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13 February 2015
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Vasudaiva
Kutumbakam
8605 Merrillville Road • Merrillville, Indiana 46410Phone: 219-756-1111 / 219-778-5502 • Fax: 219-472-4340
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NORTHWEST INDIANAHINDU RELIGIOUS CENTER
NWIHRC CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEDear friends,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee it is our pleasure to wish you a veryhappy, healthy and prosperous New Year. We sincerely thank all the volunteers for their selfless seva, allthe donors for their generous donations and all the members for their tremendous support for making 2014a memorable year. As IACC continues to move forward in redefining itself in many areas, we recognizethe needs ahead and are fully prepared to address them with the help of each and every member of thecommunity.
We promised you last year, that we will try to cut costs, increase revenue and make our finances transparent.As a result, we have included a financial summary in this newsletter which depicts our improvedperformance. Our debt has been reduced to a very manageable amount and with your help we hope tomake our temple debt free by the end of 2015. As you can see, we still need a lot of support from ourdonors in enhancing our financial stability.
We have attached the minutes of the general body meeting held on December 15th, 2014 for your perusal.Our updated bylaws are at the office and are available upon your request.
Our fundraising Gala this year is entitled “Rhythms of India” and will be held on April 11th 2015. Pleasemark your calendar. We encourage all of you to participate and support the community.The Year 2015 is a major milestone for our temple. We will be celebrating the 5th anniversary of thisbeautiful temple. We are further pleased to share with you that, Shri. Shastriji, has accepted our invitationto bless and honor our temple on this occasion.
This newsletter also contains information about all the upcoming events and festivals of 2015. We haveprinted 2015 calendars, which can be picked up at the temple, if you have not done so as of yet.Weekly eblast contains important announcements and event information. Please spend one minute ofyour time to open and glance through it. If, for whatever reason, you are not getting the eblast, we haveattached information about how to self-subscribe in this newsletter. If you are still having trouble gettingthe eblast, please contact Dr. Harishbhai Shah.
We are hoping to have our permanent priest soon, once the inspection from INS is complete. Finally wewould like to thank the IMA and Past President Dr. Vijay Dave for their generous donation.
“ALONE WE CAN DO SO LITTLE, TOGETHER WE CAN DO SO MUCH”
On Behalf of The Board of Trustees and Executive Committee
Surenda Shah Shailesh BhattChairman Board of Trustee President of the Executive Board
Trustee BoardChairmanSurendra ShahPast Chairman:Om MandhanaVice Chairman:Hemendra ParikhTreasurer:Krishnakant RaikerSecretary:Koppolu SarmaTrustee Board Members:Amitha GarlapatiRanganathan RaviRakesh MehtaRavi BhagwatSanjiv Maniar Sharda RaoShreyasi DalalBy Laws Committee Chair:P.R. UnniExecutive Board:President: Shailesh BhattPresident Elect:Pratish PatelPast President:Anjali JoshiTreasurer:Vijay ShahSecretary:Soumita BandyopadhyayExecutive Committee Members:Dipak PatelJay ChokalingamJayshree Bhatt-GandhiRupal PatelSanjay SinghRupan KansalTemple Chair:Suchita ShahHall Chair:Raja DevanathanHall Co-Chair:Vijai DharlaWebsite Manager:Prasanna Lalam
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TENTATIVE CALENDAR OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS FOR 2015
RECURRING EVENTS FOR 2015*Calendar is prepared according to Chicago time
Every Saturday
Second Saturday of the month
Third Saturday of the month
First Sunday of the month
First Sunday of the month
First Sunday of the month
Second Sunday of the month
Third Sunday of the month
Third Sunday of the month
Third Sunday of the month
Fourth Sunday of the month
Satyanarayan Pooja
Sankashti Ganesh Pooja
Suprabhata Seva
Sundarkand
Navagraha Abhishekam
Ganesh Abhishekam
Ammachi Bhajan
Jain Bhavna
Venkateshwara Abishekam
Jain Satsang
Shiva Abhishekam
Gujarati Satsang
Rama Abhishekam
Every month Poonam Day
Fourth day after Poonam every month
8am - 9am
9:30am - 10am
9:30am - 11:30am
9am - 10am
10am - 11am
7:15pm
9am - 11am
10:45am - 12:30pm
9am - 10am
5pm - 7pm
9am - 10am
5pm - 6:30pm
5pm - 6:30pm
Holika Dahan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, March 5Ugadi / Chaitra Nvaratri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, March 20Akhand Ramayana . . . . . . . .Saturday, March 21 & Sunday, March 22Rama Navami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, March 28Hanuman Jayanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, April 3Mahavir Jayanti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, April 5Annual Gala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, April 11Vishukani-Malayani New Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, April 14Varashpirrapu-Tamil New Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, April 14Bangoli New Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, April 14Devi Bhagwat and Anni . . . . . . . . .Friday, June 5 till Saturday, June 13Khumbhabhishekam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, June13Jain Pratistha Anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, June 14India Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, August 9Varalakhshmi Vratham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, August 28Raksha Bandhan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, August 29
Janmashtami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, September 5Jain Paryushan . . . . . .Friday, September 10 till Sunday, September 17Mahavir Janma Vanchan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, September 12Ganesh Chaturthi / Samvantsary . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, September 17Navaratri . . . . . . . . . . .Tuesday, October 13 till Wednesday, October 21Devi Chawaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, October 16Dussehra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, Octobver 22Karwa Chauth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Friday, October 30Diwali Cultural Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, Novemeber 7Mahavir Nirvan / Diwali . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, November 11Diwali Pooja / Sarda Pooja . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, November 11Diwali Annakut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, November 14Tulsi Vivah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, November 22Fall Fundraiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Saturday, December 5Parshvanath Bhagavan Janma . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, December 16Geeta Jayanthi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Monday, December 21
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Hari Om Devotee,Thank you all for your support all these years. I humbly request each and every one of you to continue the seva at the temple. Ilook forward to your participation in as many temple activities as possible.
We are blessed to get this opportunity. Our temple is a place where our community, gets together and participates in variouspoojas, festivals, Satsangs and discourses. Kindly visit our Temple website periodically to keep yourself updated on our day- to-day happenings. Our web address is: www.Bharatiyatemple-NWindiana.org.
Also, do visit us on Facebook page and invite your friends to like that page. Look out for the weekly Electronic newsletter whichhas our reports of the past week and the up-coming events for the next week.
If any of you are interested to serve on the Temple committee, please let me know. We meet, once a month, to plan out Templeevents and to discuss day-to-day running of the Temple. Even if you cannot join the Devalaya Committee, you may help duringspecific festivals, by joining a sub Committee or by just volunteering at Temple. Kindly, call me at 219-614-1106 or [email protected] to see how best you could help.
Once again, I request all the donors, trustees, executive board members and our community members to participate and sponsordifferent poojas and festivals and support our Temple.
Updates about our priests: We have filed R1 for two young priests from India, who will arrive as soon as INS permits.
Mark this and inform all your friends that everyone is welcome to join any festivity at the Temple.
There is no charge to attend festivals or for any Prasad offered.
In Lord’s SevaSuchita ShahDevalaya Committee Chair Person
MESSAGE FROM DEVALAYA COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
HALL COMMITTEE REPORTDear Friends,
We are trying to make our Center more attractive and affordable for prospective renters. We urge all ourmembers to use this facility for their personal, family, professional events and Graduation parties. Please makethis your first priority. Hall committee members are committed to give you all the help you need for your event.Please feel free to contact me for your event, even if booked with Pete. We are negotiating with Pete to get better contract for members. Our web site will be updated shortly withmore information and with better interactive capability. Should any of you have better ideas or comments, pleasefeel free to bring it to our notice, so as to better serve you. Lastly, if you are a non-member, please sign up to become a member at any level, to be able to take advantageof the special prices that members receive.
Sincerely,Dr. R. DevanathanVijaikumar Dharla
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Looking for Help from Community MembersWe respectfully request that the attendance be limited to children 14 years of age or older
Please RSVP your tickets/table ASAP. Seats assigned according to payments received.Please help us in soliciting ads for the Souvenir book (form attached herewith).
Please help us to collect items for auction (Minimum retail value - $50)
Indian craft and jewelry • Gift certificates from restaurants, salons and spasTickets to sporting events • Vacation packages
If you own a business or a services please consider offering merchandise or a gift certificate from yourbusiness. Any contributions of $50, $100 and more towards the Live and Silent Auction will be reallyappreciated. Please contact Prasanna Lalam @ 219-201-2351 or at [email protected] orSoumita Bandyopadhyay @ 219-730-1474 or at [email protected] for the donation to bepicked up or make arrangements to deliver the items. All donations are tax deductible to the extentallowed by the law. Donors will be recognized in the Gala souvenir book.
An event of this magnitude cannot be organized without the help of the community members. Pleasetake a keen interest in joining the various committees formed for planning the Gala and give us yourideas and suggesttions to make this event a grand success.
For further information please contact:Dr. Surendra Shah: [email protected]
Dr. Shailesh Bhatt: [email protected]
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Please fill out the following information regarding sponsorship, advertising in the souvenir booklet and ticket purchase for theAnnual Gala Dinner Program on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Halls of St. George, 905 E. Joliet Street, Schererville, IN 46375 .
Name of Individual/Firm _____________________________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________ City _____________________________ State_____ Zip_______
Telephone_______________________ Fax _____________________ Email __________________________________________
Contact Person_________________________________ Phone____________________ Email____________________________
Sponsorship* (Check box)
TYPE COST INCLUDES
� EMERALD SPONSOR $21,000 2 Tables + Back Cover or Inside Front Cover
� PLATINUM SPONSOR $11,000 Table + Inside Back Cover of Souvenir Book
� GOLD SPONSOR $7,500 Table + Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book
� SILVER SPONSOR $5,000 Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book
� BRONZE SPONSOR $3,000 Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book
� BAR SPONSOR $3,000 Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book
� CENTERPIECE SPONSOR $3,000 Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book
� TABLE WINE SPONSOR $2,500 Full Color Ad in Souvenir Book
ALL SPONSORS WILL BE RECOGNIZED IN THE SOUVENIR BOOK AND AT THE EVENT Advertising (Check box)
TYPE COST
� Full Color Page (41/2" x 71/2") $1,000
� Gold Page (41/2" x 71/2") $ 800
� B/W Full Page (41/2" x 71/2") $ 350
� B/W Half Page (41/2" x 33/4") $ 200
� B/W Third Page (41/2" x 21/2") $ 150
� Advertising same as last year
� Different from last year (Send new Electronic File or include camera-ready copy)
� New Advertisement (Send Electronic File or include camera-ready copy)
Ticket Info (Check box)
� $80 per person Number of tickets_________ Sponsorship $ ________________
� $750 (Table of 10) _________ Advertising $ _________________Ticket Cost $_________________
Total Cost $_________________
We are enclosing our check in the amount of $___________________________
Please make check payable to NWIHRC (tax payer ID 35-1981658) and mail to the above address. We would appreciate receiving this form as soon as
possible but no later than March 30, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Koppolu Sarma at (219) 613-3659, Dr. Harish Shah at (219)
730-8276, Dr. Krishnakant Raiker at (219) 836-8106 or Rakesh Mehta at (547) 707-0885.
* Artwork should be sent to:[email protected] OR mail to IACC, 8605 Merrillville Rd., Merrillville, IN 46410
File/Art Questions: 219-663-6700 (Judy/Ayo)Fax artwork to: 219-663-9700
ARTWORK IS DUE ON 3/30/15
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The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. It started with a prayer and a moment of silence for Late Mr J.K. Shah and DrNagubadi
The minutes of the December 2013 general body meeting were approved.
Chairman Dr Surendra Shah summarized the 2014 activities. The year started with a rough winter and flooding of the Hall. Asignificant amount of time was spent to repair the Hall. A new partition was installed. The Foyer and the Hall were partiallypainted. The trim and damaged wallpaper were changed. Insurance covered most of the cost. The thermostats were changed withan additional remote control capability to monitor the temperature. A majority of the light bulbs were changed to L.E.D. bulbswith a NIPSCO subsidy. The application with Nipsco was filed for tax-exempt status, which has been approved. The applicationhas also been filed for a rebate on the past 3 years of taxes paid on gas and electric bills.
Vasisthaji left during the first week of March and we were struggling with a temporary Priest since than. The Priest searchcommittee met multiple times and interviewed multiple candidates for the permanent priest position. It was decided to hirepriests from India. We have applied for R1 visa for two bright young priests and hopefully they will be here in the 1st Quarter of2015.
Then President Dr. Shaileshbhai updated on the upcoming events. Our annual fundraising Gala dinner is planned for April 11th2015. The Temple Anniversary and Devipuran will be in June and various temple events will be conducted throughout the year.Shaileshbhai also thanked the outgoing board members Vijay Dharla, Kewmar Bomboat and Aruna Chawbal. He welcomed theincoming members Jay Chauklingam, Deepak Patel and Rupan Kansal. Also Vijay Dharla has been appointed as Hall co-chair.
Dr Vijay Shah presented the financial report. All the questions from Dr Panna Barai, Dr Amarnath Aggrrawal, Mrs ShakuSharma and Mr Parimal Prikh were answered.Dr Vijay Dave, President of IMA NWI converted a $100,000 Interest free loan into a donation. He will also donate $8000 for anew projector in the Hall.
Dr Unni presented the bylaws changes and these were discussed in detail. Various members gave their input and valuablecomments. It was passed with an amendment from Dr Parikh that all bylaws changes will be sent to the executive and trusteeboard for their reference before bringing it for a vote during the general body meeting.
Dr Parikh gave details about the upcoming Anniversary and Katha celebrationMrs Shaku Sarma requested that members sign up as volunteers and renew Abhisek sponsorship. Mrs Ghuman suggested betteradvertising for events. Mrs Rupan Kansal suggested solar panels as alternate means for energy. Dr Harish Shah suggested properhelp for secretary and bookkeeping. Also housing needs for the 2nd priest were discussed.
The meeting was adjourned with a prayer at 2:05 p.m.
Minutes of General Body Meeting - Dec 14, 2014
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2014 Financial Report
TOTAL TOTALIncome ASSETS Ads 33,590.00 Current Assets Auction 1,925.00 Bank Accounts Booths 4,005.00 (not in use) (deleted) 0.00 Donation(NO CERTIFICATE 2 ISSUE 5,000.00 Business Checking *8642 (8642) 87,408.14 Donations 348,963.64 First Midwest Bank (deleted) 0.00 Events Receipts - (Svcs Provdd) 8,970.00 People's Bank Biz. Money Market (deleted) 0.00 Hall Sales 61,065.46 People's Bank Temple Account (deleted) 0.00 Income 25,444.89 Total Bank Accounts $ 87,408.14 Interest Earned 0.45 Accounts Receivable Membership 7,566.00 Accounts Receivables 158,598.03 Miscellaneous Income 209.82 Paypal -6,040.92 Sales 170,581.00 Total Accounts Receivable $ 152,557.11 Sponsorship 37,400.00 Other current assets Uncategorized Income 1,466.00 Investment - Peoples Bank Account 137.50Total Income $ 706,187.26 Investment-A.G. Edwards (deleted) 0.00Gross Profit $ 706,187.26 Undeposited Funds 13,241.00Expenses Total Other current assets $ 13,378.50 Administration Expenses 1,310.90 Total Current Assets $ 253,343.75 Cabinet Expence for Temple 659.66 Fixed Assets Contribution to Other Charities 500.00 Accumulated Depreciation -318,688.00 Damage / insurance claim Repair 4,903.58 Assets 3,996,075.55 Decoration Expenses 4,182.12 Total Fixed Assets $ 3,677,387.55 Events Expenses 12,917.97 TOTAL ASSETS $ 3,930,731.30 Financial Expenses 30,281.10 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Food & Catering 51,867.16 Liabilities Hall Expense 14,331.27 Current Liabilities Janitorial & Cleaning 12,112.27 Accounts Payable Miscellaneous 4,097.98 Accounts Payable 5,772.33 Operational Expense 106,851.66 Total Accounts Payable $ 5,772.33 Other Professional Services 17,980.00 Other Current Liabilities Payroll Expenses 6,474.84 Accrued Payroll Taxes 467.50 Printing and Reproduction 18,073.12 Direct Deposit Payable (deleted) 0.00 Professional Fees 729.01 Interest Free Loan (IFL) (deleted) 0.00 Purchases 11,440.00 Payroll Liabilities 176.39 Rental Expenses 22,510.25 Prepaid Insurance Claim (deleted) 0.00 Supplies 7,001.61 Total Other Current Liabilities $ 643.89Total Expenses $ 328,224.50 Total Current Liabilities $ 6,416.22Net Operating Income $ 377,962.76 Long-Term LiabilitiesOther Expenses IFL (Interest Free Loan) 218,000.00 Reconciliation Discrepancies-1 -798.30 Loan-First Midwest Bank (deleted) 0.00Total Other Expenses -$ 798.30 Mortgage 98,426.53Net Other Income $ 798.30 Total Long-Term Liabilities $ 316,426.53Net Income $ 378,761.06 Total Liabilities $ 322,842.75
Equity Opening Bal Equity 0.00 Retained Earnings 3,229,127.49 Net Income 378,761.06 Total Equity $ 3,607,888.55TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 3,930,731.30
Saturday, Jan 24, 2015 11:58:57 AM PST GMT-6 - Accrual Basis
Indian American Cultural CenterProfit and Loss
January - December 2014
Indian American Cultural CenterBalance Sheet
As of December 31, 2014
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June 5th & 13th 2015 Sponsorship form
Please fill out the following information regarding sponsorship. Name of individual_________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________City______________________St.__________zip___________ Telephone ____________________________Fax________________e-mail____________________________
Kindly fill in all the above fields & remember to give us your phone # & e-mail address and mail the form along with your check to IACC at 8605 Merrillville road, Merrillville IN 46410
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Suchita Shah at 219 924 7105 [email protected], Shaku Sarma at 219 663 3987 [email protected], Padmini Makam at 219 322 7268 [email protected], Shailesh Bhatt at 219 614-2514 [email protected], Panna Barai at 219 6147820 [email protected]., Visit Bharatiya Temple website for further details www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org
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Satyanarayan Pooja & Holika DahanThursday, March 5, 2015
Celebrate the festival of colors with your family and friends.Join us for Satyanarayan pooja, Aarti, Dinner Prasad, Holika Dahan
and Colors.Satyanarayan pooja: 4pm • Temple Aarti: 6:15pm • Dinner: 6:30pm
Holika Dahan & Color Play: 7:30pm
For further information please call:Harish Shah @ 219-924-7105 • Kalyani Desai @ 219-613-773
Suchita Shah @ 219-614-1106
Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Cheti Chand, Nutan Samvat,Chaitra Navaratri Arambh
Friday, March 20, 2015People from different parts of India celebrate this festival as: Ugadi (New Year) -Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka Gudi Padwa (New Year) - Maharashtra, Cheti
Chand - Sidhis and Nutan Samvat - North IndiaShree Satyanarayan Pooja - 5:30pm • Temple Aarti - 7pm
Pooja Sponsorship: $101 • Special Archana: $21Dinner - 7:30pm
For further information and for RSVP contact:Amala Reddy @ 219-662-1756 • Shakuntala Sarma @ 219-663-3987Aishwarya Parulekar @ 517-410-9018 • Seema Sawlani @ 219-613-6899
Akhand Ramayan PaathSaturday, March 21, 2015 – 9:30 a.m.
until Sunday, March 22, 2015 – 9:30 a.m.(24 hours continuous)
Followed by Udhyapan, Sri Rama Abhishekam & potluck lunch Prasad
For further information please contact: Sanju Rastogi @ 219-924-5696; Vaidehi Agrawal @ 219-803-4142
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Ramnavami (Kalyanotsavam)Celebration of Rama Sita Vivah
Saturday,March 28, 2015Gruhshanti Pooja - 5:00 pm • Baarat - 5:30 pmKalyanotsavam - 6:00 pm • Followed by Aarti & Dinner Prasad Grand Sponsorship $251, Vivah Sponsorship $101
For more information please contact:Amitha Garlapati @ 219-663-0839 • Sarla Unni @ 219-663-7211Shakuntala Sarma @ 210-663-3987 • Vidya Arshanapalli @ 219-663-1007
Mahavir JayantiSunday,April 2, 2015
Join Bhavna following Aarti at 7:15pm
For further information please contact:
Bharti Shah &@ 219-322-5149 • Kalpana Doshi @ 219-923-6001
Daxa Shah @ 219-934-9025
Hanuman JayantiMonday, April 3, 2015
Pooja at 6pm followed by Aarti & Prasad
For further information please contact:
Poornima Gopal @ 219-922-8305 • Jayshree Gandhi @ [email protected]
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The Five Contemplations 1. This food is the gift of the whole universe: the earth, the sky, numerous living beings and much hard, loving work. 2. May we eat with mindfulness and gratitude so as to be worthy to receive it. 3. May we recognize and transform our unwholesome mental formations, especially our greed, and learn to eat with moderation. 4. May we keep our compassion alive by eating in such a way that we reduce the suffering of living beings, preserve our planet, and reverse the process of global warming. 5. We accept this food so that we may nurture our sisterhood and brotherhood, strengthen our community, and nourish our ideal of serving all living beings.
By Zen Master - Thich Nhat Hanh !! DONATION DONOR'S BENEFITS 1) Cash & Cash
Equivalent May take a charitable gift deduction for the amount of a charitable
gift of cash or cash equivalents. 2) Life Insurance Can deduct the premium as donors pay them. Also can deduct
the cash value. 3) An Outright Gift of
Appreciated
Marketable Securities
A charitable value of the security on the date of the gift provided
the owner owned it for more than one year. In addition, a donor
does not incur capital gains tax on the transfer of such securities
to JAINA. 4) A Charitable Lead
Trust The capital value of marketable or income producing assets to
remain in the donor’s family. This is a very unique and efficient
way of passing the donor’s assets to the next generation. 5) A Charitable
Remainder Trust A donor retains defined income interest for their lifetime. A large
income tax deduction now. The trust can sell appreciated security
and at the same time no capital gain tax on the realized gain. !!
Honor the Food
How Does a Donor Give?
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Friends have your children register for this, it is great opportunity to learn and celebrate on mother’s day. Come and participate!
Date: May 8th, 2015 • Time: 7pm • Venue: IACC (we will serve Pizza after competition.)
Age groups:Group I - Ages 5-8yrs Coloring Time : 30mts
Group II - 9-12yrs One page max 15 lines essay on Goddess - "The Devine Mother " Time: 60 Minutes
Group III 13- 18yrs 1 page 30 lines on Devi - " The gentle & approachable mother" Time: 1hr 30mts
Rules & regs
1.) Coloring has to be within the lines. 2.) Essay has to be written in English.
3.) Has to be legible. 4.) Neatness & cleanliness will get additional points.ALL JUDGES SCORES ARE FINAL!
WINNERS WORKS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE SOUVENIER TO BE RELASED FOR THE ANNIVERSARY.***Registration Deadline: April 15, 2015,
Email your name, number & age of participant to Padmini Makam: [email protected] or [email protected]
Essay Competition for Devi Bhagwat PuranGoddess: Devi Durga, Lakshami, Sawswati
Dear Friends,
Believe it or not our Fifth anniversary is coming up. We have, with the grace of our God, been blessed with a wonderfulcommunity, a Bharatiya Temple, community center and a cohesive group of dedicated volunteers who make every event afulfilling one. To celebrate this we plan to have a discourse on Devi Bhagwat, a Nav Chandi Yagna and program of participation from ouryouth while they learn about Ma Durga. There will be a discourse by Shri Giriraj Shashtriji on Devi Bhagwat. As you all know he is well worse in various HinduReligious texts and a Sanskrit scholar who with his engaging style and melodious voice engages the participants. Highlights of our week celebration: The discourse will start on June 5 in the evening and will continue thru June 11. Our usual Varshik Mahotsav will follow thediscourse on June 12th and June 13th, and Jain Pratistha Mahotsav on June 14th. We have a lot planned for you: Devi Chowkion June 7, 2014, Nava Chandi Yagna in the morning of Saturday June 13, a special essay writing competition and aperformance by our kids to celebrate Universal mother as Saraswati, Durga and Lakshmi. Visit our Website more often fordetails @ www.Bharatiyatemple-NWIndiana.orgSignificance of Goddess Mother: Maa Durga-is the goddess of power and strength. She represents the power of the Supreme Being. She is multi-dimensionalwith many names like Mahishasuramardini, Sati, Kali, Parvati, Bhawani, Basanti, Amba etc.Durga through all her forms shows the essence of salvation (saving people from danger or sin) and sacrifice. She is the Goddessof wealth (Lakshmi) and also of beauty and knowledge (Saraswati). The Sanskrit word DURGA means a fort or a place that isprotected and difficult to reach. Durga, also called Divine mother that protects mankind from evil and misery by destroying evilforces such as selfishness, jealousy, hatred, ego and, anger. We need and invite each and every one of you to support the community event such as this with your active participation.We want you to learn about our incredible culture while you enjoy and contribute with your ideas and expertise. We have formed various committees to share the work such as: Set up and Decoration; Anna Danam and Food Service:Manage Yagshala, Marketing and Souvenier, to Procure and manage supplies, and a daily coordination for all these activities.Please contact at [email protected] with any suggestion or contact any of the Devalaya Committee members or callSuchita Shah @219-614-1106
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTSATT
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We encourage each and every family to become Annual, Life, Patron and Trustee membersas early as possible. This year it has been decided that the non-members kids will becharged $50 to participate during India Fest and the Diwali Cultural Program
FUNDRAISER GALA (April 11) - Please book your seats ASAP
VOLUNTEERS & HELP NEEDED IN OUR TEMPLE - We need volunteers to help outfor the following sub committees at Temple. The details for sub committees at temple arelisted in the newsletter. Also we need volunteers at the temple on weekday evenings from 5to 8pm.
SPONSORS NEEDED - For the Alankar Seva for Temple Deities.
PRIEST SERVICES - For any private pooja at your residence or at the Temple.
YEARLY ABHISHEKAMS - Please sign up for the yearly Abhishekam for Deity of yourchoice. Abishekam forms are available at the temple and IACC office.
EBLAST ANNOUNCEMENTS - Our Eblast goes out every Monday with informationabout activities at the Hall and temple. Visit the link below and subscribe to the e-newsletter:http://www.bharatiyatemple-nwindiana.org/eblastsubscribe.html
HALL RENTAL - Plan to celebrate a special occasion in your family at our well-equippedBanquet hall.
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS - You can place a quarter page ad in the next newsletterfor a donation of $75
VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED FOR ALL EVENTS
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