Jain Digest 2004 11 Vol 23 No 4

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

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YOUNG JAINS OF ANDRICK
CHAIRS
Arpan Shah
281-804-7964
arpan.shah@yja.org Chirag Shah 262-573-5603
chirag shah@yjang DIRECTORS
Education Nikita Shah 310-980-5907 nikita.shah@yja.org Events Hima Batavia 416-494-1302
hima.batavia@yja.org Finance/Fundraising
Nisha Jain 571-239-3783 nisha jain@yja.org Information Technology
Deepen Shah 973-941-5714 deepen.shah@yja.org Project Development Dipa Talati
917-371-1476 dipa talati @yja.org Public Relations Puneet Shah 713-392-2833 puneet.shah@yja.org
Publications Hanul Bhandari 210-842-4825 hanul.bhandari @yja.org REGIONAL COORDINATORS
Mid Atlantic
Purvi Shah
732-742-6535 purvi.shah@yja.org
Midwest Shibani Shah 847-275-7689 shibani shah@yja.org Northeast Vinay Shah
914-805-0315
vinay.shahyja.org
South Monique Shah 281-989-6627
monique.shah@yja.orgy
Southeast Mona Shah 678-357-1463 mona.shah@yja.org West Nikhil Vasa 562-400-1984
nikhil.vasa@yja.org
Board of Trustees
Prem Jain
Sachi Jain Naishadh Shah Nirav Shah
bor@vja.org
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,
Young Jains of America is proud to announce that this year has been a one of our best ever. With the continued support we receive from hard-working parents, dedicated volunteers, Jain sanghs across the nation, and our board members, we continue to grow. Each day, we are working to find ways to serve our members.
YJA kick started its regional conferences. This year, the conferences are designed to be smaller and provide a personal touch for each participant. YJA's first regional conference took place this November over the Thanksgiving weekend. We hope to have six regional conferences successfully completed by January 2004.
YJA teamed up with Veerayatan last year to encourage young dedicated Jains from North America to donate their time and work in India. The youth that worked last year made a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. We encourage anyone that would like to learn more about Veerayatan email us at veerayatan@yja.org. Also this winter, YJA is cosponsoring the Know Kachchh trip with YJP and KOJAIN. This opportunity allows participants to volunteer at Bidada Medical Camp and the ability to explore palaces, beaches and local attractions and to make new friends.
We are excited to announce that preparations for the sixth biennial convention are well under way. YJA is working hard to present to the Jain community the best convention to date. This year's convention will take place from July 14, 2004 in Santa Clara, CA. This auspicious event will unite 1000 youth, distinguished speakers, spiritual leaders, and dedicated volunteers under one roof for an amazing, spiritually enlivening weekend. We present Y Jain? To See, To Know, To Realize as the theme for the convention YJA and the Bay Area Convention Committee with the blessings of the Jain Center of Northern California, promise to present a memorable convention. Registration begins in January 2004 so register soon!
We are having a great year so far and hope to build on these successes in 2004. We hope that with your help we can continue to reach higher benchmarks and look forward to seeing you at many of our events. We would like to thank everyone for their continued support and are looking forward to a strong finish in 2003 and a grand start to 2004!
Many thanks,
Arpan Shah and Chirag Shah
Co-Chairs, 2003-2004 Young Jains of America chairs@yja.org
www.yja.org
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