Jain Digest 2003 01 Vol 22 No 1

SR No.: 527087
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 2003
Total Pages: 36
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Jain Digest, & USA
File Size: 9 MB

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YOUNG JAIN PROFESSIONALS (YJP)
Who are we?
YJP is a network of young Jain professionals whose mission is to increase the awareness and understanding of Jain principles
and heritage by promoting networking among Jain professionals. Our objectives are:
To raise awareness of Jain principles through educational and interactive discussions
To promote the application of Jainism in the professional and social aspects of our lives To provide opportunities for leadership development
To facilitate peer networking
To engage in community service at our events and promote personal involvement in community service
To provide mentorship to younger Jains, and collaborate with YJA and other Jain organizations to promote Jain ideals Past
YJP started as a nascent organization to cater to Jain professionals who have different needs, interests, and challenges. The conventions have given attendees an opportunity to learn about Jainism, its impact on our everyday lives, and to network with other Jain professionals. Our past events include:
Miami, FL (1998)
→ Cruise to Nassau, Bahamas (1998)
Whitewater Rafting in Sacramento, CA (2000)
What do we Provide?
YJP has grown tremendously in a short amount of time. The past Boards have worked to provide the member base an interactive organization. Here are a few of the activities we provide to our member base:
A periodic newsletter - The New Jain
Annual Conference
❖ Regional Activities
Present and Future
Your current YJP Executive Board was elected in December 02. After a weekend retreat, we embarked on a renewed mission to increase the presence, awareness, and value of our organization, and to elevate YJP to a vocal, active status, both locally and nationally. While past events were very successful and informative, they reached a small part of the Jain population. The new initiatives include:
Executive Board
Paulomi Gudka (Toronto, ON)
Director of Membership and Operations; Co-Chair
* Increasing the number of regional activities
* Increasing the opportunities for community service for our members * An Enhanced website that is interactive and useful for our members
Increasing professional and social networking among our membership base
Neha Jhaveri (Denver, CO)
Director of Finance and Publications; Co-Chair
Everglades, FL (2001)
Montreal, Canada (2002)
Participation at JAINA and YJA Conventions
Suchita Gala (Washington DC)
Director of Activities - Convention Planning
Networking - Professionally and Socially Educational material on Jainism Opportunities for Community Service
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Dhaval Shah (New Jersey)
Director of Activities - Local Leader Program
Mruna Shah (Toronto, ON) Director of Community Service Rajesh Shah (Boston, MA) Director of Public Relations
Nimesh Shah (Montreal, Quebec) Director of Technology
Membership
Free membership is open to those between the ages of 24 - 39. Visit our website at www.yjponline.org to complete an application.