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YOUNG JAINS OF AMERICA
Federation of Jain Associations in North America A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization. IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) El #54-1280028
yja-exec@egroups.com. http://www.yja.org
Jai Jinendra!
It's Convention Season! You can see it in the eyes of any YJA or LACC (Los Angeles Convention Committee) Executive member. Aside from the enthusiasm and excitement about putting this together, you will also notice the toll it is taking on their bodies. The rings around their eyes show how long the nights are when we sit down to check our email. The sore throat indicates the numerous phone calls we make to coordinate this. And our empty pockets will give you a clue as to how badly we need fundraising. But we bare the burden and continue the plight because we know that Convention 2000 is going to be the biggest and best thing to hit Jain youth since soy products.
CHAIRS
Shubhra Jain
(314) 345-3296 shubhrajain@mail.com
Naishadh Shah
(516) 609-8098
naishadhsheh@mail.com DIRECTORS
Education Monica Shah
(312) 587-1241 monicashah@mail.com Finance/Fundraising
Vishal Ghiya
(215) 882-0787 vishalghiyaa mail.com Membership/Records
Mudita Shah
(405) 329-1465 shahmudita@mail.com
Publications Rajan Mehta (510) 704-5683 rajmehta@mail.com Public Relations
Nirav Shah
(313) 598-6754 nirav_shaha mail.com
Webmaster Pinkesh Shah
(248) 324-4442
pinkeshshah@mail.com REGIONAL COORDINATORS
Mid Atlantic
Anita Shah (516)873-7104 anitashah @mail.com
Midwest Reshma Modi
(248) 851-3965 reshmamodi@mail.com
Northeast
Shefali Parekh (504) 862-8000 x3945 shefaliparekh @mail.com
South Jay Doshi (713) 790-1259 jaydoshi@mail.com
Even though the convention preparation is coming along nicely, we could still use some help. YJA is seeking new Executive Board members for the 2000-2001 term. Anyone from North America is welcome to apply. Please send a resume (highlighting Jain involvement) and an essay entitled "How I Will Lead YJA through the Millennium" to_yja@mail.com. When applying, keep in mind that there is much responsibility and time commitment involved.
The Midwest and South Regional Conventions look to be a great way to learn about Jainism in a more personal environment. These regional conventions will also provide opportunity for youth to interact closer in smaller groups. Registration deadlines for the Regional Conventions have passed. YJA is planning on increasing the number of regional conventions every year. The Mid Atlantic region is next on our list.
There has been progress in our non-convention committees as well. Our latest Young Minds issue should be in mailboxes within a matter of days and is already online at www.yja.org The Education Committee is working closely with Pathshala teachers to form a universalized method of teaching Jain youth. Our “Jain Corps" trips to Bihar, India seem to becoming a reality soon. The www.yja.org web-site will now feature a feedback page for Convention 2000 ideas and suggestions. All in all, YJA is balancing the convention load with its general load.
As we have emphasized earlier, YJA is working hard for its members. Please don't let this work go in vain. Provide suggestions, ideas, comments-give us any input you have to make life better for Jain youth. It is only with your input that we can arrange things for your education and enjoyment.
Southeast Heerain Shah
(404) 206-4338 heerainshah@mail.com
West Milan Mehta
(408) 436-1522 milanmehta@mail.com
Sincerely, Naishadh Shah and Shubhra Jain YJA Co-2525Chairs 1999-2000
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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