ICON February 2025 Newsletter, Vol. 5.02
Sat, Mar 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Note from president
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3/14 Hello ICONITES, As we prepare to welcome the vibrant colors of spring, I thought I’d share a little something to get us in the spirit. A short song to capture the joy and warmth of the season ahead: Spring Social - Come Celebrate with Us! Dancing in glory comes the spring day, Gleaning warmth from the sun's embrace, Bringing fresh showers that gently play, Breathing life and color into the May flowers’ grace. The cheerful chirping of the Robin sings, In its joyful song, "The spring is here..." And so, we survived, yes, we did, in fact, Emerging from winter with strength intact. It’s that time again to gather and meet, To reconnect with friends, to share and greet, Why wouldn't we think of you, our dear friends? ICON has you covered with the seasonal trends! Be there, and in all personality, Make a difference with your generosity. For what you donate shall not go in vain, It will ease somebody's hunger pain. We'd love to see you there, and your kids as well, Let’s get together and give winter a lovely farewell. A little mingling, a little gossip too, All amidst soulful music, just for you. Come rekindle the warmth of togetherness, With fun, frolic, and joyous happiness. See you all at ICON’s first ever social event! Members and Non members, adults and kids all are welcome!! Raja Shaikh President Indian Community of Needham
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Featured article from CommunityEngagement Chair Dear ICON Families, The Community Engagement Committee is thrilled to invite you to join us in making our community stronger through education, culture, and service. As a valued ICON member, your participation — whether by volunteering, attending events, or sharing ideas — can create meaningful impact. We’d love to hear your thoughts and see you at our Spring Social — because after surviving winter and viral season, we all deserve some fun! Let’s come together, connect, and build a more engaged, empowered community! Warm regards, Shalini Community Engagement Chair, ICON
5/14 Upcoming Event: ICON's first everSpring Social on March 14! Hey everyone! Time to lock in your plans and show up for our big social party! When else will you get the chance to build those networks you’ve always wanted—over good food, great company, and a drink (or two)? 💰 All ticket sales go towards supporting food donation, so your presence makes a real difference! ✨ Bonus! Our incredibly talented musicians have been practicing hard to entertain you 🎶 🎸 📢 Bring your friends from other towns too—let’s make this a night to remember! 📍 Register now & spread the word! See you there! 🎊 REGISTER HERE
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7/14 Upcoming Event - ICON's food driveon March 19! ICON will be preparing meal bags to donate to Generic Ministry on March 19th, and we would love to involve kids in this meaningful initiative! This is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn the importance of giving and making a difference in the lives of those in need. If you would like to have your kids participate or contribute to the cause, please reach out to Raja Shaikh at raja.shaikh@iconeedham.org. Your support can help bring warmth and nourishment to those in need—thank you for being a part of this effort!
8/14 Save The Date - ICON's HoliCelebration on May 4
We are in the midst of planning our spring Holi event planned for May 4 2025. We will send the details soon. Watch this space!
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In late November 2024, we started an ICON WhatsApp Group for our members and prospects called ICON TownSquare! This document below lays out its objectives and operational framework. You all are cordially invited to join it using the link in the document or here below.
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12/14 Hope you enjoyed this month's newsletter. Before leaving you, we have a couple of requests: Your feedback is invaluable: ICON would love to hear from you! Please take a moment to let us know your experience at recent events and initiatives organized by ICON here. Consider supporting ICON by becoming a member: A family membership to ICON helps support our efforts to create a public presence for members of our community in Needham, advocating for issues we care about and finding ways to give back to our town. Please consider becoming an ICON member, apply here
Sincerely, The ICON Board https://www.iconeedham.org/
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