Jain Digest 1996 04

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

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Express yourself (art, film, anything!) at the YJA Convention!
by Ruturaaj Kalamkar, YJA (South)
Young Jains of America (YJA), the Jain Youth Society of Greater Atlanta (JYSGA) and the Jain Center of Greater Saint Louis are joining efforts to put together an assortment of incredible exhibits, including the YJA North American Scrapbook, for the Second Biennial Young Jains of America
Convention.
Currently, JYSGA is coordinating the convention exhibition while the St. Louis Youth Group is assembling the North American Scrapbook. Both groups would like help
from Jain centers across North America to put together a successful exhibition! Exhibits may address any topics relevant to the
YJA/SFCC is subsidizing almost $50,000 for the conven
tion! Can we count on you to help?
YJA moves to elect
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Minds, YJA's official newsletter) in late July and early August. We believe that the convention and related publicity will give as many Jain youths as possible an opportunity to learn about YJA and take part in the election process. To ensure fairness of regional representation, YJA members will only have the opportunity to vote for positions in their own regions.
get wired to YJA:
web: www.utexas.edu/students/yja/ email: yja.uts.cc.utexas.edu
Young Minds
STAFF:
Editor & Design Mintu Turakhia
To contact YJA:
E-mail: yja@uts.cc.utexas.edu WWW: http://www.utexas.edu/student/yja (Please see above for contacts of board members)
Young Jains of America (YJA) is the umbrella youth organization of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA). The mission of YJA is to be recognized nationally and internationally as an umbrella youth organization for establishing a network to share Jain heritage and religion through youth.
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cultural, religious, philosophical, and social experiences of Jainism. We encourage ex
hibits relating to the convention theme, "Jainism: Integrating Philosophy and Practice," but it is not a requirement.
The scrapbook is a yearbook-style exhibit that will highlight activities and members of Jain youths from across North America. We would like you to send pictures, articles, or material that represents your youth group.
Be creative, be free, be Jain!
For more information, please contact: JYSGA/Exhibits: Dimple Shah (770-723North American Scrapbook: Pooja Kapadia 0308, dimpleshah@aol.com); St. Louis/ (3145 3 2013 6. $990392@umslvma.umsc.edu); YJA Coordinator: Ruturaaj Kalamkar.
board members
If are interested in becoming a YJA Board Member or learning about how you can make a difference at the international level, please contact Anish Makim, YJA Election Coordinator, at 905 430-0522 (maki2660@machl.wlu.ca). Please keep in mind that we are also looking for new local representatives, who serve as liaisons from their local Jain community to YJA. You can help make a difference!
Young Jains of America
YJA Executive Board Chairpersons
Amit Shah (Midwest) ⚫ 612-425-9757 ashah@biosci.cbs.umn.edu
Nikhil Shah (Mid-Atlantic) • 202-676-7877 nickshah@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu
General
Bijal Ajmera (South)⚫ 918-747-7677 Liza Baid (Northeast)⚫ 514-466-4057 Finance
Darshan Shah (West)⚫ 303-452-4277 Fundraising
Anish Makim (Northeast)⚫ 905-430-0522 Membership
JAIN DIGEST
Shalin Mehta⚫ 410-771-0251
Public Relations
Sonal Shah (Mid-Atlantic) 610-358-2543 Mintu Turakhia (West)⚫ 510-548-6120 Events
Mayur Mehta (Southeast) ⚫ 615-648-9535 Records
Ruturaaj Kalamkar (South) 409-693-3411 JAINA Laison
Pravin Mehta⚫ 615-648-9535
S.F. Convention Committee Chairpersons
Rish Mehta⚫ 510-649-8473 rish@uclink2.berkeley.edu Rakesh Shah 510-623-8981 rshah@dnet.delta.org
Activities
Seema Bhimani 510-482-0860 Finance
Aarti Bakshi⚫ 510-742-9331 Fundraising
Hemal Shah⚫ 510-657-5927 Public Relations
Tejal Shah⚫ 510-657-2349 Registration
Srenik Mehta⚫ 510-649-1615 Site
Sonali Kapadia 408-268-0193 Souvenir
Mintu Turakhia 510-548-6120. Transportation
Tushar Shah 408-281-1668
Call for Papers
Papers, essays, short stories, columns, art, and poetry are invited for the Young Minds Commemorative Souvenir Edition of the Second Biennial YJA Convention to be held July 4-6, 1996 in San Francisco, CA.
Submissions may address any topics relevant to the cultural, religions, philosophical, and social experiences of Jain youths in North America and around the world. Submissions relating to the convention theme, "Jainism: Interlacing Philosophy and Practice," are highly encouraged. However, submissions are not restricted to the above topics, and individuals are encouraged to submit any original work which they find relevant.
Submissions will be selected for publication using several criteria, including (but not limited to) clarity, content, originality, clarity, and relevance to high school, college, pre-professional, and professional Jain youth. All submissions must be received by June 1, 1996.
Information & Submissions:
Mintu Turakhia⚫ Young Minds / YJA⚫ 33654 Caliban Dr. Fremont, CA 94555 (510) 548-6120 E-mail: mintu@po.eecs.berkeley.edu
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