Hospitality Committee Prasanthi Nilayam November 2014

Hospitality Committee Responsible for hospitality arrangements for events organised by SSIO  Mr. Harshad Patel, Co-chair  Mr. Rohan Balasuriya, Co-chair  Mr. John Behner  Mr. Danesh Vatwani

Progress in 2014  New Guidelines to assist with pilgrimage  Accommodation and Registration  Seating in Sai Kulwant Hall  Place for daily meetings  Programs and Practice Sessions  Arranging speakers and service opportunities

Progress in 2014  Services Provided in 2014  Malaysia – February/March  Sathya Sai Ideal Education Conference – July  Zone 8 - Russia and Adjoining Countries – July  Zone 9B - Middle East Countries – July  Zone 9A - UK – July/August  Zone 7 - Northern, Central and Eastern Countries of Europe

Progress in 2014  Christmas 2014  Devotees from Canada

FORM C: New Government Requirement  New requirement by The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India  This form must be filled by every overseas visitor who does not hold an Indian Passport  Form C has been sent to every Zone Chair for distribution around the world  Please ensure Form C is filled out, with a passport size picture BEFORE ARRIVING in Prasanthi Nilayam  Form C: Page 1 – Next Slide

Moving Forward  Hospitality Committee looks forward to helping devotees with their pilgrimage in future  Looking for additional Committee Members from all Zones

What Next!

 Looking for local representatives in each country

Thank You Jai Sai Ram