Jain Digest 1990 04 Vol 17 No 02

SR No.: 527038
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 1990
Total Pages: 24
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Jain Digest, & USA
File Size: 5 MB

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Page 5 Youth Corner
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1990 Youth Camp
AINA, in association with the Jain Center of St. Louis, will be hosting the first youth summer camp in St. Louis during July 58 for children, ages 12-18. The camp will involve religious studies, outdoor games, and other activities. One of the main objectives is to bring closer the children and adults of various Jain centers within the US and Canada. For further information please contact Satish Naik, (314) 394-3195.0
New Young Jain Society
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newly formed organization named Young Jains of America is pleased to announce the names of its young leaders. The purpose of this organization is to provide socio-cultural-religious opportunity to young Jains by:
a) Creating a local youth forum with each Jain center/society;
b) Exchanging ideas with other youth forums by organizing visits among them;
c) Taking an active part in a biennial convention, addressing their concerns and finding solutions.
The names of the leaders are:
Ushma Shah, Box 1236, Knox College, Galesburg, IL 61401
Vikram Sanghani, 901 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL 60607; (312) 243-2843
Amar Salgia, 1296 Clear Lake, Manchester, MO 63011; (314) 227-6144
Navita Kumar, 4665 Moccasin Trl., Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2W5, Canada; (416) 8903368
Nancy Jain, 76 Hilldale Rd., Toronto M6N 3Y2, Canada: (416) 763-4782
Reshma Shah, 5586 Crestview, Fairfield, OH 45014; (513) 874-4270
Seema Singhvi, 145 Lamonwood Ct., Springboro, OH 45066; (513) 748-2569
lina Shah, 5705 Kimbark, Chicago, IL 60637; (312) 947-8290
Suketu Khandhar, 6112 Leyte St., Cyprus, CA 90630; (714) 894-2930
Sonal Gangar, 1813 Longmead Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20906; (301) 598-3093
Rita Morbia, (514) 284-601, college; (519) 2543504, home
Tushar Shah, 382 Bluefield Dr., San Jose, CA 95136; (408) 281-1668
Nanita Dedhia, 6094 Ostenberg Dr., San Jose, CA 95120; (408) 997-7323
For details, please contact Urmila Talsonia, 5 Yellow Star Court, Woodridge, IL 60517 or call (312) 969-8845.
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Youth Announcements/Events
Houston Youth Club will be visiting the Dallas youth club, April 14-15. Both youth clubs will have religious discussions of mutual interest. Also, intellectuals from Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Islam will speak to these groups.
Essay Competition 1990
The Jain Center of Greater Boston is pleased to announce Essay Competition 1990. The essays can be on any topic related to Jainism including comparative study of religion. Contestants may also write stories from Jain Scriptures including their moral. The essays should be in English and should be typed or handwritten neatly. Please attach a separate sheet with your name, age, parent's names, and address. Children and youths of all ages can participate in the competition. The deadline is August 15 to the following address: Jain Center of Greater Boston, 83 Fuller Brook Rd., Wellesly, MA 02191. Phone: (617) 237-5997.