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Jai Jinendra!
Our Jain Community has begun to take roots in the Western World. The Federation of Jain Associations In North America (JAINA) was founded to create conditions to foster our precious religion and preserve our heritage in this adopted Motherland. Samarpan Jain Sangh of Philadelphia is proud to participate in this effort by hosting the 10th BIENNIAL JAINA CONVENTION between July 2nd(Friday) and 5th (Public Holiday) 1999 at Valley Forge Convention Center / Sheraton Hotel located in King of Prussia, northern suburb of Philadelphia.
A block of rooms and suites are reserved at Sheraton Hotel attached to the Convention Center and Holiday Inn, which is nearby. We encourage everyone to register either at Sheraton Hotel or at Holiday Inn because programs are going to be held at these two places. Please register early. The last date for cancellation of rooms is 31 May 1999. Cancellation penalty of 3 nights charge applies thereafter. You must register with the Convention in order to obtain a room or suite.
There will be an exhibition-cum-sale of beautiful Jain items at Convention. These booths are available to sponsors and nonprofit organizations. Please apply early for booths. There will be a continuing medical education (CME) seminar as part of the programs to bring focus on health issues related to Indians in general. Your participation will be highly appreciated.
The chosen theme of the Convention is "Jainism in the New Millennium". As the second generation of Jains is coming into its own, it faces the new century of evolving ideas and issues. We need to bring the future into our sharp focus to determine the path our people will take towards the goal of preserving our heritage while we assimilate with the main stream of North America.
Such a Convention requires a large number of dedicated volunteers to host it. It requires ideas, talents and time. And above all it needs Money. We are requesting you to give us your support in every way you can. We look forward to your support. With your support it will launch us into the next Millennium!
Devendra & Dr. Meeta Peer Convenors - JAINA Convention 99
Chief Guest:
Keynote Speakers:
Special Guest:
Opening Ceremony:
10TH BIENNIAL JAINA CONVENTION UPDATE
Exhibitions:
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Service [MIS]:
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Al Gore - Vice President of USA?
Gurudev Chitrabhanu Veerendra Heggade Sadhvi Shilapiji
Program Highlights
Father Valles from Ahmedabad (The list is incomplete)
A galaxy of Jain stars with the chief guest, keynote speakers, special guest in a "dramatic procession" with music and dance. Saturday morning, July 3rd. Imagine the power of 10,000 Jains singing Navkar Mantra together!
Collection of Jain art in association with Philadelphia Museum of Arts, private exhibitions-cum-sale of beautiful Jain items. Saturday to Monday.
(Please apply early for booths!)
Meeting of young adults and a get together for a possibility to meet your life partner. Friday July 2nd 3:00 to
Dr. Dhiraj Shah President Federation of JAINA
Youth Cruise:
Academic Bowl:
Reunions:
Dandiya Raas/Garba
For Private & Personal Use Only
6:00 p.m.& Saturday, July 3rd 1999. You must register to avail of this program.
Four hours of fun filled evening with dinner and dance for Jain youth, age group 18-40 on Friday, July 2nd, 6:15 p.m. departure sharp from Sheraton. You must register for this program.
A challenging competition between youths of various centers on Jain literature, principals, philosophy, rituals and way of life. Please join this exciting competition through your
center.
Reunion of various schools and organizations. A chance to meet old friends and take trip down the memory lane. Friday to Monday.
A tumultuous Dandiya Raas competition between various Jain centers. The competition is in two categories, youth and adult. Make sure that your center has entered the competition! Saturday evening, July 3,
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