2022 ICC Banquet Testimonials and Reflections!
“I wanted to thank you for inviting me to speak at the ICC banquet last night. It was truly an unexpected honor, and an incredible opportunity to reconnect with the wonderfully diverse Rochester Indian community. My whole family was re-inspired by the young people again, which would not have happened without all your hard work to organize the banquet.Every aspect of the event was so thoughtfully done: the cultural program, the interviews conducted by the RIT museum program fellows, the flowers on the tables, the posters with quotes from the past ICC leaders, the inclusion of the food pantry. I was especially moved by the kind introduction, and your gift of the “Gutsy Women” book, which was so beautifully wrapped [by an ICC 3rd generation young lady]. My mom loves the wrapping paper and plans to use it for a project. The care you have taken for the entire event was evident and I feel privileged to have taken part.Your initiative and vision for the ICC are truly impressive. I wish you much success. I hope we can continue to be in touch. Thank you for allowing me to contribute to the evening, and for warmly welcoming me back home.”– Pratima Raghunathan, PhD, MPH, ICC 2022 Keynote Speaker
“Great event and a great beginning to 2022!”
Congratulations to the entire board and the volunteers – great event and a great beginning for 2022. Thanks also for all the work that went into sustaining the ICC over these last two years.
Personally, for me, that was one of the most relatable and emotionally connecting key note in my memory at the ICC.
– Abhas Kumar
Keynote – Pratima Raghunathan, PhD
Service Excellence Award Recipient: Mr. Baal Bhagat
Special Recognition Award: Mr. Rohit Rao
Invited Community Guest: The People’s Pantry
After a two year hiatus, the ICC Banquet commenced ICC’s activities for the year. The event was well received and attended by over 150 people with a heartwarming presentation by Dr. Raghunathan, a daughter of the community, and an energetic performance from youth of the community.
ICC has launched an ambitious “Ithihaasa” project, documenting and presenting our 30+ year history. This history is what all of YOU have created and we want to hear from you. In collaboration with the RIT Museum Studies Program. Please reach out to rajeev@iccrochester.org and share your experience and association with ICC including
(1) What is one word to describe ICC?
(2) What is your favorite memory of ICC?
(3) What does ICC mean to you?
We are looking for your contributions to the blog, picture collection, and videos we are creating around the Community’s reflections on ICC.
Want to write for the ICC Blog? We need your voice and talents and willingness to share your perspectives. Please email info@iccrochester.org with Subject “ICC Blog” to express your interest in writing about something in the community for the benefit of the community.
“One of the best banquets I have attended”
I wish to thank you for the [2022] ICC banquet yesterday, one of the best I have attended. The details were meticulously planned and executed. I wish to extend my appreciation to all those who put in the time and effort to make the event a great success. The posters of past vision statements from Chairpersons were especially unique and effective. I would like to recommend that these should be on display permanently . . . in iCC.
– Past Chairwoman, Sita Raghunathan
“Great event and a great beginning to 2022!”
Congratulations to the entire board and the volunteers – great event and a great beginning for 2022. Thanks also for all the work that went into sustaining the ICC over these last two years.
Personally, for me, that was one of the most relatable and emotionally connecting key note in my memory at the ICC.
– Past Chairman, Abhas Kumar
