iskcon 50 planning guidelines
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ISKCON 50Celebrating 50 years of the
International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Beginning with 2015Srila Prabhupada leaving for the US from IndiaMayapurKolkata Cochin
Srila Prabhupada arriving in the USABoston – September 17, 2015New York – September 19, 2015Butler, PA
Main Celebration - 2016 50th Anniversary of theFounding of ISKCON July 13, 2016
Planning CategoriesEventsAchievementsCommunicationsProductions and Products
Special Events – 50th onlyOne-of-a-kind
E.g. S. Africa “Festival for the Children of the Rainbow Nation”
Cultural Concerts, Plays, Exhibitions
Conferences Inter-faith, Academic
Regular events - 50th-ized RathayatraJanmastamiGaura Purnima
Types of AchievementsMeasurable – like x# of books distributedMilestones – like opening a new templeProgressive – like “Happier Devotees”
Internal AchievementsGrowing MembershipCaring for devoteesEducating our youthUniting our familyRaising spiritual standardsEnhancing management
Outreach AchievementsBooks PrasadamHarinamCoursesHome programs
CommunicationsBuilding ISKCON’s reputation Opportunity for major media exposureRaising our internal “ISKCON Consciousness”
Productions and ProductsSpecial commemorative productions
Commemorative installations (plaques, gates, etc.) Dedication of new temple facilities
Special Products 50th anniversary book editions Special 50th Anniversary booklets Souvenirs
Planning LevelsYou have to plan
Local Regional National Continental
You can also propose global plans
Global PlanningWe need your input on
Events Conferences Achievements Products
International SupportBranding
Logo & Slogans Messages
International media Materials
Video productions Print designs (brochures, posters, handouts)
Inspiration Sharing success and plans from around the world
ISKCON FilmShowcasing the people and activities of ISKCON WorldwideFeature length – 60 to 90 minutesPlus a 10 minute introductory videoAdditional short videosWe need your input !!
FundingLocal & Regional funding raised locallyGlobal funding
To be determined ……… We Need Your Support!
GBC MandateAll GBCs, Ministers, and Regional Governing Bodies shall prepare and submit preliminary ideas and plans for 50th Anniversary local events and celebrations.Both of the above shall be reported to the Global Coordinator, Ajay Kumar (UK),by Aksaya Tritiya (02 May) 2014
Contact infoAjay Kumar – [email protected]/ISKCON50
Hare KrishnaThank you