SALGA-NYC is a social, political and support group for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people who trace their descent from countries such as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Tibet as well as people of South Asian descent from countries such as Guyana, Trinidad and Kenya.

SALGA (South Asian Lesbian and Gay Association) is ready to dive into spring!with after work soirees, fabulous raffle prizes and preparations for a fantastic pride this summer!

Find out more at http://www.salganyc.org
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SALGA Raffle

You Could Win Big!!! Participate in the SALGA Raffle!
Raffle proceeds will benefit the first ever SALGA FLOAT at Pride! Support a greatcause!

BUY TICKETS ONLINE TODAY!
http://salganyc.org/after-work-asia-society-apr-17th/

The first raffle will be held on April 17th at the Asia Society. There will be 4 prizes retailing at $80 each, and 2 prizes retailing at $200 each.

The second raffle will be held on June 26th at the SALGA Pride Reception (more event information will follow later). There will only be one prize, and it will be the GRAND PRIZE, which retails at $700.

The prizes consist of a wonderful collection of brand name items (Polo, Coach, Chanel, Bvglari, Hugo Boss, CK, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.)

You can get your raffle tickets for as little as $10! Here are the various raffle ticket options you have:
1.$10 buys you a silver ticket, which is eligible for winning any of the prizes at the Asia Society event on April 17th

2.$15 buys you a silver ticket and a gold ticket; the gold ticket also makes you eligible to win the Grand Prize on June 26th

3.$30 buys you 2 gold tickets and 3 silver tickets. That's right – it means you have five chances of winning from any of the smaller prizes or the Grand Prize!

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Evening of Art and Drinks @ Asia Society - April 17th

Mark your calendars to join SALGA and HRC after work this April for delectable drinks and free museum tours at the Asia Society!

Friday, April 17th, 6:30pm
Leo Bar @ Asia Society
725 Park Avenue at 70th Street, NY, NY
No cover. Free admission to the museum!

[More Information is available at: http://salganyc.org/after-work-asia-society-apr-17th/]

The first raffle drawing to benefit the Pride Float will be held at this event (see details above).

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SALGA Love and Sports Connection
Are you single and looking to meet other singles within the SALGA community?

SALGA is planning a series of singles events at local NYC restaurants.

SALGA Singles Mixer
Here's the idea: You RSVP @ salganyc@hotmail.com , leaving your email. SALGA's Singles Mixer Coordinator, Raj Iyer, will follow up with you and will get some relevant information about your interests, hobbies, your expectations etc. and will group folks based on some common interests and expectations. A group of at least 6-8 people will be formed for an evening and they will be informed to get together at a restaurant where Raj (or someone else from SALGA
Steering) will go over some ground rules to make sure it is a memorable evening for the groups of folks who have "dared" to venture out. Everyone bears their own costs and has a good time.

SALGA Jocks
Are you a jock, an athlete or a sports fan or a wannabe?
Are you looking for other similar minded SALGA members to play sports with or partake in other athletic events with? Our SALGA Jocks Coordinator, Raj Iyer, has the perfect solution for you - he is starting a SALGA Jocks club, open to all SALGA members interested in sports and athletics. So if you're interested in playing tennis, volleyball, badminton, golf, skiing, camping etc., RSVP to salganyc@hotmail.com and Raj will contact you.
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Volunteer with SALGA for LGBT Pride Month
SALGA has been working hard this year to bring you events that are fun, interesting, informative and relevant. Every year, it organizes several pride related events and activities.
They need your help!

Pride month they will need help putting together the following:

* Queens Pride Events (June 7th, 2009)
* Brooklyn Pride Events (June 13th, 2009)
* Manhattan Pride Events (June 26th - 28th 2009)
* The Reception (Fri June 26th)
* Dyke Brunch/March (Sat June 27th)
* Color Me Queer (Sat June 27th)
* Manhattan Pride March (Sun June 28th)

If you can help plan and coordinate Pride activities this year, please let SALGA know! Email SALGA at: salganyc@hotmail.com
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Visit SALGA at http://www.salganyc.org to sync your social and community calendar and send SALGA your fan mail at salganyc@hotmail.com