Dear friends,

First of all I wish to thank the members for electing the new executive and reposing confidence in us to carry the torch forward in the exciting journey started by the pioneers among us more than three decades ago. The great convention in Chicago showed that we have grown largely as a community and a new generation of talented and enthusiastic has emerged in the fields of culture, scholarship and industry. We should all be proud of this.

This is also a moment to reflect on the sad demise of our beloved Dr. Kamna Das who has been an epitome of dedication, enthusiasm and leadership spanning all generations for several decades. We, the new executive, will try our level best to carry on the lofty traditions of our organization and doyens like Kamna baidew. Let us all pray that her soul rests in peace.

Of primary importance is to increase the membership both in numbers and the length and breadth of the continent. All of us should spread the word about how we promote Assamese culture and provide a forum for all of us, particularly our youth and children to shed their inhibitions, excel and create enduring bonds of friendship.  
On this note, we would like to inform you that the next convention will be at Calgary, Canada, a place of great beauty and very enterprising hosts. Let us make this a very exciting and eventful year.

Best wishes and regards.
President of AANA, on behalf of the new executive