session 8c bhagavad gita for hotels and motels akrurnath dasa, milan doshi iskcon temple, san jose,...
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Session 8cBhagavad Gita for Hotels and Motels
Akrurnath Dasa, Milan DoshiISKCON Temple, San Jose, California
HMEC 2009
Sept 11-13, 2009
Overview
➲ Panchajanya program places English version of Bhagavad-Gita at various motels in the US
➲ Any motel owner interested in allowing us to place the book can avail this facility
The Present Situation
➲ Prominent Patel Motel owners have whole-heartedly welcomed and supported this program
➲ Panchajanya team members deliver the books at their establishments and will follow up at a later date for further restocking
Potential
➲ Indian Moteliers, especially Patels, own almost 60% of motels in the US
➲ AAHOA alone represents over 1.3 million rooms
➲ Once around 200,000 copies are placed, franchisors, rather than franchisees, can be approached to directly place books at all their franchisees
Testimonials
➲ “I got my first Gita at a hotel room and ever since I read the first verse my life has been ever increasingly in Krishna Consciousness. Life is a
journey back to Krishna-Peace” Terrence, motel guest, CA➲ “I often see guests coming in for breakfast with Bhagavat Gita in
hand and reading it while they are in the lobby or in the reception room. It is satifying to know I have contributed in spreading this knowledge” Nilesh P,Manager, Super 8, Sacramento, CA
Challenges
Millions of Bibles are placed free of cost. Moteliers have similar expectations for Bhagavad Gita
Contacting, marketing, follow-ups, execution etc needs manpower, resources, infrastructure and team.
Bhagavad-Gitas taken away by motel guests need to be restocked
Kindly Participate
➲ You can help by sponsoring books to be delivered to various motels.
➲ You can help by getting orders from moteliers who you know.
➲ Help by logistic and administrative support like website support, participation in conventions, deliveries etc.
www.motelgita.org
➲ Milan Doshi - [email protected] 510-962-2203
➲ Akrunath Prabhu [email protected]
➲ Rohini Nandan Das - [email protected] 617-233-9567
➲ Hariharan Iyer – [email protected]
408-746-9251