Congratulations to our lifetime member, Mr. Kami Rita Sherpa, for successfully climbing Mt. Everest for the 31st time. He has broken his own world record again.

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Mr. Sherpa is the person with the most Mount Everest ascents in the history of the world.

 

 

 

 

Please join the Nepal Day parade on Sunday April 14, 2024,  starting at 11 am onwards.

organized by the NRNA California chapter,
JANAJATI MAHASANG and local organizations.

Please wear traditional cultural dress.

address: Market Street San Francisco, CA 94109


For more information, please refer to the postcard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


TASHIDELE EVERYONE, HERE IS A MESSAGE FROM LAMA DHANYO, GYOTO GUMBA, Richmond, California

You are invited to the 3-day Great Prayer Festival in March 2024 dedicated to honoring His Holiness, the 14th Dalia Lama’s 90th birthday (Tibetan Calendar), and World Peace. His Eminence Kyabje Gosok Rinpoche will lead the prayers from Sera Monastery in India. All are Welcome!!

Sponsorships available:

Fruits and Flowers donation for a day     $200.00
One day Hall Rental                                $1,800.00
One-day Meal                                          $1,300.00
Bread and Tea                                          $250.00
Lunch Only                                              $550.00
Dinner Only                                              $550.00

To sponsor or donate for Monlam Chenpo, please LAMA Donyo at
510-6746000.

Venue:  Richmond Masonic Hall
5050 El Portal Dr.
Richmond, CA 94805

When: March 7, 8 and 9, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losar Event 2024 is scheduled for Sunday, February 25th, 2024, by the California Sherpa Association.

The event will be held at 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, California, 94109.

If you need to purchase a ticket or become a sponsor, please contact any of the individuals listed below for further assistance. Thank you.

 

 

 

California Sherpa Association is pleased to announce the upcoming 2024 Lhopso Ceremony, which we host annually.


Below are the details of the event:

 

LHAPSO PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Date: February 12th, 2024 Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

  Venue:

6401 Bernhard Ave, Richmond Heights, CA 94805

 

LHOPSO ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:

Mr. Ang Tendi Sherpa and Mrs. Yangi Sherpa From Richmond, California

 

Mr. Lakpa Dendi Sherpa and Mrs. Ang Phuti Sherpa From Mountain View, California

 

Mr. Thupten Tharchin and Mrs. Rinzin Dolma From Richmond, California

 

Mr. Phuri Sherpa and Mrs. Mingma Yangi Sherpa From San Pablo, California

 

Mr. Ang Chhiring Sherpa and Mrs. Krishna K. Pun From Albany, California

 

Mr. Na Temba Sherpa and Mrs. Mingma Phuti Sherpa From Santa Rosa, California

 

 

 

 

 

The new board List has been received. Click here to see

Notice of Election

California Sherpa Association appointed Election committee members. Please fill out the form for Election 2023 and term year 2023-2025. For details, I’ve shared all the information below after the form.

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     CALIFORNIA SHERPA ASSOCIATION

Election Nomination Form for Term year 2023-2025

Please Fill out your online form and submit to be a valid Nomination.
Your Name
Your Address
Your Email Address
Your Date of Birth
Candidate for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer must submit their state ID or Driver’s License and Social security numbers.
What is Your Current Membership status?
NOTE: IF you don't hold any of those three types of Membership, you are not qualified to be a Candidate for this Election. Please become a Valid Member first, fill out the membership form, and pay the fee before you apply for any of these positions. For all positions, one must be at least 18 years of age. For more information, contact the CSA Election Committee.
You must have a Valid Membership to qualify for the positions below. Please select one.
Select one (1) President Position vacancy only one (2) Vice President position Vacancy only one (3) Secretary Position Vacancy only one. (4) Treasurer Position Vacancy only one. (5) Board of Directors vacancy only Seven from all three bay areas. For a president candidate, you have to have served at least one term with the CSA board. Any Valid membership is required to become the position that needs to be filled out. All posts must be over 18 years of age. NOTE: The Board of Directors can't accept more than described here. Three from North Bay 3 From Bay Area 1 From South Bay NOTE: Executive members can be from any three Bay Areas. There is no restriction on the Executive, but must be a Sherpa.
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This to Verify your Membership status Take picture and upload them. Thanks
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This to Verify you are from California Take picture and upload them. Thanks

These rules can not be changed at this time but next board can change if They think it's necessary to be changed unless Annual General Meeting approved.

                                           Notice of Election Drear CSA Members

California Sherpa Association appointed Election committee members. CSA Election for Executive and Board of Directors requests the CSA members interested in running CSA for term years 2023-2025.     Name List of the Election Committee: Phurpa Sherpa (CELL 707-321-0998) (Former Vice President and Election committee coordinator and Lifetime Member) B. Ang Phuri Sherpa (CELL 707-477-6600) (Founder President and Lifetime Member) C. Ang Tsering Sherpa (707-805-6001) (Former President and Lifetime Member) D. Ang Ngima Sherpa (415-423-4131) (Former President and Lifetime Member) E. Chering Heffelfinger (415-816-3877) (Former Board of Director and Lifetime Member) CSA and Election committee members has informed through CSA official page and sending out text messages to all the members and posting on CSA Facebook page regarding election information so please be advised if you guys are interested to become new Board members, please proceed with application filling out online election form select the position you want to become and submit them once you submit please take screen shut of the state you submitted it is just to make sure even if the system fails you are still valid candidate and also CSA election coordinator will get the copy of your form. By CSA standards, the current election committee members have set the following procedures/protocols for the nomination and election of the new board members. 1) CSA General Membership or Lifetime membership is mandatory for the candidacy of any board member’s position or to vote for any candidates. 2) All general members must be registered or renewed before the election day by July 21st, 2023, at 5 pm. For your convenience, we have created an online form for you, so fill out your membership form if you are not yet a member and pay your fee online so you don’t need to worry about the validation waiting period. For more information, please visit our website, www.casherpa.org, or call CSA election committee Members. 3) Membership registration and renewal will be closed on August 10th, 2023. 4) Candidates for President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer must submit their state ID and Social security numbers and proof of valid CSA membership. These are all mandatory. 5)  All Board of Director candidates must submit their State ID and proof of valid CSA membership. 6) Please remember that candidacy for the below-listed positions must be by 5:00 PM Pacific on August  15th,  2023, the last date. The form submitted after 5 pm will not be valid. 7) The president, Vice-President, General Secretary, Secretary, and Treasurer candidate can be elected by general members and Life lifetime members of all regions and allowed from any 3 regions of the California Bay Area. 8) President’s Candidacy requirement must be a Sherpa and 18 years or older. 9) Please Remember that a Social Security number and California ID or driver’s license are mandatory for President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer positions, and you must be able to travel abroad if required. Positions open for election are: President, one position only; Vice President, one position only. General Secretary one Position only. Secretary one Position only Treasurer one position only Regional Board of Directors:

  1. Bay area 3 Members (plus 1 reserved for women)
  2. Sonoma Bay 3 Members (plus 1 reserved for women)
  3. South Bay 2 Members (plus 1 reserved for women). However, if there is more than one woman from the same region that counts toward regular board members of the area, we encourage more women to participate. Election Date will be determined if needed.  All the positions must be registered by 5 pm on August 15th, 2023.

The election committee will determine the venue, and CSA will present board members if required. We request that all CSA general and Life Time Members actively participate in this process and encourage those interested in contestants for any position. Thanks, California Sherpa Association. Election committee Members.

 

 

क्यालिफोर्निया शेर्पा एसोसिएसनको आजिवन सदस्य तथा भुतपुर्व कार्यसमीतिको उपाध्यक्ष लाक्पा ग्याल्जेन लामा ज्युको 69 बर्षको उमेरमा आज स्वार्गरोहण भएको खबर ले स्तब्ध वनाएको छ शोक्को यो दुःखद घढिमा शोकाकुल परिवार प्रति समवेदना प्रकट गर्दै मृतकको आत्मको चिर शान्तिको कामना गर्दछौ ।
-क्यालिफोर्नया शेर्पा एशोसिएसन

We have lost our Dear friend, Lhakpa Gelgen Lama, Our Lifetime member and Farmer Vice president of the California Sherpa Association. You have our deepest sympathy and unwavering support.  We wish you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Our heart goes out to you at this difficult time. We will never forget”      Lhakpa Geljen Lama’s love for his family and Friends. CALIFORNIA SHERPA ASSOCIATION Board Members