--Submitted by Barin Bando

Excellent archive for ISW history. I could be wrong by a year or two but it's worth mentioning few names who played a significant role in shaping up ISW. It was 85 or 86, I have played a small role convincing three individuals by visiting their homes in Holden, Dudley and Northboro to join ISW committee as members at large. It was Sahadev Passey, Jitendra Kalia and Subu Kota. Kalia accepted to write off losses so we could have Jagjit Sing concert in Mechanic Hall. ISW made good amount of money. Dr Passey found the property and we all know this family's contribution even today. Subu Kota gave the first 100k to build the community center. Carolyn' parents and Dr. Passey renovated the old ISW building and garage. Dr. Passey, Dr. Ram and Vinay Deshmukh started Sandesh magazine. Dilip Bhavsar created ISW telephone directory. Dr. Pandey and Anuranjan Kalia and Satya Mitra played a significant role in fundraising. Crisis committee was formed in CBS Patel's house after the death of a UMass Amherst student who died in Worcester hospital. Usha Verma, Rajoo Ananth took a leadership role for day one. ISW school, IYG, Showcase India are Carolyn, Nalini Goyal's initiative. India day, Health stop Passey gift to all. Shyam Sharma, Pushpa Joshi made their invaluable contributions to ISW. Asok Vichare, Rajiv Dayal are behind the scenes significant contributors. New generation leaders Ashish C, Puneet K need no introduction for their invaluable contributions. Silent workers are Sanjay Shah, everyone knows what he has done for ISW. Shri Garg for managing the center, Avad Ramachandra for plantings and maintaining ISW garden. Shobha Sastri for always helping ISW

 It's our duty to acknowledge there gifts. Some moved to other states and few still active and contributing. Thank you all.