Network of Indian Professionals

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The Network of Indian Professionals of North America (NetIP) is a professional, non-profit organization dedicated to the overall achievement and advancement of South Asian professionals.

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[edit] Mission

The mission of the Network of Indian Professionals is to serve as the organization that meets the needs of all South Asian professionals as they grow in their personal and professional lives. Over the years, NetIP has become a leading international organization for South Asian professionals – one that has been recognized by political, civic, and community leaders around the US. It has become the unequivocal voice for an emerging and confident group of South Asians that are excelling in every aspect of American society, from business to politics to the arts. The rise of NetIP and its affiliated chapters reflects a general “Coming of Age” by South Asian professionals across the United States. Worldwide, the members of the Network of Indian Professionals are now taking positions of leadership in the private, public, and non-profit sectors.

NetIP’s mission is to be more than just an organization, but to be a vehicle used by professionals in the South Asian community to make the world a better place. NetIP is laying the foundation and creating a group of individuals and a community that will work together for a lifetime. The professionals who are the backbone of NetIP today will be tomorrow’s leaders in business, politics, and civic life. And they will continue to work closely with many of the people they have met through their experiences with NetIP. To that end, NetIP’s mission is to focus on the needs of South Asian professionals in the areas of economic growth and security, cultural awareness and preservation, family needs, and promoting education and learning.

NetIP also strives to provide community and emotional support during times of crisis for the community, such as after the Gujarat earthquake of 2001 and the attacks of September 11, 2001. NetIP believes that creating a strong personal bond between our members will strengthen our community.

In conclusion, NetIP’s mission is to recruit the best and brightest of the South Asian community to work together within NetIP. We strive to help the Indian community by recruiting experts in health care, banking, education, finance, technology, etc. NetIP believes that our people are our greatest resource, and we strive to work with everyone in our community and provide a platform for working on the opportunities and challenges of society.

[edit] History

Dr. Satish Chandra founded the Network of Indian Professionals in 1990. He had lived in the Chicago metropolitan area since 1971 and had observed that most of the children of his East Indian friends living in the area and his own felt a vacuum in thei lives when they returned home after their professional studies. That was because their high school or college friends had left the area in pursuit of their own careers. A similar situation exiated for those young Indian persons who in pursuit of their professional capabilities and opportunities had transplanted themselves in the Chicago metropolitan area. Dr. Chandra thought that it would be nice if these professionals could form a group and chalk out their own social, cultural, political and other activities. He called his friends sons and daughters whom he had known from their childhood and invited them to his house in Oak Park. He expressed his thought to them. The young professionals were exited and immediately started talking about the actions to be taken for implementing Dr. Chandra's ideas. The initial group consisted of seven young professionals who met regularly at hig house for a few months to give the organization a name and define its aims and objectives. The name they chose was the Network of Indian Professionals, NetIP in short, as it adequately described what they were and what they wanted. The core group worked very hard to achieved its ambitions. They posted notices regarding the formation of NetIP at most institutions of higher learning and at Indian shops and restaurants on Devon Street. They had a monthly luncheon meeting at one of the Indian restaurants where the activities were planned. They arranged a music and dance get-together at the Shelter Club in Chicago which was attended by about 300 young Indian professionals. From that point, NetIP grew on and on and the rest is history.

When Dr. Satish Chandra founded the Network of Indian Professionals in 1990 in Chicago, IL, he had no idea that his idea would become have a global impact. Dr. Chandra was hoping to provide a forum for South Asians to meet with each other away from the traditional places such as school and colleges. However his idea was one idea that resonated with a lot of South Asian professionals. Since 1990, NetIP has grown to have chapters in over 23 cities and reach over 50,000 people with its activities and programs.

Over the years, NetIP has hosted annual conventions in Las Vegas, Seattle, Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia. Over 1500 South Asian and other professionals from around the world attend the conventions. The 2002 Annual Convention in Boston featured delegates from 43 states, 8 countries, and 70 speakers from around the world. This year looks to be even bigger and more diverse.

In addition, NetIP has hosted events with many of the top business and political leaders in the U.S., including the former US Treasury Secretary, the President of Citigroup, the President of PepsiCo, Chairman and CEO of UPS, Chairman of United Airlines, and CIO of the Department of Homeland Security.

At the chapter level, NetIP chapters host large charity galas, manage their own sports teams, host up to 10-15 events per month for their members, and manage large membership databases. NetIP has clearly grown into one of the largest volunteer organizations in America.

Currently, NetIP has large chapters in Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The growth of the organization has been over interest to many South Asian professionals across North America and worldwide.

[edit] Activities

NetIP primarily focus is to help South Asian professionals in the communities in which they live and work via:

  • Political Awareness
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Community Service
  • Social Interaction
  • Professional Development

NetIP has and continues to foster the growth of highly talented, socially responsible, and dynamic South Asian professionals via:

  • Foster a stimulating and interactive environment for our members to establish and grow their professional relationships
  • Provide a variety of opportunities to lend time and support to community service organizations across North America and overseas
  • Address the professional, political, cultural, and social issues that affect South Asian professionals

An Executive Committee and Board of Directors governs NetIP and oversee the daily operations of all the chapters in the organization. The Board is comprised of the elected Chapter Liaisons from each Chapter.

[edit] Chapters

The Network of Indian Professionals has truly become a global organization…established chapters in most major North American cities with constant requests to start chapters in other major cities, including in Europe and Asia. Every NetIP chapter has its own unique identity, reflecting its home city, and its members that participate. Members will find large chapters and small chapters, growing chapters, and well established chapters.

In order to fulfil its mission, NetIP chapters:

  • Enhances professional development via speaking engagements and seminars
  • Assists the disadvantaged through philanthropic and fund raising activities
  • Provides a forum for networking and developing bonds
  • Provide a variety of opportunities to lend time and support to community service organizations across North America and overseas
  • Address the professional, political, cultural, and social issues that affect South Asian professionals today

The current NetIP Chapters are as follows:

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