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Welcome to St. Louis Marathi Mandal’s new website!

Writer's picture: Mandar PathakMandar Pathak

Updated: Oct 11, 2024

We are excited to introduce the newly enhanced website of St. Louis Marathi Mandal. It’s designed to better connect and serve our vibrant Marathi-speaking community. Here’s a breakdown of the website's sections and how you can make the most of them:


Home

Get to know the history, mission, and purpose behind STLMM. This section explains the values that guide our organization and the ways we aim to foster cultural pride, community bonding, and active engagement with our Marathi heritage. Don't forget to check out our musical treat as you browse the page. The page also provides a link to online Donations form.


Membership & Programs

Interested in becoming a paid member? This section walks you through the membership options, fees, and benefits of joining STLMM. It also provides details about the various cultural and educational programs we offer throughout the year. On this page, you will find links to Membership Intake Form and how to pay the membership fees online.


STLMM Team and Governance

STLMM is driven by a passionate team of volunteers who are dedicated to preserving and promoting Marathi culture in St. Louis. The STLMM Team & Governance section outlines the organizational structure, introduces the key members, and provides information on their roles and responsibilities. It also explains how the Mandal is governed, including its leadership's focus on transparent decision-making and active community engagement.


Events

Our Events page is your go-to for all upcoming cultural, social, and educational events. Whether it’s Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali celebrations, or drama performances, this is where you’ll find event dates, descriptions, and registration details.


Marathi Shala

Education is at the core of cultural preservation, and the Marathi Shala section is designed for our younger kids eager to learn the Marathi language and about the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra. Discover curriculum details and enrollment info here.


Contact Us + Download Spaces Mobile App - to stay in touch 24x7.

Have any questions or want to get involved? The Contact Us page allows you to reach out to the STLMM team directly with your inquiries, suggestions, or feedback.


STLMM mobile app makes it even easier to stay connected with the community, receive updates, and participate in events, all from the palm of your hand!


 
Explore experimental new features - Please be patient as we try new ways to increase collaboration amongst members.

We are excited to introduce the new Sign-In functionality on STLMM’s website! By creating a a website account, you gain access to exclusive features, please see below. (Paid Members: use the same email that you used while taking the membership so we can identify you correctly, and give right permissions)



Shared Photo Gallery/Files section (Sign-in, website account required)

Relive the memories of past events with our photo and video gallery. From community gatherings to cultural performances, this section showcases the vibrant life of STLMM in action. Also, never lose certain STLMM related files as our website will always have it at one place.


Chat and collaborate with like-minded members in Groups (Sign-in, website account required)

By popular demand, now you can engage in various groups, participate in discussions, and connect with other members directly through the website. Once signed in, you can also interact through the STLMM mobile app, making it even easier to stay connected with the community, receive updates, and participate in events.


These features and certain pages of the website require that you create a website account, so do not delay, and sign up today.


Important Note: After you sign-up for website account - it might take a day or more to verify your paid membership, so please be patient as we open up all aspects of website for you after that verification. Some pages will still show "do not have access message" until that verification is complete. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.


 

Blog Section – Share Your Voice! (Coming soon!)

We are excited to launch our new Blog section, a platform where community members can share their thoughts, experiences, and cultural insights. This space is perfect for anyone passionate about Marathi culture, community stories, or any topic that resonates with STLMM's values. If you are interested in writing for us, whether it's a one-time post or ongoing contributions, we would love to hear from you! Get in touch today to share your ideas and be a voice in our growing online community!


Community Businesses (Coming soon!)

We proudly support local Marathi-owned businesses! Check out this directory to discover a variety of services and products provided by our community members. This section is perfect for networking and helping each other thrive.


 

We are continually working to improve the site to ensure it becomes the perfect resource for you to stay engaged and informed. Please be patient as we implement future enhancements—your feedback is always welcome!

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Jagdish Wakade
Oct 21, 2024

Thank you Mandar for your time and effort. The website is very well designed. It is going to help to connect more and more Marathi families together. Kudos!

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Mandar Pathak
Mandar Pathak
Nov 03, 2024
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Thank you, Jagdish. Appreciate your support.

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Ashwini Bidve
Oct 04, 2024

Thanks to your efforts and generosity, BMM can continue fulfilling mission for marathi community even better and convenient way. Not only does your work support our organization, it is also a big milestone in this journey. Again, thank you Mandar for your willingness to donate your time and service to us.

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Mandar Pathak
Mandar Pathak
Oct 04, 2024
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@Ashwini - I sincerely appreciate your kind words and encouragement. It means a lot to me. We only pay it forward, right? I always say, there were Marathi families who came before us and made us feel at home when we were new here. It is up to us now to take that baton forward. Building a digital platform for online exchange (in addition to our in-person community events) is just the need of time.


Thanks for becoming a website member already, encourage others to do the same and let's connect and explore further, together.

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