Become a HSMN Trustee or Member
Becoming a trustee member of the temple, you feel that you own the part of the our majestic temple. You are part of a big mission and vision. We can together bring the dream of temple to reality with your support and personal commitment. Our success dependent on our ownership, our commitment and our pledge to support.
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It has become reality due to the financial support and personal involvement from people like you. We are a large Hindu community in Minnesota. Our Hindu community has outstanding volunteers who can work wonders together! Our success is deeply dependent on our ownership, our commitment and our pledge to support!
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There are many levels of memberships: Trustee, Lifetime Trustee etc. Scroll down for more information.
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Questions?
For more information on Trustee membership, fees, etc. Contact membershipchair@hsmn.org.
LEVELS
LIFE-TIME TRUSTEE
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One-time Payment
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Pay in three installments in 3 consecutive years
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Lifetime Trustee end of 3 payments, until then will be considered Trustee Member.
Contribution: $5000 (WAS $7,500)
ANNUAL TRUSTEE
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Annual Payment of $500
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Plus one-time initiation fee $500 for the first year
One-time initiation fee has been waived for new applicants.
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
Family
Contribution: $250
Individual
Contribution: $100
Student
Contribution: $50
APPLY TO BECOME A TRUSTEE
The 3-step process for becoming a member are:
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Click the Apply button below to start your membership application.
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Payment options – Pay by check, Pay Online or at Temple kiosk.
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Review and Approval at the upcoming TEC meeting.
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BENEFITS OF BEING A TRUSTEE
Being a Trustee Member means a lot to the temple and the community. We welcome you to join the Temple membership and help in Temple operations for our future generations to come.
Here are the tangible benefits for being a Temple Trustee Member:
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Five (5) Complimentary Archana tickets for your family
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Complimentary 2020 Hindu Temple Calendar for the New Year from Temple
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Become a part of Hindu Temple policy making
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Welcome to attend monthly Trustee Executive Council (TEC) and Executive Committee (EC) meetings
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Receive TEC meeting minutes and agenda
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Eligible to vote for TEC and EC elections
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Eligible to serve on TEC and EC
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Entitled to receive discounts on auditorium and dining/kitchen rental for private parties
The intangible benefits far outweigh those above benefits mentioned. Here are some you will feel proud of:
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Satisfaction of knowing that membership contribution helps expenses of maintaining our 44,000 sq. ft. Temple facility.
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Membership dues are the stable source of income for Temple operations.
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You will have the opportunity to lend your time and talent to the temple as much as possible.
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Over and above, you will get the feeling of being an owner of the temple.