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In the early 1980's, there was a
steady growth of Charotaria Leuva Patidar families and few people
saw the need for a formulation of a Samaj. It began to be
apparent that Samaj was beginning to unite as more families began to
come to the United States. There are many to recognize for their
help, but Few community well wishers and visionaries, which are
listed here, Ishverbhai Parbhubhai (Malekpore, NJ), Thakorbhai
Vithalbhai (Pisad, Washington), Thakorbhai Naginbhai (Ena, New
York), Bhulabhai Chhotubhai (Tavdi, Arkansas), Dalpatbhai Chhotubhai
(Malekpore, NJ), Ratilal Lalbhai (Vanesa, NJ), Ishverbhai Nathubhai
(Ena, NY), Harsadbhai Parbhubhai (Gangpur, MA), Dhirubhai Gulabhai (Ena,
GA), Champakbhai Dahyabhai (Vanesa, Conn.), Vasantbhai
Bhikhubhai (Kanav, FL.), Manubhai Dahyabhai (Chicago, Sydala) and
others worked hard, made the decision to form a non- profit
organization in 1988.
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By beginning a formal Samaj, the
ability to promote our culture, religion and family values was
easier for the upcoming generations. Following the
commencement of CLPSS, an organizational meeting was held to elect
the Board of Trustees, Board of Governors and Executive Committees;
as well as the by-laws was voted upon.
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Once the establishment of CLPSS commenced, the Board of Trustees
held meetings entertaining the eager idea and suggestions from
the community. CLPSS set goals it would like to achieve which
included: The compilation of a CLPSS Samaj directory; National
and Regional conventions, including National Youth Conventions,
Loan assistants to qualifying youth of our Samaj and Regional
sports and Cultural Activities.
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