Exhibit CC 11-04-13 Item #22 Request letter\0
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, U.S.A., Inc.
IRS # 52- 1647017 A Non Profit Organization
November 1" 2013
Cupertino City Hall
10300 Torre Ave.
Cupertino, CA 95014
Dear Council Members,
Subject: Request to waive Creekside Park building fee
CC 11 -4 -13 Item #22
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh(HSS) is USA based voluntary, non- profit, social and family
based cultural organization. HSS volunteers :meet every Sunday at the Creekside Park to
participate in social and cultural activities which helps families to stay connected to their
roots. This also helps families to assimilate with the community at large and enrich the
diverse cultural fabric of our city.
All activities are family based as we believe that stronger families are foundation to
stronger society. We believe on the principle of selfless service (sewa) which is
demonstrated in our action through many service projects.
Following are sample of our regular Socio- cultural activities:
Teacher Appreciation Day: An event to thZLnk the Guru (school teachers) and
acknowledge their role in shaping student's life.
Health for Humanity Yogathon: A 14 day yoga marathon to increase awareness of
the benefits of Yoga.
Universal Brotherhood Day: An event to thank the local city staff, fire fighters, Police
and Council Members for their dedication to public service.
Following is the glimpse of volunteer work performed by the HSS Cupertino Chapter.
1. City's events like Diwali Mela every year.
2. Participate in West Valley Community Services projects.
3. Participate in City sponsored Creek clean -up events.
Regd. Office: 374 CARMITA AVENUE, RUTHERFO,RD, NJ 07070
www.hssus.org
Email: samparl< @hssus.org
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, U.S.A., Inc.
IRS # 52- 1647017 A Non Profit Organization
4. Organize and participate Blood donation drives across Bay Area.
5. Coordinate societal welfare programs such. as Surya - Namaskar (Sun Salutation)
Marathon.
As an organization we have mobilized hundreds of volunteers to provide medical aid,
in -kind donations of food and blankets and even engaged evacuees in yoga and games
to relieve their stress during Katrina disaster„ Besides, we also visit old -age homes,
hospitals and soup kitchens to impart a sense: of service.
We do not ask our volunteers for mandatory financial donation. We pay for our
expenses from personal funds collected through optional contribution during a festival
called Guru - Dakshina. Obviously we are very frugal with our expenses and we would
love to put all the funds for overall community development. We would really
appreciate if we can save the money paid in :renting Creekside Park building and instead
use it for community events.
We plan to make this request across all the cities in the Country. The forward thinking
city like Cupertino could set it as an example of all the cities in the Country by
approving our request.
To reduce the pressure on City budget, we would love to take responsibility of opening
and closing of park building during HSS event.
If you have any questions please feel free. to call me @ 408 - 807 -5743
Sincerely,
Sanjay Tripathi
(HSS Cupertino Volunteer)
Regd. Office: 374 CARMITA AVENUE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
www.hssus.org
Email: sampark @hssus.org