Jain Digest 2009 03 Vol 28 No 1

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

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celebration. The entire gathering became familiar with the cause as well. Another very important added benefit was a great practical example and role model it provided to the youths, which I am sure, they will emulate later in their own lives. Let us start this tradition right away by making JAINA the beneficiary and your favorite charity Most of us beyond the age of 50s, don't need all the boxed gifts (we cannot even think of what to do with them except to regift them). We no longer have closets big enough any more to store these gift boxes either. It takes only a few people to start a tradition and then it will spread. In a few years, we will see that
w years, we will see that a financially strong JAINA will become the charity that we will support. During the next few months, those who are planning celebrations for a milestone such as any wedding anniversary (25th, 50th etc.) and birthday celebrations (such as 50th and 75th etc.), I am making my earnest appeal to them. Please start this tradition right away and not wait for someone else to do so. In these celebrations, please also invite members of JAINA Executive Committee and local JAINA Directors to come and join in your festivities. Their presence will add to the name recognition of JAINA beyond our comprehension. I promise you, JAINA will publish the news of these celebrations
in the next issues of JAIN DIGEST. 3. Quite a few Jains own and operate their businesses;
big and small. I am sure, many of you listen to National Public Radio (NPR) regularly. Corporate donors match lots of their semi-annual fundraising
Some of you can throw that challenge to the Jain community. The effects will be fantastic, just do it. In Delhi and North Indian States (Haryana, Punjab, U.P. etc.), I have seen a great tradition within the Jain community there (irrespective of their sect). After the wedding, at the time of vidayee, the parents of bride and the groom will donate (without fail) money to the Sathanak, Jain temple, Jiv Daya and other such causes. Again, let us embrace this ritual and make that donation to JAINA as well at the time of the weddings. This is another auspicious start to the life long journey of
the newly married couple I can go on with many such ideas to put JAINA on a good financial footing so that it can progress and deliver all the ever-changing needs of the Jain Sangh here. JAINA is the right organization. Let us all become JAINA and start today even with any one of the above mentioned ideas. I am sure; you too have many other ideas. Let us get started and please do send your check of at least $50. Make your check in the name of JAINA and mail that to: Rita Sheth, JAINA Treasurer, 5308 E 80th Place Tulsa, OK 74136 Ph (918)398-6024; jainatreasurers@gmail.com
Jai Jinendera
Dr. Sulekh C. Jain Past President, JAINA
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