ISAA WISHES EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY 2018
On November 28, 2017, ISAA enjoyed Hariprasad Chaurasiyaji’s magic flute while busy socializing. We had a short prayer for quick recovery of our friends – Chhotubhai and Minaben. Arushee Divyakirti’s guest Mike Gregson from New York Life touched upon basics of Long Term Insurance. Arushee and Mike will be back in January to present detailed information about the subject. Among many video clips were – Laughter therapy, Magic unbelievable, Wonders of banana, America got talent, Giving Tuesday, Protect back from injuries, Aadhar card message, Walkers for seniors, and Super kavita, Bollywood- sixty years of musical entertainment in three minutes. The sponsors today were Arvindbhai, Nilaben and the family on the occasion of Arvindbhai’s eightieth birthday celebration. Happy birthday to Arvindbhai. Jitubhai welcomed back the members who enjoyed their South East Asia tour under the able leadership of Shashikantbhai.
On December 5, 2017, we had a very educational and informative presentation by Mr. James Phelps, Estate Planning Attorney from Phelps Law Offices. The highlights of the talk were identifying “Ten Mistakes in Estate Planning”. He enjoys helping his clients achieve “Peace of Mind” by preventing “Fires” instead having to put them out. People work hard to earn and save money. This was a great opportunity for all at ISAA to verify, whether we are on right path in the Estate Planning! Attorney Phelps explained, why a Bad Estate Plan is Good for the IRS:
- Why merely having a Will (or the wrong Living Trust) may cost your loved ones thousands of Dollars in needless fees and many months or years in Arizona’s Probate Court system.
- How to create a Living Trust that protects the inheritance from being wasted away by a child’s frivolous spending, ex-spouse, or creditors. (A Living Trust that merely avoids probate isn’t good enough anymore!
- How to make sure the right person steps in for you if you are ever ill or disabled.
- How typical Living Trusts force the surviving spouse to endure needless paperwork and legal & accounting fees.
- How to protect your IRAs and retirement plans from automatic taxation when you are gone. Why internet, do-it-yourself and bargain-priced attorney plans almost always end up in court. Luncheon today was sponsored also by his firm too. ISAA appreciates the fine gesture by the company. If anyone is interested in pursuing personal questions you are encouraged to contact his office.
On December 12, 2017, Light music greeted the members as they walked into the hall. The socializing continued until the meeting got under way with a video clip on “Laughter Therapy”. Today we had some clips of songs from the past to remember Shashi Kapoor who passed away a few days ago. It sure brought the memories. Some other clips portrayed fusion of classical dances with contemporary ones, a talk on “Gita- established values for life and corporate world”, ATM & gas station skimmers, etc. Copies of the letters received from “Akshaypatra” were attached to the Minutes of the Meeting. ISAA thank members for their generous donations earlier to help flood victims in the USA as well as India. A generous donation of $458 from Manjuben’s son- Sanat Patel, towards the cost of Diwali snacks is also appreciated very much. The luncheon today was sponsored by ISAA. Thanks to our food committee for doing a fine job of treating the membership.
On Dec 19, 2017, the festive music of the Christmas 2017 put everyone in the right mood with “Jingle bell jingle bell”. This followed with the laughter therapy. Subsequently a number of video clips including- Continuous chest compressions – CPR, Dholi taro dhol baje, Comedy by Mr. Bean in hospital, TEDx inspiring clip, Nagada song dhol and Very touchy clarinet were shown. Kokiben and Shantubhai sponsored the beautiful luncheon for the guests and members. Many thanks from ISAA. ISAA welcomed Ashokbhai –Minaxiben’s brotherand celebrated his birthday with a cake. Other guests included Satyendrabhai and Gitaben, Rameshbhai & Minaxiben from Vadodra. Shantubhai and his Team were appreciated by ISAA for conducting research on looking in to spicificity of administrating Antibiotics without harming good bacteria in the body, at Hershey Cancer Research Institute!
