An Invitation Presentation by

The 2015 VSNA Convention Team of

VSNA New York New Jersey

Purpose of Our Convention

Bring Together All People Practicing

•Similar Way of Life,

•Religious Ideology &

•Philosophy

• Prevent Veerashaiva Families From Being

Absorbed Into Diverse Cultures In Our Adopted

Land

• Build Amiable Bonds & Bridges Among Fellow

Veerashaivas

Convention Theme

“ಸಂತೆಯೊಳಗೆ ಂದು ಮನೆಯ ಮಾಡಿ…”• Stay Equanimous While

Handling Life’s Situation

• Develop A Mindset of

Cooperative Living

• We As A Community Must

Maintain Our Identity (while

adapting to our surroundings)

Venue: Hanover Marriott - NJ

Amenities At Marriott

• Free Internet Access (Complimentary from VSNY-NJ)

• Free Baby Sitting (Complimentary from VSNY-NJ)

• Free Parking

• Business Center/Meeting Rooms

• Indoor Pool

• Fitness Center

• Full Service Restaurant

• Free Shuttle To Train Station (Station: Close By)

• Just 18 Miles To Newark Liberty Airport

Swamijis Blessing The Event (Expected)

Dr. Panditharadhya Shivacharya Swamiji

Sanehalli, Karnataka

Sri Sri Sri Trinetra Mahanta Shivayogi Swamiji

Bebi-Mutt, Karnataka

VIP Guests (Confirmed)

Sri. Ashok KhenyMD, NICE, Karnataka

Prof. Ramjan DargaBasava Philosophy &

Veerashaivism

Gulbarga University,

Karnataka

Dr. Neeraj PatilFormer Mayor of "The

London Borough of

Lambeth"

Sri Vachanananda

SwamijiRenowned Yoga Guru

Guest Artists (Confirmed)

Sri. Mysore NagarajArtistic Director

Articulate Dance Studio, Mysore

Smt Sangeetha KattiHindustani classical vocalist

Workshops/Forums

• Anubhava Ghosti

• Linga Pooje

• Yoga Session

• Women’s Forum

• Business /I.T. Forum

• Medical/Health Forum

• Sangama Through Friendship (Matrimonial)

Youth Activities

• Bus Trip To New York City

• Visit To A Museum

(Time Permitting)

• Youth Cultural Activities

• Various Competitions (Coloring,

Vachana & Jeopardy For Kids)

Traditional Mouth Watering Dishes

• South Indian Breakfasts

• Eclectic Choice From – North/South Indian Lunch/Dinner Menu

• Snacks: Samosa/Dhokla/Mirchi & Vada Pau with Coffee & Tea

• Full Dinner on The Day of Arrival

• Boxed Breakfast on The Day of Departure

• North Karnataka Style: Jolada Rotti, Chutney Pudis, Coconut & Peanut Holige

Convention Cost Analysis (Per Registrant)

Registration Fee

($125)36%

Deficit ($225)64%

Convention Expense Per Registrant $350

Sponsorship Packages

• $900 – Gnana 1 (includes up to 2 registrants and 1 room for 3 nights)

• $1,200 – Gnana 2 (includes up to 4 registrants & 1 room for 3 nights)

• $2,000 – Kayaka 1 (includes up to 6 registrants & 1 room for 3 nights)

• $2,250 – Kayaka 2 (includes up to 6 registrants & 2 rooms for 3 nights)

• $5K – Dasoha (includes up to 8 registrants & 2 rooms for 3 nights)

• Adult : $150

• Children (5 to 12 years) : $119

• Children up to 5 years

• Onsite (if slot available) : $250

www.vsnaconvention.com

General Registration

Other Sponsorship Opportunities(In Honor or Memory of A Loved One)

• Yoga Session

• Business/I.T. Forum

• Womens/Health Forum

• Breakfast

• Lunch

• Dinner

• Snacks

Souvenir Sponsorship

• Full Back Page Color - $5,000

• Full Inside Front Page - $3500

• Full Inside Back Page - $2,500

• Full Page - $1,000

• Half Page - $700

• Quarter Page - $400 All Pages To Be Printed In Color

Convention Executive Team

Sri.Onkara Murundi

Treasurer

Sri. Shankar Sanikop

Co-Chair

Sri. Shiva Patil

Chair

Sri. Girish Nimbekai

Joint - Secretary

Sri. Vijay Hanagandi

Secretary

Sri.Vijay Kumar

Co-Chair

ಬನ್ನಿ, ಬಂಧು ಬಾಂಧವರನ್ುಿ ರೆ ೆ ತನ್ನಿ