By Radhapriya
This past weekend of November 24th to 26th saw ISKCON leaders from across Zone 1 temples in North America descend upon Toronto for the annual leadership conference. Zone 1 encompasses ISKCON centers primarily across Canada but also includes one temple in Minnesota and some very northern states, as well as Alaska. The Zone 1 temple contingent has grown in recent years, now consisting of 25 centers from coast to coast.
Under the inspiration and title coined by HH Bhaktimarga Swami, “Let’s GO! Let’s GROW! Let’s GLOW,” this year’s event was organized by Zonal Supervisors Vrinda Dasi and Indresh Gaura Das. It was well attended by over 60 devotees from 23 of the 25 centers in the Zone 1 region. The aim was to share successes, ideas, and innovations as well as plan for the future.
It was the first in-person conference since the pandemic, and the 3-day event was jam-packed with information and brainstorming sessions. The conference was held in service to Srila Prabhupada, so it appropriately began with an opening Guru Puja, Prabhupada quotes on leadership, and an official inauguration by HH Bhaktimarga Swami.
“This gathering really showed the value of getting together in person, in spite of cost and logistical challenges. It was such a privilege to be in the room with a wealth of devotee-power in the form of both experience and fresh new ideas,” said Vrnda Dasi, Zonal Supervisor and co-organizer.
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