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Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington
A non-profit tax-exempt religious organization, id # 54-1139623
Congratulations and Best Wishes Federation of Jain Associations in North America
17th Biennial Convention - July 2013
President Paresh Shah Vice-President Manna Shah Secretary Jatin Shah Joint-Secretary Autumn Dhanote Treasurer Sanjay Shah Joint-Treasurer Kamlesh P Shah Director of Public Relations Sharad Doshi Director of Publications Tejas Doshi Director of Education Megha Doshi Director of Facilities Kiran Shah Director of Events Mina Shah Director of Volunteers Jatin Shah Director of Technology Hemen Gandhi Past President Council, Chair Bhupesh Mehta
Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington Background: Jain Society was established in March 1980. Current Facilities: Acquired in 1989, consists of 4.35 acres of land with a 4300sq.ft. two story building with a jain temple, multipurpose hall, classrooms, library, kitchen and rooms. In July 2010. Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington have achieved an important milestone of purchasing land for the future traditional authentic Jain Temple located at 4241 Ammendale Road, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Membership: Over 580 families including 530+ families as life members.
Board of Trustees, Chair Gita Shah Trustees Pravin Dand Manoj Dharamsi Kanu Doshi Sushil Jain Atul Shah
Activities:
• Regular religious classes on Sundays: 6 levels for children & for Adults . Celebration of Jain holy days (Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan Parva, etc) • Speeches by Jain spiritual leaders and Jain scholars. • Youth activities in junction with national umbrella youth organization, . (YJA) for establishing a network to share Jain principles & heritage. . Celebration of Ahimsa Day on Thanksgiving Day. • Picnic, Open House and Medical Checkups. • Community Outreach activities
1021 BRIGGS CHANEY ROAD, SILVER SPRING, MD. PHONE: (301) 236-4466 MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 4548, SILVER SPRING, MD 20914. Web Address: www.AT SOCILINDERS
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