Jain Digest 2002 01

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

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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/
परमकरणचनाम
Jai Jinendra,
CHAIRS
Ronak Shah 918-269-7665 Tonak shah@yja.org
Chintan Shah
608-217-4807 chintanshah@ylory
Young Jains of America (YJA) is proud to unveil its 5th biennial convention in Mahwah, New Jersey from July 4th to July 7th. This auspicious event will bring together close to 1000 Jain youth from all across North America and the rest of the world. Realizing that today's youth need more than knowledge, they need application-YJA presents Walking the Path of Jainism as its theme in this year's convention.
With complete online registration, instantaneous session selection, and an educational CD souvenir, YJA Convention 2002 promises to be the most technologically advanced to date. In addition, the convention site, Sheraton Crossroads - Mahwah, offers the most spacious and secluded premises to provide for our new, diverse, and entertaining programs. Walking the Path of Jainism guarantees to be the most exciting, educational, and eye opening experience.
DIRECTORS
Education Shayna Parekh
562-865-1679 shaynil Parekhyin.org
Events Shama Khandwala
847-985-6858 shamakhandwala@mail.com Finance/Fundraising
Mintu Shah
708-275-1070 mintushah@mail.com Information Technology
Beeneet Kothari
631-586-1579 hecneetkothari@mail.com
Fundraising Dhrumil Purohit
302-832-0361 chrumil purobityju.org
Publications Mansi Shah
858-722-1100 mansi shah aya ang Public Relations
Kunal Shah
562-417-2700 kupal.shaheyja.org
In addition to this grand convention, YJA has been working diligently with local youth groups to participate on a national level. Selected cities all across the country have been participating on national projects to better their community and YJA. Highlights include a vegetarian restaurant guide, listing franchise restaurants and a collage of Jain youth groups and centers in America.
YJA has also given a brand new facelift to its website - www.yja.org. The new website provides a fresh feel and an exciting new start of the great things to come. To name a few, YJA will now post regular regional updates, leaders in action spotlights, a Jain Holiday calendar, and a youth discussion board.
Finally, YJA has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to build houses all across America for those less fortunate. This one-week long program enables youth to give back to their local community while create lasting friendships. For more information, please visit www.yja.org/h4h.
REGIONAL COORDINATORS
Mid Atlantic
Neel Shetti 646-215-8913 nselshelliyin ang
Midwest Suchita Shah
734-764-9770 suchitashahayja.ang
Northeast Vishal Shaveri
503-292-1965 vishulikaveri Yury
South Arpan Shah 281-980-6924 arpan, shahjilang
Southeast Priya Palvia
678-525-5716 priya.palvia .org
West Karishma Shah
510-664-0383 karishmashali yang
YJA hopes you will participate in some of its major activities. YJA has had a great year and with your help, we hope to build on these successes in 2002. To register for the upcoming convention, please visit www.vja.org. Registration has already begun and spots are filling up fast. For any question, comments, or concerns please contact YJA Co-Chair Chintan Shah at 608-217-4807 or via e-mail at chintan.shah@yja.org. We appreciate your support and we hope to see you at the convention!
Chintan Shah & Ronak Shah Co-Chairs Young Jains of America 2002
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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