CHICAGO: The Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago, (FIA-C) Illinois has successfully conducted its elections for the new teams for 2013 on December 8. All FIA Member organizations met at India House Banquet in Schaumburg.
The election process was conducted democratically under supervision of Attorney-at-Law John A. Runion of John A Runion & Associates and Brian Pregler of Property Management Techniques, Inc (Election processing system management)
Shahid Razvi, secretary of FIA, had worked diligently to ensure that the entire election process was conducted in most fair and democratic manner. The meeting started at 1 pm and voting process was complete by 2:15 pm.
The results of the election were announced by Attorney-at-Law at John A. Runion of John A Runion & Associates at 2:30 pm. Rita Singh was announced winner for President of FIA for 2013 with big applause. Rita Singh is the first woman in the Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago, Illinois to be elected as President.
While accepting the FIA President position, Rita Singh thanked all the members of FIA and representatives of FIA member organizations and media for their support.
President Elect Rita Singh is planning to take the FIA to next level in 2013. She is a very successful business lady and one of the pioneers in Show business. She is very well connected with Bollywood. There is no doubt that FIA will touch new heights in 2013, said Shahid Rizvi.
The names of the new executive members of FIA are as follows:
President: Rita Singh; Executive Vice President Publication & Souvenir Committee: Monty Syed; Vice President Protocol and Correspondence: J. B. Singha; Vice President Finance, Budget, Fundraising Committee: Dhiteudra Bhagwakar; Vice President Program Committee: Bharti Desai; Vice President Banquet & Parade Committee: Eraj S. Ahmed; Vice President Disciplinary Action Committee: Rita Shah; General Secretary: Shahid Razvi; Treasurer Shanu Sinha; Joint Secretary: Benazir Abidi; Joint Treasurer: Mohd Fareeduddin Sabiri.
Harish Rao