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Selections from the Annual Report. The annual
meeting of the board of directors of Ruhani Satsang –Divine science of the soul
was held and called to order by Reno H. Sirrine, Chairman of the board, at 2:20
p.m., on thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23, 1972, at the home of Reno H.
Sirrine, 9445 Dacosta St., Downey, California. . . . . . . All directors
were present as follows: his holiness Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj; Mr. Reno H.
Sirrine; Mr. Farwell P. Hull; Dr. John H. Lovelace; Mrs. Lucille B. Gunn; Mrs.
Ogla Donenberg; Mrs. Mildred prendergast. Other officers present were: Mrs.
Helen Von Aldenbruck, secretary . . . . .also present were: Charles & Dona
Kelley; Mr. & Mrs. T.S. Khanna; Mr. Arran stehens; Mr wayne Von aldenbruck;
Mr. Dennis Von Aldenbruck; Mr. Dan Crow; Russel & Judith perkins; Mr. Ben
Ringel; Mr. S.R. Bhalla; Mr. B.S. Gyani Ji. The invocation
was given by Master kirpal Singh Ji requesting that all the directors must be
true to themselves and not to personalities, but always for the mission itself. [the minutes and
financial statements of the previous meeting and year were read and approved.] Reno Sirrine
suggested that we put the balance of the funds left, after the tour expenses,
into the general account to do what Master wants done with it. It was also
suggested that the larger satsangs retain a two to three months operating
capital and send the remainder in to the general account of Ruhani Satsang
–Divine science of the soul. They will be given credit for this, and also al
notice showing where the funds were used. Mr. Sirrine then
asked for a motion that the money to be sent to India be sent to the
corporation headquarters in California stating your preferences as to where it
should be sent, Ruhani Satsang or Manav Kendra. . . . . it was unanimously
carried. Master Kirpal
Singh mentioned that anyone wanting to send the money to India directly may do
so but they must realize it is not then tax deductible or tax free. OLD BUSINESS: In regards to
the initiation forms, the chairman suggested that, in the future, we only
obtain one brief life sketch from the applicants for initiation. This would be
sent to Master in India for his records only, so the confidential information
of the initiate is not available to any other than Master. The chair man
also suggested that we be more strict about employment. The new initiates
should be able to stand on his own feet…..m approved of this, recognizing that
there may be some deserving exceptions….. NEW BUSINESS: A letter from
his holiness sant kirpal Singh Ji and a letter from Mr. Reno H. sirrine and Mr.
T.S. Khanna were read regarding the joining of Mr. Khannas group with the
corporation, Ruhani Satsang –divine science of the soul, in California, and the
dissolving of the district of Columbia corporation….. Reno sirrine
asked Mr. Khanna and Mr. Dan Crow, an attorney, if appointing Mr. Khanna as
chairman of the board and adding the six new members, …..seems satisfactory and
fair to all. Dan crow stated, “yes, it appears to be.” Mr. Khanna also agreed. Mr. Sirrine them
informed the board that to meet the needs and requirements of the corporation,
the number of directors should be increased from seven to thirteen. Them, Mr.
Khanna submitted and Mr. Sirrine nominated the following six new directors: Mr. T.s. Khanna;
Mrs. Helen McDaniel; Mr. Charles Fulcher; Mr. Amarnath Sharma; Mrs. Dona Kelly;
Mr. Dan Crow. ……the nomination
….. was carried unanimously. Master kirpal
Singh again stated that all directors have to give their services to God, not to
Mr. Sirrine or Mr. Khanna, and that all opinions should be in the interest of
the mission….. Mr. Reno Sirrine
them submitted his resignation as chairman of the board and nominated Mr. T.S.
Khanna for this position …..it was carried unanimously…. Mr. Khanna
requested that Master consider coming to the united states once every six
months or so. Master smiled, and stated, “the initiates thread of love is
stronger than chains of iron.” Master kirpal
Singh Ji made a motion to adjourn the meeting …. It was unanimously carried and
the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. |