1) Religious Programs Committee:
Chairperson: Nand Todi, 215-699-0406, ntodi@pennmfg.com

Mission Statement: The mission of Religious Programs committee is to: identify, plan and execute religious activities of the Temple; preserve traditional values of Hindu and Jain religions; and promote mutual respect and understanding for different religious traditions and beliefs of diversified Indian community.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• Prepare daily and weekly religious activity schedule
• Prepare monthly religious calendars for Bharatiya Temple
• Identify, plan and coordinate religious functions of Hindu and Jain religions following Indian religious calendars
• Prepare fliers for religious activities with Puja details, sponsorship etc. for publication
• Monitor and ensure timely performance of religious activities
• Responsible for flowers, garlands, fruits and puja material requirements
• Plan and coordinate preparation, collection and distribution of Prasad for religious functions
• Responsible for arranging Bhajan, Satsang, Katha etc. in the Temple by visiting religious groups
• Implement and follow general Temple policies and procedures
• Responsible for maintaining general cleanliness and peaceful atmosphere in the temple hall
• Monitor priests’ duties, schedule, fees, etc
• Monitor cooperation and coordination between all priests to maintain coherent atmosphere in the temple


2) General Administration Committee:
Chairperson: Vipul Rathod, 215-641-8091, shivling1@gmail.com

Mission Statement: The mission of the General Administration Committee is to carry out the day to day administrative functions.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• Management of the Gift shop: This includes stocking of the supplies for sales, collecting and issuing of receipts to the devotees that make donations at the temple. They shall manage sponsorships of archanas, abhishikam and various poojas. The committee chair person shall collect and route forms submitted for sponsorships, mailing list, hall rental, Bharatiya Vidyalaya enrollment etc.
• Management of phone system and phone messages: Create and up keep the automated voicemail system. Update the automated voicemail message with up coming events. The chairperson shall retrieve voicemail messages and route them to the appropriate committee chairs on a regular basis.
• The committee chair person shall remit from the gift shop for expenses incurred by other committee members for items with receipts and for amount not to exceed $50 or for an amount approved by a board member.
• During the Gift Shop working hours the attendants shall maintain general up keeping of lobby cleanliness including flyer bins, cleaning windows in lobby, removing trash etc
• Ordering of tickets and distribution of these tickets to the volunteers for special events like shows and fundraisers etc.
• Maintain First aid kit, emergency contact list, temple operational manual etc.
• Management of Hall and educational rooms’ rental for private functions and reservations for temple and cultural programs. This includes maintaining rental calendar, collection of rental fees, and coordinating cleaning and securing facilities after these functions.


3) Capital & Construction Committee:
Chairperson: Ashok Soni, 215-540-0979, asoni@iesengineers.com

Mission Statement: To identify, plan, and execute capital projects

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• Prepare and review plans for all construction as well as renovations.
• Consult and communicate with Sthapati, other architects and contractors.
• Obtain necessary clearance from township and county authorities.
• Supervise the timely progress of work and report to the Board of Directors.


4) Maintenance Committee:
Chairperson: Praful Patel, 215-616-0782, monaravi60@yahoo.com

Mission Statement: The mission of maintenance committee is to create and maintain a clean environment of the premises.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• Maintenance of parking grounds
• General maintenance of building and property (including old temple and yard)
• Kitchen and rest room supplies
• Maintenance of landscape and lawn care
• Maintenance of shoe racks

5) Resource Committee:
Chairperson: Mukund Kute 215-661-9283, mukundkute@gmail.com

Mission Statement: The mission of resource committee is to provide volunteer support in programs

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• Operation and maintenance of the audio & visual systems for temple and cultural center’s programs (including training of personnel renting facilities for private functions)
• Attract and keep broad based volunteers that would provide services in different areas of the organizations’ needs.

6) Fundraising Committee:
Chairperson: Nimish Sanghrajka, 215-646-1998, nimish.sanghrajka@gmail.com

Mission Statement: To raise funds for the benefit of the organization to cover its capital and operational.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
The committee shall make recommendations regarding various fund raising programs and events to the Board of Directors. Once the programs / events are approved, the committee shall work with other committees in soliciting pledges and donations and following up on pledges. This committee shall be responsible for:
• Pledges / Donation collection
• Membership drive
• Plan and execute fundraising programs / events
• Identify ad maintain a list of corporations that have matching programs and encourage employee to make contributions to the organization.

7) Priest Committee:
Chairperson: Bala Balasubramanian, 215-699-2827, balab@comcast.net

Mission Statement: To provide responsive, fair, personal and professional service and counsel to the priests on human resource questions and issues so the priests can be productive and grow, and be recognized and respected for his individual worth and dignity.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• This committee functions as a guardian of the priests welfare and rights, at the same time monitoring proper functioning of the priests making sure that the priests work together content and as a team.
• All priests report to this committee for guidance in human relations related conduct in the Temple.
• Priest's outsourcing schedule is coordinated by this committee. This schedule is coordinated with religious programs committee.
• Priests financial compensation matters are also coordinated by this committee
• Any disputes among the priests are to be handled by this committee preliminarily and then recommendations are forwarded to the Board if felt necessary.
• This committee will have no control or input on Temple programs or activities of the priests during daily temple hours or during special events (this is the responsibility of the religious committee) unless there is a dispute in question involving the priests.
• The committee shall operate in a manner not interfering with the religious committee, which will decide on all religious activities of the temple.
• No priest will make any independent decisions with regards to any temple related activities without prior authorization of the religious committee. This committee will not interfere in these matters.
• PMC will also be responsible for any disciplinary actions that may be required when any Priest does not follow the norms and guidelines of the Temple.

8) Public Relations & Communications Committee:
Chairperson: Bala Balasubramanian, 215-699-2827, bala710@gmail.com

Mission Statement: The committee is the BTI/BCC’s principle liaison to the community, area organizations, corporations and the news media to communicate the organization’s programs and policies and to promote the organization’s mission.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• Publish and mail organizations’ newsletter and issue organizations’ e-mails
• Maintain the information booth, bulletin Boards and supporters list on the premises.
• Maintain the database including supporters list (Only chairperson to maintain)
• Maintain the organizations’ website and signage.
• Maintain and issue organizations’ letterhead to other committees
• Coordinate the effort and publish organizations’ souvenirs & brochures
• Maintain and publish the organization’s donation/pledge forms.
• Author/lead and or guide other committees in matters related to advertisements, press conferences and news releases.
• Design & procure merchandise for organization branding.
• Host and provide tours to schools, churches, and other such requests

1) Health & Human Services Committee:
Chairperson: Dr. Sarma Akkaraju, 215-914-0236, akkaraju1@gmail.com

Mission Statement: To disseminate information and resources related to health and human services to the community.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• Identify, plan, and implement professional seminars (legal, financial, etc)
• Arrange health seminars/fairs, bone marrow and blood drives.
• Create, maintain, and communicate an outreach program consisting of professional volunteers from which the needy can benefit.

2) Educational Committee:
Chairperson: Renuka Adiraju, 215-542-8596, radiraju@aol.com

Mission Statement: To facilitate opportunities and engage in activities geared towards familiarity and deeper knowledge of Indian heritage through education.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• Education
o Library: Manage all aspects related to the library including collection of books, CDs/Tapes, sorting and arranging on shelves, maintaining a database, managing a check-in/out process, implementation of library hours and volunteer attendants.
o Identify, plan and implement lectures by visiting scholars and experts relating to Indian history and culture.
o Maintain contact with academic centers, museums and cultural centers
• Philosophy/Vedanta
o Identify, plan and implement lecture series/study groups
§ Topic specific lectures or pravachans
§ Young adult study circle, Navajyoti, for 15 through 21 year olds
§ Adult study circle
o Manage all aspects related to Yoga instruction and seminars
o Manage all aspects related meditation classes/seminars

3) Cultural Committee:
Chairperson: Harnath Doddapaneni, 215-442-1499, hdoddapaneni@aol.com

Mission Statement: To promote and propagate Indian culture in the community.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• Organize cultural program for the regional celebrations such as Lohri/Makar Sankranti, Baisakhi/, Ugadi/ Naba Barsha/Puthandu/Vaishakha/Gudipadawa.
• Annually organize a cultural talent show in association with local organizations.
• Organize cultural events at Ganesha Mahostav, Diwali, etc.
• Organize all aspects related to music classes (Vocal and Instrumental).
• Organize all aspects related to dance classes.

4) Women Group:
Chairperson: Akanksha Kalra, 610-805-4235, akanksha@kalra.us

Mission Statement: The BCC Women’s Group will: identify and implement projects of interest to women; provide assistance, support, guidance and resources in several areas including career and professional development; provide emotional support, social and cultural activities.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• group discussions/seminars related to women
• invite guest speakers/professional experts to discuss relevant issues or give presentations on topics of interest;
• classes/workshops (e.g. English speaking classes, hobby clubs, art courses etc.);
• book club (to meet at least four times a year, beginning January 2006);
• group outings and family activities;
• provide a sense of community by creating volunteer opportunities;

5) Youth Group Committee:
Chairperson: Poonam Gidwani, 215-643-8758, poonamgidwani@yahoo.com

Mission Statement: In partnership with committed adult advisors, the mission of the Youth Group is to help develop and showcase youth with qualities like leadership, strong values, social conscience, resourcefulness, and self-reliance and to prepare young people so they can make informed choices and become positive contributing citizens.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities: Organize all aspects relates to:
1. Youth Group Mentoring and Issues
o Guest Speakers related to youth
o Read literature pertaining to any given social and cultural issue, and then discuss
o Mentoring (big brother/sister, college entrance preparation, homework help, etc)
2. Community Service Projects
o “Walk A Thons”
o Volunteer time at a hospital/nursing home
o Car Wash
o Adopt a family
o Food drive (Diwali, Thanksgiving, etc)
o Asian Day of Service
3. Volunteer at the programs of the organization
4. Field trips, recreation, and entertainment
o Annual Picnic
o Movie Night
o Field trips
o New years Eve program
o Recreational programs

6) Senior Citizen Group:
Chairperson: Hemlata Bhakta, 267-664-4329, hemu622@yahoo.com

Mission Statement: Enrich the lives of our seniors by providing them necessary support, motivating them through various activities and offer them something with fun always in mind.

Plan: Senior support group would help seniors in the area to be with their age group. There will be organized activities at BCC regarding seniors. We will create a group that will work with our seniors. We will make our elders aware that there are people in our community who cares for them and ready to help.

Activities: Yoga, Art & crafts, Movies, games, health fair, seminars, group bhajans, organized trips, etc.

7) Bharatiya Vidyalaya:
Chairperson: Praveen Sharma, 215-361-0145, pravsharma@hotmail.com

Mission Statement: Develop awareness of Indian cultural heritage, traditions and values. Develop basic reading, writing and communication skills in various Indian languages. Bharatiya Vidyalaya vision is to teach, foster and preserve Indian cultural and spiritual values for the benefit of children.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:
• Selection of curriculum, books, teachers, volunteers
• Registration process, minimum age requirement will be 6 years.(Must be attending KG)
• Offer religion, language and cultural classes based on resources – space and instructors
• Establish yearly class calendar close to local school district calendar and observe public holidays
• Collect registration fee, as approved by board of directors (family membership of BCC is required)
• Provide support to other functions organized by various committees
• Organize feedback sessions as appropriate
• Establish / implement rules of conduct appropriate to school environment
• Organize annual presentation.
• Organize Mother’s Day and Father’s Day program.