Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago 435 N. Route 59, Bartlett, Illinois, 60103

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JSMC Newsletter - June 2015

Jai Jinendra. Board of Trustees Hemant - Chairman JSMC is truly an amazing united community of Shwetambar, Digambar, Srimad, and [email protected] Sthanakvasi, worshiping together and enriched with spiritual members, dedicated volunteers, generous 630-933-8311 donors, gifted Pathshala teachers, driven executive committee, and passionate board. We are the flagship Dipak Doshi Jain Society of the nation, and the community is embracing our efforts with great pride. By adopting the [email protected] amended Constitution and by-laws this year, we crossed another major milestone making this redefined 847-420-9025 JSMC a very strong and sustainable organization for generations to come. Over the years many of you

Dr. Mukesh Doshi have made extraordinary contribution to the success in many ways and we thank you all. [email protected] 224-558-4345 We thank all participants and volunteers for a very colorful celebration of 2015 . Atul Shah Our educational, religious and cultural programs were a great success. This year, with the help of our [email protected] medical professionals, volunteers and donors our popular health fair benefited record number of 630-886-6928 220+ members. We are putting together a series of events, including Dhwaja Change Ceremony, Vasant Shah Abhishek, Jai Tihu Yan Poojan and cultural performances for our 22nd Anniversary Celebration. We invite [email protected] you and your family/friends to join us for these significant events. We have now limited opportunities left 847-596-0431 for the dedication of Aangi and Munghat on the pratimaji’s in the temple and we encourage you to Executive Committee participate and help complete this initiative, so that we can plan on dedication ceremony soon. President Tejas Shah With the motto of“ Elevate, Efficient and Execute,” BOT-EC team is focused on delivering major initiatives. [email protected] With the help of Construction committee, Board is executing various facility improvements and 847-306-9292 infrastructure projects including, developing storage area, remodeling bathrooms, establishing security/ Vice President reception desk and decorative ceiling and dome in the temple. We continue establishing policies and Hitesh Shah procedures to streamline our operations. [email protected] 630-379-9080 With your generosity, we are a proud organization with more than 445 Life time Supporters. We request Secretary the rest of the members to join and become a proud Life time Supporter by donating minimum $365 a Vipul Shah year. To make this Society financially stronger, please encourage your family and friends to join this [email protected] foundation fund raising scheme. 847-809-8756 Very well received new program, “Ahimsa Walk” is scheduled again this year on July 26. JSMC is going to Treasurer be representing the second largest Sangh at the 2015 JAINA Convention with over 350+ registrations. Himanshu Jain [email protected] Many are actively participating in various events, such as JAB, Cultural Performance, JGT. Registration is 847-620-9188 still open, please register promptly if you haven’t registered yet!

Jt. Treasurer Our financial auditor Cole Martin and Company, will be sending donation verification letters soon to Sunil Shah randomly selected donors. Please do needful to acknowledge and verify your JSMC donation. [email protected] 847-477-7160 Thank you for your continued support. Membership Secretary On Behalf of Board of Trustees & Executive Committee

Piyush Gandhi [email protected] Tejas Shah Hemant Shah 630-765-0872 President, JSMC Chairman, JSMC Education Secretary Dr. Pradip Shah Financial Snapshot [email protected] 815-263-1498 Item As of May 2014 As of May 2015 For any finance related Food Secretary Income $307,500 $468,400 inquiries reach out to our Dilip Shah Expenses ($203,300) ($218,900) Treasurers team - Himanshu [email protected] Net Income $104,200 $249,500 Jain or Sunil F. Shah or send an 224-595-4902 Cash Balances $1,239,900 $1,905,900 email to [email protected]. Youth Secretary Accounts Receivable $668,788 $626,848 Dimple Shah

[email protected] Member Loan Payable ($400,200) ($310,100) 630-272-5064 A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Organization, Tax ID #51-0175101 1

Invitation

JSMC is pleased to invite you with your families and friends to celebrate Our Temple’s 22nd anniversary with Dhwaja Ceremony, 18 Abhishek, “Jai Tihu Yan” Poojan, and other fun and exciting programs. Detail program is as below. JSMC is very grateful to have following dignitaries to bless this event: Hiteshbhai Shah (Vidhikar) have Dr. Hukamchandji BhariII, after receiving degrees of Shastri, Nyayatirtha, graced many of JSMC’s programs Sahityaratna, and M.A., he obtained his Ph.D. degree from Indore University. with his blessings and effective He has been awarded with degrees of “Vidyavachaspati”, “Paramagam speeches. He provides services as Visharad”, “Tattvevtta”, “Vanivbhushan”, and “Jain Ratna”. He is a disciple of a Jain Teacher in Vadodara Gurudev Shri . Pathshala. Founder of “Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti” , Dr. LokeshmuniJi is a social reformer, versatile thinker, writer and poet. He says "My first and last ambition is that I should be able to make the world free from violence, terrorism and tension and that I may help in making my humble contribution in establishing peace and mutual co-operation." Tentative Program Outline Day & Date When Event Sponsorship Details Lecture by Shri Hiteshbhai Shah Friday June 26 8:00 pm Lecture by Shri Hukamchandji Bharill 9:00 am Digambar Pooja/Abhishek 11:00 am Lecture by Shri Dr. Hukumchand Bharill 12:00 pm Swamivatsalya $1,501* “Jai Tihuyan” Poojan - For the first time. Aasthaprakari Pooja will be conducted on Gabhara Parshwanath Pratimaji for Each Pooja Nakaro is $71. It will be Saturday June 27 2:00 pm each Gaatha in Sutra for 30 Gathas. Poojan will be awarded on First-come-first-served basis. conducted in Derasar Rangmandap. 5:00 pm Swamivatsalya $2,001* Announcements 7:30 pm Cultural Program (see guideline below), JAB Presentation 7:30 am Navakarshi $251 7:30 am Snatra Pooja** See below Fixed Nakro details 8:30 am Dhwaja Changing Ceremony 10:30 am Bhaktamar Jaap Sunday June 28 12:00 pm Swamivatsalya $3,001* 12:30 pm Snatra Pooja ** See below Fixed Nakro details 1:30 pm 18 Abhishek Ceremony 5:00 pm Swamivatsalya $2,001*

* JSMC welcomes Full sponsorship by an individual or a group, or a Partial sponsorship with a minimum donation of $501. Please contact Dilip Shah or Tejas Shah for participating in Swamivatsalya Sponsorships. **Snatra Pooja will be performed and participation is welcomed with $101 per family. Fixed Nakro (per family) for Dhwaja Ceremony Fixed Nakro (per family) for Abhishek Ceremony (only one family can participate) Up to two families can participate in each Abhishek Sunday, June 28 – 8:30 am Sunday, June 28 – 1:30 pm Shree Vighnahara Parshvanath $201 Mulnayak Shri Mahavirswami (In Gabhara) $251 Shree Simandharswami $201 Shri Parshwanath & Shri Aadinath (In Gabhara) $251 ea. Shree Ghantakarna Veer $201 Rest of the Pratimaji (In Gabhara) $151 ea. Shree Manibhadara Veer $201 Rest of the Pratimaji in Bhamati & Rang Mandap $101 ea. $75 ea. Member’s Personal Pratimaji (limit only up to 25 $51 ea. Rest of Bhamti & Rang Mandap Pratimaji (before 6/15) seats - first come first serve basis) Early Registration Special: $75 ea. If registered before 6/15 $101 ea. (after Please contact Vipul Shah or Hitesh R. Shah for 6/15) participating in 18 Abhishek & Dhwaja Change Ceremony. – Roof Top – 3 family max $201 ea. Please contact Kirit Shah – (847) 477-9206 or Pragnesh Shrimad Rajchandra - Gold and Marble Pratimaji $101 ea. Shah – (630) 975-3122 for Digambar Abhishek participation. Help needed with Anniversary Planning - If you are interested, please email [email protected]. 2

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શ્રી -જય તિહુઅણ પજૂ ન On Saturday, June 26 at 1:30pm

"Jay Tihuyan Sutra" consists 30 Gaatha and a poojan based on a Sutra will be conducted during Temple Anniversary celebration. During poojan, for each Gaatha a laabharthi family will perform Vaskshep Pooja on Shree Parshvanath Picture. Additionally, for one of the Gaatha a laabh of Asthaprakri Pooja will be Shri Stambhan awarded to laabharthi family. Parshvanath The poojan will be conducted in Derasar and Ashtaprkari pooja will be performed on Derasar Gabhara Shree Parshvanath Pratimaji. 30 names will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis with a fixed nakro of $71 per family for each Gaatha. Only one family can participate in each Gaatha. Pooja Clothes are required for the Poojan. Contact Sunil F. Shah or Piyush Gandhi, if you would like to participate in sponsorship for this poojan.

તિ. સં. ૧૧૧૧મા ં શ્રી અભયદેિસરૂ ીશ્વરજી મહારાજ સાહબે ે દૈિી સકં ેિથી ૩૦ ગાથાના જય-તિહુઅણ સ્િોત્રની રચના કરી. 狇ના પ્રભાિે ખભં ાિ શહરે ની નજીક શઢે ીનદીના કકનારે શ્રી સ્થભં ન પાશ્વવનાથ પ્રભજીુ ની પ્રતિમા પ્રગટ થઇ. શ્રી મતુ નસવ્રુ િસ્િામીના સમયની આ ચમ鋍કારી પ્રતિમાના ꋍહિણજળના પ્રભાિથી શ્રી અભયદેિસરૂ ીશ્વરજીનો દેહ તનરોગી થયો. ચૈત્રી પનુ મના દેિિદં નમા ં આ સ્િોત્રનો પાઠ કરાય છે. આપણા જજનાલયની િર્વગાઠં ના શભુ અિસરે તિતિકાર શ્રી કહિેર્ભાઇ આ સ્િોત્રન ંુ પજૂ ન કરાિશ.ે િો સિવને લાભ લેિા આમત્રં ણ છે. પજૂ ન ૨૬ જૂન શતનિારે, બપોરે ૧:૩૦ કલાકે દહરે ાસરમા ં ભણાિિામા ં આિશ.ે ૩૦ ગાથાના આ પજૂ નમા ં ભાગ લેનારને તપઠીકા ઉપર શ્રીપાશ્વવનાથ ભગિાનના ફોટાને સમગ્ર પજૂ ન દર뫍યાન િાસક્ષેપપજાૂ િથા ગભારામા ં ૧ ગાથા દર뫍યાન અષ્ટપ્રકારી પજાૂ નો લાભ મળશ.ે પજાૂ ના િસ્ત્ર પહરે િા જ싂રી છે. પજૂ નનો નકરો ૭૧ ડૉલર છે. Cultural Program Guidelines:  Registration Deadline: Sunday, June 21, 2015. Register Online (http://bit.ly/jsmc_culturalprogram)  Due to time restriction, only up to 10 entries will be accommodated on a first come first basis  Up to 5 entries – solo or group of five or less  Up to 5 entries – group of six or more For more details,  To allow more participation, JSMC encourage only One (1) item from each group or family contact Dimple Shah  Song, Music and Theme must be appropriate for performances at JSMC. or Vipul Shah  A grand rehearsal with Costume, Music & Lights will be conducted on Sunday, June 21, 2015.  Performance should not exceed more than 5 minutes.  For Skit or drama entries it is required to have pre-recorded audio for effective presentation.

Pathshala JAB and Youth Programs JSMC Päthashälä will be holding a Jain Academic Bowl (JAB) competition during the upcoming Temple Anniversary celebrations in June 27th Saturday . The Jain Academic Bowl (JAB) is based on an appreciation of knowledge of , the ability for quick response, and a friendly competitive spirit. This competition is in a "jeopardy" type of format where participant teams "buzz in" to answer questions. Time Program Details Saturday, June 27 2pm to 4pm JAB Rounds in Pathshala Class Rooms Saturday, June 27 Evening Program Final JAB Rounds – on Main Questions and Answers will be projected on Stage big screen projectors

For questions about JAB, please contact Dr. Pradip Shah or Reshma Shah (847-530-7421 or [email protected])

JAINA Convention update As of May 31, 3300+ have registered, where Chicago have 350+ registration. To register with friends and family – visit http://convention.jaina.org. For any JAINA Convention enquiries, please reach out to convention board member Atul Shah. JSMC is actively participating in various activities during the convention:  Jain Academy Bowl (JAB) – Three team  Kathak Dance by young girls during Thursday night “Swagatam” program  Adult Raas and Youth Dance during Friday night “JAINA Rock Show” cultural program  Jains Got Talent (JGT) performances during eliminating rounds and final show on Saturday night right  JAINA Declamation contest 3

Upcoming Events

Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman, Thursday, July 30, 7:00pm Please contact Pramod & Parul Shah at (847) 885-0233 for additional details.

Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri’s Discourses, Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12 Propounding the path of Bhagwan , the founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, Shri Rakeshbhai is a spiritual visionary and a modern day mystic. He has touched thousands of lives in various countries through enlightening discourses and an array of meditation retreats steering a multitude of souls towards the spiritual way of life. His preaching inspires one to rise above religious dogma and focus on the Eternal. We are pleased to announce following schedule for Shri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri’s Lecture Series. Date Time Event Sponsorship 5:00pm to 7:30pm Swamivatsalya Friday, July 10 Swamivatsalya Sponsorship 7:30pm to 9:30pm Aarti & Mangal Divo (in Derasar) Pravachan opportunity available for $1,001 for each days. Multiple families Saturday, July 11 & 10:30am to 12:30pm Pravachan can participate. Sunday, July 12 12:30pm to 2:00pm Swamivatsalya

Avadhan, Bhakti, and Pravachan, Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19 Dignitaries: Aacharya Chandanaji, Sadhvi Sanghmitraji, Shatavadhani Shri Jay Jain

Avadhan: For the first time in JSMC history we are blessed to have Shatavadhani Shri Jaybhai who will be doing an actual Experiment on Avadhan. Attendees of this Avadhan will be educated, thrilled and mesmerized by Jaybhai as he demonstrates his amazing memory power called Shatavdhan or in his case, Dwi Shatavdhan! 26-year-old Jay Jain is a devoted follower of Acharya Shri Chandanaji. She inspired and guided him in unlocking his hidden potential of concentration enabling him to become “a Dwi Shatavdhani”. It is a once in a lifetime event to watch him - the grace with which he demonstrates his Sadhna – a power of the soul we all posses but have not sought. Modern Science believes, a normal human being utilizes only 2-3% of his mental potential. While most people can remember 8 or 10 events sequentially, ancient is replete with references to Jain scholars and sadhu bhagvants called SHATAVDHANIS demonstrating their ability to remember 100 things or more - a talent acquired by deep meditation or power of pure soul. Shrimad Rajchandra Ji demonstrated such achievements in 1887 and by Shri Dhirajlal Tokershi Shah in 1957. In this program, it is important to remember that it is neither a miracle to be witnessed nor an exercise of memory power. It is the achievement of the soul by meditation.

Detailed schedule for Bhakti, Pravachan and Avadhan Prayog is as follow:

Date Time Event Sponsorship

Friday, July 17 & 8:00pm to 8:30pm Bhakti by Sadhvi Shri Sanghmitraji Saturday, July 18 8:30pm to 9:30pm Lecture by Acharya Shri Chandanaji 11:15am to 12:30pm Lecture by Acharya Shri Chandanaji (with Pathshala adults) Sunday, July 19 2:00pm to 5:00pm Avadhan by Shri Jaybhai followed by Swamivatsalya Sponsorship of $751

Smt Tarlaben Doshi’s Lecture Series Date Time Event Friday, July 24 to Monday, July 27 Friday, July 24 & 8:00pm to 10:00pm Pravachan We are honor to welcome a well-known scholar Smt. Tarlaben Doshi for a Lecture Saturday, July 25 series at above dates in July. Following is Sunday, July 26 8:30am at Ahimsa Walk Blessings before Ahimsa Walk the tentative schedule. Monday, July 27 8:00pm to 10:00pm Pravachan

Thanks to JSMC Extended Teams and Volunteers. To join the team contact [email protected]. 4

Upcoming Events

JSMC Six Flags Weekends Discounted Rates for JSMC Members JSMC invites you to take your family to Six Flags this summer with a special discounted rate for our members. Available dates: July 11, 12, 18, & 19 2015 To purchase tickets:logon to sixflags.com/greatamerica, enter promo code Tickets only for $35/person "JSMCFUN15" in upper right hand corner. You can also find more details at - http:// www.jsmconline.org/files/SixFlagsJSMC2015.pdf

Once again, Let's take a step to make our community healthier... Join JSMC Ahimsa walk 2015! 5K and 1Mile Walk or Run on Sunday, July 26—8 am to 1 pm Location: Herrick Lake Forest Preserve– West shelter (http://www.dupageforest.com/ Herrick_Lake_Map.aspx) - Turn on Herrick Road and park at South Entrance, Wheaton, IL 60187 Registration fees- $10/person (of all age) No T-Shirt guarantee if you register after 7/11/2015. All the proceeds will be used towards Jiv Daya Fund Schedule of the Event Sponsorship Opportunity (Multiple sponsors are welcomed) T-Shirt Pickup 8am to 8:30am  T-Shirt Sponsorship - $251: CPA MBA - Sanjeet Shah, PASHA Orthodontist - Tushar Start Line Up 8:45am Shah, Skybird Travel - Umesh Patel, Snow White - Dipak Kapadia Start Time 9am  “Match the Mile” Donation $1,001-$1,501 Post Walk 10:30am to  Refreshment: Sai Saffron  Vendor Booth Sponsorship - $301: C2 Education Refreshments 11:30am For more details contact: Dimple Shah 630-272-5064 Tejas Shah 224-715-8373

JSMC Mela

Saturday , August 1 2015 Stay tuned for more information in upcoming email announcements and Website updates!

Here are the opportunities for you to be an integral part of this Mega fun event:  Participate in JSMC Got Talent  Have yours (or your group’s) Food Stall and showcase your culinary art  Book your Vendor booth and market your business to 1600 JSMC families and other Non-Jain crowd of ~2000  Enjoy fun carnival type games or Bingo or any Outdoor games  If nothing else, just come enjoy the beautiful sunny weather, meet, eat, and enjoy the live entertainment throughout the day For details, please contact Piyush Gandhi, Hitesh R. Shah or Dimple Shah

Gurupurnima Atmasiddhi Bhakti, Sunday, August 2 Shree Bhrahmchariji Janmadin, On the occasion of Gurupurnima, Atmasiddhi Bhakti will be held on Sunday, August 2. Please Sunday, September 6 contact Yashvant Shah at (630) 295-5587 or Ramesh Desai at (847) 995-1015 for program details. Bhakti will be conducted in Shrimad Mandir at 2pm to 5pm followed by Benshree Champaben Janma Jayanti, Sunday, August 30 Swamivatsalya. For more information, please contact Ramesh Desai at (847) 909- Janma Jayanti of Benshree Champaben will be celebrated on Sunday, August 30. Please 3254 and Raj Shah at (847) 529-4385. contact Kirit Shah at (630) 497-8917 or Pragnesh Shah at (630) 975-3122 for details.

Dial-A-Manglik & Dial-A-Pacchakhan system update JAINA Update (630) 213-JSMC We are very proud that, JAINA Awards committee With updated systems please note that we have added two more pacchakhan, have selected following JSMC members to be i.e. Navkarsi and Chauvihar Upvas and now our prompts/menu is changed as recognized during JAINA convention in Atlanta: below: JAINA Youth Award: Shikhar Shah Press #1 for Manglik, Press#2 for Ekasana-Biasana Pachhakhan, Press #3 for JAINA Adult Award: Tejas Shah, and Vipul Shah Ayambil Pachhakhan, Press #4 for Tivihar Upvas Pachhakhan, Press #5 for Chauvihar Upvas Pachhakhan, Press #6 for Navkarsi Pachhakhan and Press #0 We are pleased to announce that our JAINA to leave a message with Suggestions, Compliments or Donations for this Director, Hemant Shah has been re-elected for system. JSMC accepts $501 donation from a family for yearly sponsorship of 2015-17 term as Vice President of JAINA Midwest this system. Multiple families can participate. Region. 5

Acknowledgement

Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Being the first event of the year, Mahavir Janma Kalyanak brings out the best in all of us and this year was no exception. With Shri Shrenikbhai Gala as a Aaradhak, we had 80+ tapasvis observed the Ayambil Oli. Many Choreographers, Parents and about 250 performers, from 3 yrs to 40 yrs in age participated and performed in mesmerizing performances during the MJK Cultural Program. About 80+ contestants participated in the 16th Annual Declamation contest. Following are the winners of this contest. Congratulations to all the participants for their enthusiasm and wonderful thoughts on various topics.

Age 8 to 9 Age 10 to 13 Age 14 to 18 Age 19 and above Message from the Life of a Contribution of JSMC and Päthashälä in My Connection to Parasparopagraho Tirthankar Bhagawän My Life Jainism Jivänäm 1st Nehal Jain 1st Sneh Shah 4th Riya P. Shah 1st Satej Shah 1st Dhiren Solanki 2nd Rujul Shah 2nd Rishabh Shah 5th Siddhi Jain 2nd Priyal Gosar 2nd Reshma Shah 3rd Harshi Shah 3rd Gandhi 6th Labdhi Jain 3rd Priya P. Shah 3rd Harsh Shroff Huge Congratulations to all the Winners

Health Fair 2015 JSMC organized annual Health Fair on May 3 and May 17, 2015. During the health fair team of 90 volunteers including many Physicians, Specialists, Nurses, Microbiologist, Phlebotomist, Lab Technicians, and other Healthcare Professionals provided their services at no cost. Over 220 JSMC members including many senior citizens benefited. Complete Blood tests, EKG, Carotid, Doppler, and Bone Density checkup, Eye exams, Dental checkup, Hearing checkup were offered to all the members at no cost. Members also benefited from free consultation services provided by experts Physicians, Cardiologists, Dentists, Oncologists, Audiologist, Gynecologist, Ophthalmologists, Gastroenterologist, Physical Therapist, Pharmacist, Dieticians, and Chiroprector. JSMC appreciates donation received from many members of the JSMC. JSMC appreciates all who helped to make this community service project successful.

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Mughat and Aangi Cover Sponsorhsip Gabhara & Rang Mandap Pratimaji Sponsorship Sponsor Amount These opportunities are still available and will be Shree Ajitnath (3 families can participate) Mughat AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 given on first come first basis. Please contact any Shree Ajitnath (3 families can participate) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 1 $1,501 of the committee members for your family Shree Mallinath (3 families can participate) Mughat AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 sponsorship. We are targeting for a dedication Shree Mallinath (3 families can participate) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 3 $1,501 ceremony during events. Shree Chandraprabhu (3 families can participate) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 1 $1,501 Shree Simandhar Swami (3 families can participate) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 1 $1,501 Bhamti Pratimaji (2 familiies can participate) Sponsorship Sponsor Amount 2nd Tirthankar (Shree Ajitnath) Mughat AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 2nd Tirthankar (Shree Ajitnath) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 1 $1,501 4th Tirthankar (Shree Abhinandan) Mughat AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 4th Tirthankar (Shree Abhinandan) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 5th Tirthankar (Shree Sumatinath) Mughat AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 5th Tirthankar (Shree Sumatinath) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 JSMC Lifetime Supporter 8th Tirthankar (Shree Chandraprabhu) Mughat AVAILABLE 1 $1,501 8th Tirthankar (Shree Chandraprabhu) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 Become a proud JSMC Lifetime 10th Tirthankar (Shree Shitalnath) Mughat AVAILABLE 1 $1,501 Supporter 10th Tirthankar (Shree Shitalnath) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 Minimum $365 donation for every year for lifetime is 11th Tirthankar (Shree Shreyansnath) Mughat AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 requested 11th Tirthankar (Shree Shreyansnath) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 For Guidelines, please contact committee members 12th Tirthankar (Shree ) Mughat AVAILABLE 1 $1,501 Below is the list of Donors who have pledged for 12th Tirthankar (Shree Vasupujya) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 1 $1,501 Lifetime Supporter of the JSMC, since last newsletter 14th Tirthankar (Shree Anantnath) Mughat AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 14th Tirthankar (Shree Anantnath) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 published in March 2015. If you have any question, 17th Tirthankar (Shree Kunthunath) Mughat AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 please contact any member of BOT or EC. 17th Tirthankar (Shree Kunthunath) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 Name 19th Tirthankar (Shree Mallinath) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 SHROFF KIYA, NITAL & SHALIN $501 21st Tirthankar (Shree Naminath) Mughat AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 JAIN SAURABH $365 21st Tirthankar (Shree Naminath) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 PADAM SINGH & USHA BAID $365 22nd Tirthankar (Shree Neminath) Mughat AVAILABLE 1 $1,501 22nd Tirthankar (Shree Neminath) Aangi Cover AVAILABLE 2 $1,501 Total $1,231 Total so far (with adjustment*) 23rd Tirthankar (Shree Parshvnath) Mughat AVAILABLE 1 $1,501 $205,322 24th Tirthankar (Shree Mahavirswami) Mughat AVAILABLE 1 $1,501 *contact Finance team for details Membership Update Month Full Name City Welcome to above new members since our last Newsletter. Mar-15 Ajay & Ankita Shah Gurnee IL To become a new life member of the JSMC or to update a Mar-15 Anant & Richa Patni Buffalo Grove IL membership record, go to www.jsmcmember.org.

Mar-15 Kalpana Dalal Schaumburg IL We are pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees have Apr-15 Gunvant & Shakuntala Vyas Niles IL approved the following Membership Dues for the transitioning period Apr-15 Hasmukh & Karuna Shah Wheeling IL until December 31, 2015:  Individual Life Member (An individual of age 18 and over): $401 Apr-15 Divyesh & Nidhi Shah Des Plaines IL  Family Life Member (An Individual, spouse and/or his unmarried Apr-15 Mayur & Rachana Shah Skokie IL children below age 25): $401 Apr-15 Rameshchandra & Kokila Shah Hanover Park IL  Senior Life Member (An individual age 65 and over or a married May-15 Mukesh & Hansa Shah Glendale Heights IL individual whose one of the spouse is age 65 and over): $101

May-15 Savitaben Shah Des Plaines IL From Jan 1, 2016 the membership dues will be changed to $501 for May-15 Ajay Dagli Schaumburg IL Family Life Member and $251 for Senior Life Member. Dues for May-15 Hemal & Binal Parekh Bartlett IL Individual Life member will remain same.

May-15 Rajendrakumar & Jyotsana Shah Des Plaines IL Please note that the dependent children of the family members lose May-15 Hasmukhlal & Bharatidevi Shah Aurora IL their membership consequent upon marriage or attainment of 25 May-15 Shirish & Lata Shah Schaumburg IL years of age, whichever occurs first. As your children fall in to one of Jun-15 Amit & Keerti Jain Schaumburg IL these categories, please encourage their consideration in becoming Jun-15 Pravin & Reena Shah Hanover Park IL life member to continue enjoying the JSMC. If you have any question about Membership at JSMC, please contact Jun-15 Ashwin & Jyotsana Shah Skokie IL Piyush Gandhi (Membership Secretary) at 630-765-0872 or Jun-15 Chandrakala Jain Schaumburg IL [email protected]. 7

Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago 435 N Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103 Presorted Phone: (630) 837-1077 First Class Website: www.jsmconline.org U.S.Postage PAID A non-profit tax-exempt organization Addison, IL 60101 Permit No. 210 Newsletter June 2015- Highlights

Message from Chairman & President Financial Update 22nd Temple Anniversary Invitation JAINA Convention 2015 update Upcoming Event Updates Dial-a-Manglik System Update JAINA Update Acknowledgments Mughat & Aangi Cover Sponsorship Update Lifetime Supporter Membership Update

www.jsmcmember.org Setup your online profile, if you haven’t done yet. Contact [email protected] if you have any question. Member Activities JSMC welcomes suggestions/comments

Temple Hours Weekdays: 8 am – 8 pm General Information [email protected] Weekend: 7 am – 9 pm Pathshala [email protected] Weekly Activities Youth [email protected] Sunday 9:15 am Digambar Puja Saturday 9:00 am Yoga & Meditation Membership [email protected] Wednesday 7:00 am Yoga Rental Facility [email protected] Monthly Activities 1st Sunday 11 am Navakar Jaap Finance and accounting [email protected] 1st & 3rd Sunday 11 am Shrimad Rajchandra Bhakti Donations [email protected] 1st & 3rd Sunday 11 am Pathasala & Swadhyay Board of Trustees [email protected] 2nd Sunday 11:30 am Hindi Classes 1st Tuesday 8 pm Executive Committee Meeting 3rd Tuesday 8 pm Board of Trustees Meeting Advertisement Other Activities JSMC welcomes a limited number of advertisements for its Seminars and Lectures by Scholars and Speakers Senior Citizen Services, Mahila Mandal newsletter and banner display during various events. Health fair and medical Services Please contact Piyush Gandhi or Hitesh R. Shah for details Cultural and Musical Programs on advertisement guidelines. JYFC & Youth programs Dial-a-Manglik & Dial-a-Pacchakhan JSMC Classifieds (630) 213-JSMC Use JSMC Classifieds to put your personal ad. Visit Listen to Pachhakhan or Manglik in melodious voice of jsmconline.org for more information. Muni Shri Jinchandraji

Your feedback, comments, updates for newsletters and/or e-announcements are always welcome. Please contact Vipul Shah

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