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Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Mahotsav 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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit 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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit 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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit 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” Jain Society of Greater Detroit Swadhyay Paryushan Scholar: Nirmalsagarji th nd Aug 24 – Sep 2 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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit 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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit “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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit 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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit 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. Jain Society of Greater Detroit JAINA Jain Society Houston, Texas "Live and Help Live" Fridayof-Monday Greater July 1-4, 2011 Detroit HIGHLIGHTS Convention Center . Exhibits and Poster Sessions of Community Accomplishments . International Jain Leaders Forum – “Diaspora” George R. Brown Convention Center . Entertainment by Well Known Performers and Artists . "Jains Have Talent“ Entertainment Show . Garba-Raas Night and Community/Family Reunions Convention Hotel Hilton Americas Houston 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 www. .org Jain Society of Greater Detroit JAINA Convention - Speakers (in addition to Jain Monks/Nuns/Scholars) • Actor Sean Penn • Dr. Neal Barnard-PCRM • NAACP Leader – Benjamin Todd Jealous • Sen. John Cornyn - TX • American Jewish Committee • Gov. Rick Perry - TX - TBD • Congressman Dennis • Mr. D. R. Mehta – Jaipur foot Kucinich - OH • Archbishop Daniel DiNardo • Mrs. Elizabeth Kucinich of Galveston/Houston • Wayne Pacelli – Humane Society of America • CEO MD Anderson Cancer Institute • Dr. Dipak Jain 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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit EC PRIORITIES 2011 Jain Society of Greater Detroit Priorities • Library – Clean up and Computerization • Library Furniture • Annual maintenance contract • Preventive Maintenance contract Jain Society of Greater Detroit 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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit 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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit 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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit 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 Jain Society of Greater Detroit Volunteer Drive Jain Society of Greater Detroit Pledge Card Jain Society of Greater Detroit 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 BOT 2011 Priorities • Maintain/improve Financial position • Parking Lot Addition • Video Surveillance System Installation • Building Exterior Finishing • Jain Organization of Seniors (JOS) 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 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!! .
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