July 25th 2026,On behalf of the United Sherpa Association (U.S.A.) Inc. – Sherpa Kyidug America, New York, we extend our deepest gratitude and sincere appreciation to everyone who joined, supported, contributed to, and helped make today’s Unveiling Program and the beginning of our fundraising initiative a meaningful and successful milestone for our organization.
Today represents an important beginning in our shared vision for the future development of our community, particularly the proposed Sherpa Lhapso Land Development Project and the Sherpa Kyidug Cultural Center/Main Building Development Project in Queens, New York.
The presentations and displays introduced our community to the vision for these projects—including future facilities, community and religious spaces, educational opportunities, cultural preservation, recreational areas, and other improvements intended to serve present and future generations.
Event Opening & Worship
The program formally began with a traditional religious opening, worship, prayers, and blessings, led by our Religion Coordinator, Ngawang Jimba Sherpa, and Gela Gyurme Chodrak.
We sincerely thank them for beginning this important occasion with prayers and spiritual blessings for the success of our future development projects, the well-being of our community, and the preservation of our Sherpa Buddhist faith, culture, traditions, and heritage for generations to come.
Special Recognition
We express our special gratitude to the Main Coordinator and Chair of the Board of Trustees, Chhongba Lama Sherpa, for his leadership, dedication, and commitment in coordinating and initiating today’s fundraising program and helping move these important projects forward.
Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to our religious leaders and respected Lamas for their spiritual guidance and blessings; our Advisors and Former Presidents for their continued wisdom and service; and all members of the Board of Trustees for their leadership, commitment, and support.
We sincerely thank the President of the Executive Board and all Executive Board Members for their hard work, coordination, and continued dedication to the mission of Sherpa Kyidug America NY.
We are equally grateful to all our Trustee Members, Life Members, General Members, donors, supporters, event ticket purchasers, participants, volunteers, youth and Interact volunteers, as well as the presidents and representatives of fellow community organizations and associations who joined us and demonstrated their support.
New Trustee & Life Membership Recognition
During this special program, we were honored to welcome and recognize the following new Trustee Members, upgraded Trustee Members, and Life Members whose generous support and commitment further strengthen the future of our organization:
1. Mr. & Mrs. Tashi Chhogyal Sherpa / Rita Rai — $3,000 cash received
2. Tshering Dorjee Sherpa / Ngima Sherpa — $6,001 check received
3. Lhakpa Sherpa / Sonam Doka Sherpa — $6,001
4. Lhakpa T. Sherpa — Upgraded from Life Member to Trustee Member — $3,500 check received
5. Mr. Gelu Sherpa / Pasang Phuti Sherpa — Upgraded from Life Membership to Trustee Membership
6. Mr. & Mrs. Pasang Gyaljen Sherpa / Yangji Sherpa — Upgraded from Life Membership to Trustee Membership — $2,000 cash received
7. Mr. & Mrs. Ang Gyaljen Sherpa — Life Membership — $2,500 check received
We extend our heartfelt congratulations and sincere appreciation to all of our new and upgraded members for their generous contributions and commitment to the United Sherpa Association (U.S.A.) Inc. – Sherpa Kyidug America, New York. Your support is an important contribution toward strengthening our organization and advancing our future community development projects.
Engineering & Architectural Team
A very special thank-you goes to the Engineering Committee and the entire engineering and architectural team for contributing their professional knowledge, planning, concepts, designs, presentations, and vision for these future projects.
We especially recognize Architect Sonam Sherpa and the professionals involved in the engineering and architectural planning process.
Your expertise and commitment are essential as we work to transform our community’s vision into a responsible and achievable development plan.
To Every Supporter
Finally, we extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed directly or indirectly—through financial support, professional service, volunteering, planning, coordination, participation, encouragement, or simply by being present today.
This is only the beginning.
These projects are not simply about constructing buildings. They are about creating a lasting home where our Sherpa culture, Buddhist traditions, language, education, community service, and heritage can be preserved and passed from one generation to the next.
With the continued unity and generosity of our community, we look forward to building a stronger future together.
Thank you and Tashi Delek to everyone. 🙏
Together, Building Faith, Culture, Community & Our Future
United Sherpa Association (U.S.A.) Inc.
Sherpa Kyidug America, New York
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