GBC Resolution Mayapur 2005
404. German Yatra Emergency Action

[Action Order]

Whereas the German yatra is presently facing a severe crisis, and

Whereas the leading devotees in Germany have declared a formal state of emergency and have approached the GBC Body for endorsement and support of their plans; and

Whereas this crisis was not of the German devotees’ own making but rather was mostly created by the GBC-appointed former zonal secretary; and

Whereas, in pursuance of the European RGB’s reorganization plan, Germany has agreed to become a single zone and region with Austria, which will add a further financial burden of 150,000 Euros to the German leaders’ financial obligation; therefore

It is hereby RESOLVED that:

1. The GBC Body, having heard the plans of the German yatra, gives its unqualified endorsement to ISKCON Germany’s "Declaration of Emergency and Solidarity Action 2005-07."

2. The GBC body encourages all ISKCON preachers to visit Germany and share their spiritual values and strength with the devotees there, who are very much in need of association.

3. The GBC Body is encouraged by the German yatra’s plans to work unitedly to raise funds to settle the long-standing debts and obligations. ISKCON centers around the world may want to give opportunity to the German leaders to carry out fundraising programs in their local area, in coordination with existing programs.

4. GBC members and guests may want to express solidarity with the effort by making token financial pledges.

5. Due to the crisis situation, the German yatra shall be exempt from GBC fees for 2005-2007, as well as past due fees since the crisis began.

6. That, in view of the German leaders’ willingness to accept into its zone Austria (which comes with a 150,000 Euro debt), the European RGB especially should work to find ways and means to help the German-Austria zone resolve its financial crisis.

Section 200: FINANCE

201. GBC Budget

[Action Order]

RESOLVED: The GBC budget for 2005/2006 is:

ISKCON Resolve ----------------------- Rs. 3,44,000
GBC Annual General Meeting --------- Rs. 1,72,000
ISKCON Database ---------------------- Rs. 1,33,300
Health & Welfare Magazine ------------ Rs. 43,000
German Emergency Fund -------------- Rs. 2,15,000
Executive Committee Travel ----------- Rs. 1,93,500
Emergencies ------------------------------- Rs. 3,44,000
GBC Secretariat -------------------------- Rs. 1,39,750
Total: --------------------------------------- Rs. 15,84,550