Origin of Murugan Temple of St. Louis Idea
Initial meeting to explore land options
First land visit and hunt started
First conversation with realtor
MTS Kickoff meeting
First Steering Committee meeting with 11 members
First meeting with City of Wildwood
First Land Tour for SC members
Temple registered with MO state under "Midwest Murugan Temple of St.Louis"
Temple name changed to "Murugan Temple of St.Louis" (MTS)
First visit to present MTS land site by SC
MTS bylaws approved by SC
Additional 4 members added into SC team to make 15 members
Second round of meeting with City of Wildwood regarding 109 property
Lessons learnt from Murugan Temple of North America & Durga Temple of St. Louis
More serious discussion with architect & City of Wildwood about 109 property
First offer given to MTS land
SC members visited Columbia temple
After 17 counter offers, MTS is under contract for 109 property
501C(3) Non Profit Organization Status approved
MTS website development
Bought MTS land and did Ganapathy pooja on the 109 property
Public announcement about MTS via social media and website
Formation of Mayuram (youth wing)
Open House for public at the land site
SC members visited Indianapolis temple
MTS celebrated Ganesh Chathurthi and did first Ganapathi homam in the land
SC members visited Springfield temple
MTS celebrated Soora Samhara Shasti and Mayuram organized canned food
Discussions with various Sthapathis
Discussions with various Architects