JAINA Convention 2007 07 Edison NJ

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

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President
Kirit C. Daftary Waco, TX (254) 776-4209
netrat@att.net
First Vice President Dilip V. Shah
Philadelphia, PA
(215) 561-0581 dilipyshah@gmail.com
Secretary
Lata Champsee Don Mills, ONT
(416) 441-2200 latachampsee@usa.net
Treasurer
Pravin Mehta Clarksville, TN (931) 648-9535 plmehta@hotmail.com
Vice Presidents Jasvant Mehta Edmonton, AB (780) 435-9070 jvmehta2000@yahoo.com
Bipin A. Shah Atherton, CA (650) 289-9552 bshah@kovair.com
Udai C. Jain Sugar Land, TX (281) 980-0741 udaijn@yahoo.com
Deepika K. Dalal. Cooper City, FL (954) 431-5957 kdeepika@aol.com
Ila G. Mehta
Maumee, OH (419) 856-2727
ilamehta@buckeye-express.com
Gunvant Shah.
No. Brunswick, NJ (732) 246-4030 profgaryshah@yahoo.com
Past President
Anop R. Vora Rochester, NY
(585) 473-9290
vora5000@yahoo.com
JAINA
Federation of Jain Associations in North America
Founded 1981
A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) EL # 54-1280028 JAINA Headquarters: P.O. Box 700, Getzville, NY 14068 USA: Phone & Fax (716) 636-5342
Welcome message from JAINA President
Jai Jinendra
I am glad to extend warm welcome on behalf of the JAINA Executive Committee on this 14th Biennial Convention held at Raritan Center in Edison, NJ. This is indeed a new day for us, because JAINA is holding it for the very first time its biennial convention with the help of all centers regardless of the size.
The glorious history of JAINA Conventions hosted by single Sangh in the past was exemplary of the team effort regardless of the size of the Sangh. The future is taking us one step ahead to national team work to bring JAINA convention on a major scale. It will be possible for all centers to contribute and be part of the JAINA convention. I want to congratulate and thank all Jain Centers and individuals across the nation who came forward to take the lead and be part of the history making in this fresh approach.
"Peace through Dialogue" is a timely topic which addresses violence at all fronts including most recently at the university level. Nations have been successfully working at bringing peace through dialogue. Jain values are going to be discussed by the speakers and scholars. Major entertainment programs will also address the same theme.
I wish you all the best time and learning experience.
Kinde
Kirit C. Daftary
President
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