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Young Jains of America
iJain: Evolution of a Mind The 10th Biennial YJA Convention
Sponsored by Jain Society of Tampa Bay and Jain Society of Central Florida
YOUNG JAINS OF AMERICA
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EVOLUTION OF A MND
Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA) A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Religious Organization. IRS Code Section 501 (CX3) El #54-1280028
http://www.yja.org
2012@yja.org
Dear YJA Convention Attendees, Distinguished Guests and Supporters,
Chairpersons
Pavak Shah Ami Maru Hiren Patel Nimish Maniar chairs.fcc@via.org
Jai Jinendra! It is our sincere pleasure to welcome you to the 10" Biennial YJA Convention in Tampa, FL. This gathering represents a tradition that has endured since the first Convention held in 1994 in Chicago, IL We are sure that with your help this tradition will endure through and beyond the next 20 years and 10 conventions.
Committee Chairs Finance/Fundraising
Naman Jain
Neil Shah
Kuleen Shah fundraising@via.org
Hospitality
Arpit Mehta
Vaishali Shah hospitality@via.org
Along with our co-hosts, Jain Society of Tampa Bay and Jain Society of Central Florida, we are extremely proud to celebrate the first YJA Convention to be held in the southeast region. As a national organization we are often challenged to continue reaching and engaging Jain youth wherever they may be found. We consider the incredible support and level of engagement we have found in the southeast a sign that we are succeeding in this endeavor.
JNF Sejal Dhruva Parag Parekh inf@via.org
Daytime Programming
Hetali Lodaya
Dipti Dedhia
Khushbu Vora programming@via.org
The theme of this year's convention is iJain: Evolution of a Mind. Just as technology is constantly evolving, the practice of religion must evolve in response to the reality of the world around us. The realities of society today have little in common with the realities of the 2,500 years that have passed since Lord Mahavira shared his lessons with us. We are faced in every aspect of life not only with new and evolving forms of violence but also with unprecedented opportunities to perform seva (service).
Public Relations
Vishal Mehta Darshan Shah Salonee Shah pr@yia.org
Registration
Jigar Vora Neeketa Sheth registration@via.org
Here is our call to action: Learn about the world with an open mind, refresh your knowledge of Jain philosophy and, ultimately, re-envision what it means to be Jain. Evolve your mind to view modern issues through the lens of ancient wisdom and take that perspective back with you into your daily lives as you engage with the world, strengthen your communities and help strengthen the future of Jain dharma.
Security Charmi Vakharia
Shikhar Shah security@via.org
Site Aakash Shah Monica Shah site@yia.org
This convention and all that it represents of YJA could not be possible without the support of our community. We are eternally grateful for your tireless efforts on our behalf. Though we are tied together by common heritage, geography separates us here in North America. We must work against the tendency to become islands and strengthen the bonds between our distant sanghs. It is only by working together both within our community and outside it that we can strive toward a more peaceful and less violent world. After all, as we have been taught by Lord Mahavira:
Social Programming
Bonita Parikh
Amit Shah social@via.org
Souvenirs Ruchita Parikh
Sheenika Shah souvenirs@yia.org
परस्परोपग्रहो जीवानाम् | Parasparopagraho Jivanam "All life is bound together by mutual support and interdependence"
Welcome to the 10th Biennial YJA Convention, Your 2011-2012 YJA Executive Board and Florida Convention Committee
Members-at-Large
Paras Doshi Kushal Doshi
Arti Shah membersatlarge@yia.org
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Young Jains of America (YJA) is an umbrella youth organization of the Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA)
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