Upcoming Events:
Dec 8: AGBM, Veterans Elementary School, Ellicott City, MD
BMM Annual General Body Meeting
Please join us to elect BMM Executive Committee for the upcoming year 2020 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Veterans Elementary School – 4355 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
Meeting Agenda
- Call for the meeting, certification of quorum and review of Agenda
- Opening remarks and 2019 highlights
- Annual Activities Report
- Annual Financial Report
- Motions, Comments, and Other items
- Election (if needed) and Introduction of Incoming 2020 BMM Executive Committee
- Q & A
If you have any motions to be discussed during AGBM, please send them to election@baltimoremarathimandal.org. Considering the time limit, BMM EC will decide the precedence of motions sent via email.
BMM is seeking nominations for the following committees for 2020 –
A. Executive committee:
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Vice President Marketing
4. Secretary
5. Treasurer
6. Co-Treasurer
B. All other committees – list of current committees can be viewed here
C. Volunteers at various events and for miscellaneous projects throughout the year
All candidates must meet the following requirements
- Willingness to serve the mandal and its community
- Passion to lead and help the community
- Time commitment
- Must take mandal membership for 2020 by January 15 or earlier
- Web programming and accounting experience is a plus
In addition to the above, executive committee candidates must be 2019 members of BMM as of December 1st, 2019.
Please fill out the candidate information form to submit your nomination or send in your nomination via email to election@baltimoremarathimandal.org.
Our election officers for this year are Mr. Sanjay Pawar and Mr. Sandeep Kesarkar. They have kindly agreed to take on this responsibility. All decisions for the 2020 slate will be made at AGBM by this group and will be considered final.
We are looking forward to welcoming the 2020 committee members!
Diwali Dhamaka
Please join us for BMM Diwali Dhamaka from 4:00PM to 9:30PM on Saturday, November 9th, 2019 at River Hill High School. We have a number of fun filled activities lined up, here is the agenda for the day:
Registration (4:00-4:30 PM)
Performances (4:30-7:00 PM)
Dinner (7:00-8:30 PM)
Karaoke music show (8:30-9:30 PM)
Lego Killa showcase (submit your creation during registration)
Akash kandil showcase (submit your creation during registration)
Entry fee:
$3 for members, $5 for non-members (Free entry for kids under 5 years) – scroll down for the entry fee payment buttons.
Snacks and dinner will be available for purchase, not included in the cost of admission.
Please submit your performance entries to Prajakta Dravid (via phone or email) by October 31st, 2019. Performers who are not members of BMM have to pay a performer fee of $10 (using the Non-member performer fee payment button below).
Food Drive:
We will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items and donating it to local food pantry, please bring canned and/or non-perishable food items for donation.
Vendors:
Please contact us if you would like to showcase your products / services at the event (pay using the vendor table fee PayPal payment below).
Pursuit of Happiness
Please join us for an interactive workshop on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 from 3:00-5:30 PM at Lucille Clifton Meeting Room, East Columbia Branch, Howard County Library, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045.
In this workshop, presented by Nobility in Action, you will learn of the scientific discoveries around happiness, and the secrets of how to achieve life-long happiness.
The workshop will be followed by an Ice Cream Social.
The workshop entry is free of cost, however, the capacity of the room is limited (60), due to which entry will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please plan to arrive at venue by 2:45pm.
Bhondla / Hadga / Bhulabai
Please join us for celebrating Bhondla / Hadga / Bhulabai on Sunday September 29th, 2019 from 5:30-7:00 PM in Veterans Elementary School Gymnasium. Entry fee is $5 per adult; kids join in for free.
Maha Ganeshotsav 2019
Thanks for attending Maha Ganeshotsav 2019
BMM Math Challenge 2019
- Email us (info at baltimore marathi mandal) by August 3rd with child’s name and math grade level for Fall 2019.
- Pledge levels: 251 or 501 or 1001 math problems
- You will receive an email about the “BMM Math Challenge” which would include worksheets covering various topics at the grade level and the “Answer Key” for parents. Please print out the “BMM Math Challenge” for your child.
- Your child has August 4th-September 2nd (Ganesh Chaturthi) to complete.
- Please email us on or before September 2nd confirming that your child has completed the challenge. Your word is enough – You do NOT need to send us completed worksheets.
- Your child will be recognized and get a reward at “Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration” for his/her efforts.
BMM Math Challenge: Non-member Entry Fee
$10.00
Effortless Weight Loss and Diabetes Prevention – Dr. Jagannath Dixit
BMM is happy to collaborate with Ardent foundation to bring you an opportunity to listen to Dr Jagannath Dixit. The event is FREE, BUT SEATING IS LIMITED. Please reserve your spot today!
When: Tuesday August 6th at 6:30pm
Where: Veterans Elementary School in Ellicott City
Summer Picnic
Please join us to enjoy a day in the Sun on Sunday, July 28th, 2019 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event will be held in Pavilion #707, Pickall Area, Patapsco Valley State Park (8125 Johnnycake Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244).
We have a day packed with activities for the Kids, Moms, Dads and the Grandparents!
- Come early to enjoy a Magic show at 11 am, followed by balloon art
- Get ready to grill burgers and corn and don’t miss yummy misal-pav!
- Get moving – play some cricket, volleyball, soccer or go for a hike
- Enjoy old and new songs in a few rounds of Antakshari
Gappa-Goshti
BMM Senior citizens event to welcome parents and grandparents visiting us for the warmer season! An opportunity for them to get to know each other, chat, showcase their talents and cooking skills. We look forward to the performances by local and visiting Aajji-Ajobas!
When: Saturday June 29, 2019 from 2-4:30 PM
Where: Marvin Thomas Meeting Room, HCLS East Columbia Branch, 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
Balancing Cultures
Raising a child is hard! Raising a child in a foreign culture is harder!!
Please bring your Questions, let’s try to find answers TOGETHER.
When: Sunday April 28, 2019 from 2-4 PM
Where: Warfield Room, Howard County Library Central Branch, 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
NavRas – A Musical Experience
An enthralling musical experience of “Nav-Ras” (nine emotions) rendered through popular Marathi and Hindi songs woven with meaningful narration. The show touches different facets of Indian music. A musical performance by Ras Barase, a team of renowned artists from USA and India.
Here is a sneak peak at some of their past performances (videos captured by the audience):
Please join us to celebrate Holi and Gudi Padwa on Sunday, March 31st, 2019 from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm. The event will be held in Mt. Hebron High School, 9440 Old Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042.
The celebration includes a musical performance by Ras Barase, followed by everyone’s favorite part of Holi – playing colors.
CRAFTernoon – BMM Kidz Event
We invite young artists to “CRAFTernoon” on Sunday, March 17th, 2019 from 2-4 pm. The event will be held in the Patapsco room at Charles E. Miller library (9421 Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042).
Makar Sankranti
We are thrilled to announce our first event of 2019. Please join us to celebrate Makar Sankranti!
Date – Jan 26th, 2019
Time – 2.00 – 5.00 pm.
Venue – Veteran’s Elementary School
4355 Montgomery Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
The event Is full of new and exciting programs for the entire family.
2.00 – 2.30 pm Registration
2.30 – 3.00 pm Introduction of new EC
3.00 – 3.15 pm Bor Nhan for children 0-5 years
3.15 – 4.00 pm Haldi Kunku and Vaan Exchange (Please bring Vaan for 5 ladies)
4.00 – 5.00 pm Tilgul and Alpopahar (snacks)
This year we are offering activities for children starting at 2.30 pm.
