This document outlines plans for celebrating the 50th anniversary of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in 2016. It discusses events that will begin in 2015 to commemorate Srila Prabhupada's arrival in the United States and the founding of ISKCON. The main celebration will be on July 13, 2016. Categories of planning include events, achievements, communications, and productions. Global input is sought on activities, conferences, achievements, and products to mark the anniversary. Guidelines are provided for various levels of planning and funding.

1. ISKCON 50
Celebrating 50 years of the
International Society for
Krishna Consciousness

2. Beginning with 2015
Srila Prabhupada leaving for the US from India
Mayapur
Kolkata
Cochin
Srila Prabhupada arriving in the USA
Boston – September 17, 2015
New York – September 19, 2015
Butler, PA

3. Main Celebration - 2016
50th Anniversary of the
Founding of ISKCON
July 13, 2016

4. Planning Categories
Events
Achievements
Communications
Productions and Products

5. Special Events – 50th only
One-of-a-kind
 E.g. S. Africa “Festival for the Children of the Rainbow Nation”
Cultural
 Concerts, Plays, Exhibitions
Conferences
 Inter-faith, Academic

6. Regular events - 50th-ized
Rathayatra
Janmastami
Gaura Purnima

7. Types of Achievements
Measurable – like x# of books distributed
Milestones – like opening a new temple
Progressive – like “Happier Devotees”

8. Internal Achievements
Growing Membership
Caring for devotees
Educating our youth
Uniting our family
Raising spiritual standards
Enhancing management

9. Outreach Achievements
Books
Prasadam
Harinam
Courses
Home programs

10. Communications
Building ISKCON’s reputation
Opportunity for major media exposure
Raising our internal “ISKCON Consciousness”

11. Productions and Products
Special commemorative productions
 Commemorative installations (plaques, gates, etc.)
 Dedication of new temple facilities
Special Products
 50th anniversary book editions
 Special 50th Anniversary booklets
 Souvenirs

12. Planning Levels
You have to plan
 Local
 Regional
 National
 Continental
You can also propose global plans

13. Global Planning
We need your input on
 Events
 Conferences
 Achievements
 Products

14. International Support
Branding
 Logo & Slogans
 Messages
International media
Materials
 Video productions
 Print designs (brochures, posters, handouts)
Inspiration
 Sharing success and plans from around the world

15. ISKCON Film
Showcasing the people and activities of ISKCON
Worldwide
Feature length – 60 to 90 minutes
Plus a 10 minute introductory video
Additional short videos
We need your input !!

16. Funding
Local & Regional funding raised locally
Global funding
 To be determined ………
 We Need Your Support!

17. GBC Mandate
All GBCs, Ministers, and Regional Governing Bodies
shall prepare and submit preliminary ideas and plans
for 50th Anniversary local events and celebrations.
Both of the above shall be reported to the Global
Coordinator, Ajay Kumar (UK),by
Aksaya Tritiya (02 May) 2014

18. Contact info
Ajay Kumar – Ajay@iskcon50.org
Facebook.com/ISKCON50

19. Hare Krishna
Thank you