NEWSLETTER May Visiting Jatha. Contents

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1 NEWSLETTER May 2017 Contents Forthcoming Events... 3 Gurmat School... 3 Youth Professional Development (YPD)... 5 Medical Clinic... 5 Counseling Services... 6 Community Outreach and Media Relations... 6 Treasurer s Report... 7 Visiting Jatha Bhai Mahal Singh Kavisar Jatha will be performing at Palatine Gurdwara in evening Diwan from Monday May 22 nd till May 23 rd. Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala, Hazoori Raagi Darbar Sahib Amritsar will be performing Gurbani Kirtan at Palatine Gurdwara in evening Diwan from Monday May 22 nd till May 26 th.

2 REFERENDUM ON MAY 28, AM TO 4 PM Please come and participate in the Referendum on last Sunday of this month to approve or otherwise to procure a loan to buy the Church Property in SW corner of our Gurdwara Sahib. It is important that you voice your opinion vested by SRS Constitution. For any questions or further information, please talk to any BOT member, CIC member or Real Estate Advisory committee member. We also appeal to all Sangat members to fulfill the Donors Pledge, whoever has signed the pledge so that we could maximize the down payment. Donate on Facebook: 1 P a g e

3 <> siqgur prswid ] Ç Ç 1280 Winnetka Street, Palatine, IL Phone: (847) Website: contactus@srschicago.org 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit organization IRS Tax ID# R SRS Board of Trustees ************* President Mahanbir Singh Brar Executive Secretary Pardeep Singh Gill Treasurer Jasbir Kaur Mann Religious Secretary Harjit Singh Gill School & Library Jasbir Kaur Saluja Public Relations Surinder Kaur Singh Construction Gian Singh Seahra Langar Gurmit Singh Bains Trustee Tajinder Singh *********** Constitution Implementation Committee *********** Chairperson Subhash Singh Secretary Balwant Singh Hansra CIC Member Dawinder Singh Rangi Guru Pyari Sadh Sangat Ji, Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!! NEWSLETTER May 2017 We had a very busy April 2017 with a grandeur celebrations of Vaisakhi, closing of SRS membership and getting a step closer in acquiring the 'Church Property'. The first Sunday was the last day to get voting-eligible SRS membership for There were some last-minute efforts to improve the somewhat lackluster membership drive. For some reason, Sangat was not very eager to get membership this year. Nevertheless, the membership list has been prepared and presented to B.O.Ts. in the meeting held on April 23, This list is on display at the notice board for everyone to view. You can have the corrections of names, addresses and/or omissions, if any, done before the end of June As per constitution, the list must be displayed on the board by June 1st, 2017, but this list is already there more than a month in advance. No changes to the list will be entertained after July 1st, We had grand celebrations of Vaisakhi in fact, this year saw the most participation ever in Vaisakhi celebrations. The day was celebrated with Bhog of Sri Aakhand Paath Sahib followed by Dhaadi Vaaran, Katha and Gurbani Kirtan. Amrit Sanchar was also done during this occasion. Sangat changed Chola of Nishan Sahib with great love and devotion. Gurmat School students expressed impressive discipline and enthusiasm when singing Shabads during the ceremony amid roaring JAIKAARAAS of Bole So Nihaal. The security requirements for the event were addressed with the help of Officers Pardeep Singh Deol and Vikram. Some of the Sangat members also volunteered to perform vigil. We would like to recognize and thank EIGHT (names not permitted to be printed) Sangat members who readily accepted the responsibilities to be on guard for Sangat s safety. With Waheguru's blessings, the contract to purchase the property commonly known as church property has been accepted and signed by the seller. We would like to thank Mr. Madan Khatri, a broker, for finalizing this deal for SRS. Mr. Khatri brokered this deal for no fees. The purchase price of the property is $630,000. The BOT s in their meeting on April 23 rd, 2017 has unanimously approved to apply for a bank loan, not exceeding $450,000. So far the Sangat has donated about $217,000 towards the purchase price with pledges of around $80,000 due to be fulfilled. 2 P a g e

4 The $450,000, loan amount, seems to be more than what we need. We will draw only the amount that would be needed to complete the transaction, for example if we can procure the pledged amount to the extent of $80,000, then we will draw only $333,000 plus closing costs and any other expenses. ($630,000-$217,000-$80,000= $333,000) illustration only. A referendum date has been fixed for May 28 th, The SRS membership of 2016 will be eligible to participate in this referendum. Letters regarding the referendum have been mailed out to the Sangat. 30 days notice for referendum is required by our constitution. Please join and participate fully to exercise your right to voice your opinion. It has been noticed that the practice of fliers being put on the cars by event holders, is causing a nuisance. Frequently, they are thrown away by the Sangat in the parking lot or they fly off in windy conditions. Some of these fliers were seen in the neighbors' yards which would cause inconvenience to them. We need to be very cognizant that we do not do something that will hurt our relations with our neighbors. Forthcoming Events Special dedicated Diwan s will be held for the following events: Prakash Guru Arjan Dev Ji Shaheedi (Martyrdom) 40 Mukte Chota Ghallughara Prakash Guru Amar Das Ji Wednesday, May 3 rd 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, May 5 th 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Wednesday, May 17 th 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, May 23 rd 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Annual Chicago Akhand Kirtan Samagam Annual Chicago Akhand Kirtan Samagam will be held from May 24 May 27. The schedule for program at Palatine Gurdwara is following: Thursday May 25 Friday May 26 Saturday May 27 Evening Deewan 7:45 PM to 9:30 PM Morning Deewan 5:00 AM to 10 AM Evening Deewan 7:45 PM to 9:30 PM Morning Deewan 5:00 AM to 12 PM Raensabaee Kirtan 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM (Sunday) Sukhmani Sahib Paath s Santhya Every Saturday Sukhmani Sahib Paath s Santhya is being held at Palatine Gurdwara by Bhai Parminderjit Singh from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Visiting Jatha Bhai Mahal Singh Kavisar Jatha will be performing at Palatine Gurdwara in evening Diwan from May 22 nd till May 23 rd. Bhai Baldev Singh Wadala, Hazoori Raagi Darbar Sahib Amritsar will be performing Gurbani Kirtan at Palatine Gurdwara in evening Diwan from May 22 nd till May 26 th. Gurmat School Accomplishments: Khalsa Sirjana Divas was celebrated by Gurmat School on Sunday,April 16th, 17 at Gurdwara Sahib. All children, in white dress and blue/yellow turbans, patkas or chunnies, went around Gurdwara premises reciting Gurbani like a mini Nagar Keertan then continued marching towards the Nishan Sahib where they performed Gatka, recited two Shabads, joined Nishan Sahib Seva followed by speeches and poems recitation in Diwan Hall.

5 The whole atmosphere was excitement and happiness, Sangat also supported and appreciated by loud JAIKARAS! The entire program was very well planned and managed by the organizers (teachers, parents, volunteers, and Principal), and wonderfully well executed by the children. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!! Gurmat School students participated in Khalsa Sirjana Divas on April 16 th, 2017 at Gurudwara Sahib Students marched from Gurmat School to Nishan Sahib, reciting Gurbani Students performed Gatka near Nishan Sahib Students recited Shabads near Nishan sahib followed by other presentations inside Darbar Sahib In the end students enjoyed snacks, pizza arranged by School Volunteers Big round of applause to students, teachers, volunteers and above all Parents for their efforts to make this event a big success Earth Day Celebrations at Gurmat School on Sunday, April 23 rd, 2017 Dr. Hardarshan Singh Valia, a world-renowned Coal Scientist, addressed the school children on Geologists and Space Explorations, and their relevance to our environment. He had brought thousands of years old samples of Fossils, Coral Reeves, Metals and other Elements from his precious collections. Children were very much interested and excited to learn, touch and feel these stones, asked many questions which overwhelmed the speaker and the audience as well. Dr. Valia also highlighted relevance of environment in Gurbani, elaborated on Pavan Guru Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahatt and emphasized it s our duty to Save our Environment and Save Mother Earth. Drawing Competition was also held on April 23 rd, The focus was Environment Awareness, How to Save Our Environment and Correlation between Gurbani and Environment. Participants were divided into four age groups, each received 1 st Prize of $20.00, 2 nd Prize of $15.00 and 3 rd Prize of $10.00 for encouragement. A new practice has been started where students arrive before the assembly time, recite 35 Akhari using child specific videos from YouTube which help kids refresh their Gurmukhi skills while during assembly 5 Pauris of Japji Sahib are recited. Beta release of Gurmat School Management System has been adopted to pilot Online School Attendance only in one class, to be implemented gradually in other classes too. Upcoming Activities Please note the following important dates: Final Exams Sunday June 4 th, 2017 Sports Day Saturday June 17 th, 2017 Gurmat Summer Camp Monday July 24 th, 2017 to Friday July 28 th, 2017 Announcement at large Volunteers are needed for the following activities: o Sports Day o Gurmat Summer Camp o o Sponsoring snacks (Fruits/Juices/Chips etc.) for students during the regular school sessions, summer camp and for various other special programs Presentations on Sikh & Sikhi to various classes Please contact School principal at PrincipalSRSSchool@srschicago.org. 4 P a g e

6 Youth Professional Development (YPD) The Youth Professional Development program is targeted to drive the following traits within the members: SAT preparation College application help (i.e. essays, interviews, program selection, etc.) Career insights Professionals presentations on various career related topics Accomplishments of the month: During the month of April our Youths held a series of meetings with the Adults to gain an understanding of community need for an Adult Computer Literacy Class. First of this class was held on April 30 th at 11 AM in the YPD room. Upcoming Events/ Activities: YPD team to continue with the SAT prep for students who need them An Adult Computer Literacy Class will be held weekly every Sunday at 11 AM in the YPD room. YPD Students are also considering a team project outside of SRS Gurdwara Announcement at large: Please contact at ypd@srschicago.org if you have any questions. Please visit the following Facebook page for more information: Medical Clinic Accomplishments: Our Doctors and Nurses are doing a great service. Now that the clinic is operational for over 6 months on a regular basis, patients are aware of the availability of the free medical advice and they are taking a good advantage of it. A free Medical Seminar on Blood Pressure, and Diabetes was hosted by SRS doctors and Nurses at the SRS AV room. Sangat members took advantage of this free seminar and asked very good questions and received detailed answers from Dr. Saini and Nurse Balwinder Kaur. A free blood pressure check was performed for anyone who wanted it. Sunday April 23 rd, volunteer dentist doctor also served our community. Upcoming Activities: Following is the schedule of the attending doctors o Dentist doctor Time: once a month Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM 21-May Dr. Amrit Virk Dentist 5 P a g e

7 o Medical doctor Time: Every Sunday from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Announcement at large: 7-May Dr. Jasvinder Chawla Neurologist 14-May Dr. Harpreet Kaur Ghuman Emergency 21-May Dr. Gurbax Singh Saini General Practice 28-May Dr Hargurmukh Pal Singh Psychiatrist 4-Jun Dr. Amarjit Singh Emergency 11-Jun Dr. Jasvinder Chawla Neurologist 18-Jun Dr. Jasvinder Chawla Neurologist A practicing Dentist made her services available as a seva to Sikh Sangat at SRS. She will be available once a month in regular clinic at 10:00 AM. Doctors interested in contributing their seva, one Sunday a month or Specialist (such as Gynecologist, Chiropractic, Dietician, Physical Therapies etc.) on need basis. Please contact prempal@srschicago.org for the scheduling. Counseling Services Management at SRS Chicago started this new service. A qualified retired social worker is available for consultation every Sunday from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Medical Clinic. One can discuss personal and private non-medical matters in full confidence. From the long list of items covered, a few are listed below: Domestic Violence/other issues Women s Health related issues Child abuse, bullying, rape, sexual abuse Referrals to appropriate government agencies for any further help General information Community Outreach and Media Relations SRS Chicago supports and hosts many community outreach events. Accomplishments: Evening of April 7 th, 100 mostly white students descended at SRS Gurdwara premises. This was a planned event. Our volunteers prepared in advance for the visit. The students took keen interest in peacefully listing to the Kirtan (performed by Bibian da Jathha). We projected the Shabad on the screen for students to follow along. After the Shabad we set on the floor of Gurmat School s assembly area and provided a snip on Sikhi to the students. At the end students enjoyed the Langar and went appreciating the efforts put together by the team. Upcoming Activities: Following events are planned at Palatine Gurdwara: 6 P a g e

8 Visit by 80 High School Students Palatine Library Interfaith Event Wednesday May 5 th, 2017 at 8:30 AM Rajinder Singh Mago will facilitate this event Wednesday May 24 th, 2017 from 4:30 PM till 6:30 PM For this event, volunteers are needed to project Shabad on TV Screens in Diwan Hall. Blood Drive Sunday June 18 th, 2017 Visit by 70 teachers from Mt. Prospect High School Tuesday July 18 th,2017 from 1:15 PM till 2:45 PM Announcement at large: BOT has assigned Surinder Kaur to co-ordinate all the community outreach activities. Anyone wanting to participate in the Outreach activities, please contact BOT Surinder Kaur or SRS main office. Treasurer s Report Status SRS Bank Accounts, March 2017 TOTAL INCOME $ 41, TOTAL EXPENSES $ 35, TOTAL DEPOSIT $ 41, TOTAL WITHDRAWALS $ 29, CHECKING TCF $ 61, MMA TCF $ 2, TOTAL TCF BOTH ACCOUNT $ 63, CHASE BANK BALANCES CHASE BANK BALANCES CHK $ 45, CHASE SAVING (NEW PROPERTY ACCOUNT) $ 262, TOTAL BOTH ACCOUNT $ 308, P a g e

9 Income March 2017 INCOME MARCH, 2017 G DATE SANGAT MEMBER NAME CHECK CASH CREDIT G /1/2017 PARMENDAR SINGH $ 3, G /3/2017 FIRST BANK $ G /4/2017 MAYA DHILLON $ G /4/2017 MANU KALSI $ G /4/2017 GURINDER SINGH $ 1, G /5/2017 SUCHA NAND $ G /5/2017 GUPAT $ G /5/2017 GUPAT $ G /5/2017 JASBIR NS DHALIWAL $ G /5/2017 AVNEET SINGH $ G /5/2017 MANHOAR LAL $ G /5/2017 BALJINDER S SANDHU $ G /5/2017 JASJOT KAUR $ G /5/2017 KIRPAL SINGH $ G /5/2017 JASPREET SINGH $ G /5/2017 NYYSA PINYANI $ G /5/2017 P.KUMAR $ G /5/2017 SONAM KAPOOR OHRI $ G /5/2017 TAJINDER JUTLA $ G /5/2017 GUPAT $ 1, G /5/2017 GUPAT $ 1, G /5/2017 GUPAT $ 1, G /5/2017 SUNDAY GOLAK & CHARAWA $ 3, G /6/2017 KARANDEEP S BHATIA $ G /8/2017 YAMINI HINGORANI $ G /8/2017 RANPREET SINGH BHATIA $ G /8/2017 GUPAT $ 1, G /11/2017 BALDHARMINDER SINGH $ G /11/2017 TAJINDER S MASUTA $ G /12/2017 JOGINDER SINGH $ G /12/2017 SURINDER /GULZAR SINGH $ G /12/2017 JUJHAR SINGH $ G /12/2017 AFC WORLD LLC $ G /12/2017 MANMOHAN S MINHAS $ G /12/2017 GURDIP SINGH SUDHU $ G /12/2017 GUPAT $ 5.00 G /12/2017 THAKUR S BASATI $ G /12/2017 MANDEEP K NIJJAR $ G /12/2017 SATNAM S SAINI $ G /12/2017 INDERMOHAN SINGH CHABRA $ G /12/2017 SURJIT S DHILLON $ G /12/2017 BALJINDER S SANDHU $ G /12/2017 GUPAT $ G /12/2017 JAGDEEP GHURA $ G /12/2017 P.KUMAR $ G /12/2017 GURVINDER SINGH $ G /12/2017 SUNDAY GOLK & CHRAWA $ 2, G /12/2017 LANGAR GOLAK $ 1, /15/2017 MEMBERSHIP DEPOSIT $ 2, G /13/2017 JASPREET SINGH $ G /14/2017 GUPAT $ G /15/2017 SWARAN S SEKHON $ G /16/2017 MANDIP SINGH GILL $ G /17/2017 MEENA ARORA $ G /17/2017 SUNIL $ G /17/2017 RAJINDER SINGH $ G /18/2017 NARINDER SINGH $ G /18/2017 ASHOK $ INCOME MARCH, 2017 G /18/2017 YAMINI HINGORANI $ G /19/2017 HARISH C SAWHNEY $ G /19/2017 BALWINDER S KALSI $ G /19/2017 GUPAT $ G /19/2017 KANWALDEEP SINGH $ G /19/2017 GURINDER S SAINI $ G /19/2017 HARKIRAN K GREWAL $ G /19/2017 GURU NANAK TRUCKING $ G /19/2017 CHHAL FAMILY $ G /19/2017 BALJINDER S SANDHU $ G /19/2017 HARVINDER SINGH $ G /19/2017 RAJIV BHATIA $ G /19/2017 TAJBIR S SANDHU $ G /19/2017 PARVIN K $ G /19/2017 HANSU H CHANDWANEY $ G /19/2017 JASPAL SAINI $ G /19/2017 TOP LINE TRANSPORT $ G /19/2017 TARUN $ G /19/2017 SUNDAY GOLAK & CHARAW $ 3, G /20/2017 VISHAL $ G /21/2017 JASPREET SINGH $ G /23/2017 HARPREET SINGH SIDHU $ G /24/2017 ANUPAM KAUR $ G /25/2017 KAMALJIT S GIRN $ G /25/2017 BALWINDER KAUR $ G /25/2017 JETTU KAUR $ 1, G /25/2017 ARVINDER KANG $ G /25/2017 RANPREET S BHATIA $ G /25/2017 RANPREET SINGH $ 6.00 G /25/2017 JEETU $ G /25/2017 MCCORMICK THEOLOGICAL $ G /25/2017 GUPAT $ G /25/2017 INDERDEEP GROVER $ G /25/2017 HARPREET SINGH SIDHU $ 5.00 G /25/2017 GURU NANAK TRUCKING $ G /25/2017 ASHU GUPTA $ G /25/2017 GUPAT $ G /25/2017 HARDIP SINGH $ G /25/2017 NIRMAL SINGH DHILLON $ G /25/2017 SOKHI SINGH $ G /25/2017 NAVJEET SINGH DHANOA $ G /25/2017 SHANU $ G /25/2017 AMEET KAPOOR $ G /25/2017 BHALLA FAMILY $ G /25/2017 RUPINDER KAUR $ G /25/2017 VARUN BHATIA $ G /25/2017 MANPREET SINGH $ G /25/2017 MANJIT SINGH $ G /25/2017 AMEET CHOPRA $ G /25/2017 SUDARSHAN SEHGAL $ G /25/2017 SUDARSHAN SEHGAL $ G /25/2017 SUDARSHAN SEHGAL $ G /25/2017 SUDARSHAN SEHGAL $ G /25/2017 SUDARSHAN SEHGAL $ G /25/2017 SUDARSHAN SEHGAL $ G /25/2017 SUDARSHAN SEHGAL $ G /25/2017 SUDARSHAN SEHGAL $ G /25/2017 P KUMAR $ G /26/2017 SUNDAY GOLAK & CHARAWA $ 3, Bhul Chuk Maaf Karni Pardeep Singh Gill Executive Secretary Comments and suggestions, e*mail to: ExecutiveSecretary@srschicago.org 8 P a g e