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TIBET FESTIVAL 2019

TAV Raffle Winners

1st Prize Winner:- Mr. Tenpa Gyatso Ticket # 1347

2nd Prize Winner:- Rimo Pontsang Ticket # 1198

3rd Prize Winner:- Mr. Nick Morse Ticket # 1337

Please do check out TAV Vermont Facebook page for a detail video of the Raffle draw…

https://www.facebook.com/tav.vermont

Congratulations to all the winners and Thank You very much for everyone who supported this project.

We would especially like to convey our gratitude and appreciations to Mr. Tenpa Gyatso la for donating $2,000.00 from his winnings and

Mr. Nick Morse for donating all his Raffle win of $1,000.00 for the Vermont Tibetan Community Center Project… Thank you once again

Exchange of Tibetan Association of Vermont’s Board Members.

Letter from outgoing TAV President Sonam Chophel.

Right to left (front), New 14th TAV board members: President Tenzin Chophel, Vice President Sonam Yangkyi Geygong, Secretary Dolma Tsomo Kirti Serdup, Accountant Tseten Namgyal Mentsang, Treasurer Penpa Sherab, Advocacy officer Tenzin Jorden.

Right to left (back), Outgoing 13th TAV board members: President Sonam Chophel, Vice President Tenzin Dolkar Geygong, Secretary Tenzin Waser, Accountant Tenzin Tsephal, Treasurer Tenzin Chokden, Advocacy Officer Kongpo Penpa.

TAV Observed Prayer For Late Ama Grace Spring.

Vermont: On Friday, March 29th, 2019, members of Tibetan Association of Vermont observed prayers for Late Ama Grace Spring at Fletcher free library Burlington, who passed away on March 29th, 2018.

Late Ama Grace Spring is an artist, an activist and a Tibetan supporter who, for more than 18 years, held a solo vigil every Friday morning in front of the Chinese Embassy in Washington with a Tibetan national flag and a placard, drawing attention to the plight of the Tibetan people.

Last year, on February 17, 2018, ICT President Matteo Mecacci bestowed a special Light of Truth award to her in recognition of her many decades of work putting a Spotlight on Tibet. The award ceremony took place at the Burlington, VT in conjunction with Tibetan New Year celebration organized by Tibetan Association of Vermont.

TAV observing the 60th anniversary of the Tibetan National uprising day.

TAV commemorating 60th Tibetan National Uprising Day at City of Burlington, VT on March 10th. President Sonam Chophel read the statement of Sikyong the President of Central Tibetan Administration. Representative Haley Pero read the proclamation from US Senator Bernie Sander. Mr. Tenzin Tsephal la read the proclamation from City of Burlington VT Mayor Miro Weinberger. Mr. Penpa la read the statement from Speaker of The United States House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi. Then TAV President leads the peace march. At the end Vice President, Mrs. Tenzin Dolkar gave a word of thanks speech. Secretary Tenzin Waser la had been the event’s coordinator.

TAV Raising Fund to Benefit the Vermont Tibetan Community Center.

Tibetan Association of Vermont is raising fund through selling Mega Raffle to benefit the building of Tibetan Community Center. This center will help build a community culture and language center for Tibetan in Vermont. A place will be a hub for the younger generation to preserve their language, culture, and tradition. Also, this center will provide awareness about Tibet history and culture to Vermont’s friends and family.

There’s a high probability to win as we have only 3000 Tickets only. Ticket prices is only $20. The prize as follows:

1st prize: $10,000

2nd prize: $3000

3rd prize: $1000

Draw on: Saturday, July 6th, 2019

Please contact Tibetan Association of Vermont for information. The donation will accept in any form and gladly appreciated.

Mr. Sonam Chophel (President ) : (802) 999-4012