ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 01-22-2017
ECO-Vrindaban Board Meeting Minutes 01-22-2017
Mission Statement: ECO-Vrindaban promotes simple living, cow protection, engaging oxen, local agriculture, and above all, loving Krishna, as envisioned by Srila Prabhupada, the Founder-Acharya of ISKCON New Vrindaban.
Participating Directors: Anuttama, Bhima (Chair), Chaitanya Mangala, Kripamaya, Ranaka and Sri Tulasi Manjari.
Recording secretary: Jamuna Jivani
1. Directorship Renewal
Chaitanya Mangala was re-elected to a three-year term as a Board Member.
2. Directorship Renewal
After serving an initial one year term, Sri Tulasi Manjari was re-elected to a three-year term as a Board Member.
3. New Director
After serving one year as a Board Advisor, Vraja Johnson was elected to an initial one-year term as a Board Member.
4. Bhima’s Retirement as Director and Chair & Selection as Advisor
WHEREAS: The ECO-V Board wishes to simultaneously honor Bhima’s three years of volunteer service to ECO-Vrindaban and to keep him involved in a consultative capacity.
RESOLVED: The Board accepts Bhima’s retirement as a Board Member and Chairperson and selects Bhima as Advisor for a one-year term.
5. Sri Tulasi Manjari as Board Chair
WHEREAS: The ECO-V Board wishes to fill the vacant position of Chairperson.
RESOLVED: The Board designates Sri Tulasi Manjari as the ECO-V Chairperson for one year, ending after the January 2018 annual meeting.
6. Radha-Krishna’s Retirement as Board Advisor
The Directors expressed their thanks for Radha-Krishna’s service as an Advisor and will send her a letter of appreciation.
7. Jaya Krsna to Continue as Advisor
WHEREAS: The ECO-V Board wishes to maintain a team of advisors.
RESOLVED: The Board renews Jaya Krsna’s role as Advisor for a one-year term.
8. Devala as a New Advisor
WHEREAS: The ECO-V Board wishes to maintain a team of advisors.
RESOLVED: The Board invites Devala as an Advisor for a one-year term.
9. Annual Renewal of Officer Roles
WHEREAS: The ECO-V Board wishes to fill the officer roles for 2017.
RESOLVED: The Board designates Kripamaya as the ECO-V President for one year, ending after the January 2018 annual meeting.
ALSO RESOLVED: The Board designates Ranaka as the ECO-V Secretary and Treasurer for one year, ending after the January 2018 annual meeting.
