Jain Digest 2001 01 Vol 17 No 01

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

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HEADQUARTERS NEWS....
• Mahavir Memorial Committee: Manoj Dharmasi presented the activities planned to celebrate the 2600th JanmaKalyanak of Bhagwan Mahavir. Details available in this issue of Jain Digest.
• Pilgrimage Committee: Dilip Shah presented the details of the upcoming Yatra to Shikharji & other Teerths in eastern India. • Tirthoddhar Committee: Kirit Daftary presented details of activities carried out by Navkar Kendra and supported by JAINA to serve Jain Sadhus and Sadhvis in India.
• Virchand Gandhi Scholarship Committee: Pravin Shah described the plans for awarding 10 scholarships for college level study in Jainism. Arrangements are being made through Jitendra Shah of Ahmedabad.
For any information or questions regarding the nomination and election, contact Dr. Vinay K. Jain at (781) 237-5997
JAINA Nomination and Election Committee:
JAINA Executive Committee has approved the formation of Nomination and Election Committee under the leadership of Dr. Vinay K. Jain for the upcoming election. The Nomination and Election Committee shall be responsible for obtaining the nominations for the President, First Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Regional Vice Presidents, and conduct the election process that will include distributing and collecting ballets, counting the votes and certifying the successful candidates a day before the July 2001 Convention.
The Nomination and Election Committee shall be as follows: Dr. Vinay K. Jain (Wellesley, MA)
Chairman
Mr. Kirit Gosalia (Phoenix, AZ)
Member
Mr. Prem Jain (Fremont, CA)
Member
Mr. Mohanbhai Mehta (Islington, On, Canada)
Member
Mr. Dinesh M. Shah (South Pasadena, CA)
Member
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JAINA Award Selection Committee
JAINA Executive committee has approved the formation of Award Selection Committee for the recommendation for the Awards that will be presented at the 2001 JAINA Convention. The Award Selection Committee shall be responsible for establishing the guidelines for awards, obtaining the nominations for various awards, make selection and recommendation to the JAINA Executive Committee for the final selection.
The Award Selection Committee shall be as follows:
• Young Jains of America: Nirav Shah presented details of YJA Convention in LA, Committee election and future activities planned by the new committee.
Future Projects:
⚫ JAINA Merit Scholarship: Vinay Vakani presented an idea of instituting JAINA Merit Scholarship for the college bound Jain Youth. About 10 scholarship $1000 each were proposed to be awarded at the JAINA and YJA Conventions in alternate years. JAINA could not assure funding for such scholarships due to lack of funds.
JAINA Headquarters: Jain Center of America, New York's President Sumati Shah has sent a letter inviting JAINA to relocate its Headquarters in the new Temple building that would be built in New York City (Queens). JAINA Executive Committee will give a serious consideration to this graceful gesture in very near future.
The Jain Society of Greater Detroit is pleased to announce the Pratishtha Mahotsav for 24 Tirthankars in its temple. This Meeting was adjourned after reciting the Khamemi Savva Jive, auspicious event will be held during July 28th to August 6th of
Savve Jiva Khamantu me.... Prayer.
2001. The Pratishtha ceremony will take place on Sunday August 5th, 2001. Religious leaders, scholars, and prominent dignitaries from around the world will be present to bless this event.
Dr. Bipin Parikh (Chicago, IL)
Dr. Dilip Shah (Chicago, IL)
Dr. Mahendra Mehta (Toronto, Canada)
Member
Mr. Hasendra Shah (Cerritos, CA)
Member
Member
Ms. Shama Khnadwala (Elk Grove, IL) For information contact Dr. Dilip Shah at (630) 655-1670 -Vinay Vakani, Secretary, JAINA
Chairman Co-Chairman
JAIN SOCIETY OF GREATER DETROIT PRATISHTHA MAHOTSAV
July 28- Aug 6th www.jaintemple-detroit.com
On behalf of the Jain Society of Greater Detroit, we extend a cordial invitation to you, your family and friends to join us during the festivities.
Please visit our web-site at www.jaintemple-detroit.com for the latest information on various gheebolies, tentative program details. Site will be updated regularly. If you need any further information, please contact any of the following:
Nalin J. Shah
(248) 689-8296
Niranjan H. Shah
(248) 553-7327
Praful L. Shah
(248) 851-1978
Finally, please mark your calendar now and plan to be a part of this holy and joyous event.
-Jain Society of Greater Detroit