At this time of year, I am often asked if the school has a wish list of items it needs. In fact, we do, and I am taking an opportunity to make it available to all our friends. Each listed item has an associated cost, link and/or additional details. I encourage you to look through the list and consider either directly buying or making a contribution toward its purchase.
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| iPod speaker dock | $60.00 each | One each for Bhakti, Audarya, Madhurya Bhavans, and Multi-use room. |
| Apple TV | $99.00 | This device will allow us to stream video from our central media server to each classroom via an attached video projector. |
| Portable sound system | $100.00 | |
| External Hard Drive (2 Terrabytes) | $100.00 | We need additional data storage capacity for the school’s media server. |
| Gas Powered Leaf Blower | $160.00 | |
| Video Projection Screens | $200.00 each | One each for Audarya Bhavan and Multi-use room |
| Harmoniam | $200.00 | Estimated |
| iPod Touch | $275.00 | One each for Bhakti, Audarya, Madhurya Bhavans, and Multi-use room. |
| Urmila's Krishna Conscious Learn to Read Series | $350.00 | |
| Security lighting | $400.00 | Install security lighting at front of school property/parking lot and replace all outdoor lights with timed lights |
| Entrance sign | $500.00 | Professionally produced outdoor sign with the school logo and name. |
| Soccer Goal Set | $550.00 | |
| High Definition video camera | $700.00 | |
| Video Projector | $800.00 | |
| Basketball Goal | $900.00 | |
| iMac computers | $1,000.00 each | Our existing classroom computers are very old and in serious need of replacement with quality workstations. |
| Perimeter fence for school campus | $7,000.00 | A well constructed perimeter fence will better define the Bhaktivedanta Academy campus, prevent misuse/vandalism of the school's property, and help to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the grounds while students are present. |
| Audarya Bhavan classroom building | $11,000 | The 1,400 sq. ft. classroom building we installed for the 2009-10 school year has served us well. It is a great space but we pay over $1000 per month to lease it. The purchase price for this building is $41,000, of which $30,000 is pledged. We only need $11,000 more for Bhaktivedanta Academy to finalize the purchase and to own a major asset. |
Please consider making a tax-deductible gift of one or more of the items listed or a general donation at a level you feel comfortable. You may contribute online or mail a donation to:
Bhaktivedanta Academy
Attn: Wish List Fund
P.O. Box 937
Alachua, FL 32616
As a 501(c)3 organization, all contributions made to Bhaktivedanta Academy are tax deductible.
Thank you for your consideration and support of Bhaktivedanta Academy. I wish you and your family a happy holiday and a wonderful New Year.