Call for Participation: HEC 2005, Houston, TX (V.R.N. Parker)

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Participation: HEC 2005, Houston, TX (V.R.N. Parker)Third AnnualHuman

Empowerment Conference (HEC) 2005Houston, Texas, USAFri., Sept 16th - Sun,

Sept. 18th, 2005CALL FOR PARTICIPATIONScholars and activists are invited to

participate in the Third AnnualHuman Empowerment Conference (HEC) to be held in

Houston, TX, USA, fromFri., Sept 16th until Sun, Sept. 18th, 2005. The

conference covers fourspecific areas: (a) Ideology, (b) Awareness, ©

Political andSocio-Economic Activism, and (d) Infrastructure. The domain of

subjects tobe covered is limited to Political, Social and Economic issues that

affectentire humanity. Purely spiritual, cultural and religious

issues will notbe covered. Participants can opt to write a paper or make a

presentationon topics relevant to the aforementioned areas.PreambleIdeological

development is a product of application ofintellectual faculties to strong

background in the humanities (history,political science, religion,

spirituality, culture, archaeology). Theproducts of development process are

ideological elements or intellectualbuilding blocks that are relevant to the

current state of the society. Theideological elements are then applied to

real-life challenges that thehumanity faces to produce an ideological framework

with a definedperimeter including a strategic vision and direction for the

society atlarge. The theoretical framework developed by the ideologists

(orideologues) is utilized by the field activists in the political, socialand

economic spheres of human activity to meet the challenges faced by thehumanity,

for its peaceful

existence as an organic whole with its distinctbut integral parts at peace and

harmony with each other, and with the goalof ennobling the entire humanity

('Krunvanto Vishwam Aryam').Ideological empowerment by itself is meaningless,

unless and untilit is propagated throughout the general consciousness of the

society. Tomake Ideological empowerment practical, its awareness must be spread

usinga wide variety of means including the mass media and new

technologies.Ideological empowerment combined with appropriate levels of

awarenessresult in meaningful political, social and economic activism.

Activismwithout ideology is rootless, and without its awareness often ends

upbeing fruitless. On the other hand Ideology without Activism becomes

anacademic burden. Further, without the existence of a sound fiscal andhuman

resources infrastructure both intellectualism and activism are notpossible.The

mission of the ideologists (or

ideologues) is to ideologicallyempower the society. Scholarly papers are invited

from ideologists whoaspire to accomplish the same. Intellectual churning is

required forideological development. Hence, contrarian views are welcome as

long asthe motive is the same.Project presentations are invited from field

activists thataddress the need to spread ideological awareness. Project

presentationsare also invited in political and socio-economic areas that derive

theiractivity with an ideological imperative, and spread the awareness as

aprerequisite.Presentations are also invited from activists who can lend

theirexpertise in human resources and fiscal affairs to recruit volunteers

andraise funds for the cause of humanity.Technocrats are also invited to

showcase various technologies thatcan be employed by intellectuals and

activists alike.CONFERENCE AGENDA (Tentative)Three General Sessions

corresponding

to 3 general interest areas, viz (i)ideology, (ii) awareness, and (iii) public

action.Presentations and project meetingsIdeological Empowerment Seminar

SeriesAnnual Arvind Ghosh Memorial LectureSpecial session on Persecution of

Bangla MinortiesTraining workshop for political and socio-economic activists,

andcommunity leadersSeminar on An alternative framework for Temple Management

in India (how toget rid of govt. control of temples in India) (Moderator: Prof.

SubhashKak)Workshop on countering conversions out of the Dharmic foldWorkshop on

Strategic Media Placement (how to place articles in the media)Workshop on Media

Monitoring (documenting media bias)Presentation on Project 'Hindu America' (how

to take Hindu dharma tomainstream America)Presentation on Hindu Holocaust

(documenting atrocities against Hindusthroughout the ages) ; including

presentation of a very rare book

titled"Rape of Rawalpindi" which contains some 50 photos of rape, mass

murder,loot, destruction, plunder and forcible conversion of Hindu and Sikhs

inPakistan during partition.Presentation: "Victorious Hindu Resistance to

Islamic Invasion on India"(Swami Vigyanananda)Workshop on Online Dharma

Education and Hindu SeminarySpecial session on Social reforms in Hindu

societySpecial session on "Socio-Political Implications of Aryan Invasion

Theory" (Moderator: Dr. Srinivasan Kalyanaraman)Presentation on Project 'Pax

Indica' ( establishing a worldwide network ofprofessionals, bureaucrats,

businessmen, politicians, community leaders,with the purpose of serving

India'^Òs political and economic interest )Presentation on Project 'Dharmalaya'

(establishing a worldwidemulti-ethnic, multi-racial, multi-linguistic community

of dharmicpeoples).Presentation on Hinduworld suite of websitesPresentation

on Project History AwarenessPresentation on Project Communist WatchWorkshop on

developing a Charity Advisor program for Indian/Hindu donorsWorkshop on

developing a granting agency for institutionalizing the fundraising and fund

disbursement process for research, education and outreachactivitiesWorkshop on

developing alternative mediaACTION REQUIREDPlease send intent of your

participation to: hec2005 (AT) vhs-net (DOT) comVenue, hotel and other logistical details

will be provided once confirmation of participation is received.Thank you.For

further information, please contact:Human Empowerment ConferenceE-Mail:

hec2005 (AT) vhs-net (DOT) comVoice-mail: 281-576-7496Organizing Committee:Shri Dilip

Mehta (Conference Chair)Houston, TXTel. 281-491-7299Shri Vijay KumarNashville,

TNTel. 615-646-1875Dr. Raj DaveChicago, ILTel.

847-274-0459*****Do You

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