation (www.ANMF.net), American Society of Nepalese Engineers (www.ASNEngr.org), and Computer Association of Nepal-USA (www.CAN-USA.org) have proactively launched a joint effort to unify the Nepali diaspora worldwide and combine their technical and professional knowledge and resources to strategically prepare for the devastation that will impact Nepal in case of an earthquake disaster.

We are actively engaging in and soliciting expertise and resources from the broader American and international community in the areas of infrastructure systems safety and resilience (engineering, analysis, design, construction, and maintenance), telecommunication robustness including disaster telecommunication networks, medical preparedness, and short and long term relief operations.

For more details on the joint ANMF, ASNEngr and CAN-USA endeavor on earthquake preparedness and disaster relief in Nepal, please click here

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