Krishnamurti-related Artifacts from Archives of Reza Ganjavi

DEPLORABLE STATE OF OAK GROVE BECAUSE OF MISMANAGEMENT BY JAAP SLUIJTER / KFA

SEE:

JAAP SLUIJTER'S MISMANAGEMENT OF THE KRISHNAMURTI PROPERTY (WITH PICTURES)

JAAP SLUIJTER'S MISMANAGEMENT OF THE OAK GROVE (WITH PICTURES)

ANOTHER FICTION BY MARK LEE?

JAAP SLUIJTER'S MISMANAGEMENT OF THE TREES (WITH PICTURES)

Krishnamurti Books Published In Iran

I compiled this list in the 1990s

Books:

Name:         Creative Discontent

Is actually:  Think On These Things

Translator:  Mercedeh Lesani

Publisher:    Beh Negar  - first print:  3000 copies

Name:         In Search Of Truth

Is actually:  Think On These Things

Translator:  Forouz Roshanbeen

Publisher:    Behbahani - first print: 3000 copies

Name:         Freedom From The Known

Translator:  Mercedeh Lesani

Publisher:    Beh Negar -  third print: 3000 copies

Name:         For The Young

Is actually:  Combination of Think On These Things and First Penguin K Reader, Part II

Translator:  Reza Malek Zadeh

Publisher:    Ferdos / Donyaye No - second print: 3000 copies

Name:         The First And Last Freedom

Translator:  Dr. Ghasem Kabiri

Publisher:    Majid - first print: 3000 copies

Name:         The Urgency Of Change

Translator:  Reza Malek Zadeh

Publisher:    Ferdos / Donyaye No - second print: 5000 copies

Name:         Flight Of The Eagle

Translator:  Dr. Ghasem Kabiri

Publisher:    Ferdos / Majid - second print: 3000 copies

Name:         The Only Revolution

Translator:  Reza Malek Zadeh

Publisher:    Ferdos / Majid - second print: 3000 copies

Name:         Meeting Life

Krishnamurti Foundation Trust

Trustee Meetings at Brockwood Park October 30th and 31st 2009

M I N U T E S

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Present: Mr A Autor, Mme G Balleys, Mr Y Benoit (31st October only), Mr J Blanche, Mrs M Cadogan, Mr C Gray, Mr P Henebry Mr D Hook, Mr G Primrose, Mr R Ranganathan, Ms MA Ridgway, Mr N Short, Mr D Skitt, Mr A Sydenham (31st October only), Mr B Taylor.

Attending: Mr W Howell, Mr M Davis, Mrs R Tovim, Mrs J Kowalewski

Apologies: Mr J Skioldebrand, Mr R McCoy

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1. Mrs Cadogan was elected to chair the meetings.

2. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

3. Mr Short proposed that the minutes of the meetings include mostly the decisions taken and not the detail of the discussions. Individual participants can request to have their comments included in the minutes. Approved.

Krishnamurti Foundation Trust

4. At the request of Mr Blanche, it was agreed that the Foundation and Publications budgets are merged into one budget. Mrs Cadogan reemphasized that the administrator of the Foundation is responsible for all the activities of the Foundation including publications.  It was requested that any major expenses in the publications budget should be highlighted in the report to the trustees.

5. Mrs Cadogan proposed [with Mr D Hook seconding] that Mr Blanche is appointed Foundation Secretary in replacement of Mr B Taylor. Approved.

6. It was also agreed that a letter to Mr Vishwanath will be written by Mr Skitt on behalf of all the trustees in order to thank him for the considerable help he provided for the digitization work of the Foundation.

7. Mr Skitt informed the trustees about the status of JKO. In relation to that Mrs Cadogan mentioned that it would be good if the overall structure of the International Publications Committee is discussed at the next ITM in Spain next April.

8. Mr Ranganathan proposed that the minutes of the sub committees should reach trustees before the general meetings and be forwarded to all the trustees. Agreed.

9. Mr Short raised the question of whether the JKO5 team is the most appropriate structure for managing the JKO project. Mr Ranganathan mentioned also that there is no clear business model for JKO.

10. It was confirmed that 8 participants from KFT will be going to the International Trustees Meetings in Spain in April 2010: Mrs G Balleys, Mr D Hook, Mr P Hennebry, Mr D Skitt, Mr N Short, Mrs M Cadogan, Mr R McCoy and Mr J Blanche (who will be informing FKLA of the participants). 

Auditor’s reports

11. See the detail of the approved resolutions for Brockwood Park Krishnamurti Education Centre, Brockwood Park Estates LTD, and from the AGM of KFT in the respective minutes of each meeting.

12. Mr Howell highlighted the important points of his report and answered questions from the trustees. He mentioned that the Trust would need to have a £500,000 minimum buffer in the budget after everything is spent on the buildings.

Inwoods Small School

13. Mrs MA Ridgeway announced that the former “wash house” project is now abandoned. She presented with Mr M Davies another project (multi purpose classroom) with the help of a model. Planning permission will be soon organised and requested. She hopes that this new building project would be able to start next spring.

14. Mr Ranganathan proposed [with Mr N Short seconding] that the fees for Inwoods for 2010 will be increased to £3650. Agreed.

15. It was also resolved that full time siblings of full time, concurrent students will receive a 15% discount on the annual fee of £3650. It was reminded that full time attendance is equivalent to a minimum 4 days per week.

16. Discussion about the structure of Inwoods in relationship to the other departments of the Trust followed. Mrs Cadogan felt that there has been some confusion about the status and structure of Inwoods and that the trustees should investigate these without delay. Mr Short said that he will provide a draft document specifying the organizational structure of every department of Brockwood, including Inwoods.

Brockwood Park School

17. School fees: It was agreed to increase the fees for the school year beginning 1st September 2010 to £15,800 per year, per student.  (However, it was pointed out after the meetings in a correspondence between Mr C Gray and the Trustees that the change in the fees had already been agreed in June 2009 for 15,700. After email discussions this last figure is the one which has been retained).

18. Mr Taylor announced that two former students from Brockwood have applied to be residential staff members although for the moment only from January to June 2010. As they are likely to be very suitable candidates, Mr B Taylor hopes that they will be able to stay longer. Nothing has been included in the school budget for those two additional staff and Mr R Ranganathan requested that the school directors make a proposal to the Trustees to see how the budget can accommodate these unplanned staff expenses by restricting expenses in other areas.

19. New buildings: General discussion about the new buildings project with Mr M Davies. Mr N Short asked Mr Davies if he would be interested in being the manager of the buildings project(s). Mr Davies replied he would give his definite reply next December after spending time in his home country (New Zealand).

20. The Trustees confirmed their commitment to Mr Taher Gozal that the new building projects will include the seven pavilions planned, subject to planning permissions being granted and raising the necessary funds.

21. Fund Raising: Mrs R Tovim and Mrs J Kowalewski, who are responsible with Mr B Taylor for fund raising for the new buildings project, joined the meeting. General discussion ensued with particular emphasis on establishing contacts with the potential major donors the Trustees might personally know. Mrs Tovim and Mrs Kowalewski will prepare a timetable for fund raising activities which will be sent to the trustees.

22. Mr D Skitt reminded the Heads to write a report of their activities for the Annual Appeal. To be sent to him by November 16th 2009.

23. Gardens and grounds: Following three different reports from tree specialists, there was discussion regarding the need to fell the big Tulip Tree on the South Lawn. It was agreed not to have the tree cut but to have it trimmed at the top, to put a fence around it including signs in order to warn people of the possible danger. Mrs M Cadogan, Mr N Short, Mr D Skitt and Mr P Hennebry requested that their disagreement be included in those minutes as they feel that keeping the tree may represent an unjustifiable risk for the Trustees to take on behalf of the Trust. Mrs G Balleys emphasized the need to follow the recommendations proposed (trimming, fence and warning signs). 

Study Centre

24. Centre Flat 5: The trustee expressed their gratitude to Mr F Grohe for making this flat available to Brockwood. The Heads will decide who is going to use it and, as it is still a temporary measure, will inform Mr F Grohe and the other trustees about their decisions.

25. Mr A Autor announced that information about the Study Centre is now included in a new guide for spiritual retreats in the UK. He asked for feedback about the newly formed business plan that was sent to the Trustees beforehand. Mr A Autor also mentioned that he will research new ways to present the occupancy statistics of the Centre in his report.  

26. Mr D Skitt [with Mr D Hook seconding] proposed to approve the new accommodation rates for the Centre (which introduces a higher rate for the larger rooms). Approved.  

27. Mr N Short mentioned that he heard that some of the staff flats were not looked after properly by their occupiers. The Heads will look into this question.

Other business

28. Mr R Ranganathan proposed [with Mrs G Baileys seconding] that Mr G Primrose be appointed as a trustee of KFT Ltd. Agreed

29. Mr R Ranganathan proposed [with Mr D Hook seconding] that the dental reimbursement benefit for residential staff is raised to £200 per year and per staff member. Agreed.

30. Mr R Ranganathan will write an answer on behalf of all the trustees to the Costa Rican centre manager who contacted Mr B Taylor a month ago to state clearly that the Trust do not have the current capacity to be involved in activities others than those already in place. 

31. It was decided that the dates of the next Trustees meetings in 2010 will be on: 

• From Feb 26th to 27th (arriving on Feb 25th).

• From June 11th to 12th (arriving on June 10th)

• From October 29th to 30th (arriving on October 28th)

32. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

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