2008 Upcoming Special Programs

Summer Family Picnic- Lake Nokomis: June 21st

 

Summer time is here (almost) and this is Picninc time.  Several of you have RSVPs so thank you very much, this helps us plan better.  Those who are planning to come and have not RSVPs please do so ASAP. 

 

Here is a tentative schedule of the Picnic on 21st June (pray for weather otherwise 22nd)...

 

11:00-11:30   Picnic setup and Snacks

11:30-1:00     Fun games

12:30-1:00     Lunch Preparation (on Grill)

1:00-2;00       Lunch

2:00-4:00       Sports time

4:00-5:00       Beach time + Games

5:30-6:00       Mandatory Meditation

6:00-7:00+     Campfire time + Songs + Team Performances

 

Basic SOS Rules:

• SKDR Rules:  Be safe, be kind, be dedicated to truth and be respectfull (We learned these rules at angel camp)
• Meditation is mandatory

Guidelines:

• Be as green as possible.  Try making least impact on environment while we have fun  For example: Minimize trash, plastic waste, recycle stuff etc.  We will recognize most green family!!!!
• Minimize wastage of food, take what you need
• Bring special food if you or children need
• Bring water bottles for each members to avoid wasting plastic glasses (we will arrange water)
• Dress family/culture appropriate comfortable attire for summer outdoors
• Avoid speaking in native languages (Please use English and Hindi only)
• Every one sing a poem/song in love of God or Guru in any language is fine (This will be fun during the campfire time)
• Enjoy!!!

Suggested picnic items to bring:

Slippers, Shoes (to participate in sports), summer cap, sun lotion for your family members, toys for little kids

Bring swimming attire (if you plan to be in water), water bottle, mosquito repelent if you need.  Musical instrument if you love to play out doors.  Matt for family seating. Food basket, Trash bags

 

Not suggested items:

Video Games, individual entertainment device, Novels, books, magazines etc.

 

Volunteer Opportunities (Please revert back with your preference ASAP):

Picnic Angels (general arrangements and cleanup team) - 4

Grill Angels (Master cooks;) - 4

Serving Angels (Lunch Serving team) -4

Snack Angels (snack preparation and serving team morning/evening) -4

Guard Angels (for safety of children and every one at picnic) - 4

Water Angels (swimmers) during beach time - 2

Games Captons (Those who are good with children) - 2

Sports Captons (suggested teams Cricket, Soccer, Kites, Beach Volley Ball, Water Volleyball) 4

Official photography (still and video) - 2

 

One person can sign up for more than one team and there can be multiple members in all teams.