Jain Digest 2006 04

SR No.: 527100
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA
Publication Year: 2006
Total Pages: 40
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, USA_Jain Digest, & USA
File Size: 5 MB

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JAINA Conference in Bombay: Dilipbhai discussed about holding a mini convention in India during January 6th & 7th 2007. It will be part of Jain Vyapar Sanstha. It will be 3 to 4 hours of JAINA convention as part of 2007 Vyapar Convention. All arrangements still need to be worked out. This idea was put forward during lunch on meeting with WJC by Dr. L. M. Singhvi. Nothing was finalized.
Report from various committees:
⚫Senior Citizen Committee: Gunvantbhai gave report on Senior Citizen Committee. A builder was proposing homes between 230 to 250 thousand another builder was proposing homes for 350-400 thousand. This is a multi
million dollar project. This project can only work if an investor is involved. He has received 25 forms back. It
was decided to appoint a three member committee to define the role of JAINA in Seniors Housing. Gunvantbhai, Shashikantbhai and Ashok Desai will be the three member committee to come with a report about JAINA's role in Seniors Housing policy.
Production cost of $1000 We will sell 7 ads for one minutes each and we are hoping to raise $2100 per show. Show will consist of welcome speech, Bhakti Sangeet, Lecture by a Scholar, JAINA update, JAINA activities, youth corner, Meditation yoga etc. Programme will start from April 06.
⚫V. R. Gandhi Committee: Kiritbhai read the report of Pravin C. Shah. The committee has awarded 27 scholarships. Committee has three long term goals.
TV Production Committee: Kiritbhai read the report of Mamta Shaha. She has invited all regional VP's to send nominations, for an individual to provide regional news, from their region. A half hour show once a week will cost $1000.+
•We plan to make documentary on VR Gandhi's life ⚫V R G memorial in Gujarat at a cost of Rs100,000.00 ⚫A commemorative stamp in his memory. There is an expense of $10,000.00 and V R G committee is hoping to raise necessary funds.
JAIN DIGEST⚫ Summer 2006/5
⚫Jain Milan: Gunvantbhai proposed to organize Jain Milan in August. He is expecting an attandence of 200 persons. Registration fee will be $150.00 per participants. A Souvenir will be published with the bio data of the candidates. This book is not for sale and it only be given to the attending participants. July 15 will be the cut off date for adding their names and personal information in the souvenir. Evenings will be a fun time. Saturday they will receive registration package. All details will be worked out in good time. It was agreed that Jain Milan will be under JNF, MIS committee combined. Gunvantbhai will form a planning committee to plan the event with youth representation on the planning committee.
Education committee: A report was presented by Mahendrabhai. Education committee is in need for funds to print education books. Different possibilities were discussed to finance the needs of education committee. EC agreed to a open cheque limit of $25,000.00 to
Education committee for a short term loan. Their written report is part of this minute.
Committee Effectiveness: lla Mehta presented a written report on five point program on Committee effectiveness.
•Committee structure
⚫More committee members, more interest Jain's Committee structure diagram
Finance is always important
•Special interest and communication.
JAINA yatra: Dilipbhai talked about recent yatra in south India. 86 members took the Yatra this time. Highlight of the yatra was Mahamastak Abhishek. Our Yatris got very good treatment from the organizers of the Mahamastak Abhishek. We went to Banglore, Manglore and other places. We did run into some problems this time. As chairmain of this committee I must admit that this 7th yatra did not meet the expectation of the members. At Shravan Belgoda on the opening day most of members could not participate in the abhishek. Dilipbhai talked about having an office in Bombay for JAINA work. WJC will do JAINA's liaison work from its office in India and JAINA will do WJC's work from its office in US.
Montreal Conference: Interfaith committee requested $7500.00 for booths and JAINA exhibition.
Jain Digest Life membership: After a discussion on the topic EC decided that Jain Digest life membership dues should increase from $151.00 to $201.00 and 20% on monies collected going forward from Jain Digest life membership should go towards the JAINA general fund.
Minutes prepared by
Lata Champsee Secretary, JAINA