JAINA Convention 2003 07 Cincinnati OH

Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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12TH BIENNIAL JAINA CONVENTION
JULY 3-6, 2003, CINCINNATI HOSTED BY: JAIN CENTER OF CINCINNATI & DAYTON
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Live and lat Live परस्परोपग्रसेवानाम्
jainism...the Art of Living
JAI JINENDRA,
On behalf of the Federation of Jain Association in North America (JAINA) and your host, the Jain Center of Cincinnati-Dayton, I would like to welcome you to the 12th Biennial JAINA Convention. We will provide a unique environment where you will be culturally, mentally, and spiritually stimulated to exercise your thoughts and to learn those of others.
Convention Board Convener First VP JAINA Anop Vora 585-473-9290 Co-convener Dr. Surendra Singhvi 937-885-7414 Co-convener Soha Shah 937-773-3906 Co-convener Dilip Punatar 937-848-3228
The theme of this year's JAINA Convention is "Jainism: The Art of Living". We know that you will learn many ways to practice and exercise Jainism in your everyday life. A broad range of topics will be discussed so that you may be enriched in any forum that is to your liking. Programs will be available for all ages and for all Jain traditions. We have programs ranging from meditation to ease your stress, discussions on Jainism in the modern era, to an evenings filled with raas-garba, entertainment and cultural programs!
We want you to know that as our guest, we want to make this event as beneficial and enriching as possible. If there is anything that we can do to make this convention more fitting to your needs, or if you have any questions or comments, please let us know. We are confident that your entire family will enjoy themselves and leave with a feeling that they were enriched.
Board Members JAINA President Dr. Bipin Parikh 847-699-1294 Dr. Mahesh Shah 937-836-8080 Keerti Shah 630-837-8716 Samprati Shah 847-524-0463 JAINA Ex. Committee Secretary Kirit Daftary Treasurer Girish Shah VP Canada Lata Champasee VP Southwest Udai Jain
This program book will help you to plan and optimize your experience here. We hope that you take a few moments to look through this book created for your benefit. It will help to ensure that you take advantage of all of the activities and programs available for your entire family.
An event of this magnitude must have been planned and created through a collaboration of many people. We must give thanks to the many dignitaries, speakers, delegates, volunteers, and Jain Centers for their contribution to make this convention a success.
Although we have provided you with everything necessary for a great convention, we need a few things from each and every one of you. We ask solely for your participation, a lively spirit, and an open mind. These ingredients will help to fulfill your experience here at the convention.
VP Midwest Ila Mehta
On behalf of JAINA and The Jain Center of Cincinnati-Dayton, we welcome you to Jainism: The Art of Living!
VP West Hasendra Shah VP Southeast Mahendra Mehta VP Northeast Dr. Sushil Jain Past President Dr. Mahendra Pandya
Sincerely,
Dilip Punatar Dilip Punatar Co-Convenor & Chairman of Programs
Ruchi Shah & Bhavin Shah Co-Chairs, Youth Activities
Programming & VIP Invitation Committee Dilip Punatar V ina Jhaveri Jyoti Mehta 937-848-3228 513-984-0637 937-885-1857
Damaroo Shah 937-773-3906
Jayantilal Shah 937-339-7322
Manoj Dharamsi 703-620-9837
Samprati Shah 847-524-0463
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