JCA Election Announcement - Forms - Deadline March 1, 2016

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Jai Jinendra,

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

The Election Committee is announcing the Election process for the 2016 to 2019 term. All members who are interested in contesting must complete the (2) two attached forms (Certification of Nomination and Nomination Form) and submit them together. Please review the eligibility and requirements before submitting the completed forms.

This letter and forms has been emailed to the members whose email addresses are on file with JCA on December 21st, 2015 and again on January 20th, 2016, then final reminder sent on February 2nd, 2016, but due to not enough responses and might be many members are out so give them chance to fill up the forms, election committee has decided to extend the deadline until March 1st, 2016. Additional forms will also be available at the Temple as well as at the JCA web site nyjaincenter.org to download and print.

JCA Election Form

As per the constitution of Jain Center of America, and the decision of Board of Trustees, nominations for the following positions are invited for the period from July 1st 2016 to December 31st 2019.

Board of Trustees from Benefactor Members	(5)	Five positions by selection
Board of Trustees from Patron Members	(5)	Five positions by selection
Executive Committee	(13)	Thirteen positions by election
Board of Trustees from General Membership	(3)	Three positions by election

This letter is an official notice of invitation of nominations from the members to contest the upcoming election.

The date, time and place for the election and selection are as follows:

Date: Sunday, April 10th 2016
Time: 11:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Place: Jain Center of America, 43-11 Ithaca Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373

Note: Positions for Board of Trustees from Benefactor and Patron members will be allotted through a selection process, and the election by voting process will be followed for all other positions.

All Nomination forms and Certification of Nomination forms fully completed and signed, must be mailed to the address below, no later than post mark date March 1st, 2016. Any nomination received which is postmarked with a date later than the above date will be considered invalid.

Election Committee will not be responsible for any loss of nomination forms in mail. It is recommended that all Nomination form and Certification of Nomination form are sent by certified mail. Personal or Hand delivery to anyone, anywhere is not acceptable.

All Forms should be mailed to:
Dr. Chandravadan Shah, Election Commissioner,
75 Ridge Rd., Searingtown, NY 11507

Following are some of the Election Guidelines based on the Constitution:

All voting members eligible to be a Nominator to nominate a nominee must at least (21) year of age.
Members over age 21 & in good standing shall have the right to vote. Both the spouses are eligible to vote in person per each valid membership.
Anyone under the age of 21 is not eligible to vote, & children over 21 years have to be members in their own capacity, which would give them their own right to vote based on their own membership number.
To be eligible to vote, the effective date of membership must be at least 1 year old & the minimum dues for membership have been paid in that year. The effective date of membership is considered to be the date on which the membership was approved by the Executive Committee. So the effective date of this membership should have been before April 10, 2015.
All members will be required to show positive identification to prove their identity and it is the responsibility of the member to prove their eligibility to vote.
Voting will be by secret ballot in person and the ballot will be issued to the eligible voting member at the polling station. No absentee ballot will be allowed. Members eligible to vote must be present to vote.
No Canvassing will be allowed within 50 feet of the premises of the NY Jain Center on the day of election.
Immediately after the election, counting & selection from patron nominees process will take place in the temple. At the counting station, each contestant or one of their designated representative will be permitted to observe counting & selection. The Election Committee will announce the final & official results of the election & selection process, & will inform the Board of Trustees in writing.
No more than 13 nominees should be marked with your votes for Executive Committee and no more than 3 nominees should be marked with your votes for Trustees from General Membership position . Any ballot with more than the maximum specified numbers of votes in any category, than that category with excess votes will be treated as an invalid ballot for that category.

We request all members to exercise his and/or her voting privilege. Let us make this Election and Selection process a fair and successful one with your full cooperation.

Thank you all for your support.
Yours Truly,
Dr. Chandravadan Shah
Election Commissioner
Email: aandcshah@gmail.com
Election Committee Members:
Dr. Mukesh Ajmera
Mr. Sunil Daga
Mr. Mayur Shah
Mr. Vijay Mehta

JCA Annual General Body Meeting on Sunday, Dec 6, 2015

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Dear Fellow Members of JCA,

Jai Jinendra

Jain Center of America, New York invites you to attend the Annual General Body Meeting on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM at our Temple, 43-11 Ithaca Street, Elmhurst, NY 11373. The alternate date (in case of inclement weather) is Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2:00 PM at our temple.

The meeting will commence at 2:00 PM sharp. However, in the absence of a quorum, the meeting will start at 2:30 PM, as per the JCA Constitution.

The Agenda for the General Body Meeting is as follows:

• Prayer

• Activities of JCA - Reports by Chairman/President

• Annual Report - Secretary/ Administrator

• Financial Statements for the year 2014 - CFO/Treasurer

• Explanation of the budget for 2016 & approval by the General Body - CFO

• Any other matter related to JCA (should be approved for discussion by Chair)

If you wish to present any other issues or concerns at the General Body Meeting, please write, fax or e-mail the Secretary, Chairman or JCA Manager before November 30, 2015.

The 2014 JCA financial statements and the 2014 JCA General Body minutes will be available on the JCA website and at the temple from December 1, 2015 onwards. Mr. Manojkumar Mehta, JCA Manager, will show a copy of the accounts or minutes upon request. Please feel free to contact him.

Lunch will be served starting at 12:00 PM in our Bhojanshala.

Participation at the meeting is a privilege and duty of all members of JCA and your attendance at the meeting would be greatly appreciated.

This letter has also been sent via email to members, posted on the JCA website and posted on the JCA notice board.

We look forward to seeing you all at the meeting.

Sincerely,
Robin Shah, Secretary

Robin Shah - Secretary | 917-749-6892 | robin_shah@yahoo.com
Jawahar A. Shetti - Chairman | 201-387-0577 | jayconstruction@yahoo.com
Manojkumar Mehta - Manager | 718-478-9141 | Fax - 718-478-9144 | jcamanager@yahoo.com

Swapna Darshan Ceremony - 2015

Sunday, September 13, 2015

SWAPNA DARSHAN CEREMONY

DATE & TIME: Sunday, September 13th, 2015, 2:00 PM ONWARDS

PLACE: Queens College, The City University of New York, 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, NY 11367

SPONSORS: Mr. Amitbhai and Mrs. Kalpanaben Doshi

Gheeboli will be held for Swapna Darshan, Sonani Mala (Gold Chain) and Motini Mala (Pearl Chain). Following 5 Swapnas and its Sonani and Motini Mala will be given thru a DRAW. There will be donation of $151/- for one entry to the DRAW. All names will be kept in draw. First draw will take place for 5 Swapna Darshan; Second draw will be for 5 Sonani Mala and third draw will be for 5 Motini Mala. You can have as many entries as you want by donating $151/- for each entry. You will have maximum 15 chances to get Swapna draw. However the winning entry will not be eligible for the next draw. Please participate generously and give your names to any of the committee members on or before the time of lucky draw on Saturday Sep 12th, 2015. Draw will take place before the Swapna Darshan Ceremony starts. Bhagyashali who takes the Ghee Boli of Mata Pita of Lord Mahavir should arrive at the hall at 1:30 PM as the Vargoda procession will start at 2:00 PM sharp.

Swapna Number	Swapna Name	Meaning of Swapna
2	Rushabh	Bull
3	Kesarisinha	Lion
6	Chandra	Moon
7	Surya	Sun
9	Kalash	Silver Jug

DIRECTIONS:

From Long Island:
On LIE (495) take Exit #23 - MAIN STREET. Turn Left on Main St. & then, Turn Left on REEVES Ave, Enter QC via GATE-3. Look for Parking lot #5/#14 for parking and walk to DH Armstrong Alley ("Q" Cafe).

From Queens & Manhattan:
On LIE (495) take Exit #23 - MAIN STREET. Turn Right on Main St. & then, Turn Left on REEVES Ave, Enter QC via GATE-3. Look for Parking lot #5/#14 for parking and walk to DH Armstrong Alley ("Q" Cafe).

Subways/Bus:
Via Flushing: Take the Long Island Railroad or the #7 subway to Main Street, Flushing. From Main Street,take the Q25, Q34 or Q17 bus.

Via Forest Hills:Take the E, F, M, or R subway to the 71st and Continental Avenue in Forest Hills. Take the exit marked "North side 70 Ave and 108 St." At the corner, take the Q64 bus to Kissena Boulevard and Jewel Avenue. Stops one block south of campus.

Via Jamaica:Take the F subway to Parsons Boulevard or the LIRR to the Jamaica Station. From Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street or Hillside Avenue and Parsons Boulevard, take the Q25 or Q34 bus. From Hillside Avenue and either 169th or 179th Street, take the Q17 bus to the LIE and Kissena Boulevard.

We look forward to your participation in the events as attached.

Thanks & Warm Regards,
Board of Trustees & Executive Committee
Jain Center of America, NY

Paryushan Maha Parv & Das Lakshana - 2015

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Mahavir Temple

Shri Mahavirswami Derasar Paryushan Mahaparva Schedule - Thursday, September 10th, 2015 to Friday, September 18th, 2015 >

Vyakhyankar: Shri Pravin J. Sanghvi

Adinath Temple

Das Lakshan Maha Parva 2015 - Friday, September 18th, 2015 to Monday, September 28th, 2015 >

Under the spiritual Guidance of Dr. Abhay Khushalchand Dagade

Sthanak Upashray

Celebrating “Paryushan Mahaparva” - Friday, September 11th, 2015 to Friday, September 18th, 2015 >

Shrimad Rajchandra

Shri Paryushan Maha Parva - Thursday, September 10th, 2015 to Friday, September 18th, 2015 >

Dadawadi

Paryushan Parva 2015 - Friday, September 11th, 2015 to Saturday, September 19th, 2015 >

Under the spiritual Guidance of Dr. (Prof.) Dharam Chand Ji Jain

Acharya and Scholars Visiting JCA in 2015

Shri. Pravin J. Sanghavi

He comes from Walkeshwar, Mumbai. He has had his Dharmik education for 6 years of complete course at Mehsana Pathsala. 5 Pratikaman, 9 Smaran, 4 Prakran, 3 Bhashya, 6 Karmagranth, Panchsangrah, Kshetra Samas, BrihadSanrahani, Tatwarth with Arth. He has experience of 30 Years of teaching as Dharmik teacher, 11 Years at Babu Amichand Panama Adeshwar Jain Temple, Walkeshwar, Mumbai and 9 Years at Shripal Nagar Jain Temple, Walkeshwar, Mumbai. Number of students studying at present - 400. Book written by Pravinbhai - Sutrarthsar Aatma Uddhar (2 Pratikaman Arth). Pravinbhai has done Payurshan Aradhana done at various places including Japan, Singapore, Houston (USA), Dubai, Bangkok (Thailand), New York (USA) & Israel.

Shri Dr. (Prof.) Dharam Chand Ji Jain

Dr. Jain is Professor of Sanskrit at Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur. He also has stronghold in Prakrit language. His thrust area of interest is Jainism and Buddhism. He has done extensive research work on epistemology and logic in Jainism and Buddhism. He also takes active interest in other schools of Indian philosophy and sanskrit literature. He has served as the HoD, Sanskrit (2009-2012) and as founding director of Buddhist Studies Center, J N Vyas University (2006-2011). He is a chief editor of Jinvani- monthly Jaina Journal/magazine since October 1994. He also edited another bimonthly Jaina Journal - Swadhyay Shiksha (1988-2002). He has edited more than 25 books on Jainism and Buddhism. He has chaired sessions in various national and international seminars, symposia, workshops and conferences.

Shri Dr. Abhay Dagade

Professionally working as a Family Physician for last 30 years Dr. Abhay Dagade has studied many ancient Granthas such as: the Chhaha Dhala, Tatwarth Sutra, Ratna Karandak Shravakachar, Samaysar, etc. He has been arranging and conducting Swadhyaya classes twice a day in Shri Parshwanath Digambar Jain Mandir in Kopargaon. He worked as the chief of Digambar Jain Samaj in Kopargaon from 1999-2001. He helped with the construction of Bhagwan Chandraprabhu Chaityalaya. He arranged and conducted the Panchkalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav there as well. He has given lectures on various topics in many different cities.

Thanks & Regards,
Board of Trustees & Executive Committee
Jain Center of America, NY

Paryushan Maha Parv & Das Lakshana - 2015

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Jai Jinendra,

Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

It is with great pleasure we would like to welcome all of you to Paryushan Maha Parv and Das Lakshana 2015. It is one of the most important days for us all Jains, and as always in the past, we seek your active participation in the events and taking Dharam Laabh.

A detailed flyer will reach to you shortly, but here are a few highlights of the events and the dates, for you to mark your calendar and make these events a grand succes.

Thursday, September 10, 2015 -	Paryushan Mahaparv Starts
Friday, September 11, 2015 -	Paryushan Mahaparv Starts (Sthanak & Dadawadi)
Sunday, September 13, 2015 -	Swapna Darshan and Mahavir Janma - Queens College - 2:00 PM Sharp
Tuesday, September 15, 2015 -	Book Distribution - 7:00 PM
Thursday, September 17, 2015 -	Samvatsari
Friday, September 18, 2015 -	Samvatsari (Sthanak & Dadawadi)
Friday, September 18, 2015 -	Parna
Friday, September 18, 2015 -	Das Lakshan Parva Starts
Saturday, September 19, 2015 -	Parna (Sthanak & Dadawadi)
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 -	Dhoop Dashmi
Sunday, September 27, 2015 -	Anant Chaturdashi
Monday, September 28, 2015 -	Parna
Sunday, October 4, 2015 -	Samuh Sanji (Tapsvi Bahumman) - 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 10, 2015 -	Departure for Chaitya Paripati to Detroit - 6:00 AM Sharp
Monday, October 12, 2015 -	Return from Chaitya Paripati from Detroit by 10:00 PM

These holy days will be graced under the auspicious presence of:

Shri. Pravin J. Sanghavi: He comes from Walkeshwar, Mumbai. He has had his Dharmik education for 6 years of complete course at Mehsana Pathsala. 5 Pratikaman, 9 Smaran, 4 Prakran, 3 Bhashya, 6 Karmagranth, Panchsangrah, Kshetra Samas, BrihadSanrahani, Tatwarth with Arth. He has experience of 30 Years of teaching as Dharmik teacher, 11 Years at Babu Amichand Panama Adeshwar Jain Temple, Walkeshwar, Mumbai and 9 Years at Shripal Nagar Jain Temple, Walkeshwar, Mumbai. Number of students studying at present - 400. Book written by Pravinbhai - Sutrarthsar Aatma Uddhar (2 Pratikaman Arth). Pravinbhai has done Payurshan Aradhana done at various places including Japan, Singapore, Houston (USA), Dubai, Bangkok (Thailand), New York (USA) & Israel.

Shri Dr. (Prof.) Dharam Chand Ji Jain: Dr. Jain is Professor of Sanskrit at Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur. He also has stronghold in Prakrit language. His thrust area of interest is Jainism and Buddhism. He has done extensive research work on epistemology and logic in Jainism and Buddhism. He also takes active interest in other schools of Indian philosophy and sanskrit literature. He has served as the HoD, Sanskrit (2009-2012) and as founding director of Buddhist Studies Center, J N Vyas University (2006-2011). He is a chief editor of Jinvani- monthly Jaina Journal/magazine since October 1994. He also edited another bimonthly Jaina Journal - Swadhyay Shiksha (1988-2002). He has edited more than 25 books on Jainism and Buddhism. He has chaired sessions in various national and international seminars, symposia, workshops and conferences.

Shri Dr. Abhay Dagade: Professionally working as a Family Physician for last 30 years Dr. Abhay Dagade has studied many ancient Granthas such as: the Chhaha Dhala, Tatwarth Sutra, Ratna Karandak Shravakachar, Samaysar, etc. He has been arranging and conducting Swadhyaya classes twice a day in Shri Parshwanath Digambar Jain Mandir in Kopargaon. He worked as the chief of Digambar Jain Samaj in Kopargaon from 1999-2001. He helped with the construction of Bhagwan Chandraprabhu Chaityalaya. He arranged and conducted the Panchkalyanak Pratishtha Mahotsav there as well. He has given lectures on various topics in many different cities.

Thank you all for your support and look forward to seeing all of you.

Thanks & Regards,
Board of Trustees & Executive Committee
Jain Center of America, NY

Jain Center of America - Google 360° Virtual Tour

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Jai Jinendra

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

We are delighted to present you the Google 360° Virtual Tour of Jain Center of America, NY Temple.

Jain Center of America’s most distinctive and unique feature is the manner in which it has managed to Unite the Diverse Traditions of the Jain Faith under one Center, with each tradition having their own worshipping space, to preserve their Unique Tradition and Identity, in order to foster greater Harmony and Unity among all its members.

With the help of this new technology anyone can now take a virtual tour of JCA Temple from anywhere in the world.

We, the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee would like to thank everyone and the Sarva Mangal Family Trust & JAINA for coordinating the Google 360° Virtual Tour of the JCA Temple.

Please view the Google 360° Virtual Tour of Jain Center of America, NY temple by clicking the below images.

Google 360° Virtual Tour

Please visit www.NYJainCenter.org to learn more about JCA's Latest News & Upcoming Events and much more.

With Regards

JCA Board of Trustees

JCA Executive Committee

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JCA NY Scholars Lecture Series by Rahul Kapoor Jain on Live an Extra Ordinary Life – A Jain Approach

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Jai Jinendra,

We are fortunate to have Mr. Rahul Kapoor Jain give a Motivational Lecture at our Jain Center of America, in Queens, NY.

He is a highly regarded Motivational Speaker from India that talks about integrating Professional & Family Life with a Jain Way of Life.

He was a speaker at the JAINA Convention in Atlanta and highly appreciated by our Young as well as Professional Adults.

Speaker:	Mr. Rahul Kapoor Jain
Subject:	A] Work Life Balance B] Live an Extra Ordinary Life – A Jain Approach
Date:	Sunday, July 19, 2015
Time:	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Venue:	2nd Floor Sthanak Hall \| Jain Center of America, NY
Lunch:	Swamivatsalya following the Lecture

A] Work Life Balance:

In the blind race to chase power, popularity, pleasure and wealth people seem to have forgotten the art of living. The unhealthy choices that people make in favor of work eventually complicate relationships, increase stress and affect their productivity both at home and at workplace.

This inspirational talk brings in a fresh paradigm to this new-age problem. Laced with insights from our ancient Indian & Jain scriptures, modern day scientific discoveries, interesting statistics, relevant live examples, well timed humor and high impact emotional touch makes this program worth its while for anybody who is seeking happiness both at work and in life.

B] Live an Extra Ordinary Life – A Jain Approach:

Today, where the principle of 'survival of the fittest' is being advocated in the world we still practice 'respect for everyone’s right to live' with compassion being the central theme of all our actions. In a world, where people are breaking all rules of integrity in the name of growth, Jainism, still guides us on the path of universal justice. Such is the brilliance of Jainism, a religion that we have earned due to our past karmas.

However, with all the distractions that exist in the world, there is always a need to reinvent the manner in which we present Jainism to our people, especially the youth. This program does exactly that with its strong thought provoking logical explanations and plenty of live examples, exercises and well timed introspections.

About Rahul Kapoor Jain

He is an Entrepreneur, Speaker, Presenter and Author. In the last 15 years, he has founded 3 companies and 2 charitable trusts. As a speaker, he has transformed over 100,000 lives and conducted sessions for more than 200 clients across 10 countries. He is a guest faculty at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB).

Rahul has authored a book 'Work Wise – Lessons in Excellence for Young Professionals published by Times Group Books. Junior Chamber International conferred him with Outstanding Young Persons of India Award in 2010. Rahul was also the official host for Royal Challengers Bangalore - DLF IPL 3, 4 & 5.

Rahul has impacted over 15,000 Jainsters through his initiative Jain Youth Leadership Forum (JYLF).

Motivational Speaker

• Transformed over 1 Lakh people from various backgrounds.

• Conducted over 2,000 sessions for more than 150 clients which includes over 50 'Fortune 500 Companies'.

• Conducted sessions in 10 countries that includes Australia, Dubai, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand & Nepal.

• Guest faculty at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (one of the top 25 B-schools in the world).

• Been a TEDx Speaker.

Please Click Here for Detailed Profile of Rahul Kapoor Jain.

With Regards,

JCA Board of Trustees

JCA Executive Committee

18th Biennial JAINA Convention from July 2-5, 2015

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Jai Jinendra !

JAINA cordially invites all of you with family and friends to attend the 18th Biennial JAINA Convention to be held in Atlanta, Georgia from July 2nd to July 5th, 2015. It's a premier event to bring the Jain community of North America together and will be hosted by Jain Society of Greater Atlanta. The theme of this convention is Jainism: World of Non-Violence and it will showcase the Jain principles of non-violence and how it continue to make the world a better place to live.

More than 3,000 people have already Registered - a record in 35 years of JAINA Conventions history! We are expecting over 4,000 attendees.

Over 1,000 Hotel rooms have been booked already. Please note hotel room will be booked through Convention website only either during the registration process or afterwards by modifying your Travel Request.

Registration Fee is only $199/adult and $169/youth - goes up after May 15, 2015.

For the first time as Prime Minister, Shree Narendra Modi will deliver a 25 minute Video Key Note Speech targeted specially for the JAINA 2015 Convention and the Jain Diaspora in North America.

Acharya Chandanaji, Gurudev Shree Rakeshbhai Zaveri, Gurudev Chitrabhanuji and Pramodaji, Roop Chandraji Maharaj, Shree Manekmuniji, Shree Bhattarakji, Acharya Shree Lokesh Muniji, Swami Shree Shrutpragnyaji, Shree Chandrasen Guruji and many more scholars and dignitaries have accepted invitations to attend the convention.

Key Note Speakers - Andrew Young and Congressman John Lewis - Civil Rights leaders with Dr. Martin Luther King

CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Religious & spiritual discourses by prominent sadhu, sadhvis & scholars

• Programs on improving Quality of Life

• Entrepreneurship and Professional Networking

• Family and Community Reunions

• Separate programs for Jain Networking Forum and Jain Milan

• Kids Club at no charge for age group 5 to 13 years

• Delicious Jain and Vegan Food

• Accommodations at convention area hotels with discounted group rates

• Convention Center near the Airport with free shuttle – 15 min. from Downtown

• Walking distance hotels from Convention center

VARIETY OF ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS:

• Unique Bollywood Style Entertainment

• Return of acclaimed "Jains Got Talent" Entertainment Show

• Cultural Program featuring performers from North American Jain Centers

• Garba-Raas for all age groups

WORLD-CLASS LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:

• Atlanta Jain Temple (JSGA)

• CNN Tower and Studios

• World of Coke

• Georgia Aquarium

• Stone Mountain Park

• Martin Luther King Jr. Center

Register online at www.convention.jaina.org or for manual registration please call 313-215-5158

Clear your calendar and start planning your trip with your family and friends to attend the next JAINA Convention in Atlanta, Georgia from July 2nd to July 5th, 2015.

For the most current information please visit us on: www.convention.jaina.org and like our Facebook page for updates, Facebook.com/JAINAConvention2015

We look forward to welcoming you in Atlanta.

Thanks and Regards,
JAINA

Jain Center of America, NY

For information on the JAINA Convention please visit convention.jaina.org

Please find below some details of youth programming at the JAINA 2015 Convention.

The Opening Parade of Jain Centers is on Friday, July 3rd. All children are invited to come enjoy the parade with their parents and families! Kid's Club check-in will start at 12:45pm after lunch. Youth Activities Programming Committee is working around the clock to make sure your 2015 JAINA Convention experience is unforgettable. We are planning fun filled activities, dancing, hands on activities, workshops and seminar sessions like building self-confidence. LEARN MORE!

Youth activities are being developed to fulfill on the following intentions. The first is for youth to increase their understanding of Jain spirituality and principle awareness through a theory and real-world experience. These sessions will improve leadership skills by engaging Jain youth with individuals with technical expertise, to inspire and motivate Jain youth. Throughout the convention they will create long lasting friendships to strengthen the youth network into the next generation. LEARN MORE!

JAIN MILAN (Ages 21 - 40)	JAIN NETWORKING FORUM (Ages 21 - 40)	YOUNG JAIN PROFESSIONALS (Ages 21 - 40)
Jain Milan provides an opportunity for Jain youth throughout North America and around the world to meet in person, to make friends, to engage in networking, to develop business contacts and to possibly find a life partner. Jain Milan sessions are facilitated in as many ways possible through Ice-breakers, interactive sessions, Mixers, Meet & Greet Events Relationship Workshops, Garba/Raas and Lake Cruise. * Details to come.	JNF is open to young Jains, who are interested in social networking and provides a strong network of young Jains through social and spiritual activities. JNF activities utilize attendees' diverse backgrounds and interests to build friendships and carry Jain dharma into the next generation. JNF ensures to increase awareness through interactive sessions that relate Jain theory to real-world issues; and provide sufficient social opportunities to strengthen the network. LEARN MORE!	YJP is open to young Jains, who are interested in professional networking and provides a strong network of young Jains through professional activities. YJP activities utilize attendees' diverse backgrounds and interests to build friendships, and carry Jain dharma into the next generation. YJP increases awareness through interactive sessions that relate Jain theory to real-world issues; improve professional skill set with individuals in similar fields to be inspired & motivated. Details to come.**

JCA 10th Pratishta Anniversary Celebrations from June 6-21, 2015

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Jai Jinendra,

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

It is with great pleasure we would like to invite you to the 10th Pratishtha Anniversary of our temple and 5th Pratishtha Anniversary of our Ashtapd Tirth. Here is a quick synopsis of our events and bolis and draw for the various days of the event. We are very thrilled to announce that we have received permission from NYC and local precinct to do a Rath Yatra, on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 9:00 AM to 12 Noon. Please come and join us - so we can do prabhavna of our Bhagwan, spread the principle of Ahimsa and Anekantvada and thank the local community around us. We request you to actively participate in the events and seek your volunteer time for the same. Please give your names for volunteer to JCA manager or President.

EVENTS

Saturday, June 6, 2015, 5:00 PM onwards - Swamivatsalya followed by Bhakti Bhavna

Sunday, June 7, 2015, 10:00 AM - Sthanak and Dada Guru Dev Tradition Celebrations followed by Swamivatsalya

Saturday, June 13, 2015 9:00 AM - Rath Yatra followed by Swamivatsalya

Sunday, June 14, 2015, 9:00 AM - Mahavir Swami Temple Celebrations, Dada Guru Dev Tradition Celebration, Dhwajarohan on 2nd and 4th floor at 12:39 PM followed by Swamivatsalya

Sunday, June 14, 2015, 1:30 PM - Shrimad Rajchandra Tradition Celebrations

Monday, June 15, 2015, 9:30 AM - Adinath Jinalaya Celebrations followed by Swamivatsalya

Sunday, June 21, 2015, 9:00 AM - Shri Ashtapadji Pratishtha Celebrations with Dhwajarohan at 12:39 PM followed by Swamivatsalya

RATH YATRA EVENT

We are planning to organize a march of our kids in the rath yatra. Please give names of kids ages 12 - 17 to Nareshbhai Shah 646-382-7744 by Sunday, May 31, 2015.
The following are available through a lucky draw for $251. We request that all amounts should be paid in full for the draw in the temple office by Sunday, June 7, 2015 - as draw will be taken out at 1:00 PM on that day.

Rath Sarathi - 1 Adult + 1 Child

Rath left side chair front - 1 Adult/Child

Rath left side chair back - 1 Adult/Child

Rath right side chair front - 1 Adult/Child

Rath right side chair back - 1 Adult/Child

Chhadidar with colorful umbrella - back - 1 Adult/Child

Ramvan Divo behind Rath in ladies - Family

14 Swapana to 14 ladies - this draw is $101 - 14 Adult/Child

Ghodia Parnu In colorful trolly - Family

Dharavali Karwani in front of Rath - Family

Indra Dhwaja - Family

The following are available through e-boli. Please send in your boli only to Mehulbhai Shah at mehuldshah64@gmail.com and Nitin Ajmera at najmera@hotmail.com by Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 5:00 PM. Nitin will then notify the participants for the opening of the bid by 8:00 PM that day. The higher bolis will then be submitted to Mehulbhai Shah and Nitin Ajmera at above email address by Monday, June 8, 2015 at 10:00 PM. The highest boli will take the laabh. In case, same amount is for boli by 2 family, a draw will be taken out and the laabharthi will be announced on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 5:00 PM.

Rath Ma Bhagavan Laine Beswanu : 2 people only, starting boli at $5,001

Bhagavan Parent in 1 open car with umbrella : Family, starting boli at $2,501

Indra Indrani in 1 open car with umbrella : Family, starting boli at $2,501

Bhagavan ne Pokhawanu : Family, starting boli at $2,501

MAHAVIR SWAMI TEMPLE CELEBRATIONS

The dhwaja for the 10th anniversary celebration will be done by a draw for $251. We humbly request that the amounts should be paid in full for the draw in the temple office by Sunday, June 14, 2015 Noon - as draw will be taken out at 12:15 PM on that day for dhwaja aarohan at 12:39 PM. Details of other nakro will come soon.

ASHTAPADJI PRATISHTHA CELEBRATION

The following are available through e-boli. Please send in your boli only to Mehulbhai Shah at mehuldshah64@gmail.com and Nitin Ajmera at najmera@hotmail.com by Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 5:00 PM. Nitin will then notify the participants for the opening of the bid by 8:00 PM that day. The higher bolis will then be submitted to Mehulbhai Shah and Nitin Ajmera at above email address by Monday, June 15, 2015 at 10:00 PM. The highest boli will take the laabh. In case, same amount is for boli by 2 family, a draw will be taken out and the laabharthi will be announced on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at 5:00 PM.

Pooja of Shri Adinath Bhagwan, placement of chatra, bhamandal and flower

Pooja of Shri Ajitnath Bhagwan, placement of chatra, bhamandal and flower

Pooja of Shri Sambhavnath Bhagwan, placement of chatra, bhamandal and flower

Pooja of Shri Shantinath Bhagwan, placement of chatra, bhamandal and flower

Pooja of Shri Parshwanath Bhagwan, placement of chatra, bhamandal and flower

Pooja of Shri Mahavir Bhagwan, placement of chatra, bhamandal and flower

For all other 18 bhagwan, the laabh of pooja and placement of chatra, bhamandal and flower is by a draw of $501. The dhwaja also is for $251 by draw. We humbly request that all amounts should be paid in full for the draw in the temple office by Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 9:00 AM - as draw will be taken out following the same on that day.

Looking forward to seeing you all and please participate in full spirit with all Tan, Man and Dhan.

Thanks & Regards,
Board of Trustees & Executive Committee
Jain Center of America, NY

JCA NY Rath Yatra on June 13, 2015

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Jai Jinendra,

Dear Sadharmik Brothers and Sisters,

We would like to bring to your kind attention that the preparations for the Rath Yatra are in full swing. Naresh T. Shah is leading the team of volunteers to pull through a beautiful ensemble of Jain Principles and Philosophy. We are going to have our Rath Yatra on June 13, 2015 at our Ithaca Street Temple.

The Yatra will have a beautiful Indra Dhwaja, 4 Floats, a Band, Dholi, 3 open cars, live music and our beautiful rath with our Arihant Bhagwan in them. The floats are being developed / created with beautiful themes of Non Violence, Namokar Mantra, Ashtapad and stories that depict Jain Faith. The dress for Sarathi, Chhadidar, Bhagwan's father and Indra will be provided by JCA. All other persons sitting in Rath should be in Pooja Cloths and without shoes. We will be starting sharp at 9:00 AM - as we have to finish our route by 12 Noon Sharp.

The enthusiasm of the seniors, volunteers, Art Gallery, Religious coordinators and temple's employees is beyond what we could have asked for, to put this up in such a short time. What we are now waiting to ensure is that the weather turns out beautiful, and why not, it is a yatra of our Bhagwan - so the Meghkumar Dev will take care of what they have to !!!!!

We request your active participation and want you to be part of this event. We are requesting the following dress code:

Boys above age 8 - White

Girls above age 8 - White

Children below age 8 - Beautiful colorful Indian attire

Men - Dress in Formal Indian Ehtnic Wear as Indras

Women - Dress as Indranis, do I need to explain this

RATH YATRA EVENT

We are planning to organize a march of our kids in the rath yatra. Please give names of kids ages 12 - 17 to Nareshbhai Shah 646-382-7744 by Sunday, May 31, 2015.

The following are available through a lucky draw for $251. We request that all amounts should be paid in full for the draw in the temple office by Sunday, June 7, 2015 - as draw will be taken out at 1:00 PM on that day.

Rath Sarathi - 1 Adult + 1 Child

Rath left side chair front - 1 Adult/Child

Rath left side chair back - 1 Adult/Child

Rath right side chair front - 1 Adult/Child

Rath right side chair back - 1 Adult/Child

Chhadidar with colorful umbrella - back - 1 Adult/Child

Ramvan Divo behind Rath in ladies - Family

14 Swapana to 14 ladies - this draw is $101 - 14 Adult/Child

Ghodia Parnu In colorful trolly - Family

Dharavali Karwani in front of Rath - Family

Indra Dhwaja - Family

The following are available through e-boli. Please send in your boli only to Mehulbhai Shah at mehuldshah64@gmail.com and Nitin Ajmera at najmera@hotmail.com by Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 5:00 PM. Nitin will then notify the participants for the opening of the bid by 8:00 PM that day. The higher bolis will then be submitted to Mehulbhai Shah and Nitin Ajmera at above email address by Monday, June 8, 2015 at 10:00 PM. The highest boli will take the laabh. In case, same amount is for boli by 2 family, a draw will be taken out and the laabharthi will be announced on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 5:00 PM

Rath Ma Bhagavan Laine Beswanu : 2 people only, starting boli at $5,001

Bhagavan Parent in 1 open car with umbrella : Family, starting boli at $2,501

Indra Indrani in 1 open car with umbrella : Family, starting boli at $2,501

Bhagavan ne Pokhawanu : Family, starting boli at $2,501

We look forward to your active participation, as we strongly believe that there can be nothing more important than being part of a rath yatra in which our Bhagwaan is the main honor.

Thanks & Regards,
Board of Trustees & Executive Committee
Jain Center of America, NY