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A representative body of Sikh institutions of America founded under the patronage of Siri Akal Takhat Sahib
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2000:
New Governing Board Elected
Oct 25, 2000
Appointment of newly elected governing board and officers of WSC-AR.
WSC-AR Newsletter, January-March, 2000
Apr 1, 2000
Enewsletter of WSC-AR announcing rejection of disbanding of WSC by Giani Puran Singh and pledging to work for the Charhdi Kala of the Khalsa Panth.
Letter from WSC to Giani Puran Singh
Mar 2, 2000
3/2/2000 letter from WSC to Giani Puran Singh rejecting the disbanding of WSC.
Letter from WSC to Executive Committee Members
Feb 28, 2000
2/28/2000 letter of WSC to all its Executive Committee members informing them that WSC will continue forward with its work.
Rejection of Disbanding of WSC
Feb 24, 2000
WSC-AR rejects the disbanding of World Sikh Council by Giani Puran Singh and pledges to work for the Charhdi Kala of Panth.
1999:
Cleveland Kirpaan Case Dismissed
Dec 7, 1999
Concealed weapon charges dismissed against Sardar Gurbachan Singh of Cleveland, Ohio.
US Sikh Community Perspective on All India Gurdwara Legislation
Dec 5, 1999
Remarks presented by Dr. Ranbir Singh (Sandhu) at Seminar on All India Gurdwara Legislation held December 5-6, 1999 in New Delhi, India.
An Appeal for Religious Rights
Oct 4, 1999
Appeal to Sikh community on right to bear the Kirpaan.
WSC-AR Annual Report
Sep 18, 1999
Annual report of WSC-AR presented 9/18/1999 at meeting at Riverside Gurdwara Sahib, CA.
New System Needed to Run Sikh Religious Affairs
Mar 19, 1999
Condemnation of Indian government's interference in Sikh religious affairs and call to form a new worldwide Sikh structure.
1999 Khalsa Convention
Apr 3, 1999
Program of the April 3, 1999 WSC-AR Khalsa Convention in New Jersey to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa.
Letter to Sikh Institutions Worldwide
Feb 18, 1999
Open letter to Sikh organizations worldwide calling upon them to speak up against the illegal dismissal of Cathedra of Siri Akal Takhat Sahib.
Dismissal of Jathedar of Siri Akal Takhat Sahib
Feb 10, 1999
Condemnation of the illegal dismissal of Bhai Ranjit Singh as Jathedar of Siri Akal Takhat Sahib by SGPC.
1998:
Formation of WSC-AR
Dec 15, 1998
Formation of WSC-AR as an autonomous Regional Council of the World Sikh Council.
WSC-AR Newsletter, November/December 1998
Dec 1, 1998
Enewsletter of WSC-AR focusing on recent organizational developments and announcing 11/14/1998 meeting in New York, NY.
Report on November 1998 meeting
Nov 24, 1998
WSC-AR met on 11/14/98 in New York, NY and firmed plans for a Sikh Convention to be held in 1999 to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa.
Vishav Sikh News, September/October 1998
Oct 1, 1998
Enewsletter of WSC-AR announcing change of organization name from Vishav Sikh Council - USA (VSC-USA) to World Sikh Council - America Region (WSC-AR).
Appeal for People's Commission
Aug 18, 1998
Appeal to Support the People's Commission in Punjab investigated human rights violations against Sikhs in the last two decades.
Vishav Sikh News, July/August 1998
Aug 1, 1998
Enewsletter of VSC-USA with appeal to support People's Commission in Punjab.
Vishav Sikh News, June 1998
Jun 1, 1998
Enewsletter of VSC-USA with update on future of VSC-USA.
Vishav Sikh News, May 1998
May 1, 1998
Enewsletter of VSC-USA with update on People's Commission and new members joining VSC-USA.
WSC Press Release Announcing Formation of Organization
Apr 8, 1998
On April 8, 1998, the World Sikh Council formation was announced in Chandigarh, Punjab.
Vishav Sikh News, April 1998
Apr 1, 1998
Enewsletter of VSC-USA with message on the anniversary of the Khalsa.
Denouncement of Parallel Commemoration Committee
Mar 30, 1998
WSC-AR denounces the creation of a parallel Shatabdi Committee and demands its immediate dissolution.
Vishav Sikh News, March 1998
Mar 1, 1998
Enewsletter of VSC-USA reporting on VSC-USA activities.
Vishav Sikh News, February 1998
Feb 1, 1998
Enewsletter of VSC-USA appealing for assistance.
Vishav Sikh News, January 1998
Jan 1, 1998
Enewsletter of VSC-USA including appointment of Justice Kuldeep Singh as President of World Sikh Council.
1997:
Report of First VSC-USA Annual Conference
Dec 4, 1997
Report of the first VSC-USA annual conference held 11/22/97 in Silver Spring, MD.
Vishav Sikh News, December 1997
Dec 1, 1997
Enewsletter of VSC-USA with report on first annual conference and plans for 1999 Sikh March to celebrate 300th anniversary of the Khalsa.
Sikh March Planned for 1999
Nov 30, 1997
In observance of the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa, a Sava Lakh Sikh March is planned for 1999 in Washington, DC.
Vishav Sikh News, November 1997
Nov 1, 1997
Enewsletter of VSC-USA announcing first annual conference to be held 11/22/1997 in Silver Springs, MD.
Vishav Sikh News, October 1997
Oct 1, 1997
Enewsletter of VSC-USA with appeal to Sikh organizations to join VSC-USA.
Vishav Sikh News, September 1997
Sep 1, 1997
Enewsletter of VSC-USA including history of formation of VSC-USA.
1996:
National Sikh Council of USA Formed
Apr 7, 1996
Decision of the 1996 meeting at Sri Guru Singh Sabha NJ to form a national Sikh organization in US.
1994:
Proposal for International Sikh Council
Jan 1, 1994
Report of Organizing Committee set up at 1993 Parliament of World's Religions, Chicago for formation of umbrella US Sikh organization.
