By Law can be downloaded from here

The name of the Association shall be the SHIVALLI KUTUMBA OF NORTH AMERICA, hereafter referred to as the “KUTUMBA” or the “association”.

The Goals and Objectives of KUTUMBA shall be,

1: To promote meeting and networking opportunities for Shivalli Kutumba living in North America. 

2: To promote cultural activities and provide an educational forum through which members can learn various aspects of Shivalli Kutumba traditions. 

3: To celebrate and encourage participation of the association members in social and cultural events. 

4: To raise, solicit, and collect funds either directly by voluntary contributions from members or in cooperation with other not-for-profit organizations to support philanthropic causes.

5: To establish and maintain ties with other organizations having similar objectives and reinforce contacts with Shivalli Kutumba around the world.