Eiproc Profile

Eiproc (formerly known as East Indian Professional Residents of Canada) is an organization of South Asian professionals celebrating its 26th anniversary this year. Eiproc continues to be a leader in meeting social, educational, cultural, humanitarian and business needs of the South Asian community. The various functions, programs and events organized each year are in keeping with the objectives and principles laid down by Eiproc's founders.

Each year Eiproc organizes a number of events including; student merit awards for South Asian high school graduates starting first year university studies, Masquerade/Casino event for the benefit of various mainstream charities and Eiproc's annual gala - 'The Spring Ball' is an important event on Toronto's social calendar. The gala is attended each year by a large number of South Asian and mainstream professionals. Major Canadian corporations, banks, accounting and investment banking firms are represented at the gala. In addition, seminars and social get togethers are arranged throughout the year.

The key principals contained in Eiproc's byelaws are:

- To provide an effective forum for members
- To promote interaction and exchange of ideas amongst members
- To focus on issues of concern to South Asian community as well as within the community at large and to foster community spirit.
- To create greater awareness at various levels of Government and public, of the contributions of the South Asian community
- To develop programs in the fields of education, such as student awards, health, social assistance, business and community initiatives.
- To increase participation of South Asians in the mainstream social activities
- To assist members and their families through personal and business development seminars.

For more on EIPROC and their upoming initiatives visit www.eiproc.com