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Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington
A non-profit tax-exempt religious organization, id # 54-1139623
JSMW
Dear Friends
Jai Jinendra.
On behalf of the Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington (JSMW). Executive Committee, and Board of Trustees, we are thrilled to welcome you to 11th Biennial YJA convention 2014 in Nation's Capital. JSMW is proud to sponsor and partner with YJA to bring this convention to Washington DC
The Jain Society of Metropolitan Washington (JSMW) was established in March, 1980 with the objective of promoting a better understanding and following of Jain principles, preserving our rich heritage, and passing it on to our next generation. JSMW has grown from initial membership of less than 30 families to around 600 families. Our center is thriving with many activities. Among some of the ongoing activities we conduct monthly Snatra Pooja, Devshastra Guru Pooja, Pathshala (1st and 3rd Sundays). Please come and visit our Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.
We have embarked on a journey to build an authentic Shikharbandhi Jain Temple. We will have our Pratistha Mahotsav in Fall of 2016. We invite you to come and participate in our Pratistha Mahotsav in Fall of 2016.
President Paresh Shah 571-357-5769 Vice-President Manna Shah 240-498-6183 Secretary Jatin Shah 240-706-7844 Joint-Secretary Autumn Dhanote 508 525 0211 Treasurer Sanjay Shah 240-755 4404 Joint-Treasurer Kamlesh P Shah 301.933 3324 Director of Public Relations Sharad Doshi 301-748 8111 Director of Publications Tapan Shah 908-279-3802 Director of Education Megha Doshi 703-858-7945 Director of Facilities Kiran Shah 410-935-2753 Director of Events Mina Shah 301-476-7620 Director of Volunteers Jatin Shah 703-729-0383 Director of Technology Hemen Gandhi 703-793-3049 Past President Council, Chair Bhupesh Mehta 240-455 4524 Board of Trustees, Chair Gita Shah 301-604-4076 Trustees Pravin Dand 301-384-3367 Harshid Shah 703-723-9363 Kanu Doshi 301-670-6844 Sushil Jain 240-277-3039 Atul Shah 301-274-0319
The theme of this year's convention "Young Jains: Today's Learners, Tomorrow's Leaders" is an inspiring statement of the strength, and sense of purpose. This makes Washington DC, Nation's Capital a perfect location for this year's convention.
JSMW members are very excited to volunteer, support and partner with YJA for this Biennial Convention. YJA has planned many different activities and sessions which will help our youth in developing deeper understanding of Jain way of Life. The convention will inspire youth to understand life experiences through learning the principles of Jainism. Please participate, learn and make new friends.
Thank you for the opportunity to sponsor and be part of this convention With Best wishes for a successful convention, lots of learning, and making new friends.
Paresh Shah President Executive Committee
Dr. Gita Shah Chair Board of Trustees
1021 BRIGGS CHANEY ROAD, SILVER SPRING, MD • PHONE: (301) 236-4466 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 4548, SILVER SPRING, MD 20914. Web Address: www.JainSocietyDC.org
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