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SUMMARY:MEANA ONAM - Saturday\, September 20\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:MEANA Onam Celebration 2025\n📅 Date & Time: Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 Venue: 3 Tennis Club Lane\, Bldg #1\, South Barrington\, IL 60010 \n💲 Registration Fee: $25 per person💳 Payment: Please pay via Zelle to payment@meanausa.org📝 Memo: Include your name and the number of attendees⛔ No cash payments\, please⏳ Registration closes on September 15\, 2025 \n\nAbout the Event\nMEANA Onam is a warm\, homely celebration that brings together our members\, families\, and friends to honor our rich culture and traditions. This event is not about selling tickets — it’s about coming together as a community\, sharing the joy of Onam\, and creating beautiful memories together. 🌼 \n\nCultural Programs & Participation\nMany members have already signed up for Thiruvathira and Couple Dance — and we’d love to see even more talent on stage! 🎶 \n\n\nHave a gift for music (vocal or instrumental)? \n\n\nWant to share a short Onam memory or story? \n\n\nYou’re warmly invited to participate!🔔 Please keep performances or talks to a maximum of 5 minutes.📋 Use the space provided in the registration form to indicate your participation so we can plan the schedule accordingly. \n\nCome Celebrate With Us!\nLet’s make this Onam an evening of joy\, friendship\, and community spirit — filled with traditions\, performances\, and togetherness. 🌸
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-onam-saturday-september-20-2025/
LOCATION:3 Tennis Club Ln\, Building #1\, 3 Tennis Club Lane\, South Barrington\, 60010\, United States
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SUMMARY:MEANA Summer Picnic - July 5\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the MEANA Summer Picnic on Saturday\, July 5\, 2025\, at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve’s East Shelter in Wheaton\, IL 60189. The East Shelter accommodates up to 100 guests and offers amenities such as built-in charcoal grills and electricity. To ensure availability\, we have reserved the shelter in advance. \nHerrick Lake Forest Preserve provides various recreational activities\, including hiking\, boating\, and fishing\, making it an ideal location for our gathering. ​ \nWe look forward to a day filled with sunshine\, laughter\, and community spirit.
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-summer-picnic-2025/
CATEGORIES:Picnic
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SUMMARY:MEANA Networking Event – Meet & Greet (May 17\, 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Dear MEANA Members\, \nThe executive team and board of MEANA (Malayalee Engineers Association in North America) are excited to invite you to a unique networking event to welcome our new members! \nIt’s an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow Malayalee engineers\, build professional and personal relationships\, share insights\, and explore new possibilities. Let’s come together to strengthen our MEANA community! \nWho may attend: Engineers and their families only \n📅 Date: May 17th\n🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM\n📍 Venue: South Barrington Club\n3 Tennis Club Lane\, South Barrington\, IL 60010 \n💲 Registration Fee: $15 for single\, $25 for family (includes food\, water\, and soda)\n🍷 Alcoholic beverages available for purchase\n👗Dress code: Business casual \nEvent Highlights: \n🔹 Socializing Hour & Meet & Greet – Connect with fellow members and welcome new engineers into our MEANA family.\n🔹 Executive Team and Board Address – Learn about our ongoing activities and plans.\n🔹 Member Involvement & Contributions – Open discussions on how new members can engage\, contribute\, and grow with the organization. \nThis event is a fantastic way to strengthen our community and shape the future of MEANA together. \nPlease register and RSVP using the link below:https://tinyurl.com/Register-and-RSVP \nOR \n \n 
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-networking-event-meet-greet-may-17-2025/
LOCATION:South Barrington Club\, 3 Tennis Club Lane\, Barrington\, IL\, 60010
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:MEANA Page Turners Book Club - Every Second Tuesday of The Month
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URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-page-turners-book-club-every-second-tuesday-of-the-month/
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SUMMARY:MEANA Page Turners Book Club (March 11\, 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Upcoming “MEANA Page Turners Book Club” Meeting! \n📅 Date: March 11\, 2025⏰ Time: 8:00 PM CST \nDr. Sumitha Panicker and Mrs. Reena Tharakan will present and lead the discussion on this month’s book\, Catching the Big Fish by David Lynch. \nFor more details\, please contact:📞 Abraham Joseph (Raju) – (630) 607-9866\nor\n📞 Abraham Joseph (Abujy) – (847) 302-1350  \nLooking forward to an engaging discussion! 📚
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-page-turners-book-club/
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SUMMARY:MEANA Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:Come join your MEANA family in your best Black and White partywear to celebrate our association with games\, food and music! \nSaturday\, November 23rd at 6:30 PM\, White Eagle Club House\, 4265 White Eagle Dr.\, Naperville IL 60564 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-annual-gala/
LOCATION:White Eagle Club House  4265 White Eagle Dr.\, Naperville IL 60564\, 4265 White Eagle Dr\, Naperville\, IL\, 60564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Banquest
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SUMMARY:MEANA Book Club
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to join MEANA Book Club. This is an online event. Zoom link will be made available for the meeting \n7 pm CT October 29\, 2024\nAbuji & Raju will lead us through Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-book-club/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T200000
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CREATED:20240725T190809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T190809Z
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SUMMARY:MEANA Talk Series - Cybersecurity Hygiene
DESCRIPTION:MEANA_Talk_Series_AP
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-talk-series-cybersecurity-hygiene/
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240721
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SUMMARY:MEANA Summer Picnic 2024
DESCRIPTION:Come join your MEANA family for a fun-filled day with good food and games at the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve!!
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-summer-picnic-2024/
LOCATION:Herrick Lake Forest Preserve – East Shelter\, The main entrance is on Butterfield Road approximately 1 mile west of Naperville Road.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
CATEGORIES:Picnic
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CREATED:20230920T185011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T185725Z
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SUMMARY:MEANA Holiday Party 2023
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URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-holiday-party-2023/
LOCATION:Bowl O Biryani\, 1211 Butterfield Rd Ste#A\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Night
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SUMMARY:MEANA Summer Picnic 2023
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-summer-picnic-2023/
LOCATION:Herrick Lake Forest Preserve – East Shelter\, The main entrance is on Butterfield Road approximately 1 mile west of Naperville Road.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
CATEGORIES:Picnic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221230T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221230T223000
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CREATED:20221229T140418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T140748Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Party 2022
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URL:https://meanausa.org/events/holiday-party-2022/
LOCATION:TRILOKAH South Indian And Kerala Restaurant\, 1746 W Golf Rd\, Mt Prospect\, IL\, 60056\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T161551
CREATED:20211001T110024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T204556Z
UID:5874-1637175600-1637182800@meanausa.org
SUMMARY:Seminar on Quiet Leadership/Glass Ceiling
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URL:https://meanausa.org/events/seminar-on-quiet-leadership-glass-ceiling/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200711T200000
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CREATED:20200128T105659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200128T115817Z
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SUMMARY:MEANA Picnic 2020
DESCRIPTION:Come join us with your family and friends for a fun filled day\, to re-unite with old friends\, make new friends\, etc.\nPlease RSVP\, to make it easier for everyone to plan and make arrangements. \nPlease invite new/other engineers to join MEANA picnic. \nDon’t forget to wear your MEANA T-Shirt if you have.
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/meana-picnic-2020/
LOCATION:Herrick Lake Forest Preserve – East Shelter\, The main entrance is on Butterfield Road approximately 1 mile west of Naperville Road.\, Wheaton\, IL\, 60189\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260726T161551
CREATED:20200516T123726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200516T123726Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Body Meeting
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URL:https://meanausa.org/events/annual-general-body-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200314T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200314T173000
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CREATED:20200201T030918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T134112Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED:  28th Annual General Body Meeting on Saturday\, March 14th.
DESCRIPTION:Update: 3/12/2020 \nDear MEANA Members\, \nMEANA had an Emergency Executive meeting today (3/12/2020) amid the Coronavirus situation and decided to postpone the General Body Meeting on March 14th. We feel that safety is the priority for everyone including fellow MEANA members. We will be announcing the new date for the General Body meeting soon. Stay healthy and safe. \nMEANA Executive Committee \n——————————————————————————————————————————– \nThe Board of Directors of MEANA cordially invite you to the 28th Annual General Body Meeting to be held on Saturday\, March 14\, 2020 from 2:30 to 5:30 PM at the Schaumburg Township District Library located at 130 S. Roselle Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL 60193 \n \n  \nHigh-Level Agenda \n\nPresident’s Introduction/Opening Remarks\nSecretary’s Annual Report (2019)\nTreasure’s Financial Report (2019)\nConstitution and Bylaws Revision/Review and Voting\nUpcoming Events (2020)\nFund Raising Opportunity\nOptional: Dinner at Bombay Chopsticks (Indo Chinese Restaurant) at Golf Road\, Schaumburg.\nSpouses are welcome
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/28th-annual-general-body-meeting-on-saturday-march-14th/
LOCATION:Schaumburg Township District Library\, 130 S. Roselle Road\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60193\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260726T161551
CREATED:20200111T224723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T025406Z
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SUMMARY:Board meeting
DESCRIPTION:Board meeting on Jan 25 along with the spouses of Board Members at Trilokah South Indian Restaurant\, 1746 W. Golf Road\, Mount Prospect\, IL 60056
URL:https://meanausa.org/events/board-meeting/
LOCATION:Trilokah South Indian Restaurant\, Trilokah South Indian Restaurant\, 1746 W. Golf Road\, Mount Prospect\, IL\, 60056\, United States
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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