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Truth is High, Higher is Truthful Living -- Guru Nanak, Japji Sahib

Sikh  Mission  of  Virginia  REGISTERED  MEMBERSHIP  Form  Sikhi spirit of Naam Japna (Meditate), Wand Chakna (Sharing) and Kirt Kamai (Truthful Living) are the three golden rules as guided by Guru Nanak – These three pillars of Sikh faith are an important part of every Sikh’s life. Every Sikh is encouraged to bring their children, family and friends as the motivation for this Organization is to encourage our next generations to understand, love and cherish the Holy Message (“Bani”) of the ten Nanaks, adopt truthful living and live every breadth immersed in the Sikhi way of life.  

Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh || Khalsa belongs to Waheguru, Victory is gifted by Waheguru ||

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Sikh  Mission  of  Virginia  (SMV)  is  organized  exclusively  for  charitable,  religious  and  education  purposes  to  meet  the  following  objectives:  

• Advancement  of  Human  Potential  • Congregations  (“Divan”)  • Advancement  of  Sikh  Faith  (“Dharma”)  • Advancement  of  Sikh  Code  of  Conduct  (“Rehat  

Maryada”)  • Advancement  of  Sikh  Community  and  Humanity  at  

large  (“Sarbat  da  Bhala”)  • Teaching  of  Sikhi,  History  and  Gurmat  • Sikh  Initiation  or  Baptism  (“Amrit  Sanchaar”)  

Membership  Obligations  reflect  the  Criteria  for  membership  and  affiliation  with  SMV:  

A  personal  affirmation  that  you  are  a  Sikh  as  defined  under  Article  I  “Definitions”  Section  1.01  (m)  of  the  SMV  ByLaws/Operating  Agreement.      

You  agree  with  the  Sikh  Code  of  Conduct  (“Rehat  Maryada”)  of  Sri  Akal  Takhat  Sahib  approved  by  Sikh  Panth  and  published  by  SGPC.      

You  pledge  to  abide  by  the  ByLaws/Operating  Agreement  of  the  SMV.      

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You  acknowledge  and  in  agreement  that  the  Panj  Pyare  and  SMV  Sewadars  have  a  religious  responsibility  in  your  life.      

You  commit  to  support  the  work  of  Akaal  Purakh  (God),  Ten  Nanaks  and  Sri  Guru  Granth  Sahib  being  done  through  SMV  with  your  time,  gifts,  abilities  and  finances  as  you  are  able.      

You  are  a  legal  resident  of  United  States  of  America.      

Full  Name:  __________________________  DoB  __________  

Address:  __________________________________________  

Phone:  _____________   Email:  ________________________  

Please  select  one  option  per  individual  member  from  below:  

  Youth  Member  (5-­‐16yrs)  –  $1.00     Registered  Member  (17-­‐59)  –  $25.00     Senior  Citizen  (60  years  &  above)  -­‐  Free  

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Member  or  Guardian  Signature     Date  

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SMV  Official  Approval         Date  

2012

SMV Contacts  

Lakhwinder Singh: 703.225.8800 Amarjeet Singh: 571.274.4699 Sukhwinder Singh: 571.331.7181 Harbans Singh: 571.436.7855

Jaskaran Singh: 571.332.0112

SIKH MISSION OF VIRGINIA P.O. BOX 753, ASHBURN, VIRGINIA 20146-0753 USA PHONE (703) 594-1699 WEB HTTP://WWW.SIKHMISSIONOFVIRGINIA.ORG

SIKH  MISSION  OF  VIRGINIA  

• Make  check  payable  to  Sikh  Mission  of  Virginia,  and  obtain  a  receipt  for  payment;  Membership  approval  may  take  up  to  60  days.    

• Please  submit  Membership  Form  to  the  Secretary  or  Treasurer  of  Sikh  Mission  of  Virginia.  

 Form  RM501  Rev.2012-­‐09