Matri is an opportunity for Gujarati youth throughout the United States and the world to meet each other. While our main focus is to give them an opportunity to find a life partner we also encourage them to make friends, business contacts and associates. This year our 13th matrimonial annual convention to be held on Saturday, July 28, 2007 at  Ramda Inn, NJ. And there will be Pre-Matri night at 7:00pm till midnight on Friday, July 27th, 2007 . The pre-Matri night is open to participants only and Parents/Guardians are not admitted. Although the attendance is optional, participants are encouraged to attend the pre-Matri night. We have an ice breaking events that will be very helpful for the main event on Saturday. And there will be plenty of food, music to dance and chance to mingle with the people. The dress code for the pre-Matri night is business casual.

The program begins officially after registration. Two to three weeks prior to the event a booklet with basic biodata is sent to all participants OR Information regarding the candidate through email.

The actual event begins the evening before the convention with an informal gathering, registered participants involve themselves in various ice breaking events, thus familiarizing themselves with one another.

The next morning is official registration and breakfast at which time participants may bring their parents and/or guardians. During registration each participant is given a booklet with the basic biodata and color photo of each participant. Also we give them a form which contains the listing of the participant/candidates who have selected them to meet during the event.

The program begins with a welcome address by the coordinator. At this time, Matri Inc. acknowledge financial support and participating organizations for their contribution and effort to make Matri a successful event.

PARTICIPANT INTRODUCTION:

There are two young emcees that first invite all female participants followed by all male participants in order of their registration number. Each participant will come on stage and introduce himself or herself. The introduction should include registration number, name, education, profession and hobbies. Each participant is given 30 to 40 seconds for the introduction.

After introduction, participants and their parents gets break for lunch, where participants will have yet another opportunity to mingle with other participants. After lunch the parents are moved to a separate location for a parents meeting conducted by our adult volunteers.

INDIVIDUAL INTERVIEWS:

Participants will be divided in the group of 10 (5 male and 5 female). There will be one coordinator per group, who will assist them during the interview process and throughout the convention.

During this session, participant will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with selected participants of their own choice. Each participant will have an opportunity to meet as many individuals of their choice, with the consent of the other participant.

PARENTS MEETING:

Simultaneously, parents/guardians meet in another room with adult volunteers, where they discuss about the marriages of their children as well as <>general discussions.

After the participant and parents meeting, there will be a general meeting where comments and suggestions will be entertained from both, participants and parents/guardians. Dinner will be served as the last part of the day. At this time, further informal meetings are encouraged.