2. Samaj Benefits

Samaj Benefits

WHY JOIN GUJARATI SAMAJ of Detroit?


Since 1975, Gujarati Samaj of Detroit (GSOD) offers fun-filled activities as well as cultural and community events for all age groups throughout year. For a nominal membership fee, your returns are HUGE! 

So, come join our expanding GSOD family with over 800 family members (approx. 2,500 individuals) and enjoy our heritage, our language, our food and our culture. 


  1. Cultural Connection
  2. Excellent opportunity to become part of emerging Gujarati Samaj Community in Mid-West Region. You will meet Gujarati Professionals, Business Owners, and have enormous Networking opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a social circle and make new and life long friends. And who knows…you may even find some old Connections too!
  3. Celebrations of Festivals: We celebrate festivals with true spirit combined with great food and cultural aspects.
  4. Holi: One full day of musical events amalgamated with skits & other dance programs.
  5. Navratri: GSOD hires professional Singers/Music Group to perform those melodious Garba / Rass tunes.
  6. Diwali: We begin with traditional Laxmi pooja, we hire professional entertainment group (Local and coming all the way from India), and serve delicious authentic Gujarati food.
  7. Special Events throughout the year - Like Dyro, Gujarati Music program etc.
  8. Business Seminars: For your better financial health & future planning.
  9. Family Trips: Let’s enjoy the party at a remote place! Cruise? Camping? Charter Tours? Or other.
  10. Fun packed Picnics: Great Lunch+Dinner, Great Games, DJ Music, Karaoke, Raffle prizes… Everything under shades of Metro park.
  11. Health/Medical Camp: For your better health!
  12. Matrimonial Convention: Come let’s find a right match! (Time permitting event)
  13.  Events for Seniors: GSS Lunch, GSS Picnic, Gss Diwali Dinner and tours.
  14. Seniors Picnic: Let’s meet, eat & socialize under Picnic Park!
  15. Women's Picnic: How about a only for women picnic with delicious Gujarati Lunch, games and networking
  16. Temple Tours: We conduct 1-3 days temple tours with food, lodging and transportation facilities.
  17.  Valentine Dance: Want to dance to your favorite tune?
  18. Sports events: Play Golf, Volley ball, bridge etc. with other kids & adults.
  19.  Samaj Scholarships & Recognition for elite school kids. Let’s pat their backs!
  20.   Access to mail delivered Samaj Darshan Publication, mailed 5-7 times per year. You will get to know the forthcoming events, special drama, and announcements.
  21.  Access to Gujarati Samaj member directory. Know your fellow Gujaratis.
  22.   Have a business? This will be an excellent opportunity to advertise your products/services in Samaj Events, Publications & Website.
  23.  Opportunity to become part of Samaj management committees. Help us make Samaj better and better. Samaj needs you!
  24.  Volunteering Opportunity: Want to do some Samaj Seva? We always welcome helping hands!
  25.  Exposure to other Samaj affiliated organizations like FOGANA, AIWA etc. and their events.