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Global Teachers Council (GTC)
IKYTA Professional Members - Invitation to Participate!

Dear Kundalini Yoga Teachers of North America,

Sat Nam and warm greetings! Your 3HO International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (IKYTA) hopes that this sacred solstice-holiday season has been a time of joy and renewal for both you and your loved ones.

During the last few years, IKYTA has been working with teachers from all over the world to explore and develop graceful and efficient ways for us to work together in strength and unity. Through the collective efforts of an international team of teachers working over the course of many months the idea of a Global Teachers Council (GTC) has been developed. See Reference Info below. Kindly be aware that the information below is part of the large working draft about the organizational design of IKYTA. We expect that this document will continue to evolve and develop in time. Right now, however, it represents our starting place. I invite you to see, I invite you to see, read and study the complete document..

We are now in the next stage of the development process where we are asking for an IKYTA member from the North American region (US, Canada, Mexico, which also includes Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Costa Rica) to serve and participate on the GTC.

If, after reading the background information, you would like to serve as a North American regional member of the Global Teachers Council (GTC), please send the following information to IKYTA, GurukaKaur@3HO.org, on or before January 30, 2009:

1. Your Name and Basic Contact Information (include telephone, postal mailing and e-mail address)
2. Tell us how long you have been a teacher of Kundalini Yoga and an IKYTA member
3. Your resume (include educational background)
4. Tell us in a paragraph what you feel that you can bring to the Global Teachers Council (approximately 100 words)
5. Tell us also your vision for IKYTA in the next 2 - 3 years (approximately 100 words)
6. Please provide the names and contact information of two references in regard to your service as a teacher of Kundalini Yoga (other Kundalini Yoga teachers or trainers)

REMEMBER: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SERVE ON THE GLOBAL TEACHERS COUNCIL, WE MUST HEAR BACK FROM YOU BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact Guruka Kaur directly at 505-629-1707.

Once these self-nominations are received by the IKYTA office, a diversified team of 5 teachers from North America will select one member. You may also be considered to fill an additional second seat on the Global Teachers Council. (In the future we will have an election process. As Yogi Bhajan taught us, we want to create a balance of election and selection process to keep a balance of continuity and innovation in the GTC.)

The IKYTA Working Team that developed this concept and document (with input from hundreds of teachers around the world) are very excited about the future of your teachers association -- IKYTA. We really look forward to hearing from you and we encourage your participation!

Thank you and all blessings to you and your family in 2009!

Yours in Service,
Guruka Kaur
IKYTA Executive Director

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REFERENCE INFO:

Role of the Global Teachers Council:

1. Creates an environment for all teachers to participate in guiding IKYTA and allows teachers to give input to 3HO and KRI.
2. Represents the entire global membership as a whole, not just members of a specific country or region.
3. Works in partnership with the International Office of IKYTA which is based in Espanola, New Mexico, USA.

Responsibilities of the Global Teachers Council (GTC):

Decision Making Capacity:

1. Sets the overall strategic direction of IKYTA with the International Office
2. Develops policies that apply to all teachers and all Kundalini Yoga Teacher Associations.
3. Develops new funding strategies and new resources.

Advisory Capacity:

1. Advises on program strategies.
2. Together with the International Office, co-determines the best use of membership fees to implement strategic goals.
3. Advises on overall IKYTA budget at a high level. Together with the International Office co-directs budget strategy.

Proposed Composition of the GTC:

3   Members from Europe
3   Members from North America (comprised of the United States,

  Canada and Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Trinidad)

2   Members from South America
1   Member Africa/Middle East (under discussion if there will be 1

  member from each country)

1   Member Asia/Australia (under discussion if there will be 1

  member from each country)

1   non-voting KRI member
1   non-voting 3HO member
1   IKYTA Executive Director
1   Teacher Trainer
3   Open seats (one seat possibly allocated to a

  teacher-in-training)

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Committed to IKYTA purpose and principles. For more information go to LINK
2. Capacity and willingness to think on behalf of the whole IKYTA network.
3. Works well with teachers from around the world and the International Office.
4. Communicates with other teachers or groups in their region of service.
5. Serves by sharing the teachings of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan in his/her community.
6. Is a current Professional member of IKYTA directly or through a National Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association.
7. Meets specific requirements including:

1. is able to attend meetings in person or via tele-conference or video conference. (The first face-to-face meeting of the GTC is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday prior to Summer Solstice in Espanola, New Mexico. Virtual meetings will begin in March of 2009.)
2. must speak English for the first term on the Global Teachers Council, alternatively, an interpreter can be arranged by the individual or region.
3. necessary expenses must be self-financed or financed by your region.