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QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER What does it mean to be a member of ISKCON?

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1 Bringing together an inspiring, exciting, and international spiritual family!

2 QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER What does it mean to be a member of ISKCON?
How many devotees are there around the world? Do devotees feel connected to what is happening in ISKCON globally? Do devotees feel connected to the GBC? Do devotees feel that they are a part of a global spiritual movement?

3 GBC RESOLUTION 2014 “Whoever regardless of gender, race, nationality, religion etc. – subscribes to the following statement shall be considered a general member of ISKCON.”

4 DECLARATION “I wish to be counted as part of the spiritual family of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), and I will practically support its mission. I accept the teaching of Lord Krishna as presented by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder Acharya of ISKCON.”

5 DISCLAIMER “While I understand that this general membership does not confer upon me any rights in ISKCON organizations, I am grateful to participate in this spiritual movement intended for the upliftment of the entire human society.”

6 WHAT IS THIS PROJECT? World-wide membership
Anyone who identifies as part of the ISKCON Family Members receive communication that enlivens & informs Worldwide database will contain names and contacts of everyone who ascribes to the previous statements. Managed by GBC ISKCON Membership Office Not a fundraising venue for the GBC

7 Mangalavati Citra devi dasi
OUR TEAM Praharana devi dasi Pancharatna das Gopal Bhatta das Kaunteya das Mangalavati Citra devi dasi Kevala Bhakti das

8 POTENTIAL BENEFITS Connection of members to world wide ISKCON community Effective, attractive, and engaging world-wide communication network in multiple languages Familiarization with International GBC; activities, services, resources, events etc. Collect data (member numbers) for practical use (government, political)

9 POTENTIAL BENEFITS Inspiration, education with a world view
Dedicated website, newsletters etc. Links to multiple ISKCON educational resources; training, webinars, colleges etc Basic information for new members who know little about Krishna Consciousness Links to regional, local centers, programs and events Connection for many people who do not live near an ISKCON centre

10 FUTURE POSSIBILITIES Voluntary world-wide census
Opportunities for service

11 HOW TO PARTICIPATE 50th Anniversary Celebration initiative
Target Launch: 2016 Every temple will receive marketing materials, as well as information to assist everyone to sign up. Every member who signs up before the opening of the TOVP will have their name engraved on a gold plated sheet which will be placed under the Lotus Feet of Pancha Tattva.

12 SIGN UP TODAY AT iskconconnection.org

13 Bringing together an inspiring, exciting, and international spiritual family!


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