Jain Digest 1994 03 Vol 10 No 01

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

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TWO YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN (1993 - 1995) GOAL #3. To exchange understanding of Jain Religion with other faiths.
OBJECTIVES
RESPONSIBILITY
METHODOLOGY
TIME FRAME
MEASUREMENT
On going
3.1 To continue the interfaith dialogue
started before and during the parliament of world religion in 1993
Interfaith Committee of Jaina Various Jain Centers JAINA Executive Committee
By attending meetings and making presentations at activities of Interfaith organizations like NCCJ
At least ten presentations made to other religious organizations
3.2 National and regional celebration
of Ahimsa Day
Various Jain Centers JAINA Executive Committee By student association of various universities Ahimsa Day Celebration Committee
Inviting Jains and Non-Jains to the celebration By publishing the pamphlets on non-violence as it relates to the Jainism
Every year on Sunday close to Gandhi's birthday
Number of Jain Centers and student associations at various universities
3.3 Getting involved in animal rights
and vegetarianism activities sponsored by local associations in U.S.A.
On going
All Jain Centers Animal Rights and Vegetarisaism Committee
Attending the meetings by various animal rights groups
Should at least attend four to five meetings in a given year
3.4 Getting involved in ecology
environmental activities
On going
All Jain Centers Ecology and Environmental Committee
Organizing Earth Day Planting Trees Arousing awareness through printed material
Planting a tree at each center
GOAL #4. To provide community service.
OBJECTIVES
RESPONSIBILITY
METHODOLOGY
TIME FRAME
MEASUREMENT
4.1 Helping the poor, homeless, sick
and victims of natural disaster
On going
At least to have three such events
All Jain Centers World Community Service Committee JAINA Executive Committee
By establishing drives for used clothes By having medical camp By establishing scholarships and other funds for other charitable activities
GOAL #5. To provide better and long lasting organizational structure to Jaina which will help focus on: 1) professionalism, 2) effective communication, and
3) participative management at all levels of Jaina.
OBJECTIVES
RESPONSIBILITY
METHODOLOGY
TIME FRAME
MEASUREMENT
5.1 Establish Jaina headquarters
President of Jaina and JAINA Executive Committee
Achieved
President of Jaina to start the dialogue with various Jain Centers to achieve this objective
On going for permanent location
5.2
On going
Establish regional office in Canada as well as other parts of the United States
Various Jain Centers JAINA Executive Committee Regional V.P.
Seek input from Jaina's membership at large by publishing the request for their input in Jain Digest
Establish at least two regional offices of Jaina per year. Canada office established
5.3 Develop Ten year plan and divide
it into 5 two-year plans for five presidential terms
Circulate draft plan in the community to get input.
On poin On going
Chairperson of long-range planning committee Jaina Executive Committee
Publication of the shortterm plan in March 194 Jain Digest Publish long-term plan, distribute to all who are on Jaina's mailing list by summer of 1994.
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