Siri Singh Sahib Corporation Executive Directors Report Khalsa
Siri Singh Sahib Corporation Executive Director’s Report Khalsa Council – April 2018
Mission Statement With the guidance of God and the grace of the Guru it is the mission of the SSSC to protect, preserve and cultivate the prosperity of the constituent community and its assets; listen to, serve and elevate the constituent community; support the non-profit and for profit entities and the family of constituent communities; and live to and hold the values of the teachings of the Siri Guru Granth Sahib and the Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa Yogi Ji: selfless service, compassion, kindness, honesty, integrity, trustworthiness and Guru inspired consciousness.
Vision Statement of the SSSC To serve, align, and grow our family of organizations for the upliftment of all
Meeting Summary Since September 2017 Khalsa Council (7 months) 7 Special Board Meetings* 8 Regular Board Meetings 5 Days of Face to Face Meetings *Still working in a litigation environment and litigation sensitive issues must be presented and addressed in Special meetings
Nonprofits
Actions of the SSSC - Non-Profit Governance and Structure Board Appointments Appointment of the following SSSC Board members to the Board of Unto Infinity for one year. This board has some legal authority over KIT BV and KIIT but has minimal responsibility. Amrit Singh Dharm Singh Gurutej Singh Krishna Kaur Sat Bachan Kaur Viriam Singh
Actions of the SSSC - Nonprofit Governance and Structure Standardized bylaws for KRI, Sikhnet, and SDEI Bylaws still under consideration 3 HO Foundation – outstanding issue is Director of Spiritual Trust position Sikh Dharma International – a number of issues unique to SDI to resolve. Several meetings have occurred. Mission Commission, chaired by Sardarni Guru Amrit Kaur, active in working with nonprofits Working various projects Fundraising, Market Surveys, Leadership
Actions of the SSSC - Nonprofit Governance and Structure Participation in monthly CEO Meetings Building Collaborative Relationships KIIT Endowment proposal Non Profit Health Insurance 50 th Anniversary Celebration
For-Profits
Actions of the SSSC For Profits Placement of SSSC members on three for-profit boards Purpose: Facilitate the flow of communication between SSSC and forprofits To supply experience to the for profit boards Survey done to evaluate benefit of the program The SSSC Board voted to continue the program
Actions of the SSSC For-Profits Extended Policy adopted February 1, 2017 enabling SSSC members to serve on the for profit boards till February 1, 2019 Current SSSC Board Member on KIIT (extended to February 1, 2019) Gurutej Singh – KIIT Current SSSC Board Member on EWTC and Akal (Recommended to KIIT that they be extended to February 1, 2019). This was subsequently approved by KIIT. Sat Hari Singh - EWTC Amrit Singh – Akal
SSSC Governance and Process
Actions of the SSSC-Governance Process and Procedure Property Restructuring Siri Singh Sahib of Sikh Dharma dissolved Employees to transition to LYF Management Some things to tie up but restructuring largely completed
Actions of the SSSC-Governance Process and Procedure The SSSC replaces the current Section 2. 3 of the bylaws with the following: Section 2. 3 Number of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall consist of fifteen (15) Elected Trustees and two (2) Ministerial Ex-Officio Trustees, the Siri Sikdar Sahib/a and the Bhai Sahib/a of Sikh Dharma International. However, for a period beginning the first day of the September 2017 Khalsa Council Meetings until the first day of the April 2020 Khalsa Council meetings the Board of Trustees shall consist of fifteen (15) Elected Trustees, the two (2) Ministerial Ex-Officio Trustees, and Kulbir Singh Puri.
Actions of the SSSC-Governance Process and Procedure From the SSSC Bylaws: A vacancy on the Board of Trustees relating to an Elected Trustee shall be filled by the person receiving the next highest number of votes in the most recent election, who currently meets the qualifications specified in Section 2. 6 of these bylaws and is willing to serve. As Guru Amrit Singh was the next highest vote getter, he re-joined the board in September.
Actions of the SSSC-Governance Process and Procedure Amended the following section of the SSSC Bylaws Section 4. 2 Selection and Term of Office. The officers of the corporation shall be elected by affirmative vote of at least twothirds (2/3) of the Trustees then in office and shall serve for a term of two and one-half years (2. 5) years or such shorter term as may be designated by the Board of Trustees. The election of officers shall take place at the second Face to Face meeting of the Board of Trustees following each election of Trustees and at such other times as the Board may determine. Each officer shall hold office until such officer's resignation, removal, or other disqualification from service, or until such officer's respective successor shall be elected. If in the event that the current officers do not rejoin the Board, the election will take place at the first meeting of the Board following the election.
Actions of the SSSC-Governance Process and Procedure Election of SSSC Officers President – Gurujodha Singh Vice President – Kulwant Kaur (newly activated) Treasurer – Guru Amrit Singh Secretary – Viriam Singh Requires a 2/3 majority to serve Term is 2. 5 years Detailed procedure developed including candidates making statements, Q&A, and discussion Job descriptions developed/refined Process for resolving deadlocks (no candidate has a 2/3 majority)
Actions of the SSSC-Governance Process and Procedure SSSC resolution reconstituting LYB Board per LYB Amended Bylaws. This action was delayed after the April 2017 FTF meeting pending further negotiations with the LYF Management Board regarding the Property Management Agreement and the respective duties of the LYF Management and LYB boards. SSSC resolution authorizing transfer of SSS of SD personal property to LYF Sacred Collection, LLC. At the April 2017 FTF meeting, the SSSC Board authorized the transfer of SSS of SD real property to newly created LLCs but delayed authorizing the transfer of personal property assets until SSSC President Gurujodha Singh and Chancellor Amrit Kaur could obtain additional information and legal advice related to the transfer. Marisa Meltebeke at Davis Wright Tremaine provided the requested advice and said that a valid assignment was sufficient to assign the SSS of SD personal property assets per the restructuring plan. An assignment has been prepared and is attached to the proposed resolution. See Exhibit A 2 to see full motion. The SSSC adopts the Fourth Amended bylaws which specifies the following: NONPROFIT ENTITIES NOT SUBJECT TO SECTION 2. 6 -LYB Foundation (Oregon) -LYF Management, LLC (Delaware)
Outreach Efforts Attendance at public events Chilean Yoga Festival Department of Justice/Community Relations Service Meeting with SALDEF Executive Director Baisakhi (Los Angeles) Sikh Coalition Upcoming Events German Yoga Festival European Yoga Festival
Ongoing Projects and Discussion Topics Process Improvement (Lean Six Sigma) New method of soliciting potential constituent board members Ethics and Professional Standards Sangat Communications Committee Checks and Balances Committee Peace Prayer Day
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