What is NCSC's immediate goal?
The immediate goal is to purchase the land for the proposed project. A committee has already been formed to research the potential temple site. The estimated land areas is 4-6 acreas and the land purchase price is $300K - $500 K. Thus our goal is to raise $500,000 to buy the land by the end of 2009
What is NCSC doing to meet the immediate goal?
We have been trying to increase the number of founding members (who will donate $2500 or more) to 150. Once this target is met, we will go to ALL Nepali community members for further donation collection
Has NCSC looked at trying to obtain a loan for the land?
+ No: Buying land through taking a loan from a Mortgage Company requires commitment (signature) from the community members to pay back the loan in monthly installments (legal hassles). So, we prefer collecting financial resources from community members and launch the project which will be with in the our financial reach/capacity
How can I help?
Any community member can help with this noble project by making a donation, creating/implementing variety of fund raising ideas, spreading positive words about the project, informing the community about the project, and inspiring family or friends to get involved in any aspects of the project (which may include: web side design, landscaping design, cultural center design, temple structure design, creating of database, organizing fund raising events/activities, writing of brochure/publication materials, increasing member etc) The dream of a Nepalese community in DFW having its own community center will not be true without the active participation of every individual and member of the community.
How can I stay informed?
We have been updating the community about the development of NCSC through the NSTgoogle email system. If you are not listed in this email group, please send us an e-mail to our Communication Coordinator of NCSC so that we can add your e-mail address in the system.. Moreover, we are in a process to create web pages. We will post all decisions, developments, and future plans in the web. We will inform the whole community once we complete the web.
General / Future Plans
What deity will the temple be devoted to?
NSCS aims to build Pashupati temple (Shiva) and Buddthan Temple (Buddha)
Will the temple include Lord Buddha?
NCSC aims to create 3 structures (1) Cultural Center (2) Pashupati Temple and (3) Buddha Temple
Are we planning to bring sculptures and/or artisans from Nepal ?
This issue has yet to be discussed and finalized
What will b e the overall cost of this project be?
• Estimated cost for land: $300,000-$500,000
• Estimated cost for cultural center: $300,000- $400,000
• Estimated cost for two temples: $400,000- $500,000
• Phase I cost estimation: $300,000-$500,000 (land, utilities, small parking and initial temple)
• Phase II cost estimation: $300,000-400,000 (Community hall, class rooms and parking)
• Phase III cost estimation: $400,000- $500,000 (Main 2 Temple Complex and Priest's quarters)
• Phase IV cost estimation: $60,000- $100,000 (Develop NCSC Complex)
Who will form the governing body of NCSC?
By-laws of NCSC create a two-layer structure (Board of Trustee and Executive committee) for the smooth functioning/running of NCSC. BOT comprises of major donors and chairman of executive committee. The Executive Committee will be elected from the community.
What kind of community activities will the NCSC be involved in?
NCSC aims to run a Nepalese language school, math class, SAT preparation, mediation class, religious (Hindu and Buddha) teaching, and many recreational and cultural activities. A formal program will be developed once we complete the project
Who will be able to use the community hall/center and for what purpose?
NCSC community hall can be used to run/organize any community events that serve our children/community. Still, the community hall can be used for personal purposes (birthdays, weddings, and other religious activities) by paying a fee (that will be decided by NCSC committee)
What will NCSC do for Nepal ?
By preserving the major culture and religion of Nepal and by passing on the teaching of our cultural and moral values to future generations to come, we are serving our motherland to its best.
How will we learn of NCSC activities?
NCSC web page will be the best source to learn of NCSC activities. We are also keep community inform using email and other means.
Will there be any NCSC publications?
NCSC publishes a newsletter (every three) month. We have already published the first issue of newsletter. We are also developing brochure, leaflets, and pamphlets
Is the NCSC a non-profit organization?
Yes, NCSC is a 501 C 3 Non Profit Organization. NCSC has also been registered as a non profit organization with the state secretary of Texas .
Do we have support of entire Nepali and Hindu Community for this?
The mission statement of the NCSC is - NCSC is established to provide a common place for all Nepali Hindus and Buddhists among other nationalities of these faiths to congregate culturally, spiritually and religiously, to pray in accordance with their faith, to promote and preserve Nepali cultural heritage, to strengthen social and religious harmony between different faiths of Nepal, and to practice and promote Nepali cultural values.
