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JAINA
Federation of Jain Associations in North America
Founded 1981 ANOPEAEng Hello Oration IRS Code Section 1 B 154.120028
NGO Sp Contato Stal with Econome and Social Councine United Nation JAINA Headquarters: 43-11 Ithaca Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373 USA: Phone & Fax (718) 606-2885
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WELCOME MESSAGE FROM JAINA PRESIDENT
July 2, 2009
On behalf of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA), it is a great pleasure and privilege for me to welcome everyone to the 15 Biennial JAINA Convention. This is a homecoming for JAINA. In 1980, Jain Center of Southern California (CSC) conceived an idea of forming an umbrella organization for all the Jain Institutions in USA and Canada. JCSC nourished the idea and followed through with the first Jain convention in May 1981 and JAINA was born!
And what a sweet homecoming it is? Following the Anjan Shalaka Pratishtha Mahotsav in May 2009, hosting of this convention as the first major public event in the newly dedicated majestic Temple and the Cultural Complex is a proud moment for both, JCSC and JAINA. JAINA represents over 100,000 Jains of North America without any division along sectarian, regional or linguistic divide making it the largest unified Jain community in the world. As a premiere Jain Center in North America, JCSC is a significant participant in unifying the community.
President Dip V. Shah Philadelphia, PA 2157 581-0581 dipahah@gmail.com First Vice President Lana Champion Don Mile, ONT (410) 441-2200 latachomoseemail.com Secretary Sushjain Dunn Loring, VA 703208-1581 kingmail.com Treasurer Rita She Tuis OK (918) 398-8024 painatreasurers@gmail.com Regional Vice Presidenta Latit Vora V.P. - Canada Dorval, QC (514) 631-1393 Ivor Duympatico.ca Nitin Shah VP - West La Mirade, CA (562) 02-0277 sheolantin@gmail.com Udal Jain V.P. - Southwest Sugar Land. TX (281) 980-0741 udain@yahoo.com Deepika K. Dalal VP - Southeast Cooper Cky, FL (954) 431-6057
deepikaol.com Olip B. Punktar V.P. -Midwest Bolbrook. On (997)848-3225 Punatarhotmail.com Nin Tania V.P. - Northeast Bashing Ridge, NJ (908) 415-7340 nadelcordia.com Past President Kiri Daftar Waco, TX (254) 778-4200
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Every two years, Jains from all over North America - young and old come to our convention to celebrate their heritage, make new friends and learn. The theme of this convention "Ecology - the Jain Way is a timely message for the world looking for answers. Presence of our Gurus, scholars and keynote speakers (all academicians) will provide spiritual nourishment and new Insights for a peaceful environment.
On behalf of JAINA I want to thank the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee of the Jain Center of Southern California along with countless volunteers for hosting this convention. Their dedication is matched only by the generosity of local donors who have made this convention possible. Please enjoy the convention and don't forget to visit the JAINA/ICSC Library located in the Jain Bhavan!
Sincerely,
Dilip V.Shah
Dilip V Shah President, JAINA
