Featured Upcoming Programs NOTICE OF ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETING KHALSA DIWAN SOCIETY – NEW WESTMINSTER Date: March 3, 2010 NOTICE is hereby given to the members of the Khalsa Diwan Society – New Westminster (the "Society") of an annual and special general meeting of members to be held as follows: DATE: March 21, 2010 TIME: 11:30 a.m. LOCATION: Main Hall, Khalsa Diwan Temple 347 Wood Street New Westminster, BC PURPOSES: A. Business of the Annual General Meeting: I. receipt and review of the annual financial statements for the Society for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009; II. the annual report of the directors to the members. B. Business of the Special General Meeting: RENOVATION OF 347 WOOD STREET AND SOCIETY PROPERTIES I. To consider and, if appropriate, pass an special resolution to authorize the renovation and the extension to the front and rear and renovation of the parking lot of 347 Wood Street, on such additional terms and conditions as the directors may, in their discretion, determine; this resolution must be passed by a 50% majority of votes cast; FINANCING OF RENOVATION AND UPGRADES AT 347 WOOD STREET I. To consider and, if appropriate, pass an special resolution to authorize the financing of the renovations and extension of the Temple building on 347 Wood Street and surrounding Society property, by borrowing money in the amount of $700,000 with VanCity Credit Union, on such additional terms and conditions as the directors may, in their discretion, determine; this special resolution must be passed by a 75% majority of votes cast; II. grant or issue mortgages, debentures, security agreements and other security and debt obligations as security for or to evidence any liability or obligation of the Society, including to mortgage, charge, whether by a specific or floating charge, or give other security on any or all of the property, assets or undertaking of the Society, both present and after-acquired; and III. the directors of the Society or any one director or officer of the Society who is appointed by the directors, is hereby authorized to negotiate, settle and determine the terms and conditions of all loans, mortgages, general security agreements, debentures and other documents and security, and to grant, issue, execute and deliver all such documents and instruments on behalf of the Society." BY-LAW CHANGES IV. To consider and, if appropriate, pass a special resolution to extend the term of the Executive and Audit Committees from two years to three years by repealing By-law Chapter III - 2(a) and replacing it with the following: "The Executive Committee and Audit Committee shall be elected by a poll vote to be held during the second weekend of December of the election year. The date, time and place of the poll vote shall be decided by the Executive Committee and made known to all members in accordance with the provisions of the By-Laws and the Society Act. Effective April 1, 2010, the term of the Executive and Audit Committees shall be three (3) years;" and by repealing By-law Chapter IV- 1(a) and replacing it with the following: "The Executive and Audit Committee shall be elected every three years in accordance with the provisions of Chapter III commencing in the year 2010 and shall serve a term of three (3) years commencing the 1st day of January in the year following their election." this resolution must be passed by a 75% majority of votes cast; V. To consider and, if appropriate, pass a special resolution to extend the term of the Membership from two years to three years by repealing By-law Chapter II -1(d) and replacing it with the following: "He/she has delivered personally to the President or his representative an application form required to become a member. Effective April 1, 2010, the term of membership in the Society shall be three (3) years. The term of membership in the Society of each person who is a member as at March 21, 2010 shall continue to September 30, 2011 (unless sooner terminated pursuant to the Society Act or the By-Laws of the Society) when membership shall terminate unless renewed prior thereto by delivering an application as per the instructions contained on the back of the application form and otherwise complying with the By-Laws of the Society." this resolution must be passed by a 75% majority of votes cast. A copy of the Annual Financial Statements of the Society is available at the Temple on request. THIS NOTICE is being given by publications and posting in accordance with Bylaw VII-3 of the Society. By order of the Executive Committee. Harbhajan Singh Athwal, President Spring Break Camp - March 8 to 10 2010  Bhai Harnam Singh Darbar Sahib, Amritsar Wale at Sukhsagar very soon! 
Sun Jan 31 - Be the Change Seminar at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, New Westminster.
Be the Change Seminar at Gurdwara Sahib Sukh Sagar, New Westminster. Come join us from 1 to 3pm and learn how each of us can make a difference to the world we live in. Please note this event is through Sikh Youth and the Be the Change Alliance Groups and as we have guest presentations, space is extremely limited - please email at
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or call 604-961-1731 to signup for this event. 
New for 2010 - Sukh Sagar website projects section has been created. This section has information on projects such as Sunday Food Drive, Shaheed Bhai Mewa Singh Porgram, Eat Well Live Well and the Sant Teja Singh Scholarship program. You can access all these programs from the website top menu. 
Bhai Avtar Singh Damdami Taksal Wale is doing Katha of Asa Ki Vaar every day at 6:30pm until 7pm. Attend to learn the meanings of this beautiful Bani which is sung every morning at Sukh Sagar (6:15am-8am) 
KHALSA DIWAN SOCIETY-New Westminster
November 16, 2009
NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS OF KHALSA DIWAN SOCIETY – NEW WESTMINSTER
The Executive Committee gives notice that a Special General meeting of members of the
Society will be held on December 06, 2009 at 11:30 am in the Main Hall of the Gurdwara
Sahib Sukh Sagar, 347 Wood Street, New Westminster, British Columbia to consider the
following items of special business:
REAL ESTATE MATTERS
334 BOYNE STREET
1. To consider and, if appropriate, pass an ordinary resolution to authorize the
purchase by the Society of the property located at 334 BOYNE Street, adjacent to
the Society’s premises, for the price of $375,000.00, on such additional terms and
conditions as the directors may, in their discretion, determine; this resolution must be
passed by a 50% majority of votes cast;
2. To consider and, if appropriate, pass a special resolution to authorize the financing
of the property purchase of 334 BOYNE Street, by issuance of a mortgage against
that property in favour of a Canadian financial institution in an amount 100% of the
purchase price and on such additional terms and conditions as the directors may, in
their discretion, determine; this resolution must be passed by a 90% majority of
votes cast;
DATED at New Westminster, British Columbia this 16th
day of NOVEMBER, 2009.
Harbhajan Singh Athwal Khalsa Diwa Society
President New Westminster
 One Universal Creator, Sustainer, Destroyer. Victory belongs to the Wonderful, Great Enlightener, God.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Writing a New Chapter in Sikh History
Community unites in Historic election and elects Sikh Youth Slate at Surrey's Guru Nanak Sikh Temple
Surrey, BC - On Sunday, November 15, 2009, Sikhs in BC received the answer to the question they have been asking for years, "When will we re-unite?" In what experts are calling a turning point in the history of Sikhs in North America, Bikramjit Singh Sandher and the Sikh Youth slate defeated the incumbent regime in the executive election at Surrey's Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara. In the official results, the Youth Slate received a total of 13, 458 votes, while the incumbent slate received 7, 257 votes. With an almost 2:1 ratio of votes for the youth, the Sikh community has loudly indicated their desire for a positive change.
Large, energized crowds gathered throughout Surrey late Sunday night into Monday morning, letting out a collective sigh of relief when reports circulated that the Youth slate was victorious. As the news sunk in, people from all political backgrounds flooded the Youth campaign office with congratulatory phone calls.
Standing amongst a crowd of supporters, president-elect Bikramjit Singh re-affirmed the message that the community had already conveyed, "The time for change has come. The sangat has spoken loud and clear: they want Gurdwara management that speaks to the real issues our community is facing today. We must all join together to save our children from drugs and gangs, to provide support and equality to women, and to ensure the best services for our seniors. We must renew our mission to serve all of humanity now that we are united."
A true testament to their dedication, the Youth Slate fought a hard but respectful election campaign. Numerous attempts to engage them in dirty politics were instead met with logic and respect, a philosophy that did not go unnoticed by the community at large. "My mind was set on voting against the Youth slate, until I saw their demeanor and the purity of their message" said one voter, "I realized that I myself needed to rise out of the political rut that I had been stuck in for years and look at the bigger picture".
The Youth Slate, in an impromptu rally in Surrey on Sunday night, also thanked the hundreds of volunteers who spent countless hours throughout the campaign to help achieve this great moment. "Without the help of the volunteers, we would not be celebrating right now," said Bikramjit Singh. "Know in your heart, that your hard work has helped write a page in history!"
It now remains to be seen whether the outgoing management will give charge of the Gurdwara Sahib to the youth slate or continue to drag out the process in courts as they have done for the last 3 years. In the 2008 election, the Sikh Youth won by over 5,000 votes and was unable to serve due to small technicalities. Despite the delay, and despite the different opposing groups uniting to fight this tide of change, the community gave an even larger margin of victory to the Youth Slate this time around -- a clear call for a new path of peace and unity among Sikhs in BC.
Change has arrived and it is being met with tremendous optimism. For the first time in decades, the Sikh community of Surrey has a Gurdwara that they can call their own: A place where people from all walks of life can gather to worship, learn and serve; a place where political affiliations get left at the door; a place that fosters love and harmony; and a place that everyone can feel welcome.
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Bhai Dhavinder Singh Sodhi at Sukh Sagar until September 6th 2009. You can listen to him live at the Gurdwara sahib daily or on the internet through sukhsagar.ca or iPhone using the Shoutcast app and searching for Gurdwara Sukh Sagar.
Some Recent Programs
Sukh Sagar Turban Program in the News. The Province, July 20th with volunteers from Sukh Sagar Tying Turbans at the Surrey Fusion Festival. Next Turban Tying program is at the 150th Year Celebration of New Westminster on July 25th 2009.
Fusion Festival Pictures are now added to the Picture Gallery page and can be downloaded.  Hamilton Day Festival - June 12 2009: Turban Education Program
On June 12th, once again volunteers from the Society took part in the Hamilton Festival in Richmond BC. Over a hundered Turbans were tyed on children and adults of all ages and both male and females. Particpants were also provided information about the Turban and full event pictures are viewable in the Picture Gallery, in the Multimedia Section.
Sukh Sagar 2009 Punjabi School Awards and Sports Day  Each year we recognize the students that have worked hard during the School year at the Sukh Sagar Punjabi School and improved their skills. This year's award ceremony took place on June 1st with over 100 children and each child was awarded a plaque or medal for their hard work and dedication. After the award ceremony, the children took part in sports activities and games for the rest of the afternoon with parents and other Sangat. Full event pictures are viewable in the Picture Gallery, in the Multimedia Section. Kamagata Maru - 95 Years Program  On Friday May 22nd the weekend programs kicked off with a special tribute to the passengers of the Kamagata Maru. It was on May 23rd 1914 that the ship arrived in Vancouver and as local residents remembered that historic day 95 years ago, the congregation was once again informed of the sacrifice of the crew and local residents of Vancouver and the Khlasa Diwan Society in particular. The Kamagata Maru remembrance programs ended on Sunday May 24th with Dr. Puran Singh Gill informing the Sangat of the historical events in the Punjab, Hong Kong, Britain, Canada and other parts of the Commonwealth that shaped the events of the Kamagata Maru incident. In addition, to informing the Sangat, a special seminar was held for the children outlining the events and consequences so that we remember and learn from these historical events.
Hyack Parade - May 23rd
 On Saturday May 23rd for the third year in a row, members and volunteers took part in the 28th Annual Hyack Parade through the streets of New Westminster B.C. The Khalsa Diwan Society New Westminster was one of about 140 entires in this year’s parade and as previous years, youth with parents marched through the streets, while young Sikhs demonstrated the ancient art of Gatka (Sikh Martial Arts) performing to many delighted residents throughout the streets of New Westminster, BC.
Queensborough Day - May 24th On Sunday May 24th members of the Sangat took part in the annual Queensborough Day festival.
The Queensborough Day festival celebrated the diverse culture and uniqueness of the residents, organizations and businesses of Queensborough. The Sikh Temple put on a turban tying demonstration, which explained the significance of the turban, which demystified many of the previous misconceptions of the turban. The volunteers at the booth also tied turbans on many of the participants and members of the local fire and police departments as well as other dignitaries. |
