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JAINA
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Federation of Jain Associations in North America
Founded 1981 A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization IRS Code Section 50110X3) EI # 54-1280028
JAINA Headquarters: P.O. Box 700, Getzville, NY 14068 USA: Phone & Fax (716) 636-5342
OVOLENO
पररपरोपग्र जीवान्तम्
June 30 2003
President Bipin D. Parikh Des Plains. IL (847) 699-1294 dmdmrch@core.com
Welcome
First Vice President Anop R. Vora Rochester, NY (716) 473-9290 vora 5000@yahoo.com
Dear Dharmabandhu Jai Jinendra
Secretary Kirit C. Daftary Waco, TX (254) 776-4209 netrat@att.net
In 22 years JAINA has become a world-class organization. Its achievements have been reported in an article in this issue. Through its 32 committees and their talented volunteers, JAINA is active in many aspects of Jain living and practicing Ahinsa, Anekantwad, Tolerance to other religions and tremendous humanitarian work around the globe. Convention is one of the very important aspects of JAINA's activities. The convention explores all aspects of Jain living in North America. We invite many experts to impart their knowledge to us, especially, our youth.
Treasurer Girish P. Shah Campbell, CA (408) 378-8765 Girish@theshahs.com
Vice Presidents Lata Champsee Don Mills, ONT (416) 441-2200 latachampsee@usa.net
The 12th biennial convention at Cincinnati, OH is going to be a great event with tremendous effort by JAINA volunteers and the members of the Jain center of Dayton-Cincinnati, OH.
Sushil Jain Gaithersburg, MD (301) 670-0519 sushiljain@aol.com
While you are here you will see that there are activities for every age Jain Practicing members. We even have interfaith sessions. The idea of play while you learn has been fully materialized. I look forward to greeting you at the convention. Again I welcome you to the convention.
Udai Jain Sugar Land, TX (281) 960-0741 jainudail@aol.com
For those who could not come to this convention, you missed a great opportunity to enjoy with many of your friends.
la G. Mehta Maumee, OH (419) 865-2727 gmehta@glasscity.net
Your President
Mahendra Mehta Fort Myers, FL (941) 561-2731 mmehta77@hotmail.com
Bobarikh
NRE
Hasendra Shah Cerritos, CA (562) 404-2851 hasendra@aol.com
Bipin Parikh, Ph.D
Past President Mahendra K. Pandya Staten Island, NY (718) 816-0083 mkpandya@hotmail.com
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