Chinmaya Mission Virginia

Registration Instructions 2007-2008  

1.   Every participant, with or without children, new or currently registered, is required to fill in the Registration Form. A child may not be enrolled without his/her parents' enrollment and participation in Adult Classes.

2.   Please note that atleast one parent is required to attend the Adult Gita/Vedanta Class while children are attending BalaVihar. The only exception to this is if you are a sevak, teaching a Balavihar class. Children CANNOT be left at the Mission premises without a parent. If for some reason, you are not able to make it to the class, please inform your child's class teacher.

3.   Please make sure your Primary E-mail address is always kept current. All Mission activities are notified via e-mail. Please make sure to check your e-mail regularly.

4.   Please note that your registration form is not complete until we receive the signed Pledge-Form with your check and/or void-check.

5.   The completed Pledge Form (http://chinmayava.org/Registration/2007_Pledge.pdf) with check and/or void-check is due by August 15, 2007.  Forms received thereafter will be accepted on a first come first served basis, and subject to availability of seats. Once you have printed and completed the Pledge form, please mail to the following location: 

Chinmaya Sevak, 3786 Avenel Ct, Fairfax VA 22033
 

      Your registration will be confirmed via e-mail from the Membership co-ordinator around last week of August, 2007. For any questions, please send email to membership@chinmayava.org,

6.   Bala Vihar and adult sessions are offered on Sunday morning. The Sessions will be filled first with (a) active volunteers (teachers, coordinators, Sevaks, etc.) and their children; and (b) returning children with good attendance.  The remaining spaces will be filled on a first come first served basis. 

7.   Annual Pledges (tax deductible): Amounts of pledges are given in the Form. The preferred method of payment is by a single check for the whole year, to reduce the administrative work for our volunteers.  If this is not possibe, you can pay only the non-refundable Bala Vihar  Pledge  at the time of  registration. The sponsor-level pledge of $101 per month or adult basic pledge of $360 per year can be paid by monthly automatic bank deduction spread over 12 months. If the annual contribution poses financial difficulty, please contact Membership co-ordinator to discuss financial aid.

8.   Continued enrollment in the program is contingent on your following the rules of conduct.
                      

Rules of Conduct

    a.    NO eating, drinking or chewing of gum in the classrooms.

b.    Do NOT bring sports equipment to the center. There shall be No running in the hallways.

c.    Maintain decorum at all times. DO NOT touch classroom material. Leave furniture and classroom environment in order. Put trash in trash bins.

d.    Classes start promptly. In case of tardiness, please wait outside until the prayers are over so as not to disturb others.

e.    Maintain appropriate dress code.

f.     Rewards will be given once a year for excellent attendance, behavior, and punctuality based on weekly records kept by respective teachers.

g.    Teachers put a lot of effort in preparing for the class, and they care for the Balavihar children. If your child cannot come to the class because of sickness or going out of town, please  inform your child's Balavihar teacher.

h.    Respect for self is respect for others.  Children should be attentive and respectful in the class. Children should come prepared with their BalaVihar notebook, textbooks and needed stationery.

Our Mission is to provide to individuals from any background the wisdom of Vedanta and the practical means for spiritual growth and happiness, 

enabling them to become positive contributors to society.