Talks by Swami Ishwarananda

Chinmaya Mission Alpharetta Presents Talks by Swami Ishwarananda

Hamsa Geeta May 13th - May 17th 2013 - Glen Abbey Clubhouse

Swami Ishwarananda ji’s Yagna 2013

Hamsa Geeta – Evening Sessions on May 13th to May 17th , 2013

Time 7:00pm – 8:30 pm

Bhakti Sudha – Morning Sessions on May 14th to May 17th , 2013

Time 8:30am – 9:30am

Venue: Glen Abbey Clubhouse, 3600 Grey Abbey Drive , Alpharetta GA 30022

BV Admin Seva Group doing Pre-Registration for next Session (2013-14)

re-registration team will be at the Rotunda 10:00 -11:00 a.m and 12:30 – 12:45 p.m to collect your checks. The fees for next year will be the same as last year.

  • Family fee – $150 – Family/Adult membership (Required for all families)
  • Bala Vihar fees for 1 child – $175
  • Bala Vihar fees for 2 or more children – $350

What do the fees cover :  The Family/Adult membership fees include one Centenary Celebration book, a Prayer & Bhajan book with CD as well as access to all the Study Groups, Yagnas etc. for a year.  BV fees include textbooks, Prayer book & CD, BV classes and Language classes for a year.  2/3 of the fees are tax deductible as charitable contribution.  The fees also cover liability insurance for all members.

CM News: Chinmaya Sanchar App

Technology that Transforms – Chinmaya Sanchar.  Learning. Celebrating. Connecting. With the help of our mobile app

Check out the features of Chinmaya Sanchar in detail.   Play a video on: Chinmaya Channel  (Chinmaya Mission’s Official YouTube Channel)

Summer Youth Empowerment Program (YEP)

Summer Youth Empowerment Program (YEP): June 25th – August 28th at Piercy, CA:

CHYK has organized a fantastic value based leadership program for dynamic youth.

Registration: Free (for full time as well as part time participants)

YEP initiated in 2003 was designed to train youth in the principles of management, ethics and organizational skills, incorporate service and personal development.  There have been more than 350 graduates of YEP known as Yuvaveers who are doing amazing contributions in the world today.

This is the first time that YEP will be conducted in North America.                                       Swami Sarveshanandaji, Swami Mitranandaji and Acharya Vivek will be coordinating this program.

Please encourage your youth to participate in this wonderful program.

For more information check here.

BV Admin Seva Group needs Volunteers with IT background

he Admin Seva Group is looking for Volunteers to help with the Bala Vihar Registration system.

If you are an IT professional and would be interested in participating in developing the registration system in the next 2 months, please email us at bvadminleads@chinmayamissionalpharetta.org with your name, email and phone number.

Gita Chanting Competition 2013 Results

120 children from grades pre-K through 9th grade participated in our Gita Chanting competition this year.  We congratulate all the participants for the sincere effort they put in to memorize the verses.  The competition was close as usual, and there were many ties for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.

The results have been posted at: http://www.chinmayamissionalpharetta.org/bala-vihar/competitions/gita-chanting-competition/

Parents can collect the pronunciation grading sheets on Sunday between 10:30 and 10:50 a.m at the Rotunda.

Note:  There was some mixed messages about the starting time of the competition.  We apologize for the confusion. We have not subtracted any points for lateness.

CM News : Mahasamadhi Camp 2013

Dates: July 29th – August 3rd – Early bird discount ends on March 31st.

The Mahasamadhi camp is a great opportunity for the entire family to come together in a spiritually enriching environment.   With Pujya Guruji and lots of various Acharyas all being in the same place, it is an event you do not want to miss out on.

For Registration and other details check here.

CMA Security Measures

In the month of February, we plan to implement the following and based on this trial we will decide the next steps.

  • Only the Entrance close to the Gym will be open.  All other entrances will remain closed from outside at all times. They can be opened from inside.
  • Language Class parent volunteers will be at the Cafeteria door and Side Entranceto allow language class kids in from 9:45 – 10:05 a.m. This will make it convenient for language class families and teachers who use these parking lots.

Please help us follow these guidelines.  Also do not prop the doors open as it reduces the building security.  We welcome your suggestions/participation.  Please email us at:  cmalpharetta.helpdesk@gmail.com

CM News: Summer Service programs for High School kids to CORD, India

This is an opportunity for high schoolers enrolled in the Chinmaya Bala Vihars to travel to India and volunteer their time serving the under-served.

Admittance to the service visit is on a first come, first served basis.

If you are an adult and are interested to chaperon the children, please do contact us and we will equip you with the information, connections and skill set needed.

All of our service project visits have been very successful, considering the dramatic impact it has had on the participants.

This is also a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours for college applications and is a wonderful practical exercise to compliment all the years of Bala Vihar learning.

2013 Summer Service Visits..

Due to high demand, this year we will do two service visits.

Service Visit # 1 – 2013 – CORD Sidhbari

  • Where: to CORD, Sidhbari, HP, India.
  • When: July 10 – July 30, 2013
  • Details: The Camp is for 2 weeks.
  • Eligibility: 10 – 12 Graders
  • Registration: Open now!

Service Visit # 2 – 2013 – Chinmaya Vijaya girls orphanage & NRI Medical College

  • Where: to Chinmaya Vijaya & NRI Medical college, Kaza, AP, India.
  • When: August 5 – August 17, 2013
  • Details: The Camp is for 2 weeks.
  • Eligibility: 10 – 12 Graders
  • Registration: Open now!

How to Apply:

  • Download the zip file
  • Read FAQ thoroughly
  • Fill out the questionnaire and release of liability form and fax it to (866) 580-5508
  • Have your Bala Vihar teacher fill out the recommendation letter and fax/email to us
  • Send $500 to: CORDUSA, 2569 Wagon Train Lane, Diamond Bar CA 91765

Questions?

Email servicevisit@cordusa.org or Call (866) 580-5508

CMA Fundraiser Update

By His grace and the blessings of our masters, we have paid off the loan outstanding for our current property on Jones Bridge Road. W e are moving towards Phase II of this project, which would involve, leveling the land and constructing the parking lot, auditorium and a temple. We hope to have the final construction to be completed by 2015 and anticipate the total project to cost approximately $3 Million.

 Currently we are focused on mobilizing funds toward the down payment for the phase II loan.  We will continue to update you, of our progress in our journey of completing the ashram project. If you have any questions or comments regarding CMA, please let us know.
Thanks for all yor conitnued support.