Dear Fellow Devotee,
 
2011 is almost finished and it is time for all of us to reflect on this year and see what we have accomplished and how we were blessed through out the year. Also it is time to think about the future and what we like to accomplish in 2012 and beyond and seek our favorite Deity's help, blessings and guidance to accomplish all those goals.
 
Anyway, on behalf of the Temple board and trustees, I like to thank each and every one of you for supporting our Temple both financially and also contributing your time. Without your unconditional support, we will not be where we are now. In 2011, we were successful in reducing our loan to around $180,000. For a Temple our size, this is exceptional and I want to thank you for making this happen.
 
However, now we have undertaken the project to build priest quarters. We expect this to finish by spring of 2012 and estimate that it will cost between $120,000 and $150,000. So, the total loan amount will once again go back to above $300,000. We want to make sure that we bring this back to below $200,000 within the next few months and we are certain we can do that, with all your continued support.
 
Since this is the end of the year, I request you to review your tax obligations and see if it is beneficial to contribute to Temple and take a tax deduction for 2011. By the way, if all of us contribute between 1 and 3 percent of our income, we will either eliminate this loan amount or at least will bring it down substantially. So, again, on behalf of your Temple, I urge you to keep on supporting your Temple in which ever way you can either financially or by contributing your time and may be both.
 
I would like to end this with the famous saying from our Upanishads:
 
LEAD US FROM IGNORANCE TO TRUTH
LEAD US FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT
LEAD US FROM DEATH TO IMMORTALITY.
 
May God bless you and your families.
 
SARVE JANA SUKHINO BHAVANTHU.
 
Prasad Reddy (President WMHT board)