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
• Full Service Restaurant
(Complimentary from VSNY-NJ)
• Free Baby Sitting
• Free Shuttle To Train Station (Station: Close By)
(Complimentary from VSNY-NJ)
• Free Parking • Business Center/Meeting Rooms • Indoor Pool • Fitness Center
• 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 Kheny
Prof. Ramjan Darga
MD, NICE, Karnataka
Basava Philosophy & Veerashaivism Gulbarga University, Karnataka
Dr. Neeraj Patil Former Mayor of "The London Borough of Lambeth"
Sri Vachanananda Swamiji Renowned Yoga Guru
Guest Artists (Confirmed)
Smt Sangeetha Katti
Sri. Mysore Nagaraj
Hindustani classical vocalist
Artistic Director Articulate Dance Studio, Mysore
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
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Visit To A Museum (Time Permitting)
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Youth Cultural Activities
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Various Competitions (Coloring, Vachana & Jeopardy For Kids)
Traditional Mouth Watering Dishes •
South Indian Breakfasts
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Eclectic Choice From – North/South Indian Lunch/Dinner Menu
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Snacks: Samosa/Dhokla/Mirchi & Vada Pau with Coffee & Tea
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Full Dinner on The Day of Arrival
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Boxed Breakfast on The Day of Departure
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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)
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$1,200 – Gnana 2 (includes up to 4 registrants & 1 room for 3 nights)
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$2,000 – Kayaka 1 (includes up to 6 registrants & 1 room for 3 nights)
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$2,250 – Kayaka 2 (includes up to 6 registrants & 2 rooms for 3 nights)
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$5K – Dasoha (includes up to 8 registrants & 2 rooms for 3 nights)
General Registration • Adult
: $150
• Children (5 to 12 years)
: $119
• Children up to 5 years
• Onsite (if slot available)
: $250
www.vsnaconvention.com
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. Shankar Sanikop Co-Chair
Sri. Vijay Hanagandi Secretary
Sri. Shiva Patil Chair
Sri. Girish Nimbekai Joint - Secretary
Sri.Vijay Kumar Co-Chair
Sri.Onkara Murundi Treasurer
ಬನ್ನಿ, ಬಂಧು ಬಾಂಧವರನ್ುಿ ರೆ ೆ ತನ್ನಿ