YJA Convention 2010 07 New Brunswick NJ Ninth

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

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High School/College Sessions
Organizing for Change - a Young Jain's Guide to Political Empowerment
The 2010 midterm elections are just 122 days away and it's not too late to have an impact. Whether you're a Democrat, a Republican, an Independent, Undecided or anything in between, you can play a vital role by getting active in your own community. Political professionals Ramey Ko and Parag Mehta will train you on ways to get involved in the electoral process and make a direct impact on the future of our country. From setting up a voter registration program and working for a campaign to getting involved in a political party organization or running for office yourself - there are countless ways for you to "Jain the Vote" in 2010 and beyond. This workshop will help you get started, get educated, get registered and... maybe even get running.
Parag Mehta - Please refer to "Setting the Agenda: Jainism in the Age of Obama" on page 12 for a full biography.
Ramey Ko - Please refer to "Change the World: Youth, Jainism, and Grassroots Movements in the 21st Century" on page 19 for a full biography.
Panchavadhan: A Brain Busting Bonanza!
Shrimad Rajchandraji is known for, amongst many other things, Shatavadhan, or the act of doing 100 things simultaneously. During this amazing feat, he was witnessed by various journalists as he played cards, played chess, performed complicated math calculations in his head, composed poems, and completed verses when being supplied with one line, amongst many other mind captivating activities. The challenge is now on YOU. Can you be successful at completing simultaneous tasks accurately? Come challenge your brain, test your concentration and mental capacity, and see how you compare to Shrimad Rajchandraji's Shatavadhan!
Dipti Dedhia - Dipti Dedhia graduated from the University of Connecticut this past May with a degree in chemistry. She currently resides in Norwalk, CT though she lived in Ahmadabad, India until the age of three. She has been an active member of the Jain community locally, and is looking to get more involved as she moves into the next stages of her life. Dipti enjoys climbing trees, dancing, reading a good book, napping, and cooking with friends. The way to Dipti's heart is to share chocolate and peda from Kutch; singing her a song doesn't hurt either.
Inspire. Connect. Do The Jain Thing.
Speaker Biographies
Session Descriptions &
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