Boycott Originator
vsayasan
Boycott Title
Don't go to July 4th,2010 Celebration
Boycott Description
Wat Lao Buddhavong is currently do not have sufficient Board Members and Officers to operate effectively. Wat Lao Buddhavong is under control of small group of individuals who do not see and agree with the needs of the Lao Community and do not follow the mission of Wat Lao Buddhavong.
- The management is in turmoil.
- The financial management is in trouble and there is no transparency.
- The temple is in Legal problems
Wat Lao's problems will not be solved by doing nothing. So much have been wasted by doing nothing. Nothing have been done to improve Wat Lao. Unrelated activities, such as, building Temple in India, took the resources out to improve Wat Lao Buddhavong. The management needs to focus on managing the temple and fundraise to improve Wat Lao and serve the Lao Community as stated in its mission.
July 4th Celebration each year brought in between $60,000 to $100,000 to the temple. This event is estimated to be nearly half of the income made per year.
All income and expenses of the temple need to be managed properly, and should be audited by the local community members to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Boycott Demands
The Lao Community in Washington DC Area, is demanding a public meeting to elect additional Board of Directors and Officers before JULY 4th, 2010 Celebration. The community demands:
1. Call the public meeting before July 4th, 2010
2. Elect new additional Board Members
3. Elect and modify Officers
4. Establish plan to improve Wat Lao Buddhavong
The Lao Community will not this