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Community Update: June 1, 2016 1. Temple and Community Center Construction The construction of the Temple and Community Center building at 2138 South Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, WI 53575 is in full swing with the main building structure and external finishing complete and internal, electrical, plumbing and finishing works in progress.

The Temple and Community Center Building: Structure Completed

The Temple and Community Center Building: Interior Works in Progress



Progress of Construction

The present status of major stages of the construction program are as follows:

ProjectComponent ProjectDetails ContractStatus

CompletionProgressCurrentStatus %

Date(Estimated)

TempleBuildingStructure

GeneralContractforStructureandExterior Executed Completed 100% 10/31/2015

Basement-ConcreteFloor Executed Completed 100% 2/1/2016

BasementFramingandStairs Executed Completed 100% 3/15/2016

CouplaandKalasams Open TBD 0% (9/30/2016)

Electrical/HVAC

MGE3PhasePowerUpgrade Executed Completed 100% 2/28/2016

Interior/ExteriorElectricalInstallation Executed InProgress 90% (6/30/2016)

HVAC Executed InProgress 80% (6/30/2016)

FireSuppressionSystem

Interiorpipingandfittings Executed InProgress 80% (6/30/2016)

TankandExternalPiping Executed June15(Est.) 0% (6/30/2016)

Plumbing

InteriorPlumbingWorks Executed InProgress 80% (6/30/2016)

ExteriorSepticandPiping Executed June10(Est.) 0% (6/30/2016)

NewWellandPump UnderNegotiation TBD 0% (8/31/2016)

InteriorFinishing

InsulationandVaporBarrier Executed InProgress 50% (7/15/2016)

Drywall,PaintingandFinishing

UnderNegotiation July15(Est.) 0% (8/30/2016)

Carpets,TilesandMainLevelStage

UnderNegotiation

August15(Est.) 0% (10/31/2016)

Driveway,Parking,LandscapeandOutdoorFacilities

Driveway,ParkingLotExcavation,SealingandBioRetentionPond

PartialExecuted,Bal.UnderNegotiation

Sept15(Est.) 25% (9/10/2016)

80'x40'Pavilion:Planning,Permits,Excavation,Construction

Executed InProgress 30% (6/30/2016)

Landscaping Open TBD 0% (10/15/2016)

OccupationalPermit CityApprovalsandCertificateofUse Open TBD 0% (10/31/2016)

As you can see from above summary, a lot of work will be undertaken during the months of June, July and August.



Open House

AHA will be holding an Open House on the following days where the members of the community will have an opportunity to visit the Temple, see the progress and also ask AHA any questions on the progress. AHA Temple Open House Days: Saturday June 18th: 10am – 12pm

Saturday July 9th: 9am - 3pm Saturday August 20th: 10am – 12pm We urge you all to come visit the Temple and see the progress of this truly community initiative, paid for by your dollars. AHA is very appreciative of the all donations and continuous support that you all have given us so far. 2. Fundraising for Temple and Community Center Project Since this is a fully community funded project, we are actively fundraising to support the construction works. We urge you all to consider ongoing support for this building initiative as well as for our regular programs. Currently the most popular donation program underway is the Monthly Sponsorship Program, whereby you can sign up to donate a nominal sum of $30.00 per month (Dollar-A-Day) through direct Debit. In order for our complete the project as scheduled, we need a minimum of 250 families to sign up for this program. To-date we have 164 sign-ups (66% of Target). Discount Programs for Dollar-a-Day members:

AHA is happy to announce that it will be rolling out a discount program for all Monthly Sponsorship Program members through our local shops and restaurants. Stay tuned! All members signed up and actively donating through this program will receive a program membership card from AHA as a record of their participation in this noble cause. We request everyone to spread the word around among your friends, families and the community at large, and urge all to sign up for this program and help support develop a vibrant community of ours. Visit our website at http://aha-svtemple.org for more information and to sign up. Should you also be interested in sponsoring for specific projects, please refer to the attached opportunities list and advise us by completing the form for your choice of sponsorship.



3 Save the Date: AHA Annual Rathyatra & India Festival- July 9th 2016 The AHA Annual India festival this year, featuring the Jaganath Puri Rathyatra ceremonies will be held on Saturday July 9th from 9am to 3pm at the AHA grounds 2138 S. Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg. This premier summer event for our community will feature live band, entertainment, food stalls, children's programs and the revered Rathyatra Chariot procession ceremony.

Ø Would like to advertise your business in the AHA Souvenir, contact: o Mr. Subash Das, [email protected] o Mr. Bikash Pattnaik, [email protected]

Ø Interested to showcase your talent at Rathyatra cultural program, contact: o Mr. Partha Madangopal, [email protected] .

Reserve the date, come and enjoy the day at the grounds with your whole family!!! For more information, visit our website http://aha-svtemple.org or our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1590148877971149/ Attached you will also find a Frequently asked Question and Answer document. This document is intended to help answer any questions you may have on our Temple development program and activities. If there are any additional questions that you may have, please feel free to forward to us so we can address them as well. Do not hesitate to contact me or any of the AHA representatives for more information on the above! Narend Reddy President, AHA. [email protected]

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