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 – Ajay@iskcon50.orgFacebook.com/ISKCON50

Hare KrishnaThank you