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92nd Birthday Celebrations

Theme : HELP EVER HURT NEVER: In Thought, Word and Deed

92ND Birthday Celebrations

Theme : Help Ever Hurt Never: In Thought, Word & deed Date & Time : Nov 18th, 2017, 9.30am to 4.30pm Location : 450 Persian Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089

92nd Birthday Celebrations

Theme : HELP EVER HURT NEVER: In Thought, Word and Deed

Program

TIME ACTIVITIES 9:30 am - 10:15 am Devotional Singing & Welcome 10:15 am - 11:15 am Talk by Guest Speaker 11:15 am - 11:45 am Sai Orchestra by SSE Children 11:45 am - 12:00 pm Cake Cutting 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch & SSE Exhibition 1:15 pm - 1:30 pm Devotional Program by Sai Alumni 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Music Program by Guest Speaker 2:40 pm - 4:15 pm Skit by Young Adults 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm Closing Prayers

92nd Birthday Celebrations

Theme : HELP EVER HURT NEVER: In Thought, Word and Deed

Speaker Bio

Dhurjati learned to play the Veena under the tutelage of his father, Prof. Veerabhadraiah Mudigonda. Later, while studying at Prashanthi Nilayam, he was blessed with the opportunity to play Bhajans on the Veena in the divine presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Dhurjati was also part of the Orchestra, Sai Symphony, that accompanied various professional musicians visiting Prasanthi Nilayam. Dhurjati graduated with a masters degree in Chemistry from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and currently manages an R&D group at a paper manufacturing company in Ohio. He has served in various roles at Columbus Sai center and also as Regional Devotional Coordinator for Region 5. He lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife Raji and children Sai Gayathri and Pranava Sai.

92nd Birthday Celebrations

Theme : HELP EVER HURT NEVER: In Thought, Word and Deed

SSE

TIME ACTIVITIES 8:30 am - 10:30 am Sai Orchestra Practice 10:30 am - 11:00 am Snack Break 11:15 am - 11:45 am Sai Orchestra by SSE Kids 11:45 am - 12:00 pm Cake Cutting & Birthday Song 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm Lunch & SSE Exhibition 1:15 pm - 4:30 pm SSE Children sit with Parents to enjoy Skit & Music Program

92nd Birthday Celebrations

Theme : HELP EVER HURT NEVER: In Thought, Word and Deed

Sadhana

The Birthday planning team selected to focus on how we can “Help Ever, Hurt Never” in Thought, Word and Deed.

• ZERO WASTE - Carry reusable bags, to-go beverage mugs and water bottles, Minimize the use
• f paper towels by using cloth napkins instead
• ADORATION - Chant Gayatri Mantra and Samasta Loka Sukhinoh Bhavantu daily.
• SERVICE - Service projects related to Mother Earth – Help Ever, Hurt Never.
• ILLUMINATION - Study circle materials : Swami’s words on the theme and Sub-theme.

In addition, you may wish to study the compilation, “Birth of Divine Love in Our Hearts Is His Birthday”. It is an apt gift as we celebrate His 92 nd Birthday!.

92nd Birthday Celebrations

Theme : HELP EVER HURT NEVER: In Thought, Word and Deed

92nd Birthday Celebrations

Theme : HELP EVER HURT NEVER: In Thought, Word and Deed

Service Project

❖ Aligning with protect the planet (PTP) national initiative we are considering making produce bags and distribute them to members on Swami's birthday. These bags are our initial baby steps to bring-in awareness. They fit into handbags, can be carried to grocery stores, used for produce, grains, pulses etc. instead of plastic covers. ❖ For Project details and instructions click here. Please download Flyer.

92nd Birthday Celebrations

Theme : HELP EVER HURT NEVER: In Thought, Word and Deed

Volunteer Opportunities

This Regional event cannot be executed with seamless ease without your support. Volunteers are the "Sai Workforce" that executes the plans before and on the day of the event. In order to make this event successful, volunteers play a key role. You can signup online on Birthday website or reach

• ut to your center officers who can help sign you up.

Key Volunteering Areas

Friday, Nov 17th Evening (Day Before Event) Saturday, Nov 18th - Event Day 1. Vacuum/ Carpet Cleaning 2. Hall / Chair Setup 3. Altar Setup 4. Sound System/ Audio Setup 1. Food: Setup, Serving, Cleanup 2. Front Desk 3. Parking 4. Teardown/ Cleanup 5. Prasad/ Vibhuthi Distribution

92nd Birthday Celebrations

Theme : HELP EVER HURT NEVER: In Thought, Word and Deed 1. Unlike last year, there is very limited parking at the location this year. 2. Please use the Netapp location for parking (~2 minutes drive from Sunnyvale temple). 3. Shuttle service will be provided. Drop your family at the temple first. 4. Check birthday website for more details

NetApp is our primary parking location this year

92nd Birthday Celebrations

Theme : HELP EVER HURT NEVER: In Thought, Word and Deed

Contacts

Birthday Coordinators

• Devotion/ Altar:

Sandhya Srikant - sandisri@gmail.com

• Food/Service:

Anuradha Somashekhar - anoosomu@gmail.com

• Logistics/Volunteer :

Pavan K. Sura - pavan.sura@gmail.com

• SSE/Website :

Balamurugan Natarajan - saibala999@gmail.com Regional Contact Prema Rao - premsai108@gmail.com For more details : http://www.region7saicenters.org/birthday/index.html