Guest guest Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Dear All, The Annual Vishwa Madhva Sangha Retreat will be held in Racoon Creek State Park near Pittsburgh during Sep 2-5 (Labor Day Weekend). Mettilotsava in Sri Venkateshvara Temple in Pittsburgh will be in the morning of 4 Sep (Sunday). This is the 4th year VMS is organizing the annual Retreat and participating in Mettilotsava. Sri Madhav Gudi, the chief deciple of Sri Bhimsen Joshi, will provide the devaranaama concert in the evening of Sep 4 in the VMS Retreat. Other programs in the Retreat are evolving and will be announced periodically. This is the major annual event in the VMS and we are seeking enthusiastic support and participation in this whole-some family oriented spiritual and social gathering. Accommodation will be in the cabins in natural settings in Organized Group Cabins Camp Site 2 in Racoon Creek State Park near Pittsburgh. This Site comes with large kitchen, dining and meeting halls, play areas with base-ball, basket-ball courts, rest rooms with hot water facilities for bathing etc. More information s available in the web-site http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/raccooncreek.aspx There is no set fee but usually $100 per family (2 adults, 2 children) covers all the accommodation, food, concerts expenses for the entire weekend (Sep 2-5). This is just to give you an idea that this is very affordasble and inexpensive. Any excess money left over is usually donated to a worth-while Madhva cause in India. We are seeking cooperation from all participants to commit these 3-4 days fully in each year for this VMS annual gathering and arrive at the start of the gathering and remain with the group till the end so that the entire group can enjoy the group activities in a whole-some way all thru the gathering. This is very critical for planning the activities and sharing all the work-load. We would like to discourage participants arriving Saturday afternoon and departing Sunday morning right after Mettilotsava. This defeats the very purpose of the gathering and is abusive to the enormous efforts put in by volunteers to make this gathering happen. We would like all participants to arrive by 12 noon on Sep 3 (Sat) at the latest and remain with the group at least till 8 or 9 am on Sep 5 (Monday). We would like participants to start making commitments openly starting today. For the start, me and my family are committed. We are 4 adults and 2 children, we will arrive by 6 pm on Sep 2 (Friday) and stay till 10 or 11 am on Sep 5 (Monday). Please build momentum by announcing your commitment publicly. This way we will also know head-count. Hare Srinivasa Namaskaragalu Bindu Tel 610-966-9299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Dear Sri. Bindu Madhvan avare; Hare Shrinivasa /\ It is very happy to learn that VMS annual retreat and MettilOtsava is being scheduled this year. Many thanks for all your effort in this regard. Please count on us for this event. We (two adult and two children) will be pledged to be check-in by Friday evening and stay until Monday. Please let us know anything to be done for the event from our side. With Namaskara, Srinivas Kotekal (269)324-2248 "Madhavan,G V. Bindu" <madhavgv wrote: Dear All,The Annual Vishwa Madhva Sangha Retreat will be held in Racoon CreekState Park near Pittsburgh during Sep 2-5 (Labor Day Weekend).Mettilotsava in Sri Venkateshvara Temple in Pittsburgh will be in themorning of 4 Sep (Sunday). This is the 4th year VMS is organizing theannual Retreat and participating in Mettilotsava. Sri Madhav Gudi, the chief deciple of Sri Bhimsen Joshi, will providethe devaranaama concert in the evening of Sep 4 in the VMS Retreat.Other programs in the Retreat are evolving and will be announcedperiodically.This is the major annual event in the VMS and we are seekingenthusiastic support and participation in this whole-some familyoriented spiritual and social gathering. Accommodation will be in thecabins in natural settings in Organized Group Cabins Camp Site 2 inRacoon Creek State Park near Pittsburgh. This Site comes with largekitchen, dining and meeting halls, play areas with base-ball,basket-ball courts, rest rooms with hot water facilities for bathingetc. More information s available in the web-sitehttp://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/raccooncreek.aspxThere is no set fee but usually $100 per family (2 adults, 2 children)covers all the accommodation, food, concerts expenses for the entireweekend (Sep 2-5). This is just to give you an idea that this is veryaffordasble and inexpensive. Any excess money left over is usuallydonated to a worth-while Madhva cause in India.We are seeking cooperation from all participants to commit these 3-4days fully in each year for this VMS annual gathering and arrive at thestart of the gathering and remain with the group till the end so thatthe entire group can enjoy the group activities in a whole-some way allthru the gathering. This is very critical for planning the activitiesand sharing all the work-load. We would like to discourage participantsarriving Saturday afternoon and departing Sunday morning right afterMettilotsava. This defeats the very purpose of the gathering and isabusive to the enormous efforts put in by volunteers to make thisgathering happen. We would like all participants to arrive by 12 noon onSep 3 (Sat) at the latest and remain with the group at least till 8 or 9am on Sep 5 (Monday). We would like participants to start making commitments openly startingtoday. For the start, me and my family are committed. We are 4 adultsand 2 children, we will arrive by 6 pm on Sep 2 (Friday) and stay till10 or 11 am on Sep 5 (Monday). Please build momentum by announcing yourcommitment publicly. This way we will also know head-count.Hare SrinivasaNamaskaragaluBinduTel 610-966-9299 sanmArga sacChAstra satsaMga sadbhaktisuj~JAna saMpatti mAdhEhi bhO |SreeRAGavEMdrArya SreeRAGavEMdrArya SreeRAGavEMdrArya pAhi prabhO || Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Dear All, So far, the participants are as follows: 1. Allentown, 3 families, 8 adults, children 5 2. Connecticut, 5 families, 11 adults, 5 children, possibly 2 other families of 4 adults and 3 kids 3. Srinivas Kotekal 2 adults, 2 children So far, 20-24 adults, 12-15 children. We do need response from all others. Even if it is understood that you are participating, please do send us e-mail confirming your participation. Your prompt response will help us and also build momentum. Please respond. Please do not delay. Namaskaragalu Bindu Srinivasan, Gajawalli V UTRC [srinivGV] Wednesday, August 03, 2005 10:34 AM yogeendrabhatuli RE: VMS Annual Retreat, Mettilotsava The CT group will attend: Committed: 5 families (11 adults, 5 kids) Likely to come: 2 other families (4 adults, 3 kids) I will send out the final list a week before the function. I request one person to take responsibility for the region, collect info (e-mail does not work, work on the phone) and respond. Srinivasan for CT area VMS Annual Retreat, Mettilotsava Dear All, The Annual Vishwa Madhva Sangha Retreat will be held in Racoon Creek State Park near Pittsburgh during Sep 2-5 (Labor Day Weekend). Mettilotsava in Sri Venkateshvara Temple in Pittsburgh will be in the morning of 4 Sep (Sunday). This is the 4th year VMS is organizing the annual Retreat and participating in Mettilotsava. Sri Madhav Gudi, the chief deciple of Sri Bhimsen Joshi, will provide the devaranaama concert in the evening of Sep 4 in the VMS Retreat. Other programs in the Retreat are evolving and will be announced periodically. This is the major annual event in the VMS and we are seeking enthusiastic support and participation in this whole-some family oriented spiritual and social gathering. Accommodation will be in the cabins in natural settings in Organized Group Cabins Camp Site 2 in Racoon Creek State Park near Pittsburgh. This Site comes with large kitchen, dining and meeting halls, play areas with base-ball, basket-ball courts, rest rooms with hot water facilities for bathing etc. More information s available in the web-site http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/raccooncreek.aspx There is no set fee but usually $100 per family (2 adults, 2 children) covers all the accommodation, food, concerts expenses for the entire weekend (Sep 2-5). This is just to give you an idea that this is very affordasble and inexpensive. Any excess money left over is usually donated to a worth-while Madhva cause in India. We are seeking cooperation from all participants to commit these 3-4 days fully in each year for this VMS annual gathering and arrive at the start of the gathering and remain with the group till the end so that the entire group can enjoy the group activities in a whole-some way all thru the gathering. This is very critical for planning the activities and sharing all the work-load. We would like to discourage participants arriving Saturday afternoon and departing Sunday morning right after Mettilotsava. This defeats the very purpose of the gathering and is abusive to the enormous efforts put in by volunteers to make this gathering happen. We would like all participants to arrive by 12 noon on Sep 3 (Sat) at the latest and remain with the group at least till 8 or 9 am on Sep 5 (Monday). We would like participants to start making commitments openly starting today. For the start, me and my family are committed. We are 4 adults and 2 children, we will arrive by 6 pm on Sep 2 (Friday) and stay till 10 or 11 am on Sep 5 (Monday). Please build momentum by announcing your commitment publicly. This way we will also know head-count. Hare Srinivasa Namaskaragalu Bindu Tel 610-966-9299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2005 Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 Namaskara: I will not be able to attend the VMS annual retreat as I will be in India at that time. May I convet through you my best wishes to all members of the VMS and to Shri Madhav Gudi. Do convey my respects and remember me to him ( he may recall me as former Commissioner, Bangalore City Corporation). Thanks and best wishes Jairaj K.JAIRAJ Senior Public Sector Management Specialist- AFRICA REGION The World Bank, Washington D.C. 20433, USA. Phone: 202 458 8566 ; Fax 202 473 8368. e mail: kjairaj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 - " Suresh Maddur " Saturday, August 06, 2005 9:10 AM Re: VMS Annual Retreat, Mettilotsava > Hello Shobha > > I am sorry I could not send reply yesterday because I > was calling people till 10 in the night. So far this > is what I have got > > 1. Suresh and shobha Maddur 3 adults and 1 child - > confirmed > > 2. Prasanna and Sandhya 2 adults and 2 children - > confirmed > > 3. Ananth and Prema Sandoor 2 adults and 2 children - > confirmed > > 4. Sanjeev and Poornima 2 adults and 1 child - > confirmed > > 5. Chithra Ram 1 adult - confirmed > > 6. Gurumurthy and prathima 2 adults and 2 children - > confirmed > > 7. Sudha Rao 1 adult and 2 children - tentative > > 8. Madhusudhan and Jayashree - Madusudhan - Confirmed > Jayashree and her mother - tentative > > 9. Raghu and Sandhya Rao 2 adults and 1 child - > tetative > > 10. KP and Lakshmi 2 adults and 2 children - tentative > > I am still calling people and trying to get their > confirmation. I will keep updating the list as and > when there is change in this list. Please let us know > whatever help you need from us. We are planning to be > there by Saturday after noon and planning to leave by > Monday 9am. > > Thanks Shobha > > Shobha Maddur > > Hare srinivasa - Madhavan,G V. Bindu Wednesday, August 03, 2005 11:01 AM FW: VMS Annual Retreat, Mettilotsava Dear All, The Annual Vishwa Madhva Sangha Retreat will be held in Racoon Creek State Park near Pittsburgh during Sep 2-5 (Labor Day Weekend). Mettilotsava in Sri Venkateshvara Temple in Pittsburgh will be in the morning of 4 Sep (Sunday). This is the 4th year VMS is organizing the annual Retreat and participating in Mettilotsava. Sri Madhav Gudi, the chief deciple of Sri Bhimsen Joshi, will provide the devaranaama concert in the evening of Sep 4 in the VMS Retreat. Other programs in the Retreat are evolving and will be announced periodically. This is the major annual event in the VMS and we are seeking enthusiastic support and participation in this whole-some family oriented spiritual and social gathering. Accommodation will be in the cabins in natural settings in Organized Group Cabins Camp Site 2 in Racoon Creek State Park near Pittsburgh. This Site comes with large kitchen, dining and meeting halls, play areas with base-ball, basket-ball courts, rest rooms with hot water facilities for bathing etc. More information s available in the web-site http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/raccooncreek.aspx There is no set fee but usually $100 per family (2 adults, 2 children) covers all the accommodation, food, concerts expenses for the entire weekend (Sep 2-5). This is just to give you an idea that this is very affordasble and inexpensive. Any excess money left over is usually donated to a worth-while Madhva cause in India. We are seeking cooperation from all participants to commit these 3-4 days fully in each year for this VMS annual gathering and arrive at the start of the gathering and remain with the group till the end so that the entire group can enjoy the group activities in a whole-some way all thru the gathering. This is very critical for planning the activities and sharing all the work-load. We would like to discourage participants arriving Saturday afternoon and departing Sunday morning right after Mettilotsava. This defeats the very purpose of the gathering and is abusive to the enormous efforts put in by volunteers to make this gathering happen. We would like all participants to arrive by 12 noon on Sep 3 (Sat) at the latest and remain with the group at least till 8 or 9 am on Sep 5 (Monday). We would like participants to start making commitments openly starting today. For the start, me and my family are committed. We are 4 adults and 2 children, we will arrive by 6 pm on Sep 2 (Friday) and stay till 10 or 11 am on Sep 5 (Monday). Please build momentum by announcing your commitment publicly. This way we will also know head-count. Hare Srinivasa Namaskaragalu Bindu Tel 610-966-9299 P.S. We do need response from all others. Even if it is understood that you are participating, please do send us e-mail confirming your participation. Your prompt response will help us and also build momentum. Please respond. Please do not delay. Namaskaragalu Bindu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2005 Report Share Posted August 9, 2005 Update on number of attendees so far: 1. Allentown: 3 families 2. Connecticut: 5 familes (possibly 2 more) 3. New Jersey: 10 families (possibly 3 to 4 more) 4. New York: 5. Wash. D.C: 6 families 6. Detroit area: 7 families (possibly 2 to 3 more) 7. Cleveland: 2 8. Pittsburgh: 1 Total of 33 families with 65 adults and ~ 30 kids It is going to be a nice gathering. Happening for the 4th straight year. So don't miss out, and join the group and have fun. Please confirm your participation. ! Hare Srinivasa ! - Madhavan,G V. Bindu ; satsangha_east Cc: SrinivGV ; yogeendrabhatuli Wednesday, August 03, 2005 11:01 AM FW: VMS Annual Retreat, Mettilotsava Dear All,So far, the participants are as follows:1. Allentown, 3 families, 8 adults, children 52. Connecticut, 5 families, 11 adults, 5 children, possibly 2 otherfamilies of 4 adults and 3 kids3. Srinivas Kotekal 2 adults, 2 childrenSo far, 20-24 adults, 12-15 children.We do need response from all others. Even if it is understood that youare participating, please do send us e-mail confirming yourparticipation. Your prompt response will help us and also buildmomentum. Please respond. Please do not delay.NamaskaragaluBindu Srinivasan, Gajawalli V UTRC [srinivGV] Wednesday, August 03, 2005 10:34 AMyogeendrabhatuliSubject: RE: VMS Annual Retreat, MettilotsavaThe CT group will attend:Committed: 5 families (11 adults, 5 kids) Likely to come: 2 otherfamilies (4 adults, 3 kids)I will send out the final list a week before the function.I request one person to take responsibility for the region, collect info(e-mail does not work, work on the phone) and respond.Srinivasan for CT areaVMS Annual Retreat, MettilotsavaDear All,The Annual Vishwa Madhva Sangha Retreat will be held in Racoon CreekState Park near Pittsburgh during Sep 2-5 (Labor Day Weekend).Mettilotsava in Sri Venkateshvara Temple in Pittsburgh will be in themorning of 4 Sep (Sunday). This is the 4th year VMS is organizing theannual Retreat and participating in Mettilotsava. Sri Madhav Gudi, the chief deciple of Sri Bhimsen Joshi, will providethe devaranaama concert in the evening of Sep 4 in the VMS Retreat.Other programs in the Retreat are evolving and will be announcedperiodically.This is the major annual event in the VMS and we are seekingenthusiastic support and participation in this whole-some familyoriented spiritual and social gathering. Accommodation will be in thecabins in natural settings in Organized Group Cabins Camp Site 2 inRacoon Creek State Park near Pittsburgh. This Site comes with largekitchen, dining and meeting halls, play areas with base-ball,basket-ball courts, rest rooms with hot water facilities for bathingetc. More information s available in the web-sitehttp://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/raccooncreek.aspxThere is no set fee but usually $100 per family (2 adults, 2 children)covers all the accommodation, food, concerts expenses for the entireweekend (Sep 2-5). This is just to give you an idea that this is veryaffordasble and inexpensive. Any excess money left over is usuallydonated to a worth-while Madhva cause in India.We are seeking cooperation from all participants to commit these 3-4days fully in each year for this VMS annual gathering and arrive at thestart of the gathering and remain with the group till the end so thatthe entire group can enjoy the group activities in a whole-some way allthru the gathering. This is very critical for planning the activitiesand sharing all the work-load. We would like to discourage participantsarriving Saturday afternoon and departing Sunday morning right afterMettilotsava. This defeats the very purpose of the gathering and isabusive to the enormous efforts put in by volunteers to make thisgathering happen. We would like all participants to arrive by 12 noon onSep 3 (Sat) at the latest and remain with the group at least till 8 or 9am on Sep 5 (Monday). We would like participants to start making commitments openly startingtoday. For the start, me and my family are committed. We are 4 adultsand 2 children, we will arrive by 6 pm on Sep 2 (Friday) and stay till10 or 11 am on Sep 5 (Monday). Please build momentum by announcing yourcommitment publicly. This way we will also know head-count.Hare SrinivasaNamaskaragaluBinduTel 610-966-9299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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