Currently we have a large list of Young Adults, however about 10-15 of those YAs really make up the active core of the group. Depending on a specific activity, and weather or not an individual has the time and/or interest, we will usually see between 10-25 people turnout for our events and meetings. The vast majority of the group is made up of students, and their studies come first, while center activities always take precedence over YA activities. In fact it's truly amazing to see the sacrifice, dedication and the unity that the YAs lovingly offer to Swami to make it all happen.

Main Activities of Young Adults:

Center Service: Throughout this past year the YAs have participated in many service projects with centers as well as on our own. We can always be counted on to bring our energy and enthusiasm!

· Young Adults consistently help with making burritos and their distribution in Long Beach and Downtown LA on Sunday mornings.
· Young Adults help with the organization and maintenance of the Glendale Center's Food Bank at the Selby's house.
· Young Adults played a big role with this year's Beach Activity for Handicapped Kids held in August at Point Doom (Malibu).

YA initiated service projects: Not only participating in Seva projects with the centers, the Young Adults from across the Los Angeles/Orange County areas have participated in projects such as:
· Project Achieve -- where we made dinner and did arts and crafts with the kids.
· Habitat for Humanity -- helping to build housing for low-income family's
· L.A. Works · Volunteering to read with kids in local schools.
· Holiday "Holy Day" -- An activity where we sang Bhajans and enjoyed the company of our respected elder devotees who are not usually able to get to their Local Center.

And other projects that were done by the young adults on a recurring basis:
· Project Angel Food -- delivery of meals to sick people
· Missing links -- where Young Adults picked up food from food banks and dropped it off at shelters.

Regional Events: The Young Adults have also played an integral part in the region by participating in First Sunday at the Ebell in Santa Ana:
· YAs give brief talks on alternating months, as well as doing Seva Dal duty and Hosting one meeting per year.
· YAs are always very active at the yearly regional events like: Swami's Birthday Celebration, Akandha Bhajans and the Regional Retreat.

The YAs love for Swami has been exhibited through their intense dedication while practicing for these events, and in the wonderful presentations they give.

Monthly Meetings: Monthly the YAs convene for:
•Bhajans
•Activities such as; Youth Oriented Workshops and/or Guest Speakers
•Study-Circles (regionally)