Celebrating 50 years of ISKCON National Co ordinator Devaki Dasi
Our ISKCON Leaders . . .
Srila Prabhupada was once asked “How will your movement continue when you won’t be present?’ He responded “By Intelligence and Organisation . . . “
Contents Informative Inspiring Motivating
Internal Values of ISKCON 50 Appreciation Collaboration Empowerment
Internal Values of ISKCON 50 An enhanced and Informed image of ISKCON A better Understanding of devotion A shared Pride in ISKCON
Structure of accountability for ISKCON 50 International Executive International Coordinator Regional Coordinators National Coordinators Temple Representatives
Types of Events
All Countries will participate in: Signature Events National Events Thematic Events ISKCON festivals Local Events Internal/External Events
Signature Event A one of a kind national event that has international signification Houses of Parliament Academic conferences Concerts & Performances Exhibitions
National Event ISKCON UK Yatra’s contribution Linked with Thematic & festivals Internal events: SP Vysya Puja National Retreats Courses
Thematic Events Based on a theme/worldwide event World ‘vegetarian’ week Multi ‘faith’ week World ‘Holy name’ week National ‘yoga’ week
ISKCON Festivals How ISKCON festivals bring us together Rathayatras Padayatras Janmasthmi Gaura Punima SP appearance day Make sure you brand them all ‘ISKCON 50’
Local Events Events with local relevance only: A start of a new initiative Looking at opportunities to enhance existing preaching Participate in 50th themed events organised at the temple Open days
An idea that’s been on the back burner Something you want to launch How can you be involved? An idea that’s been on the back burner Something you want to launch Something you are already doing that can be re-launched or much better
ISKCON UK Plans . . .
National Coordinator - Devaki Dasi Project Manager - Ajay Kumar Meet the ISKCON 50 National Team National Coordinator - Devaki Dasi Project Manager - Ajay Kumar Head of Media - Mina Sharma Youth Coordinator – Dhruva Das Secretary - Radha Mohan Das
What’s in place . . . ISKCON 50 reps in each temple A planning ISKCON 50 site with calenders, updates, resources, logos, media protocols etc Open invites to speak to temples and their congregations for inspiration Constant online reminders and support
What’s been done so far . . .
National Gathering ‘Departing India’
Jaladuta Event – 13th Aug
Arrival in Boston . . .
Arrival in New York . . .
Harinamas and Kirtan on the buses
National Convention
Panel for questions . . .
Signature Events . . .
10,000 Event in Wembley Arena
Opening Event of Srila Prabhupada’s Garden
Academic Conference
Parliament with the PM
Cooking with Kurma
Laying of the corner stone of the Haveli
Preview of Acharya Film . . .
George Harrison Garden Concert
50 Events for 50 Years . . . Open days Week long incorporation week Boat Party Bus Harinama Srila Prabhupada Remembrance classes Interfaith Events Kirtan Weekends
National Events . . .
50hr Kirtans
ISKCON and the arts
50 Harinamas in 50 new towns
National Events . . . National Retreat in Scotland Opening of the new temple in wales National ISKCON 50 Communications day Linked into Krishna launch Plays and Theatre shows
Thematic Events . . .
50 Hare Krishna Cuisines
Thematic Events . . . Participating in Vegetarian/Vegan festivals in conjunction with World Vegetarian Week World Holy Name Week World Yoga Week World Book Week
Other Events . . .
50 years of Hare Krishna event 50 Bhakti Vriksha Programs Other ISKCON 50 Contributions . . . 50 House Programs 50 years of Hare Krishna event 50 Bhakti Vriksha Programs Online Preaching Interfaith & Locality Preaching ISKCON 50 CD Launches Children’s Srila Prabhupada Book
Merchandise . . .
Merchandise
Moleskin Notebooks
Publications & Calendars . . .
Publications . . . Bhaktivedanta Manor ISKCON-London International Magazine
ISKCON 50 Calendar, SP 12 Gifts Alternative Life Worldwide Mission Srimad Bhagavatam Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Sankirtan Sacred Places Rathayatra and Festivals Prasadam Japa Deity Worship Bhagavat Gita Beautiful Temples
International Key Messages Info graphics – for ISKCON 50 stats What’s in the pipe line . . . International Key Messages Info graphics – for ISKCON 50 stats Resource Pack – KM, news hooks, themes of the 50th, SP timeline of influence, Q & A and answering difficult questions Merchandise for 2016
Get Involved & Don’t Miss Out . . .
United with Excellence . . .
“If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got . . . “