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Minutes

GBCom
Meeting

October
24-27, 2015

Wada – Eco
Village

Attendees

GBCom/Co-Director

Co-Director/CFO

Deputy Director

Guest

Ramai
Swami (RS)

Gauranga
Simha Dasa (GSD)

Hari
Lila Dasa (HLD)

Kaunteya
Dasa

Romapada
Swami (RPS)

Ramanipati
Dasa (RD)

Ganga
Dasa (GD)

Pancaratna
Dasa

Japataka
Swami (JPS)

Krsna Nam
Dasa (KND)

Sankarshan
Nitai Dasa (SND)

Tapan
Misra dasa

Bhakti
Purusottama Swami (BPS)

Vaikuntha
Nitai Dasa (VND)

Bhakti
Caru Swami (BCS)

Gopijana
Vallabha dasa (GVD)

Gopal
Krsna

Goswami
(GKG)

Brajavilas
dasa (BVD)

Praghosa
Dasa (PD)

Sri
Madhava Gauranga Dasa (MGD)

Hrday
Caitanya Dasa (HCD)

Bhadra
Caru Dasa (BCD)

Kadamba
Kanana Swami (KKS)

1. Tapan
   Misra Dasa’s participation in GBCom meetings

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

HCD recommended the presence of Tapan Misra
dasa In all GBCom meetings for an indefinite time.

N/A

N/A

Tapan Misra dasa to attend all GBCom meetings
as non-voting member from now on.

In favor:5

2. Mayapur
   Theme Park

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

Mayapur Theme Park

Madhusevita Prabhu offered to investigate how
much material can be transformed in a dome model and what is the
screenplay and archive feasibility.

Co-Directors to produce a report including a
cost benefit analysis on a period of 10 years, land and technical
requirement list, a fund raising plan and a list of possible
resources that can lead up this project.

That the Co-Directors perform proper research
on the various facets of the theme park project and produce a list
of possible devotees who could lead the project.

In favor: 7

Abstain: 1

3. Land
   Ceiling

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

On behalf of the
Land ceiling committee, Akshay Ramachandra das presented the
research and recommendation of the committee on the subject.

N/A

Approval given to proceed with the strategy
presented by the land ceiling committee.

Aksay Ramacandra to implement the strategy
delineated in his presentation, with the budget that was proposed,
in conjunction with Dayaram and Devakinandan prabhus.

In Favor: 8

4. UNPUBLISHED

5. Master
   Plan

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

On Behalf of the Master Plan Coordination
committee, Tapan Misra Das coordinated the Master planner (Salient
from Kolkata) third phase presentation and recommendations.

Master Planner explained that there are three
distinct approaches to Master Planning: Planning, Amorphous, and
Interlaced. It was felt that all 3 approaches would be utilized
for the development of the 4th phase of Master Plan work. It was
felt necessary to give an overall direction to the Master Planner
to adopt one of the approaches for the overall Mayapur Master
Plan. The GBCom voted on the different approaches.

Salient to adopt the Interlace approach for the
Mayapur Master Plan 4th phase work

GBCom members resolved in favor of Interlace
approach.

Interlace: 5

Amorphous: 2

On Behalf of the Master Plan Team and MDA
(headed by VND) Tapan Misra dasa presented the project approval
procedure, which, according to him, will act like single window to
Master Plan work.

The Master plan
Office (MPO) will process the applications and obtain necessary
approvals from various authorities like Land, finance etc. within
the stipulated time period.

All projects must go through the Project
approval process and seek the necessary approvals. Adjust the
presented process to ensure that conceptual design and land
allocation is approved by GBCom. The rest of the steps to be
followed as per the process.

Tapana Misra Dasa to
circulate the process incorporating GBCom suggestions.

Upon approval of the process by GBCom, MDA and
Master Plan office to implement the process is followed for all
projects.

N/A

N/A

HDC recommended that 2 devotees and a friend of
Krishna bhakta be invited for a period of 3 weeks to come and
collaborate with the Master Planner for creating the right
aesthetic and image for Mayapur.

It was enquired the
value these devotees could add. And it was felt that with the
extensive artistic experience and understanding of ISKCONs
philosophy these guests would direct the master planner in the
right direction.

It was mentioned that Madhusevita Prabhu may
also voluntarily contribute to this project.

N/A

Approved the additional funds of Rs 3 lacs to
bear the travel and prasadam expenses for the guests.

In Favor: 6

KKS presented a
report that based on gross estimates from the Master Planner,
about 2650 crores would be required to manifest the Master Plan on
the ground.

It is clear that
significant efforts and support would be needed from the worldwide
ISKCON community to help manifest Mayapur master plan.

Salient will prepare a costing for a minimal
development by 2022. Several preliminary ideas for financing the
plan were discussed like housing development projects, inviting
investors, collecting donations and creating an insurance company,
etc.

To establish the advisory committee for Mayapur
Master Plan financing and to start exploring the various options.

N/A

N/A

6. Master
   plan implementation: ISKCON well wishers network

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

Tapan Misra Dasa presented, a brief evaluation
of the ways by which the ISKCON Mayapur could utilize the network
of VIP visitors to assist in manifesting the Mayapur Master Plan

Several suggestions came up including
coordination between Bhisma department and VIP department,
specifically inviting govt. officials for big festivals to impress
upon them the significance of the Mayapur project.

MGD to discuss with Co-directors on a strategy
to strengthen the VIP team.

N/A

N/A

7. UNPUBLISHED

8. Education
   and Training

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

GSD said that a
group of devotees (Kaunteya, KKS, Atul Krsna and GSD) are
exploring ways of developing a customized MBA course for Mayapur.

N/A

GSD and his team to come up with a proposal in
establishing an MBA Mayapur program.

That GSD and his team develop a customized MBA
program for Mayapur

In Favor: 7

9. Mayapur
   Strategic Planning

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

Pancharatna das presented the GBCom with the
Vision of Mayapur, compiled based on the feedback from the GBC.

N/A

Co-directors to
study, discuss and determine how to execute the Vision of Mayapur
. KKS will present the functionality of each of the sub -committee
of SPCM in the next meeting.

N/A

N/A

10. Land
    Request (Cottage Industry)

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

GSD stated devotees are ready to get involved
in the project at the moment a piece of land is allocated for it.

N/A

HCD and VND, in conjunction with salient, will
determine an appropriate piece of land to build the cottage
industry factory. GSD is requested to come back to GBCom with an
implementation plan if the land is suitable.

N/A

N/A

11. Appointments

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

Nrsimhananda dasa (gkg) was nominated as
secretary

N/A

N/A

Nrsimhananda dasa is appointed as the GBCom
secretary, with immediate effect on a part time basis, and the
rest of the time he shall serve MDA under the directions of VND,
especially for implementing the pre and post project approval
monitoring process

N/A

Appointment of Gopijana Vallabha dasa as Deputy
Director

GBCom members thanked GVD for his sincere
service for many years as the GBCom secretary and congratulated
him for his new service as Acting DD

GVD is appointed as
acting Deputy Director, and his performance will be reviewed at
the end of the period.

12. Helipad
    Construction

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

Land and funding is required for the helipad
construction.

N/A

N/A

GBCom approves the budget of up to 20 lacks and
location for the Helipad. All amounts over 20 lacs to be borne by
Tourism Department

In Favor: 6

13. Extra
    Floor in the guesthouse

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

SND proposed to construct one more floor on the
top of the guesthouse Bhawan.

VND confirmed that the foundation of the
building is not strong enough to construct one more floor.

N/A

N/A

N/A

14. Ganga
    Cruise

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

GVD presented a report on the progress of the
Ganga Cruise project.

RD and Akshay Ramchandra confirmed that the
project is proceeding on time and necessary formalities shall soon
be completed.

N/A

N/A

N/A

15. Mayapur
    Hospital Update

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

HLD presented the hospital project. The lead
investors are Nanda Suta das and Kirtan Priya das, who had come
from Bahrain to attend the meeting.

N/A

Present the hospital design to MDA for approval

Nanda Suta and Kirtan priya das from Bahrain
are encouraged to take initiative to build a hospital in Mayapur,
on two acres of land. A lease will be given on an appropriate
piece of land.

In Favor: 7

16. Goshala

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

MGD presented a video on Goshala. He proposed
that a big chunk of sugarcane land at a distance 50 km away from
ISKCON Mayapur be purchased.

The goshala campus
was clean, and all the cows are grazing. It was noticed that the
cows were happy in their natural environment.

To search for a land as close to ISKCON as
possible and present for approval at the next GBCom meeting.

Approval to go ahead
to find a big piece of land for the Goshala as close to ISKCON as
possible.

In Favor: 8

17. Full
    Dome Project

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

Sridhama dasa
proposed some land outside the Prabhupada pushpa Samadhi near the
bookstall for the Full Dome project to raise funds for the ToVP
west wing.

Minimum 30sq meter
land is required to install the dome and a small garden with
seating arrangements for the visitors.

According to
Sridhama dasa Sadbhuja pr has confirmed that for a minimum of 3
years, the ToVP will not use that space.

N/A

Agreed for the full
dome project to proceed, and approved the land outside the
Prabhupada pushpa Samadhi near the bookstall for its use.

In Favor; 7

18. Lake
    Avenue Building

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

HLD gave a complete cost analysis of the
building, which would be used for

BJD accepted and
agreed to continue to pay the rent as it is required to maintain
the building for TOVP.

N/A

N/A

N/A

19. UNPUBLISHED

20. Employment
    of Labour

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

HLD presented a SWOT
analysis report of hiring labour through a contracting Company vs.
direct employment by ISKCON.

N/A

HLD in conjunction with KKS and the
co-directors to work on developing a viable staffing system for
Mayapur.

N/A

N/A

21. RadhaJivan
    dasa Involvement

Issue

Discussion

Action

Resolutions

Vote

BCS will be speaking to Radharaman das and
Dayaram das regarding the involvement of Radhajivan das in the
matter of selling the Gurusaday road property.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

22. Mayapur
    Meeting

Topic

Location

Vote

07th,
08th ,9th March 2016 GBCom

10th
March 2016 Community interaction

11th
March GBCom

Mayapur

N/A

23. Summer
    Meetings

Topic

Location

Vote

16 – 21 July
2016

Mayapur

In Favor: 7

24. Mid-Term
    Meetings

Topic

Location

Vote

TBD

Mumbai

In Favor: 4

Opposed: 3