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Mr. Prem Jain Convener
(408) 981-4645 premjain@hotmail.com
Mr. Vastupal B. Shah Co-Convener
(586) 323-2015 vshah44@yahoo.com
Mr. Jainesh Mehta
Co-Convener (281) 752-9335 mjcube@hotmail.com
Dr. Sushil K. Jain JAINA President (703) 208-1861 skjain99@gmail.com
Mr. Sunil Jain (630) 202-4558 suniljain99@hotmail.com
Mr. Kamlesh Mehta (408) 839-8996 kmehta@aspirecom.com
Mr. Rajendra K. Modi (248) 626-6343
modi 50@yahoo.com
Mr. Nalin J. Shah (248) 689-8296 nalinjshah@gmail.com
Mr. Niranjan H. Shah (248) 553-7327 niran.shah@yahoo.com
Mr. Praful Shah (248) 910-6158 praful0606@yahoo.com
Ms. Soha D. Shah (937) 248-3906 sohashah@gmail.com
Mr. Jawahar Shetti (516) 446-6724 jayconstruction@yahoo.com
Message from the Convention Board
On behalf of this year's JAINA Convention Board, it is our great pleasure to welcome everyone to the 17th Biennial JAINA Convention at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI.
The theme of this year's convention is Jainism: The Global Impact. The three A's of Jainism, Ahimsa (non-violence), Aparigraha (non-possessiveness) and Anekantavad (multiplicity of viewpoints) are a true guide to living a peaceful and purpose driven life in today's fast-paced and technology oriented world.
Our convention programming includes all ages and will focus on multiple ways that Jainism has impacted and continues to impact the world today. Programming has specific activities for ages five to twelve (children), ages 13 to 20 (youth), ages 21 and over (JNF participants) and general. Daytime sessions focus on spirituality, health and life style, medical and senior living, interfaith discussions and environmental issues and green living. Evening programs include Thursday's garba/raas with live music by Raj Pandya and Group and Friday's cultural program will showcase the talent of the Jain community. Saturday night's evening gala program blends the East and West cultures by combining the talents of Bollywood singers with the Michigan Philharmonic.
Sumptuous and elaborate meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as delightful snacks are planned by our food team to nourish your physical body while the religious discourses enlighten your spiritual well-being.
An event of this magnitude is only possible with the support of countless hours of work from dedicated volunteers and the support of sponsors and donors.
We hope you enjoy your visit to the 17th Biennial JAINA Convention and take home wonderful memories!
Sincerely,
JAINA 2013 Convention Board
Jainism: The Global Impact
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