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Young Jains of America
Convention 2002, New Jersey
Establishing a network to share Jain heritage and religion through youth
YOUNC JAINS OF AMERKA
www.yja.org board@yja.org
Federation of Jain Associations in North America A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization. IRS Code Section 501 (c)(3) El #54-1280028
www.njjains.org board@njjains.org
New Jersey Convention Committee
Jai Jinendra!
Co-Chairpersons
Nikhil Shah
Palak Doshi cochairs@njjains.org
Welcome to the 5th Biennial Young Jains of America Convention. We take great pleasure in seeing so many youth excited and interested in making a difference. This convention is designed to give you a glimpse of what it means to Walk the Path of Jainism. "Walking" signifies travel, or embarking on a journey—a journey towards enlightenment (Moksha). All individuals choose their own path in life. Jainism acts as guide to help each person attain the ultimate goal of true happiness. This conference is aimed at helping you incorporate Jainism into your daily lives.
Programming
Lopa Vadi Deepen Vira Shweta Daftary programming@njjains.org
Registration Ashish Mehta Chintan Parikh
Krunal Shah registration@njjains.org
All too often, participants go home from conventions complaining about not being able to apply what was learned at the convention into their daily lives. They appreciate the knowledge they gained but become frustrated because there is no guidance post-convention. Doing and acting are vital elements to our life force and true knowledge cannot be complete without it.
Transportation
Nirav Shah transporation@njjains.org
Security Paras Doshi security@njjains.org
To this end, we have concentrated our efforts to provide you the best convention experience possible. This year, we have taken it upon ourselves to help you practically incorporate everything you are going to learn. Each session you attend, every activity and night event you participate in has an end goal in mind. Your objective this weekend should be to engross yourself in the convention experience.
Public Relations
Lesha Shah pr@njjains.org
Site/Hospitality Maunank Shah site@njjains.org
For the next four days, you will come to know what it means to eat Jain food, use cruelty free soap, and participate in Indian cultural and religious programs. Over 100 youth across the U.S. have helped to make this convention happen. What you take away with you this weekend will be our reward. It is our sincere hope that you will allow yourself to be challenged and inspired by the viewpoints presented here.
Finance
Ankit Shah finance@njjains.org
Fundraising Abhishek Sanghavi fundraising@njjains.org
Palak Doshi & Nikhil Shah Co-Chairs New Jersey Convention Committee 2002
Souvenir
Pratik Doshi souvenir@njjains.org
Advisors Dr. Navin Mehta
Mina Shah Nitin Talsania advisors@njjains.org
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