On July 9, 2005, HAF Board Member, Nikhil N. Joshi, Esq. addressed the Asian-American Convenience Stores Association conference in Tampa, Florida on legal topics affecting the community, including the recent metamphetamine sting operation conducted by federal officials against primarily Indian convenience store owners and operators in northern Georgia. Mr. Joshi discussed the growing number of state laws that require vigilance by store owners and pointed out steps that can be taken by the store owners to protect themselves from criminal or civil liability.

On July 22, 2005, HAF Board Member, Nikhil N. Joshi, Esq., spoke to the 2005 Arya Samaj Maha Sammelan, held in Tampa, Florida. Mr. Joshi presented the Hindu American Foundation's vision, its accomplishments and plans for 2006 and beyond to an enthusiastic audience of supporters and well-wishers. Mr. Joshi also called on the broader Indian community, including Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists and others, to become aware of the issues impacting our communities, stay vigilant and participate in the larger dialogue occurring in the United States.