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(b) Resolved that the Siddhachalam newsletter and newsletters of Jain centers and organisations should offer regular features on non-violence, vegetarianism, non-cruelty to animals, vegetarian recipies etc. These organisations may aiso produce buttons, bumper stickers and or T shirts for distribution to promote vegetarianism.
(c) Resolved that Jain organisations should hold monthly programs open to the public, to promote vegetarianism and non-cruelty with guest speakers, films and a free vegetarian meal, Feasts, open to the public, should also be offered on thank giving, Christmas and other holidays to introduce a broad spectrum of vegetarian dishes. Vegetarian cooking classes should be organised at retreats, such as Siddhachalam during summer programs and camps.
(d) Resolved that Jain organisations should make efforts to publish directories of vegetarian restaurants in their areas and make those available for distribution.
(e) Resolved that wherever possible individuals should become politically active in promoting peace and non-cruelty as representatives of the Jain community.
6. Invitation and Recognition of Jain Scholars and Eminent persons
(a) Resolved that those scholars and eminent persons who can explain the teachings and preachings of Jainism and the scriptures, in a scientific manner appropriate to the modern age, should be invited by various countries.
(b) Resolved that those scholars and eminent persons who believe and teach unity of Jainism as a whole, without creating differences of the various Jain sects, should be invited.
(c) Resolved that all Jain centers of North America should be informed about the arrival and availability of scholars and emninent persons.
(d) Resolved that recognition should be given to eminent persons and scholars.
(e) Resolved that invitations to scholars, eminent persons, social figures should be sponsored by organisations in India/North America.
(f) Resolved that funds should be raised for airfare and lodging and boarding of sucn invitees,
(9) Resolved that a group or panel should be formed to push on a list of Jain scholars and eminent persons who will visit North America on the their own.
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