Book Title: JAINA Convention 2017 07 Edison NJ
Author(s): Federation of JAINA
Publisher: USA Federation of JAINA

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________________ * To Preserve and Share Jain Philosophy and Way of Life" JAINA Federation of Jain Associations in North America JAINA Headquarter: 722 S Main Street, Milpitas, CA 95035 USA: (510)730-0204, ww.jaina.org | info@jaina.org President Ashok Domadia Fremont, CA (510) 364-7939 ashokdomadia2009@gmail.com President's Message First Vice President Gunvant Shah N. Brunswick NJ (732) 253-7049 Prof.garyshah@gmail.com Secretary Shobha Vora San Jose. CA (408) 833-8822 shvora2010@gmail.com Jai Jinendra ! Welcome to the 19th Biennial JAINA Convention! JAINA was established in 1981 to provide a forum to foster friendship and unity among all Jains. JAINA represents over 150,000 Jains in USA & Canada. Today, JAINA is a well-known organization in North America and across the globe. JAINA has become a role model for the rest of the world with unified Jain Community under its umbrella. Treasurer Rita Sheth Tulsa, OK (918) 398-6024 jainatreasurer1@gmail.com V.P - Canada Raj Patil Toronto, CANADA (905) 792-8655 drpatil@hotmail.com V.P. - Mideast Prakash Mehta Oak Hill, VA (571) 331-1851 pmehta@psiint.com The theme of this year's Convention is Jainism and Science. Jain religion is truly a scientific religion. What Science discovered over time, Jain religion had espoused it many centuries prior - such as presence of soul in humans, ecology, life in plants and animals etc.. Over next 4 days, you will have the opportunity to learn, explore and engage in various topics related to Jainism and Science. V.P. - Southeast Rajendra Mehta Longwood, FL (407) 376-1073 rajkumud@hotmail.com V.P. - Southwest Pradeep Shah Dallas, TX (214) 621-8762 pshah972@gmail.com White House and Capitol Hill hosted JAINA Delegation for Ahimsa Conference last year. JAINA Delegation had an audience with Prime Minister Modi and Gujarat CM Rupani recently. JAINA rolled out a 24x7 "JAINA Mangalam" App with 500+ Religious videos & audios. YJA - Youth wing of JAINA - introduced On-line Pathshala recently. JAINA members have donated over $ 25 Million to establish Jainism Chairs in 15 Universities across USA over last 2 years. JAINA Newsletter, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram now reach more than 30,000 Jains every week. V.P. - West Mahesh Wadher Corona, CA (909) 376-4027 mahesh.wadher@gmail.com YJA Sneha Parikh Boston, MA Prerak Adhuria Atlanta, GA chairs@yja.org Past President Prem Jain Fremont, CA (408) 981-4645 premjain1@gmail.com On behalf of JAINA Board of Directors and Executive Committee, I would like to thank all volunteers, dignitaries, Speakers, and Sponsors for their tireless efforts in organizing this convention. On a personal note, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve our community, and thank my wife Jyoti and two daughters for their understanding and constant support. It has been an absolute honor to be JAINA President and feel the satisfaction of significant achievements as a community over last two years. Sincerely, Ashok Domadia 2015-2017 JAINA Presiden Founded 1981, UN NGO, a Non-Profit Religious organization (501) (C) (3) El #54 - 1280028

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