Subject: August
2020 Letter Summarizing HTCC Activities: The primary objective of this memorandum is to comminute to
you all the activities of the Temple for the month of August 2020. Here is the summary of the activities:
1. Hydroseeding
of all the planned areas of the Temple facilities have been completed.
2. The
final payment of the Kitchen project was made to Mr. Pradeep Goel (see attached
note). Thanks to Dr. Murthy Ji, Mr.
Narender Kumar ji and Mr. Pradeep Goel ji for all their volunteer work and to
all devotees who made it possible with generous donations.
3. Mr.
Satish Kumar is working on getting the phone/internet service transferred to
their company. Hope to complete by end
of September.
4. Two
major functions (Sri Krishna Janamashtami and Sri Ganesh Chaturthi
celebrations) were celebrated at the Temple in August. Thanks to Sony Ji, Madhu Ji, Ravi Ji, Rajesh
Ji, Kiran Ji, Bupender Ji and other volunteers who helped. Considering the circumstances, both functions
were well attended.
5. Fund
raiser collected over $10,000 for the landscaping project. The weeds have been removed and the
trees/shrubs have been trimmed. Twenty
trees will be planted in September end or early October.
6. A
grant proposal was submitted to Colorado Garden Foundation with the help of Dr.
Sarada Krishnan, Director of Horticulture and Center of Global Initiatives,
Director Botanic Garden. Thanks to Dr.
Krishnan for her help (see attached letter).
7. We
are sending 2,000 plus e-mails to devotees every 7 to 10 days. This will help transparency and
communications.
8. Ravi
Raj has compiled a list of maintenance items that need to be addressed (see
attached). He got quotes for some of
them. We will work on them as money
becomes available.
9. The
current financial situation is as follows:
ü
We have approximately $26,000 in Wells Fargo and
Citywide Bank.
ü
Approximately $13,600 for mortgage payment will
be made on September 14th.
ü
We need to spend $10,000 for 20 trees this
month.
10. We have
applied for PPP loan waiver. If we get
it, we will receive $15,000.
PLANNED ACTIVITY FOR NEXT 30-60 DAYS
1. Complete
landscaping project.
2. Continue
to work on transparency and communications.
3. Initiate
taking care of maintenance items.
4. Continue
aggressive fund raising.
Thanks to all the officers, volunteers and Board members for
their dedication and service to the community.
Sincerely,
Deepak Malhotra
President, HTCC
And God’s Servant