Weekly Announcements
HariH OM!
Here are the BV Assembly announcements for this week.
[Reminder] Kartika Masa Mondays:
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The last Kartika Masa Rudraabhisheka, archana and aarati will be this coming Monday, Nov 17th, at Chinmaya Saaket, @ 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
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Please join us on this auspicious occasion with your family and friends
T-shirt Design Contest – Walkathon 2026:
Chinmaya Mission Walkathon is coming up… It is a Seva project led by our amazing 8th and 9th graders, who are working together with enthusiasm and love. Through this event, we’ll be raising important scholarship funds for our Bhutanese and Nepalese outreach students, supporting their education and growth.
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This year’s T-Shirt Design Contest is now open to all Bala Vihar students.
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Design theme should celebrate: “75 Years of Chinmaya Mission — Love, Service & Knowledge.”
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Design entries must be submitted by Dec 6, 2025
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Winning design to be printed on the T-shirt will be announced on Dec 13, 2025
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If you have any questions, please reach out to Nupoor ji or walkathon@cmdfw.org
[Reminder] CMDFW Annual Banquet – 2025:
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Tickets are selling fast, so purchase yours today at events.cmdfw.org
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You can purchase your individual tickets and then place a request to be seated with your specific group of friends
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Please scan the QR code for ticket purchase and general volunteering (Adults) in various areas (Decoration, Food, General Help, Child Care, etc.)
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High School Students, this is specific to you: Google Form to fill out for your volunteering hours has been shared to your specific WhatsApp groups
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Event details
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Scheduled for Saturday, Dec 6, 2025. Reception starts at @5:00 p.m. and the program starts at 6:00 p.m.
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Venue: The Westin Dallas – Stonebriar, Frisco
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Sw. Siddha-ji will be the featured guest this year
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Bhiksha for Swamiji: if anyone is interested in offering bhiksha during his visit, please send an email to: Maya-ji (Maya Nair) at maynair@yahoo.com.
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Available slots – Friday, Dec 5th: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; Saturday, Dec 6th: Breakfast
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CORD USA Winter Service Visits 2025:
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CORD USA Winter Service Visits 2025 (to Sidhbari, India) are now open for students!
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Please review all the details shared to your Inbox earlier in the week
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Apply here: https://cordusa.org/servicevisit2025/
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For any questions locally, contact CMDFW CORD Coordinator, Sudhir Deshpande at: dallas@cordusa.org
Gita Jayanti 2025:
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Sampoorna Gita Parayana – chanting of all 18 chapters of Srimad Bhagavad Gita – will be done on the occasion
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When: Sunday, Nov 30th, @ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Where: Chinmaya-Saaket
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Note: No Bala Vihar that day
Sewa Diwali- 2025, Food Collection Drive:
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Food Drive to continue thru Nov 20
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8th Grade volunteers to talk about it ??
