Another fruitful day at AAPI and Washington D.C city

Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 3:07 AM
I went back to AAPI (http://www.aapiconvention.com) y'day (Sun 27-JUN-2010) morning as I was invited. The hall was changed and I was not allowed because I did not have a pass. I called the Doctor (and coordinator) who invited me. He is not from Andhra Pradesh but was very moved by the project and the mission. He came out and took me inside without a pass.

AAPI: American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin was attended by more than 2000 physicians this year.
- I met about 120 doctors on the last day.
- A very fruitful day.

Positive Comments:
- Young doctors who just finished residency: We are very moved by your passion to bring a change. We just started our careers. We want to join you and do likewise. We would like to come to India to do Medical Camps in your villages.
- A Sr.doctor: I have worked with Abdul Kalam on India Vision 2020. I like your enthusiam and will support you. I am glad I met you. I can spend upto 1 crore for a village in Karnataka. 
- Doctor from Punjab: Please adopt villages in Punjab also. I like what you are doing, I will support your mission. Very impressed with your sacrifice and commitment.
- Doc from Karnataka: He resonated very much with the Rishi Krushi (Zero Budge Organic Farming using land, seeds, cow and self made "seed treatment, fertilizers and pesticides from leaves, etc). He extended his support.
- A lady doctor from Maharashtra: Our children are blessed. We taught them what we learnt from our culture 30 years back. But when we go to India, we don't see what we taught our kids. The cultural heritage in India needs to be revived and protected.  I admire and salute people like you who want to make a difference.  I want to be like you.  I will help you and when I retire in 1.5 years, I will join you.
- Youngsters born in USA to India parents: They came to me and said, "we are impressed with what you are doing for farmers, farming, culture, health and family values. We would like to join you in India when we come for vacations. Are you on Facebook? We want to promote your mission."
- An American doctor, who came as a guest speaker: I admire your passion for your culture. I like to preserve my culture. I respect people wo are working to preserve their own native cultures and traditions. And India is known for it's rich cultural heritage, nature loving customs, praying and respecting nature, etc. Good luck with your work.  How can I get involved?
- A doctor with Muslim faith: I like your passion. I like my culture and I am working to preserve it in my country and pass it to my kids. You should do likewise about your traditions and family values. Very impressed that you jumped from Software to Agriculture and are going around the world for a selfless cause. You have the blessings.
- Daughter of a doctor: Sir, I heard you speak yesterday and was very impressed by your work.  It must be very hard to go village to village, especially after living in USA for so long.  We were talking about you at the teen party.  Can we invite you as a speaker to our college?  We could also start a chapter in our University.

Opposing Comments:
- A 70 year young retd. doctor: Young man, how long have you worked in India? I said "7 months". He said, "Too short. Look at my age and experience. I visited India last year. There are no issues in my village in MP. India is progressing at a rapid pace, look at the GDP growth. My village has high literacy. What is the point of having small farmers? Let the farmers sell their lands to a bigger oganization and work for it. Look at USA, only a small number of farmers grow for the whole counry and more. You work for 5 years in India and come back and talk to me."  He actually belongs to a very small community in India (don't want to name it) known for their prosperity and 100% literacy.
- Two jovial doctors: We are impressed with your enthusiasm to do something for the culture and the villages.  We understand the issues.  There are many organizations working on similar causes.  You effort is just a drop in the ocean.  Rethink what you are doing to your life.  You have our support.

Invitations:
- I am invited to speak to groups in Chicago.
- Invitation to Tampa, FL.
- Met a few heads of smaller Alumnis with good response. Need to follow up.

27-JUN-2010, 7pm: another meeting in D.C with an organization promoting Sanskrit, and a group from Maharashra.

I thank you for your support and encouragement.

At AAPI, DC: Met about 150 doctors

Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 9:50 PM
I arrived in Washington, DC around 2am and then headed to the AAPI Convension (http://www.aapiconvention.com/) by 8am.
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) is the largest ethnic medical organization in the United States.  It has 130 local chapters.

It was a BIG convension with over 3000 people (more than 2000 doctors).

- Met more than 150 doctors.
- Alumni of doctors from Osmania, Gandhi and Kakatiya Universities: I was introduced by the speaker and got to meet most of the doctors.

The response to the project and the cause was V-E-R-Y positive.  I was encouraged by every single person I met.
I was invited by one of the coordinators to come and meet more doctors tomorrow.

I will be in DC for a few more days. Please introduce me to any friends you know in D.C. area.

Arrived in Washington D.C for AAPI Convension

Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 3:07 AM
I have been meeting a lot of people and have not been able to send you frequent updates.

Thank you for you continued support in spreading the word.

I wrapped up New Jersey and just arrived in Washington D.C.
I will be attending the AAPI (American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin) Convension today.
http://www.aapiconvention.com/

How can you help:
1. Introduce the doctors you know at the convension or any other city in USA.
2. Any Telugu/Indian groups, group events, personal friends in DC area.
3. I am planning my next visit to Houston for ATA 2010.  You can help me connect with people in ATA.

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