Silicon Valley Kos is a local group seeking to create face-to-face networks in congressional districts 17, 18, and 19. We socialize but also get out the vote, support candidates, and engage in other local political actions that help our progressive movement grow and exert influence on the powers-that-be.
Readers and bloggers of Daily Kos are getting together Saturday, April 30th, 1:00 at Gordon Biersch. We welcome old comers and newcomers alike who share our vision to support progressive candidates and issues in Silicon Valley.
Representatives from local campaigns will be joining us.
Also joining us is Jeevan Zutshi, a long time community activist and founder of the Indo-American Community Federation, (IACF-USA).
Jeevan Zutshi of Fremont, California founded the organization in 1993 because he saw a dire need for Indo-Americans to get involved in mainstream America to work on issues affecting them in their adopted land. The purpose of the non-profit is to bring entire diversity together to address serious issues facing the community at large; promote understanding and positive relations through seminars and conventions; provide financial assistance to needy and deserving individuals.
Jeevan is the father of Amit Zutshi, a young man of 30 years old who died on March 19, 2008 after a brief illness of four days. Jeevan and his family believe Amit’s death was a result of overusing over-the-counter health supplements. His foundation, The Amit Zutshi Foundation aims to fight use of OTC drugs and give scholarships to young people in need.
The Amit Zutshi Foundation was conceived by Amit's younger brother Rahul to honor his great life and at the same time, improve the health of the community at large, particularly South Asians, by creating awareness about the issues faced by youth in this fast paced agitated life of present times.
Jeevan tells his story in his book, “The Last Smile...”
Each person has a story to tell. Jeevan Zutshi tells his in The Last Smile, a complex work of history, politics and tragedy. The work "shares a real life story of a consumer in the loosely regulated U.S. health supplements market and sheds light on the dire consequences from being uninformed."
Two lines from the poem, In Memory of a Great Soul by Professor R. L. Kaul reflect the essence of this memoir, "The fragrant flower of rare beauty, left the mortal frame to join eternity."
"Readers who have lost loved ones will be touched by Zutshi's struggle with pain and his hope that his son's brief life was not in vain."
...and in the movie he wrote and produced, directed by Shankey Srinivasan. He is honored to be part of this film which is viewed as more than entertainment but as having the potential to save lives.
On April 13 with the help of Rep. Mike Honda, Jeevan presented his film on Capital Hill to educate law makers about the dangers of OTC drugs. “The Last Smile is not only a beautiful movie directed so well but it is a movement — a movement to save lives!” ~ Jeevan Zutshi
His film continues to be shown at film festivals and is now scheduled to premier at the University of North Carolina as part of an effort to educate their students. His movement is building momentum and I look forward to learning more about his journey on Saturday.
Join readers and bloggers of Daily Kos to discuss local issues and candidates such as Rep. Mike Honda on Saturday April 30th. We’ll be on the patio at Gordon Biersch.
Saturday, April 30, 2016 — Join Silicon Valley Kos to discuss down ballot races and issues in Silicon Valley.
Meeting Place: Gordon Biersch, 33 East San Fernando Street San Jose, CA 95113
Time: 1pm
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