Sharanu,
Currently VSNA has two BOD positions open and any eligible VSNA member can send their nominations to Dr.S.Munavalli or contact their local chapter president for more information.
Regards,
Shiva
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Karnataka Flood Funds - Nov. Update
Sharanu,
Regards,
VSNA Executive Committee
Ref: BOD meeting Nov.18.2009 – Karnataka Flood Victims Fund Raising
Many of you and chapters have taken important steps in raising funds or working with other entities to help Karnataka flood victims. From the time Shiva Maganahalli' s email communique on Karnataka flood victim's help, few things have happened and we are trying to move ahead as quickly as possible to send the financial help needed.
Maryland chapter has pledged or raised more than $13K and expressed strong interest in using JSS, Mysore Mutt's auspice. Furthermore, JSS Suttur Swamiji Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji and VSNA president Sundresh Siddiah communicated on ways of working out the disbursement of these funds to the victims. Though there are other NGOs that currently helping in Karnataka, the missions of VSNA and JSS align well and JSS was one of the organization that got involved in the relief from the beginning. A JSS video related to their effort can be seen here.
Though in the BOD meeting it was agreed to short list a NGO and then proceed, with the above developments and to expedite the help to flood victims, executive body now asks BOD to approve of sending the funds to JSS at the earliest. In fact one of the BOD member is possibly heading to India and hand over the check to Swamiji. In the next two days, if you have any concern on this you can reply to this email (vsna_officers@ yahoogroups. com) with details. Otherwise, this overrides the earlier BOD decision.
Any chapter or member who is interested in donating through VSNA, please make a check payable to VSNA and send it to:
Latha Mallikarjuna
214 Leaside Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
Make your check payable to "VSNA" with note “Karnataka Flood Victims Fund” and a donation receipt will be sent to each donor.
Also, for any VSNA family or member that makes $2000 (two thousand dollars) their family name will be inscribed on the house built using that donation.
Local chapters should continue to make all efforts in raising the funds through VSNA in their coming functions/meetings and a presentation can be downloaded from Yahoo group under folder “Karnataka Flood Victims” to present to local members.
Many of you and chapters have taken important steps in raising funds or working with other entities to help Karnataka flood victims. From the time Shiva Maganahalli' s email communique on Karnataka flood victim's help, few things have happened and we are trying to move ahead as quickly as possible to send the financial help needed.
Maryland chapter has pledged or raised more than $13K and expressed strong interest in using JSS, Mysore Mutt's auspice. Furthermore, JSS Suttur Swamiji Jagadguru Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Mahaswamiji and VSNA president Sundresh Siddiah communicated on ways of working out the disbursement of these funds to the victims. Though there are other NGOs that currently helping in Karnataka, the missions of VSNA and JSS align well and JSS was one of the organization that got involved in the relief from the beginning. A JSS video related to their effort can be seen here.
Though in the BOD meeting it was agreed to short list a NGO and then proceed, with the above developments and to expedite the help to flood victims, executive body now asks BOD to approve of sending the funds to JSS at the earliest. In fact one of the BOD member is possibly heading to India and hand over the check to Swamiji. In the next two days, if you have any concern on this you can reply to this email (vsna_officers@ yahoogroups. com) with details. Otherwise, this overrides the earlier BOD decision.
Any chapter or member who is interested in donating through VSNA, please make a check payable to VSNA and send it to:
Latha Mallikarjuna
214 Leaside Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
Make your check payable to "VSNA" with note “Karnataka Flood Victims Fund” and a donation receipt will be sent to each donor.
Also, for any VSNA family or member that makes $2000 (two thousand dollars) their family name will be inscribed on the house built using that donation.
Local chapters should continue to make all efforts in raising the funds through VSNA in their coming functions/meetings and a presentation can be downloaded from Yahoo group under folder “Karnataka Flood Victims” to present to local members.
Regards,
VSNA Executive Committee
Inti,
Shiva M.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Life Time Achievements Award to Dr.Mahadevappa
Dear All,
VSNA is proud of the the achievements and award recently conferred to Dr.Mahadevappa. He is the father of two of long time members of VSNA, North California Chapter. His daughter Mamatha Shekar and son Rajendra Mahadevappa live in the bay area and have been active in VSNA activities.
CONGRATULATIONS DR. Mahadevappa on your multiple awards!
Central VSNA
The Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee has conferred upon Dr. Madappa Mahadevappa the Life Time Achievements Award for 2009 for your strong contributions through research, education, extension, HRD and new project initiatives, spanning over four decades, which greatly helped the cause of agriculture in India and positively impacted the lives of millions of farmers.
Agriculture Leadership Awards were started in 2008 to recognize the leadership roles played by individuals and institutions, which are positively impacting the lives of farmers and rural masses. The Awards were introduced in the areas of Policy, Research, Farming, Industry, Development and State Leaderships. Two new areas; Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility Awards have been added this year.
Dr. Madappa Mahadevappa was awarded this honor on 4 Sep., 2009 at 7.30 pm at Taj Palace, New Delhi.
In 2008, Dr. RS Paroda, Dr. KL Chadha and Dr. V Kurien were conferred upon the Life Time Achievements Awards.
Citation: Dr. Madappa Mahadevappa, an accomplished plant breeder, geneticist and seed scientist of international repute, has also proved himself as an able administrator by heading Agricultural University, Dharwad and ASRB, GOI. He has made significant contributions to green revolution in India particularly to rice improvement - his varieties adding laudably to state and national exchequer. Known as "Father of Hybrid Rice" in India, he was responsible for developing first hybrid that paved the way to intensify hybrid research in India. A scientist par excellence, his research in IRRI, Philippines on frontier areas like Rice-Ratoon Cropping Pattern, developing varieties for adverse soils opened up untilled areas to cropping. He elevated UAS, Dharwad to bag ICAR's Outstanding Institution Award-2000. His Eco-friendly Parthenium Weed Management Technology is widely adopted.
He is associated and has brought radical changes in national institutes such as ICAR, CSIR, DBT, Commodity Boards, etc. Presently, as Director of JSS Rural Development Foundation, Karnataka, he is implementing high-value rural-development projects focusing on livelihood generation to BPL farmers and rural drop-outs. His recently completed "Seed Village" project impacted 21 districts of Karnataka enhancing the income of more than 5000 farmers and obviating their dependence on spurious and costly seeds.
He has authored twenty books in English/Kannada which have transmitted technology knowledge to the scientific/farming communities. The recent innovative book with 45 poems is considered effective in reaching even the illiterates.
VSNA is proud of the the achievements and award recently conferred to Dr.Mahadevappa. He is the father of two of long time members of VSNA, North California Chapter. His daughter Mamatha Shekar and son Rajendra Mahadevappa live in the bay area and have been active in VSNA activities.
CONGRATULATIONS DR. Mahadevappa on your multiple awards!
Central VSNA
Agriculture Leadership Awards were started in 2008 to recognize the leadership roles played by individuals and institutions, which are positively impacting the lives of farmers and rural masses. The Awards were introduced in the areas of Policy, Research, Farming, Industry, Development and State Leaderships. Two new areas; Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility Awards have been added this year.
Dr. Madappa Mahadevappa was awarded this honor on 4 Sep., 2009 at 7.30 pm at Taj Palace, New Delhi.
In 2008, Dr. RS Paroda, Dr. KL Chadha and Dr. V Kurien were conferred upon the Life Time Achievements Awards.
Citation: Dr. Madappa Mahadevappa, an accomplished plant breeder, geneticist and seed scientist of international repute, has also proved himself as an able administrator by heading Agricultural University, Dharwad and ASRB, GOI. He has made significant contributions to green revolution in India particularly to rice improvement - his varieties adding laudably to state and national exchequer. Known as "Father of Hybrid Rice" in India, he was responsible for developing first hybrid that paved the way to intensify hybrid research in India. A scientist par excellence, his research in IRRI, Philippines on frontier areas like Rice-Ratoon Cropping Pattern, developing varieties for adverse soils opened up untilled areas to cropping. He elevated UAS, Dharwad to bag ICAR's Outstanding Institution Award-2000. His Eco-friendly Parthenium Weed Management Technology is widely adopted.
He is associated and has brought radical changes in national institutes such as ICAR, CSIR, DBT, Commodity Boards, etc. Presently, as Director of JSS Rural Development Foundation, Karnataka, he is implementing high-value rural-development projects focusing on livelihood generation to BPL farmers and rural drop-outs. His recently completed "Seed Village" project impacted 21 districts of Karnataka enhancing the income of more than 5000 farmers and obviating their dependence on spurious and costly seeds.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Karnataka Flood Fund - Oct.2009 Update
Namaskara,
I am sure you are already aware of the calamity that hit Karnataka in the last few days. The heavy rain and the subsequent flood is considered one of the worst and its effects not only have high impact now but also for some time to come especially on the people and farmers in the flooded areas. As 2.5 million victims suffer from continued lack of food, water, clothes and shelter, it is a staggering effort for any government/organization to mobilize the help needed. Let us help in whatever way that we can to alleviate the suffering and in that regard please write/email to your local members in helping the flood victims. I have provided few links below here that would be of interest you in this regard.
The cheques and demand drafts may also be sent to Bangalore at the following address:
Karnataka Chief Minister’s Relief Fund–Calamity,
Office of the Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka,
Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore-560001.
Deccan Herald:
Contributions can be made through cheques or bank drafts, drawn in favour of
Deccan Herald-Prajavani Flood Relief Fund and sent to our office at
75, M G Road,
Bangalore-560001
Please superscribe the envelope with Deccan Herald Relief Fund.
Contributions can also be made directly to the
Please superscribe the envelope with Deccan Herald Relief Fund.
Contributions can also be made directly to the
SB A/C No 200385,
Canara Bank, Cantonment Branch,
Bangalore 560001.
Suttur Math:
Mysore Citizen Forum president Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji from Suttur Math said that JSS Mahavidyapeetha would donate Rs. 10 lakh to the flood victims. He said that people can contribute money, relief material, new clothes and medicines at the following centres: the JSS Mahavidyapeetha near Gun House, the Star of Mysore office and Mysore Mail office.
Vishwesha Thirtha Swamji of Pejawar Math would distribute relief material to the flood-affected victims in Mantralaya, and in Raichur, Haveri, and Koppal districts. He would tour the flood-affected places from Monday. Donations can be sent to:
Poornaprajna Vidyapeetha,
Katriguppa Main Road,
Bangalore (phe: 9845468508).
Habitat for Humanity India Chapter
http://www.habitati ndia.in/ (You can donate online)
Chief minister Padayatra to collect some funds
Sharanu,
Shiva M.
Monday, June 8, 2009
VSNA Convention - Updates
Dear Registrants,
A special commemorative Souvenir book is being distributed during the conventionto each Convention Attendee as part of their registration. The "souvenir committee" is working very hard to release the Souveniron the opening day of the convention. This "Souvenir Handout" is chock-full of special theme related and convention related writings.
The Souvenir will be a literary keepsake (about 150 pages) that would contain:-Literary articles related to Veerashaiva/Sharana philosophy- Poems,-Crossword puzzles-Quizzes related to Verashaivism-Advertisements-many other items to make the souvenir a "good read" for our attendees. Souvenir is often kept forever as a special memento of a memorable Convention. Be a part of this special publication and show your support for the Convention by placing an ad in the Souvenir Book.If you are planning to place your advertisement, please send the advertisementinformation and the payment as early as you can, as the deadline is fast approaching.
Please visit our site to learn more about the ad rates and submission process. http://www.vsnachicago.org/registration/souvenir_ad_order_form.html If you would like to contribute your writings to the souvenir, please send your articles ASAP, before the deadline.Please visit our site to learn more about the submission rules. http://www.vsnachicago.org/convention2/toppage1.htm
An additional "Post-convention supplement" will be mailed after the event and would contain an illustrated report of convention proceedings.
Best Regards,
Ravi Amblee
VSNA Communications Committee
www.vsnaConvention.org
A special commemorative Souvenir book is being distributed during the conventionto each Convention Attendee as part of their registration. The "souvenir committee" is working very hard to release the Souveniron the opening day of the convention. This "Souvenir Handout" is chock-full of special theme related and convention related writings.
The Souvenir will be a literary keepsake (about 150 pages) that would contain:-Literary articles related to Veerashaiva/Sharana philosophy- Poems,-Crossword puzzles-Quizzes related to Verashaivism-Advertisements-many other items to make the souvenir a "good read" for our attendees. Souvenir is often kept forever as a special memento of a memorable Convention. Be a part of this special publication and show your support for the Convention by placing an ad in the Souvenir Book.If you are planning to place your advertisement, please send the advertisementinformation and the payment as early as you can, as the deadline is fast approaching.
Please visit our site to learn more about the ad rates and submission process. http://www.vsnachicago.org/registration/souvenir_ad_order_form.html If you would like to contribute your writings to the souvenir, please send your articles ASAP, before the deadline.Please visit our site to learn more about the submission rules. http://www.vsnachicago.org/convention2/toppage1.htm
An additional "Post-convention supplement" will be mailed after the event and would contain an illustrated report of convention proceedings.
Best Regards,
Ravi Amblee
VSNA Communications Committee
www.vsnaConvention.org
VSNA Convention - Updates
Dear Registrants,
Just 4 more weeks for "The 32nd Veerashaiva Annual Convention".Please make sure that you have registered for all your favorite events orelse you may just miss the opportunity.Given below are a few links to help you register for the events.
1. For "Youth retreat", please visit the site at:http://www.vsnachicago.org/convention2/youth_retreat.htm Here you will find two links, one to register and the otherto check who has already registered.
2. For "Chicago sightseeing", please visit the site at:http://www.vsnachicago.org/convention2/chicago_tour.htm
3. For "VSNA game show", please visit the site at:http://www.vsnachicago.org/convention2/game_show.htm
4. Graduates of 2008-09, please visit the site at:http://www.vsnachicago.org/convention2/graduates.htm
5. To apply for "VSNA 2009 scholarship", please visit the site at:http://www.vsnachicago.org/convention2/scholorship.htm
If your children wish to participate in any of the above events,we request you to register at the earliest convenience.As some of these activities have deadlines to meet,we urge you to register now before time runs out.
Thanks again for your registration.
Best Regards,
Ravi Amblee
Communications committee
VSNA Convention 2009
www.vsnaConvention.org
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