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YOUNG JAINS OF ANDRICK
CHAIRS
Arpan Shah
281-804-7964
[email protected] Chirag Shah 262-573-5603
chirag shah@yjang DIRECTORS
Education Nikita Shah 310-980-5907
[email protected] Events Hima Batavia 416-494-1302
[email protected] Finance/Fundraising
Nisha Jain 571-239-3783 nisha
[email protected] Information Technology
Deepen Shah 973-941-5714
[email protected] Project Development Dipa Talati
917-371-1476 dipa talati @yja.org Public Relations Puneet Shah 713-392-2833
[email protected]
Publications Hanul Bhandari 210-842-4825 hanul.bhandari @yja.org REGIONAL COORDINATORS
Mid Atlantic
Purvi Shah
732-742-6535
[email protected]
Midwest Shibani Shah 847-275-7689 shibani
[email protected] Northeast Vinay Shah
914-805-0315
vinay.shahyja.org
South Monique Shah 281-989-6627
[email protected]
Southeast Mona Shah 678-357-1463
[email protected] West Nikhil Vasa 562-400-1984
[email protected]
Board of Trustees
Prem Jain
Sachi Jain Naishadh Shah Nirav Shah
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Jain Education International 2010_03
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
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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
[email protected]. 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
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