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Board of Directors Meeting In Philadelphia
Board of Director of JAINA met in Philadelphia on July 2nd, the first day of the Convention. Manibhai Mehta started the meeting with recitation of Namokar Mantra.
The Secretary, Dilip V. Shah, read minutes of the last board of Directors meeting on November 14, 1998 in Chicago. Resolution concerning one-day registration for the convention was recorded as having passed as unanimously but it was pointed out that it was not unanimous as there was one person who had abstained from voting The record was amended to reflect that and the rest of the minutes were approved as presented.
Jit Turakhia, The treasurer handed out audited financial report for the tax year 1998. He pointed out that for the first time in JAINA's history, during his term office, tax returns for both 1997 and 1998 were filed in timely manner without the extension. Also for the first time, 1998 financial statement included consolidated and breakdown of statements for JAINA, JAINA Charitable Trust and YJA Houston Convention. His report was greeted with warm applause and accepted.
Dhiraj Shah briefed everyone of JAINA's activity since Novem- ber meeting. He appraised members on the status of JAINA's application for NGO status at the UN and the status of USAID application. He mentioned his trip to India in December where he personally visited two villages Ragha and Shekhadia that are being rehabilitated with JAINA's help.
Bipin Parikh proposed a resolution that future JAINA Conventions should be hosted by JAINA. The host Sangh will be in charge of the hospitality but all planning for the convention will be the responsibility of JAINA. JAINA will work closely with the host committee but the financial controls and responsibility will be that of JAINA. A lively discussion followed. Pravin Dand of Washington D.C., proposed and Jagat Jain seconded a resolution that Bipin Parikh be chairman of a special Committee to hold the next Convention. The amendment was accepted and the resolution passed by the vote of 32-5.
Vinay Jain, Chairman of the election committee presented his report. His committee had mailed out 80 ballots and 73 ballots were returned. Only the President's position was contested. He described the procedures that were put in place to maintain anonymity of the ballots and how the procedure will be further refined for the future. In presence of two observers from the floor, the ballots were opened and vote tabulated. He pronounced Mahendra Pandya as the next President. After the announcement the new members of the executive committee were inducted.
Dhiraj Shah thanked the Nomination and election committee for doing such a wonderful job. As he gave his farewell message, he thanked every one for allowing him to serve as the president of JAINA for the last two years and he adjourned the meeting.
JAINA Trustees Meeting In Philadelphia
Minutes of trustees of JAINA Charitable Trust held on July 4, 1999 at 9:30 PM at Sheraton Hotel, Valley Forge, PA.
Following people were present: Mahendra Pandya - Chairman, Dhiraj H. Shah - Vice Chairman Jagat Jain - Controller of Finance Mr. Kirit Kapadia - Secretary General. Seventeen other trustees and invited guests were also present.
Meeting started with Mangalacharan. Minutes of last meeting in Chicago on November 14, 1998 read by Kirit Kapadia, Secretary and adopted.
Mahendra Pandya, Chairman gave report on activities of the Trust and request for a loan of $10,000 from Samarpan Jain Sangh of Philadelphia. After discussion, the following resolution was proposed by Mahendra Pandya and seconded by Mr. Kantilal Shah.
"Resolved that an emergency loan of up to $10,000 can be given by the Executive Committee of Charitable Trust to any Jain Sangh/ Society Center which hold JAINA Convention."
The resolution was adopted unanimously.
Two new trustees joined the Trust, bringing the total of 94 trustees. A request was made by Kirit Kapadia to the existing Trustees to add more Trustees.
Jagat Jain presented financial report and it was adopted. Jain was requested to explore other investment options in addition to fixed deposit. A copy of the financial report will be mailed to all the trustees shortly.
After discussion, it was agreed that all current trustees would be sent the minutes of all meetings, list of major decisions, financial report and list of current trustees. The secretary will follow up.
Connecticut Sangh/Society made a request for contribution of $5,000 towards temple project which was approved.
A resolution proposed by Mr. Girish Shah and seconded by Jagat Jain was unanimously adopted as follows:
"Resolved that JAINA CHARITABLE TRUST will contribute up to $5,000 if request by any non-sectarian Jain Temple/Society/ Sangh in North America for a temple project if temple is built according to JAINA guidelines including Navkar Mantra, Swetambar Idol, Digambar Idol."
Pandya informed that he would be taking a leave for next two years to devote his attention to President's office of JAINA. Dhiraj Shah will act as a Chairman of the trust during his absence.
A vote of thanks was proposed. Meeting concluded with Mangalacharan.
- Kirit Kapadia Secretary General, JAINA Trust
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