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YOUNG JAIN PROFESSIONALS (YJP)
Who are we?
YJP is a network of young Jain professionals whose mission is to increase the awareness and understanding of Jain principles and heritage by promoting networking among Jain professionals. Our objectives are:
To raise awareness of Jain principles through educational and interactive discussions
To promote the application of Jainism in the professional and social aspects of our lives * To provide opportunities for leadership development
To facilitate peer networking * To engage in community service at our events and promote personal involvement in community service • To provide mentorship to younger Jains, and collaborate with Young Jains of America (YJA) and other Jain
organizations to promote Jain ideals
Executive Board
Paulomi Gudka (Toronto, ON)Co-Chair Director of Membership and Operations; Neha Jhaveri (Denver, CO)Co-Chair Director of Finance and Publications: Suchita Gala (Washington DC) Director of Activities - Convention Planning Nimesh Shah (Montreal, Quebec)Director of Technology
Dhaval Shah (New Jersey) Director of Activities - Local Leader Program Mruna Shah (Toronto, ON) Director of Community Service Rajesh Shah (Boston, MA) Director of Public Relations
Upcoming Events
Regional Events:
YJP Convention 2003!
Coming October 10 - 13 - Columbus Day Weekend Possible Locations:
San Diego, California - The travel channel names Coronado as one on America's top 10 beaches! Scottsdale, Arizona - The oasis in the Sonoran Desert, the Fire of the Red Rocks of Sedona, the Cool Waters of the Salt River - Its Your Adventure
Boston
YJP Dinners at Local Restaurants * Billiards Night
Walk for Hunger in coordination with the JCGB/Boston Jain Youth
New York * Dinner and a Night on the Town
Washington DC / Baltimore
Dinner and a Night Out on the Town * Habitat for Humanity
Movie Night - Bend it Like Beckham
Jaina 2003! Once again YJP will be participating at the Jaina Convention. Sessions Include:
Parents are from Pluto. Kids are from Neptune: An Intergenerational Discussion of Our Goals, Expecta tions and Fears Anekantavada ("Non-one-endedness"): One of the most celebrated but least understood Jain principle Dr. Phil... Jain Style: Conflict resolution and dealing with the issues that arise in our day to day lives
Chicago
Dinner and a Night on the Town
To find out more about upcoming events in your area visit the YJP website at www.yjponline.org. If you are interested in bringing YJP events to your area, contact Dhaval Shah at 'yjpllp@yahoo.com'.
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