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

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

Basava Jayanti updates - Pittsburgh Chapter

Sharanu.

Basava Jayanthi was celebrated at our house on Saturday May 30, 2009 with religious fervor. Shoba and I welcomed the guests.

The program included veerashaiva songs, Pooja, Vachana recitation by Mrs. Jayasheela Murthy.
Dr. Vamadeva Murthy, Mr. Patil and Mr. Sonth talked about Basavanna and his legacy. I explained to the children how Mahatma Gandhi was influenced by Basavanna and his vachanas.

Ghandhiji adopted Basavanna’s principles of “Husiyanudiyalu beda” and” kolabeda” as Truth and Non-violence - two great ammunitions to obtain independence to India and became the Mahatma – The Great Soul. Soyna Nanjundappa sang Kannada movie “Mallammana Pavada’s" song “Sharanenbe naa Shashibhooshana” to praise veershaiva religious leaders like Allama Prabhu, Basavanna, Akka, Nanjundesha and our Veerashaiva Dharma.

Baby Avnitha who is six weeks young, daughter of Lingaraj Patil and Deepa Patil was inducted to the Veerashaiva Samaja of Pittsburgh Chapter. All the ladies welcomed her by doing the Aarathi.
The program concluded with Maha Mangalaarathi followed by scrumptious pot luck dinner.
Mother Nature was very cooperative that helped us prepare pav’s in our backyard.

There were in excess of 55 guests including children.
Overall the event turned out to be a memorable one.

Shoba and I thank every Veerashaiva for attending the Basava Jayanthi celebrations and extending their helping hands to make this event memorable.

This was truly a community event.

Here are some photos of Basava Jayanthi celebrations from Pittsburgh Chapter....
http://picasaweb.google.com/shobaandnanju/VSNAPittsburghBasavaJayanthi?authkey=Gv1sRgCKa9u86Y6rmCbw&feat=directlink

B.S.Nanjundappa

Convention Updates

Hi Everyone:
Attached is the CONVENTION UPDATE NEWSLETTER for your review! The discounted registration fees ends in two weeks - June 15. REGISTER TODAY!!

If you have not made your hotel reservation please do so at the earliest, there are still a few rooms left.Be sure to use INTERNET EXPLORER for faster and easier registration - HASSLE FREE!!

Please forward this on to your friends and relatives!Looking forward to seeing you all in less 4 weeks!

Warm regards,
2009 VSNA Convention Committee