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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