Jain Digest 1997 04

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

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Young YYinds
Federation of Jain Associations in North America A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization. IRS Code Section 501 (c)(3) EI #54-1280028
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JAINA '97 Hits Toronto
JAINA '97 promises to be an entirely new experience
These events he great fun, and they will provide an for young people. The upcoming JAINA conference, will be outstanding opportunity for young people from all over North held in Toronto, Canada from July 4th-7th, will feature a variety America to meet each other and make lasting friendships. The of youth activities that promises to make it an enlightening discussion groups will provide the chance to look at controversial experience for those in attendance. The conference is important topics from a Jain perspective; issues such as hypocrisies in to Jain youths in North America, since it presents the opportunity Jainism, Jainism and business ethics, East meets West (a cultural for sharpening religious and cultural awareness.
clash). These discussion groups will provide insight into the Preparations for the conference are under way in uniqueness of Jainism. They will provide a forum for young Toronto. Several events are planned for young people during the people to talk openly about their feelings towards Jainism, three days in July. The events encompass the many different without adult pressures. areas of interest; social, academic, religious and cultural.
JAINA '97 will be an exciting and invigorating Planning within these categories is focused so that young people experience for everyone. We encourage you to come and take will develop new friendships, and further their understanding of advantage of the vast efforts being made to have a spectacular the Jain religion. Events already being planned strictly for young conference for everyone. Youth registration forms will be peoples include a social night (hoat cruise, or dinner and dance), arriving in the mail and at your Jain Centers. Registration for a raas-garba, discussion groups, guest speakers, and hands on young people is free, provided that their families have registered. cooking and meditation sessions.
Hope to see you in July!!!
YJA Accepting Bids for '98 YJA Convention
Once again it is time to prepare for the Young Jains of Policies and the relationship between the Convention Committee America Biennial Convention 1998. YJA is looking for and the YJA Executive Board are described in the bid enthusiastic and vibrant cities to bid to host the 1998 Young Jains application. These points should he thoroughly read by every of America Convention. The YJA Convention '98 will be held city interested in submitting a bid application. from July 2-5, 1998.
Convention '94 and '96 host cities were quite impressive The Invitation to Bid will be available to interested cities and with YJA produced a highly educational and enjoyable hy March 1, 1997. Bids must be received by YJA executive experiences for all participants attending. The past two YJA board members no later than August 1, 1997. Attention to detail Conventions have been huge successes and YJA expects nothing and professionalism in the completed applications will be key in less for the 1998 Convention the selection of the convention city. After careful review by the Upon receiving the bid applications, the YJA Executive YJA Executive Board members, the most eligible city will be Board will review each applicantion. The city will be evaluated announced September 30, 1997.
on a point scale system in the areas of youth support, budget, There are stringent guidelines and prerequisites for hosting site, adult support, and additional information. Therefore each the Convention '98 which YJA will provide. High standards and city will not be competing against each other, but rather a strong work ethic are necessities for the host Convention attempting to score the highest number of points possible. The Committee. Detailed guidelines for various aspects of hosting the YJA Executive Board looks forward to seeing several high Convention i.e., programming, site, finances, registration, caliber bid applications. Please feel free to call anyone on the public relations) are addressed.
YJA Executive Board with your questions and concerns.
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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