Jain Digest 2009 03 Vol 28 No 1

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

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Young Jains of America Convention 2008: Chicago
YJA Convention 2008 - A word from Amit Jain, Co-Chair 2007-2008 The Lincolnshire Marriott Resort just outside of Chicago graciously hosted the 8th biennial convention, themed Generation Jain: Jainism Your Way. YJA 2008 was a groundbreaking convention and I am extremely proud as YJA Co-Chair 07-08. Our team worked tirelessly leading up and through the convention focusing on important details, which stood out to the attendees. Among some of the important breakthroughs for YJA, we were able to provide services for two hearing-impaired youth, have eco-friendly souvenirs for our attendees, serve an international gamut of gourmet food with Jain dietary restrictions, and offer some very unique sessions with dynamic, intriguing speakers from both inside and outside the
Executive Board 2008-2009 Jain community. Looking back, this convention really changed my life. As a project leader, I've gained
Ami Doshi (ON) - Co-Chair invaluable experience working in a virtual environment,
Sonia Ghelani (TX) - Co-Chair planning large-scale event and many other skills that I Mitesh Shah (GA) - Director of Project Development wouldn't have learned otherwise. I made friends that
Shardule Shah (MA) - Director of Education I will keep close to me for the rest of my life. We had
Vaishali Shah (MA) - Director of Public Relations such an amazing experience putting this convention
Sumeet Bhandari (AZ) - Director of IT together and I know all involved will never forget it.
Rajiv Vakhani (NY) - Director of Finance
Sheenika Shah (CA) - Director of Publications YJA presents...
Naman Jain (MA) - Director of Events
Kunal Shah (IL) - Midwest Regional Coordinator Winter Enlightenment
Sonia Shah (MA) - Northeast Regional Coordinator An amazing weekend of spirituality,
Paras Shah (TX) - South Regional Coordinator camaraderie and hot chocolate
Sejal Shah (GA) - Southeast Regional Coordinator Young Jains of America presents THIRD East Coast Winter Retreat - a weekend of exploring
Suraj Devraj (CA) - West Regional Coordinator the connection between the mind, body, and
Pathik Shah (MD) – Mid-Atlantic Regional soul, at South Sterling, PA in the Poconos
Coordinator The retreat is taking place between Saturday,
Contact us at: board@yja.org February 14th & Monday February 16th, 2009. $140 if you register between Dec. 15th and Jan. 25th, $155 if you register between
Jan. 26th and Feb. 8th Age groups between 14-28 For more detailed information please visit http://www.yja.org/ Or email us at retreat@yja.org
Hope to see you there!
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