Section 1. Affiliated organizations: GONA Executive Committee may enter into mutually beneficial, non- exclusive affiliations with local Gujarati organizations that are duly registered with the government authorities as not-for-profit organizations and subscribe to objectives of GONA. GONA may coordinate its programs with the affiliated organizations and help disseminate the news of the affiliated organizations through its web site, GONA Newsletter and news releases. The affiliated organizations shall help conduct GONA programs in the local area and disseminate the news about GONA programs to their members in the local area.