Jain Digest 2002 12 Vol 21 No 4

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

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UPCOMING CONVENTION:
Programs for all ages
Programs in all languages (English, Gujarati, Hindi) Sadhus, Munis, scholars and dignitaries to speak in general session, panel discussion and break out sessions. * Debates, discussions, seminars and workshops
Cultural program (Group dances, group songs, Solo/Duet songs, Skits) with Jain Centers of N. America participating Professional entertainment programs and Bhavna to be performed by professional artists from India
Jain Networking Forum (JNF) formerly known as MIS Alumni reunions
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Jain art and exhibits
Daily Pratikraman, Yoga and Meditation classes Businessmen's opportunities to explore
Workshops on women's issues
Creation of Temple
Youth programs including seminars, discussions, and fun activities.
Dinner Theatre for youth members. Sit back and enjoy Fresh meals cooked at convention hall daily by a team of 30 cooks who are flying in specifically for this convention. Food available all the time to maximize flexibility in family and personal schedules.
Family/Group photographs/videos will be available via a professional cameraman
Many exhibition & commercial booths for learning and shopping opportunities
JAINA Quilt: Share the unique aspects of your JAIN Center with the attendees at the 2003 Convention. A quilt that identifies all Jain Centers around the nation will be created and displayed
CME Medical Seminar
❖ Jain, Vegan, and Western Vegetarian cuisine will be served during the convention. To find out how your Jain Center can participate, contact Ranjan Punatar at punatar@hotmail.com
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Elegant but short opening ceremony
Senior citizens to be honored at the opening ceremony Youth Service Project Senior Citizen Workshops Official breaks for all, each day with surveys and drawings Social Dinner-First day, Welcome Reception Dinner-second day, and Exhibitor's reception dinner-third day Professional Development Series, Career Fair and Personal Development workshops
"Night Rhythms" for youth members. Come dance to the beat of any drummer you choose: Reggae, Hip Hop, Bhangra/Hindi or Latin/Salsa
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Age Specific Seminars and sessions (8-12 Years, 13-17 Years, 18 and UP) Jain Networking Forum (JNF): New and Improved, more Participant Friendly
Youth Service Project Saturday morning: Volunteering at several different non-profit organizations doing a variety of things including: Stocking shelves, re-packaging food items, painting, basic construction, clean-up organization, recording children's books for the less fortunate. All transportation will be provided. Requests on what to bring will be forwarded in the future issues.
Dinner Theatre: Evening dinner entertainment for youth including: Comedian, and One act plays, and more.
Night Rhythms: Night of live music, dancing, and mingling on a "street" of different music genres, dancing lessons, coffee & beverage cafes, street performers and so much more.
Jain Academic Bowl (JAB): Challenge your mind in the arena of Jainism. Go head to head in a non-threatening competition with teams throughout North America and the world.
Professional Discoverment: Learn about the "real world." Open your mind to new and exciting careers. Brush up your interview techniques and your resumes.