YJA Convention 1994 07 Chicago IL First

Author(s): Young Jains of America (YJA)
Publisher: Young Jains of America YJA USA

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Religion and Culture: Learning for Tomorrow
Leading into the 21st century, the future of Jainism will lie in the hands of the youth. It will be the youth's mission to preserve Jainism's rich heritage and insure its growth for future generations.
There is a sense of urgency, as many believe, that Jainism will decline in the future as a lack of understanding and involvement from the youth. There is a common feeling among young Jains to change this notion. The First YJA Convention is just one of many steps that will be taken to address the concerns of the youth as well as search for solutions to preserve our religion and culture for tomorrow.
This convention gives us an excellent opportunity to address the unique challenges facing our peers in a forum which caters specifically to our needs. This forum will also provide an arena for the exploration of Jainism's ideas, values, and beliefs, the interaction and exchange of thoughts and views, as well as a unique medium to achieve a greater insight into our own vast religion and culture.
By raising awareness of Jain ideals and principles, addressing the challenges and difficulties facing Jain youth, and further promoting unity and a sense of pride among Jain youth about their heritage, and the First YJA Convention will be a positive step in preserving and insuring Jainism's growth. "Religion and Culture: Learning for Tomorrow" - Strengthening the generation that holds the future of Jainism in its palms.
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YJA Transition Executive Board
Coordinators
South Zone
West Zone
Southeast Zone
Northeast Zone
Midwest Zone
Mid-Atlantic Zone
General
Aashish Vaidya Houston, TX
Tushar Shah San Jose, CA
Pamit Surana Miami, FL
Anil Jain Elmira, NY
Seema Jain Wheaton, IL
Ashik Shah New York, NY
Samir Mehta Houston, TX
Pavan Zaveri Dallas, TX
Poorvesh Sheth San Diego, CA
Parul Shah Chapel Hill, NC
Tej Sheth Neha Shah Toronto, Canada Northville, MI
Ami Sheth Jersey City, NJ
Sunil Raichand Chicago, IL
Co-Chairpersons Seema Jain Aashish Vaidya
Events Sunil Raichand
Finance Sanjay Vora
Membership Anil Jain
Public Relations Records Samir Mehta Tushar Shah
Sanjay Vora Pittsburgh, PA
JAINA Youth Coordinator Dr. Urmila Talsania
Jain Education Intemational