Announcement: Proposed service organization

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Posted after preliminary discussion with a

few members of the list:

 

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Request for Discussion for forming a Sri Vaishnava

Service Organization:

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As we gather material for the CD-ROM project it is

inevitable that sooner or later we have to seek permission

for using third party material such as photos, audio tapes,

and text. Further, the cost of production is likely to be

large enough that it must be properly managed and

recovered from sales of the CD-ROM. Any excess

revenue generated must be properly and wisely

channelled to support Sri Vaishnavam. All of these

require a formal entity. With this as the primary

motivation we wish to propose a new organization.

 

There are several issues that we must discuss and arrive at

some consensus. These are listed below. Please take a

moment to read and do respond with your suggestions

and comments.

 

[1] Rationale for forming the entity

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The primary purpose is already mentioned above. In

addition, this entity may be used for (1) launching other

projects in the future, (2) developing a database of

interested Sri Vaishnavas, (3) organizing drives to

support worthwhile projects in India, (4) organize

spiritual gatherings, etc., etc.

 

[2] Name for the organization

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During out initial consultation we felt a Tamil name,

or at least a partly Tamil name, would be nice in

stead of a 100% Sanskrit name. This way the group is

more likely to be viewed as a Sri Vaishnava organization

free of any caste affiliation. An English name may also

be used parenthetically if that is beneficial, There

is no such legal requirement.

 

One possible Tamil name is: Sri Vaishnava Thondar Kuzhaam

[kuzhaam is used in Azhvaar literature meaning

"group/society/sabha of devotees". It is not in

colloquial use in Tamil Nadu today.]

The English equivalent could be something like,

"Sri Vaishnava Thondar Society." The parenthesis

could go with either the Tamil or the English name.

 

 

[3] Organizing committee

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During the initial period of getting the entity off and

running we need some people to represent it formally.

Please volunteer.

 

The initial organizing committee will be charged

with getting the entity going and achieving a

critical mass of members. After that, a nominating

committee will be formed and elections will be held for

the entire Executive Committee, as indicated in the

Bylaws.

 

 

[4] Place of incorporation:

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We propose that it be incorporated in the State of

Tennessee mainly because Dileepan, who will file all the

papers, is a resident of Tennessee.

 

[5] Charter and Bylaws:

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Proposed Charter and Bylaws will be mailed shortly.

Please read them carefully and e-mail your comments.

After a couple weeks of discussion we can vote on this

proposal.