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YJA INFORMATION AND ELECTIONS
Jai Jinendra! Young Jains of America (YJA) is a non-profit organization parented by the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA), YJA consists of Jain youth ages 14-29 across North America. Our mission is to represent young Jains and promote understanding of Jain heritage, faith, and philosophy.
OBJECTIVES
• Raise awareness of Jain ideals and principles • Prepare Jain youth to become the successful leaders of tomorrow • Instill a sense of pride among Jain youth about their heritage • Develop friendships among young Jains and strengthen local Jain youth groups
YJA CONVENTION HISTORY
July 1991 - YJA is born! July 1994 - 1st convention in Chicago, IL July 1996 - 2nd convention in San Francisco, CA July 1998 - 3rd convention in Houston, TX July 2000 - 4th convention in Los Angeles, CA
July 2002 - 5th convention in Mahwah, NJ July 2004 - 6th convention in Bay Area, CA July 2006 - 7th convention in Stamford, CT July 2008 - 8th convention in Chicago, IL Today - 9th convention in New Brunswick, NJ |
YJA EXECUTIVE BOARD AND ELECTIONS
The YJA executive board is comprised of sixteen individuals: two co-chairs, eight director positions, and six regional coordinators. The board meets twice annually (August and January).
• 2 Co-Chairs • 8 Directors: Education, Events, Finance, Fundraising, Information Technology, Project
Development, Publications, Public Relations • 6 Regional Coordinators: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Midwest, South, West
Want to help put together exciting retreats, spiritually fulfilling events at your local dherasar, charity drives and many other unique ideas? Then JOIN the YJA Board! The Executive Board provides a forum to make wonderful friendships and build networking opportunities. The experience of serving on the YJA board will help you no matter your profession or field of study. You will learn to work within short deadlines, communicate with others and develop projects with limited resources. However, the most important thing is that YJA is a great way to give back to our community that has given us so much!
For more information on joining the YJA board and the elections process, look out for information during the convention, visit www.yja.org or e-mail info@yja.org! Elections begin in July and board applications can be submitted until mid-August.
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