Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Mahavir Janma
Kalyanak Mahotsav
April 24, 2011
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Executive
Committee
(EC)
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
EC Agenda (~45 min)
Events Membership
Study Class J.O.Y.
Swadhyay JAINA Convention update
JSGD Yatra
2011 EC Priorities
99 Yatra
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EVENTS
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Events till date (2011) • 1/01 New Year Snatra Puja
• 1/30 Meruteras Puja
• 2/27 Hour Navkaar Jaap
• 3/19 Fund Raising Dinner
• 4/03 Mahavir Panch Kalyanak Puja
• 4/10 Ayambil Oli & Parna – 58 Tapasvi
• 4/18 Shri Shatrunjay Mahatirth Bhavyatra
• 4/24 Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Mahotsav
On going • Monthly Snatra Pujas
• Monthly Hindi pujas
• Weekly Swadhyay
• Biweekly Study Class & Hindi Class
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Upcoming Events
• May 1st -- Hasya Kavi Sammelan
• May 4th -- Besto Mahino Snatra Puja
• May 8th -- Baarvrat Puja
• May 22nd -- SAT/ACT Seminar - tentative
• May 28th -- Swadhyay by Shri. Dhirubhai Pandit
• June 19th -- Father’s Day Picnic
• June 24th --13th/36th Temple/Society Anniversary
• July 1st --Jaina Convention, Houston, TX
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STUDY
CLASS
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Study Class
• 140 students
• Sponsors
-- 114 life time ($1,000 each)
-- 5 monthly in 2011 ($125 each)
-- 4 Lunches sponsored so far
• Sponsor a Study Class Lunch
• Teacher’s dedication and support
• Study Class Annual day program - Sep 25th
Contact:
Vinay Shah, Peenal Shah, Pravin Shah
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Study Class
Hindi Language Classes:
• One year
• Coordinators and Teachers
1) Meghna Chauhan 2) Vinita Parekh
3) Rajesh Jain 4) Anand Bora
• Currently 2 classes, 40 students
• Registration opens on May 8th
• Plan to add 15 students only
• Hindi Sanskriti Divas - June 5th
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SWADHYAY
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Swadhyay
Weekly Schedule:
• Wednesdays : 7:45 – 9:30 PM
“Jain Darshan” book
• Saturdays : 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
“Paramtej” book.
• Sundays (study class): 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
“Gandharvad, Navtatva, Jiv Vichar & Jain Geography”
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Swadhyay
Paryushan Scholar: Nirmalsagarji
Aug 24th – Sep 2nd
Scholars Schedule for 2011:
Dhirajlal Pandit : May 28 – June 6
Samirbhai : July 14 - 20
Bhadrabahuji : July 28 – Aug 3
Nautambhai Vakil : Aug 17 – 22
Tarlaben Doshi : Oct 1 – 7
Shrutpragyaswami : Nov 15 – 20
** Help needed to host the Scholars
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Anniversary Program Hosting
• Narendrabhai Nandu and family, along with
the musicians
• Hosted by Jayeshbhai and Bhavnaben
Mehta
• We appreciate the help
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YATRA
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
JSGD Yatra – August 12-14, 2011
• 3-day Yatra,
• 2 buses, 100 JSGD members
• Friday 1.00 PM -- Sunday 11:30 PM
• Panch tirthi –
Farmington Hills
Louisville
Atlanta
Augusta
Cincinnati
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
JSGD Yatra – August 12-14, 2011
• Cost ~$175 per person ($125 for age 5 to 17)
• Sponsor with $500 and be one of the
Sanghpatis
• Sponsor with any other amount / item
• Contact:
Vastupal Shah / Vinay Shah
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
“99” YATRA
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
SHREE SHATRUNJAY MAHATIRTH “99”
YATRA
• By JAINA for North American Jains & NRI in India
• Nov. 10, 2011 to Jan. 9, 2012 in PALITANA
• 12/24 – 12/25 -- Malaropan & Yatra Celebration
• Cost: $1200 per yatri. Can stay for shorter
duration at same cost
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“99” YATRA
• Lodging: Western Style Dharmashalas (2 / room)
• # of Yatris: 300 maximum
• Registration form & waiver form: JAINA website
Under the guidance of :
Acharya Shree Yasho-Vijaysurishvarji Maharaj
Acharya Shree Kalaprabh Surishvarji Maharaj &
Vidhikar Shree Narendrabhai Nandu
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
“99” YATRA
• Yatra sponsorship: Platinum ($11001), Gold
($7501), Bronze ($5001), Silver ($2501), Daily ($1001)
• Souvenir book advertisement: Back
($5000), F/Inside ($3000), B/Inside($3000), Full ($1000),
Half($500), Quarter ($250)
CONTACT:
Arvind R. Shah (Chairman)
Arvind V. Shah (Jaya Travel)
Jayesh Mehta Praful Shah Sharad Shah
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Membership
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Membership
• New members
• Become a member
• Renew your membership
• Parents of Study Class Students
• Study Class Graduates (Out of Town) - Lifetime
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J.O.Y. Jain Organization of
Youth
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
J.O.Y.
• Youth organization for over 25 years.
• Activities
– Religious participation
– Thanksgiving Navkar Jaap
– Community Service
– Social Gatherings
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J.O.Y.
• Team work, make lifelong friends
• Grow in a communal Jain environment
• Membership: $5 / yr OR $15 / lifetime
• Join JOY, and you'll enJOY
We are the future generation.
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JAINA
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
HIGHLIGHTS
Exhibits and Poster Sessions of Community Accomplishments
International Jain Leaders Forum – “Diaspora”
Entertainment by Well Known Performers and Artists
"Jains Have Talent“ Entertainment Show
Garba-Raas Night and Community/Family Reunions
SESSIONS
Religious and Spiritual Discourses by Prominent Sadhus, Sadhvis, and Scholars
Facilitating Socio -Economic Development and Growth of Jains
Federally and State Funded Community Rights and Opportunities
Jain Way Of Life (JWOL) and Healthy Lifestyles
Convention Hotel
Hilton Americas Houston
Houston, Texas
Friday-Monday July 1-4, 2011
Convention Center
George R. Brown Convention Center
"Live and Help Live"
www. .org
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
JAINA Convention - Speakers (in addition to Jain Monks/Nuns/Scholars)
• Actor Sean Penn
• Dr. Neal Barnard-PCRM
• Sen. John Cornyn - TX
• Gov. Rick Perry - TX
• Congressman Dennis Kucinich - OH
• Mrs. Elizabeth Kucinich
• Wayne Pacelli – Humane Society of America
• CEO MD Anderson Cancer Institute
• Dr. Dipak Jain
• NAACP Leader – Benjamin Todd Jealous
• American Jewish Committee - TBD
• Mr. D. R. Mehta – Jaipur foot
• Archbishop Daniel DiNardo of Galveston/Houston
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
• SPECIAL Registration rate of $129/person during Mahavir Jayanti Week (April 23-May 1) – On-site $175/Adult ; $135/Child
– Additional fees for special program
• Kids Club, JAIN 21/ JNF & Youth Social Activities
• Submit Articles and Advertisements for JAINA 2011 Souvenir Book
• JAINA Seeks Sponsorship (Booths, Meals, Puja)
CONTACT Directors – Raj Jain, Vastupal Shah, Manish Mehta
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EC
PRIORITIES
2011
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Priorities
• Library – Clean up and Computerization
• Library Furniture
• Annual maintenance contract
• Preventive Maintenance contract
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Priorities
• Portable MIC System for Outdoor Activities
• Telephone Answering System at Temple
• Storage Cabinets & Shoe Rack
• Internet at Temple for Office and Study
Class
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Priorities
• Sponsor Lunch for B’day Celebration (Study class)
• Newsletters & Jain Vani enhancement
• Social & Cultural Events
• Hasya Kavi Sammelan
• Monicaben’s Stavan program
• Gandhi before Gandhi - Gujarati drama
• Medical awareness seminars / presentations
• Directory – 2012
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Announcements
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Announcements
• Swamivatsalya – Signup sheet
• Today’s food is prepared by
Sangeenben Sohiniben
Bhavanaben Chetanaben SHAH
• R.S.V.P. helps
• Snatra Puja by JOY and younger students of Class 4B
• Decoration outside
• Provide certificates for hours donated to temple (JOY)
• Pujari on vacation 5/20- 5/22, need volunteer to fill in
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Announcements
• E-Jain Vani Vs. Printed Jain Vani ($2 saving per print)
• GFS – fun funds Program – Temple gets 5% or more
• Private Fundraiser table
• Clarenceville, TN Sangh to visit our temple on Sunday
September 3rd - tentative
• Temple gate during odd hours
• Advertisement in Jain Vani
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Volunteers
• Clean up of Social Hall today
• Female volunteer to represent Jainism in WISDOM
• Represent Jainism in Troy Interfaith Group
• Audio System management during events
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Volunteer
Drive
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Pledge Card
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Jai Jinendra!!
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Board of
Trustees
(BOT)
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
BOT Agenda (30 min)
2010 Financial Statements (unaudited)
2011 Budget
2011 BOT Priorities
2011 FRD Update
Jain Organization for Seniors (JOS)
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
BOT 2011 Priorities
• Maintain/improve Financial position
• Parking Lot Addition
• Video Surveillance System Installation
• Building Exterior Finishing
• Jain Organization of Seniors (JOS)
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Jain Society of Greater Detroit
2011 Fund Raising Dinner
• With generous support of donors and advertisers,
record pledges of over $141K
• Expenses $24K
• Net proceeds of $117K
• Received very positive feedback from the attendees
• Thanks to the FRD Committee and volunteers
• Finalizing date for the 2012 Fund Raising Dinner
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Jain Society of Greater Detroit
JAINA 2013 Convention
• JSGD considering a bid for 2013 Convention
• Adequate Convention and Hotel space reqd.
• Large Volunteer pool necessary
• No financial liability or gain for JSGD
• Seed funding required – reimbursed
• Your suggestions are welcome
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Jain Organization of Seniors (JOS)
• Meet together to have FUN
• Schedule variety of topics/events: Health care,
Financial mgmt, Entertainment, Religious/Spiritual
• Meet on 1st Tuesday of the month 1:30 – 4:00 PM,
beginning on May 3
• Schedule other events on weekends, based on
Group’s input
• Contact Bipin Shah or Vastupal Shah
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Request your Participation in Temple Activities
• The Society needs support and participation of
all the members to function effectively
• Please volunteer to serve on one or more
committees – Ad Hoc committee or an Elected
position
Jain Society of Greater Detroit
Jai Jinendra!!