January 28, 2012 : Official Opening of the HCA

Making News: (published in several news papers)

On saturday January 28, 2012 the Hyderabadi community of New York celebrated the official opening of its long awaited Hyderabadi Cultural Association of Greater New York. Over fifty members became charter members on this fun-filled evening of mushaira, ghazal and Hyderabadi food. Mr Quddus Mohammed, an investment professional and the charter secretary of the Rotary Hicksville chapter, was unanimously elected as the first President.

Mr. Quddus Mohammed, President (above) congratulated the Hyderabadi Community and said "the objective of the association is to encourage and foster the ideals of the community and service above one self. In particular, to encourage the development of acquaintance as an opportunity to build goodwill and better friendships".

Mr. Hussain Baqueri, a pilot and owner of Sir Speedy Plainview was nominated as the Executive Vice President. Mr.Hussain is among the founders of the Rotary Club of Hicksville South and was recently recognized by County Executive Mr.Ed Mangano. Mrs.Sabina Ali, manager of Astoria Bank of Hicksville is the VP for Media and Public relations, Mr.Nayeem Siddique, is the VP for Membership Development, Mr.Mohammed Adil Aziz, is the VP event planning, Mrs. Athia Syed is the Treasurer and Mr.Naimathullah, an energy engineer, became the charter Secretary.

Among the prominent charter members of the Hyderabadi association include Mr.Habib Ahmed, Commissioner of Human Rights Commission for Nassau County, Dr.Najma Sultana, Executive board member of Indian National Overseas Congress, Dr Raza Mir, Professor at Jefferson University, Mohammed Ghouri, Principal IVY Investment Management LLC and Arshad Maajid, a litigation lawyer based in Suffolk County.

"The Association will build alliances with organizations whose aims do not conflict with the basic aims of the Association", said Mrs Sabina Ali, who is resposible for promoting the Association. "We have already initiated contact with TLCA, Hyderabadi Association of Dallas and will work with New Jersey based associations promoting Urdu poetry and literature" . As part of its community service, on February 18,2012 HCA will join Gurmeet Sodhi, a TV host, to serve breakfast and help children of the Helping Hand Rescue Mission of Huntington.