1. Big Chance to make a Global Impact Planning your 50 th Anniversary offering to Srila Prabhupada

2. Prabhupada’s New York Journal Received letter from Mrs. Sally Agarwal* 603 N. Walnut St. Dover Ohio intimating that she is taking my book to her new residence. It appears that she has had not received my letter Dt 18/1/66. Decided to purchase one Tape Recorder Martel. From the advertisement Times of New York. No Expenditure today. One set of books taken by Mrs. Milapsky she promises to pay on Thursday 27/1/66. Lectures delivered in the studio on the test of spiritual realisation. It means no more any artificial demand for the body and mind. People appreciated. 25 th January 1966 The Joy of Devotion

3. Prabhupada’s New York Journal N.Y. Today I met two Foundations Carnegie Corporation of New York & Russel Sage Foundation. To contact again tomorrow by phone. Expenditure. Busfare.30 31 st January 1966 The Joy of Devotion

4. Prabhupada’s New York Journal Today there was a very nice demonstration of tape-record Samkirtan by me. It is all Grace of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Srila Haridas Thakur said that the transcendental sound of Hari Nama would even purify the heart of birds and beasts. Today this statement of Thakur Haridas is corroborated. These American can not understand even a word's meaning of the Sankirtan and yet they were so much attracted? It is all Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's power; there is no credit for me. One set book sold - 13.00 No expenditure. 3 rd February 1966 The Joy of Devotion

5. Prabhupada’s New York Journal Mr. Cohen promised to come at my place by 3 o'clock after noon but he did not turn up. Today the whole day was raining. Talked with Mr Mukherji of 9 La Sal by telephone Also with Mrs J. K. Banerjee correspondent of Hindusthan Standard. He has given his phone No as follows:- PL4 -1234 Extention 2180. No Expenditure 13 February 1966 The Joy of Devotion

6. Prabhupada’s New York Journal Received letter from Suryakumar asking me to write to the Prime Minister and the copy of the letter sent to him. So I sent one letter to the Prime Minister & the copy to Suryakumar for necessary action. Copy of Sir Padampat's letter sent. Two other letters also despatched as follows: The Ambassador of Nepal for an interview and the Ambassador of India requesting him to arrange for my meeting with the President U.S.A. Expenditure Bus fare.15 Dr. Mishra asked me to come to the Ashram. But I didn't go. Simply waste of time. 18 February 1966 The Joy of Devotion

7. Prabhupada’s New York Journal According to Mayapur Panjika* today is Adhivas day of Gour Purnima. Devotees at Vrindaban and Nabadwipa are enjoying the celebration. I am here alone without any devotee companion. But I have come here to serve the Lord and not for personal happiness. I am prepared to live in hell even if I am able to serve the Lord. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu wanted that His mission should be propagated all over the world and that is my objective. I do not mind the inconvenience personally felt. 31 st January 1966 The Joy of Devotion

8. Activity 1 Form pairs with a person sitting next to you Discuss the opportunities the 50 th Anniversary presents for ISKCON’s preaching mission (2 minutes) Note down the top two opportunities (according to both of you) on the Post-it notes provided (2 minutes) Stick them up on the wall. Use marker pens where possible for clarity (1 minute) Open discussion (10 minutes) Total 15 minutes The Joy of Devotion

9. Aims of the 50 th anniversary Celebrate events Educate the world Accelerate our mission Appreciate ISKCON Motivate achievements The Joy of Devotion

10. Events held so far… Kolkata – Jaladuta yatra Colombo – Jaladuta yatra Cochin – Jaladuta yatra Boston – Jaladuta yatra Houston – Commemorative event Butler – Walk by BMS Dallas – 50 hour kirtan event Houston – Prabhupada Arrival Festival UK – Inaugural event Banyan tree planting, Piazza Vittoria, Rome: July Ahmedabad – Padayatra 50 Rome: Banyan tree planting at Pioazza Vittoria Ekachakra – temple opening Australian Youth Bus tour, Jan The joy of Devotion

11. Events confirmed in 2016 Youth Conference in Pune: March VIP event in Delhi: July World Harinama Week: August Prabhupada Exhibition in Malaysia: Sept Public colloquium in Schloss Rettershof, Germany: June Religions for Peace Conference, Hari Nama Desh, Wiesbaden, Germany: July VIP event at Sydney Opera House: Aug European Youth Conference UK: Sept Grand All Canada Festival, Montreal: Sept European Parliament event in Brussels: Sept Harinama Retreat, Alachua: July Vaishnavi Festival and ISKCON 50 Celebration, Moscow: June Medical Centre opening, Mauritius: Dec 50 Padayatras around the world 50 Harinamas in 50 cities, Italy 50 Bhagavad-gita yajnas, Kanyakumari The Joy of Devotion

12. Resources available Website: www.iskcon50.org Posters, banners and logo: www.iskcon50.org/downloads Briefing pack: www.iskcon50.org/downloads Drama scripts and sound-track PowerPoint slides Social Media: www.facebook.com/iskcon50 Magazine Film: 3 minute trailer and 18 minute film released Film: Full 40 minute version in the making ISKCON 50 Exhibition The Joy of Devotion

13. Your job VIP Dinner: celebrate Incorporation Day on 13 th July or select another convenient day World Holy Name Week and tree-plantation: to commemorate ISKCON’s first public Harinama on 14 th August 50-ise your festivals Convince your temple! Form a 50 th Committee The Joy of Devotion

14. How can you ‘50-ise’ regular events? Use the 50 th logo everywhere Put up the 50 th posters and banners prominently in your venue Screen the 50 th Anniversary movies Distribute the 50 th magazine: Hare Krishnas celebrating 50 years Gift the 50 th magazine on stage to VIPs Display the 50 th Anniversary Exhibition panels prominently Mention the 50 th anniversary in press-releases, stories and speeches

15. … but the sky’s the limit The Joy of Devotion Signature VIP events Openings and launches Cultural events Youth events Media exposure Endorsements Merchandising Maha-harinamas and padayatras Book and prasadam distribution Public participation programmes and campaigns Devotee Care Regional gatherings Prabhupada Appreciation Seminars

16. Activity 3 Check if there are other devotees from your city, country or region Form groups with these devotees Using the 50 th Planner Form provided to you, list the following in duplicate(10 minutes): A list of events you can hold in your local centres for the 50 th The tasks you need to do to hold these events Keep in mind two points: the bare minimum programme, and how you want ISKCON to be perceived in your region Present your plans to other devotees if you wish to share them (10 minutes) Give the Global Office a copy of your plans, and take one back with you The Joy of Devotion

17. Conclusions The 50 th Anniversary is a unique opportunity to expand ISKCON’s preaching mission and glorify Prabhupada Four goals: educate, celebrate, appreciate and motivate Several resources available from the Global Office Please hold at least the Bare Minimum Programme in your region But remember: the sky’s the limit Make sure you 50ise all your regular events Present your action plan when you go back to your temple Display posters and banners in your temple, if not already done Create a 50 th Committee if you have not already created one The Joy of Devotion

18. Contact details Global Office: info@iskcon50.orginfo@iskcon50.org International Coordinator: romapada@iskcon50.orgromapada@iskcon50.org Website:www.iskcon50.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/iskcon50www.facebook.com/iskcon50 Phone: + 91 (0) 997 993 3880 Skype: ramesh.kallidai