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

(630) 837-1077 www.jsmconline.org Email: [email protected]

JSMC Newsletter - February 2012

Board of Trustees , Arvind Shah - Chairman On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, it is my pleasure to wish you a very happy, [email protected] healthy, and a prosperous new year. It is an honor and privilege to lead our organization which is 847-971-3377 becoming a model community in the nation. Dipak Doshi [email protected] Our Sangh represents an excellent example of unity by joining all sects of within JSMC. The 847-420-9025 entire Sangh’s efforts and kindness has changed our center to a world-class facility for spiritual, Sunil Jain educational, and social needs. [email protected] 630-705-1884 As we take upon our roles to lead JSMC, we are confident that we can make JSMC better with: Atul Shah • Well-defined policies and procedures that is well-documented. [email protected] • Expanding our reach to encourage our youth, seniors and families. 630-886-6928 • Strengthening the financial needs with the creative ways to increase the revenue.

Hemant Shah With your support and participation, we are looking forward to celebrating our rituals, festivities, [email protected] community events, educational seminars at our center. 630-933-8311 Once again, wishing you a happy new year! Executive Committee President On behalf of The Board of Trustees and Executive Committee

Tejas Shah Arvind Shah [email protected] Chairman, JSMC 847-306-9292 Vice President Jai Jinendra, Hitesh Shah On behalf of 2012-2013 Executive Committee (EC), I would like to sincerely thank to the members of the [email protected] JSMC for giving us the opportunity to serve. As JSMC moves forward in redefining itself into a model 630-379-9080 community, we recognize the needs ahead and are fully prepared to address them with the help of each Secretary and every member of the community. Vipul Shah [email protected] Whenever we take the time to reflect on the aspects of our Sangh, that best define the reasons for our 847-809-8756 internal and external successes, the first and most important of these characteristics that come to mind Treasurer are our “Members”. Each and every member of our Sangh is the key reason JSMC continues to develop Himanshu Jain and execute on united philosophies and strategies. [email protected] 847-620-9188 We take great pride in external acknowledgements of JSMC being the First Sangh, outside of India, in Jt. Treasurer various aspects and we never take these honors lightly. These honors reflect the passion, enthusiasm, Sunil Shah support, and commitment each of you bring to JSMC.

[email protected] While EC is getting organized in defining many creative goals, one common goal we share to support our 847-477-7160 members so that our Sangh can continue to attract young generation and retain the best talents. The Membership Secretary execution of our vision on adopting GO GREEN! at JSMC is well underway with the implementation of Piyush Gandhi online registration system, membership portal, paperless & centralized internal control processes, and [email protected] 630-765-0872 many more. We know that your support and participation is our strength and key to the success. Please join us! Education Secretary Dr. Pradip Shah Collectively as a team, we continue to comprehend on a foundation that is strategic, visionary, and [email protected] embrace core values such as: Ethics, Passion, Integrity, Quality, and Respect. As a leader of a team, I 815-263-1498 encourage constant feedback on how we can strengthen JSMC as a model community with a voice of all Food Secretary Jains. Dilip Shah [email protected] Happy New Year,

224-595-4902 Tejas Shah Youth Secretary President, JSMC Shilpa Shah [email protected][Type text] 630-660-8530 A Non-Profit Tax Exempt Organization, Tax ID #51-0175101

Tentative List of 2012 Events

DATE PROGRAM kaya-k`ma Sunday, February 5, 2012 Pavagadh Pooja paavaaga@ pauja Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman caaOmaasaI caaOdSa pa`itak`maNa Thursday, March 15, 2012 Varshitap Starts vaYaI-tapa pa`arMBa March 29 – April 6, 2012 Ayambil Oli AayaMbaIla AaoLaI March 31 – April 8, 2012 Shree Mahavir Jayanti Celebration mahavaIr JyaMtaI ]JvaNaI April 6 - 8, 2012 Chaitri Poonam - Pat Darshan caO~aI paunama paT dSa-na Sunday, April 15, 2012 Srimad Rajchandra Samadhidin EaImad raJcaM$ samaaQaI dIna Sunday, April 15, 2012 Shree Simandhar Swami Janma Kalyaanak EaI isamaMQarsvaamaI Jnma klyaaNak Sunday, April 22, 2012 Shri Kanjiswami Janma Jayanti EaI kanaP svaamaI Jnma JyaMtaI Tuesday, April 24, 2012 Varshitap Parna Celebration varsaItapa paarNaaM ]JvaNaI Sunday, April 29, 2012 Shri Laghurajswami Samadhidin EaImad laQauraJ svaamaI samaaQaI dIna Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Shree Mahavir Swami Keval Gyan Kalyaanak EaI mahavaIr svaamaI Jnma klyaaNak June 22-24, 2012 Temple Anniversary Celebrations dohrasarnaI vaYa-gaaMZ ]JvaNaI Monday, July 2, 2012 Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman caaOmaasaI caaOdSa pa`itak`maNa Sunday, July 1, 2012 Gurupurnima Atmasidhhi Bhakti gau#pauiNa-maa AatmaisaQQaI Baik Gyanmati Mataji Janma Jayanti Saturday October 20 2012 Shree Manibhadra Vir Pooja EaI maNaIBa$ vaIr pauja Sunday, October 28, 2012 Shri Atmasiddhi Namaskardin EaI AatmaisaQQaI namaskardIna Saturday, November 10, 2012 Poojan / Entertainment Program pauJna / idvaaLaI kaya-k`ma Sunday, November 11, 2012 Dhan Teras Qana taorsa Monday, November 12, 2012 Shree Ghantakaran Vir Poojan GaMTakarNa vaIr paUJna Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Mahavir Nirvan Kalyaanak Laadu mahavaIr inavaa-Na laaDu November 13-14, 2012 Diwali & Garnu Ganvanu idvaaLaI Anao garNauM gaNavaanauM Wednesday, November 14,2012 New Year Day baosatauM vaYa- November 11 – 14, 2012 Samadhimaran Mala samaaQaImarNa maaLaa Sunday, November 18, 2012 Gyan Panchami &aana paMcamaI Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman caaOmaasaI caaOdSa pa`itak`maNa Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Shri Brahmchariji Samadhi Din EaI ba`hmacaarIP samaaQaI dIna Sunday, November 25, 2012 Shrimad Rajchandra Janmadin EaImad raJcaM$ Jnma dIna November 28 – December 2, 2012 Pat Darshan paT dSa-na TBD Maun Agiyaaras maaOna Aigayaarsa TBD Shree Parshvanath Kalyaanak EaI paaeva-naaqa Jnma klyaaNak Sunday, December 16, 2012 Pathshala Pot luck 2

Financial Update

JSMC is grateful to our immediate past Treasurer, Hitesh C. Shah & Jt. Treasurer Parag Shah and their Finance Team for making a marathon effort in developing a new QuickBooks based structure for handling and reporting JSMC finances and for an extraordinary drive made during the last quarter to substantially complete data-entry for all 2011 A/P-A/R transactions. As of the New Year all 2011 backlog is substantially cleared and outstanding items are being addressed. Review and reconciliations will continue through Q1-2012. The current BOT-EC team is taking a step forward with a target to report our financial performance on a quarterly basis. Note that these unaudited numbers are reported to demonstrate maximum transparency for the benefit of membership and with an eye toward planning the future. This data is reported based on posted transactions and is subject to change pending the independent CPA audit and final reconciliations until the close of 2011.

JSMC Balance Sheet Summary - 2011 JSMC Income & Expense - 2011 As of December 31, 2011 (unaudited) As of December 31, 2011 (unaudited) ASSETS Total Income $1,270,799.67

Current Assets - Bank Accounts $1,110,928.78 Total Expenses $ 583,962.26 Current Assets - Accounts Receivable $1,299,093.00 Net Income $690,503.07

Fixed Assets $12,147,940.68 Total Assets $14,557,962.46 JSMC Statement of Cash Flows - 2011

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY January - December 2011 (unaudited)

Current Liabilities $36,202.91 Cash at beginning of 2011 $1,314,036.80 Long Term Liabilities (Member Loan) $2,288,640.00 Cash at end of 2011 $1,110,928.78 Net Cash Increase (Decrease) ($203,108.02) Equity $12,233,119.55 Total Liabilities And Equity $14,557,962.46

If you have any questions regarding accounting details at JSMC, please contact Himanshu Jain (Treasurer) at 847-620-9188 or Sunil F. Shah (Jt. Treasurer) at 847-477-7160 Or Email at [email protected].

JSMC Leadership Team – Year 2012-2013

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Upcoming Events

Mahavir Jayanti March 31st to April 8th The first major event of the year will be celebrated with the Discourses, Declamation Contest, and Cultural Program.

JSMC is please to inform that Pujya Shri Bhadrabahu Vijayji from Ahmedabad, India has graciously accepted our invitation for the daily discourses during the celebration.

Pujya Shri Bhadrabahuji joined the monk-hood at pa`vacananaa ivaYayaao the age of 13 and spent 32 years in the holy  isawcak`naI saaQanaanaao maaga- company of great scholar Shri  navapadnaao AMtarMga paircaya Bhadraguptsuriji. After Acharya’s death he left the  parmaoiYZ padnaI paaoHITIva Aona-P monk-hood. He conducted many Shibirs, wrote  Bagavaana mahavaIrnauM maanavaIya paasau many books, composed more than 200 Stavans, and delivered lectures on , Human  Aagama kqaa : jOna Aagama ga`Mqaao naao paircaya

Relations, and Moral Values. He also conducted Jain  maM~a taM~anaI jOna parMpara Pujya Shri Bhadrabahu Vijayji Marriage rituals.  samayaga&aananaMu gaaOrva

Sponsorship opportunities for Swamivatsalya are available (see below details). JSMC welcomes partial sponsorships of $500 from multiple donors. Please contact Vipul Shah or Tejas Shah.

Tentative Program Outline st th Sat, Mar 31 to Thu, April 5 Evening Pravachan *Detailed guidelines for th Fri, April 6 Pravachan & Cultural Program & Band Performance* the cultural program will Morning Pravachan be published in the upcoming email Afternoon Swamivatsalya (Sponsorship opportunity available for $2,000) announcements. th Sat, April 7 Afternoon Program (details TBD) Evening Sawmivatsalya (Sponsorship opportunity available for $4,000) For questions on Pravachan & Cultural Program* Cultural Program – contact Piyush Gandhi Morning Digambar Pooja or Shilpa Shah Morning Pravachan th Sun, April 8 Afternoon Swamivatsalya (Sponsorship opportunity available for $1,500) Declamation Contest Evening Swamivatsalya (Sponsorship opportunity available for $1,500) th th 13 Annual Declamation Contest – April 8 2012 Declamation Contest Topics Age 8 to 9 years Age 10 to 13 years Age 14 to 18 years Age 19 and above Being Jain today and If Bhagwan Mahavir Swami were Power of forgiveness Entrepreneurship – tomorrow alive today Jain Way

Contestant Guidelines  Registration deadline: Sunday, March 30th, 2012  Each contestant is allowed a maximum of 5 minutes; bell will ring at 4 minutes mark.  Contestant may deliver their speech in English or Gujarati or Hindi JSMC awards three prizes in each group:  Contestant will be judged based on following criteria st o Introduction: 10 points  1 Place $101.00 nd o Material: 40 points (Jain Principles, originality)  2 Place $75.00 rd o Presentation: 20 points (speed, tone of voice, eye contact)  3 Place $51.00 o Conclusion: 10 points (Restating, concluding topics) Sponsorship opportunities for the prizes o Uniqueness: 20 points are available. Please contact Dr. Pradip  Final score will be determined by adding 3 judges’ scores Shah or Vipul Shah for details.  Ties shall be resolved by discussion among the judges

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Upcoming Events

JSMC Karaoke Evening – February 25th, Saturday at 7:00 PM

Once again, JSMC is hosting a fun filled evening with Karaoke music and songs sung by you – our interested singers. This is your opportunity to shine on a stage and be a star of the night!

Fees: For singers only - $5 per song, audience is free

The following are some guidelines to maintain fun and discipline throughout the evening:  Singer(s) or Group will pay $5 per song including duet or group song  Open to members of all ages  One person can only sing maximum of 3 songs (solo, duet, or group song)  Order of the song for the entire evening will be selected on a random basis ahead of time, using draw system

Light refreshment will be available at a minimal cost.

Register online at www.jsmconline.org

Please contact Piyush Gandhi ([email protected]) or Vipul Shah ([email protected]) for more information.

JSMC

Annual Family Ski Trip March 3, 2012

JSMC presents the Annual Ski Trip 2012. Let's get together for the best winter fun in the company of family, friends and fellow Jains. Don't worry if you have never done this before, there are lessons and bunny slopes for beginners.

When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 (8:30AM till 4:30 PM) Where: Grand Geneva, 7036 Grand Geneva Way at Highways 50 East and 12 Lake Geneva, WI 53147

Register online at www.jsmconline.org

Cost Members Non-Members Non-Skiers Please Note:  No Walk-ins or Spot registrations will be Before Feb 25 $40/Skier $45/Skier FREE allowed.

$45/Snowboard $50/Snowboard  Kids 18 & under will need to be

accompanied by one of the parents all the After Feb 25 $50/Skier $55/Skier FREE time $55/Snowboard $60/Snowboard  Waterproof winter attires/gears are

Price includes: Ski/Snowboard Rental, Lift Tickets & Group Lesson required. Scarves are not recommended Does not include: Lunch, Lessons for Kids 6 and under. Everyone has to arrange for their own transport

Contact : Shilpa Shah at 630-660-8530 or email at [email protected] for more information

Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman Ayambil Oli th th th Wednesday, March 7 , 2012 March 29 to April 6 , 2012 st Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman will be JSMC is privileged to have group Ayambils on Saturday, March 31 , and Sunday conducted on Wednesday, March 7th at April 1st. Further details will be provided through E-mail announcements. 6:30 PM in Jain Center. Please contact JSMC sincerely thanks Jagdish & Renuka Mehta - (847) 619-7614 for coordinating Pramod & Parul Shah at (847) 885-0233 Ayambils. Assistance in the kitchen during the weekend will be greatly appreciated. for additional details. 5

Upcoming Events

Fitness5 March 3rd to March 31st - 10 am to 11:30 am

Five weeks Program

Register Online at www.jsmconline.org

F or the first time, it is a pleasure to introduce a – Fitness5 program at JSMC. This 5-week beginner program will provide a Fitness Training by a Professional Trainer from LifeTime Fitness ®. We are working with the trainer to design a group personal training program especially for the JSMC members. This is the time to invest in yourself by making healthy changes in your lives.

The Training program will include: Registration Fee (per person): $50 for 5 sessions.  Beginners Fitness instruction First session starts on; Saturday, March 3, 2012 @ 10 am  Nutritional counseling and Age: 15 years & above  Motivational training Program comprises of 5 sessions. The sessions will be held on every Saturday (for 5 weeks) from 10:00am to 11:30am. During these 90 minutes of session, a trainer will bring required exercise equipment with him for the training. A trainer will also provide useful tips on Nutrition guidelines for healthy living styles. For additional details, please contact Tejas Shah or Vipul Shah

JSMC Bowling Sunday, March 11, 2012 11:30am to 3:30pm

Register Online at www.jsmconline.org

JSMC is pleased to announce JSMC Bowling providing fun & entertainment with family & friends. JSMC members of all ages are welcome to participate. Bowling will be held at Brunswick Zone in Roselle, IL.

Considering the capacity of the Brunswick Zone, we will be able to accommodate maximum 150 bowlers (including children). Hence, registration will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. In order to manage accurate registration process, we highly encourage members to use online registration.

Registration Fee: Adult: $15 (per person) & $10 (Children, age 12 & below). Registration fee covers Bowling, Shoe Rental, and Refreshments.

 Light refreshment with Indian Snacks will be served at 11:30am and bowling will start at 12:30pm.  Cosmic Bowling with Music will be the added attraction, so please do not miss the fun.

Note: Walk-in registration will be accepted only if we have an open spot. Walk-in members will be placed randomly based on spots available in open lanes.

Please contact Tejas Shah or Hitesh Shah for more details.

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

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Upcoming Events

JSMC Pathshala Day Camp

Date to be Determined Based upon last year’s overwhelming success JSMC Pathshala once again brings you a Day Camp (Shibir) hosted at Jain Center (date to be determined). We invite JSMC youth, and young adults to experience this unique opportunity. Workshops & activities are being designed by age group to let students be able to explore more hands on Jainism beyond the Pathshala classroom.  Age Group: 3 to 17

 Lunch, Dinner and Snacks will be provided throughout the day.  Registration: $10 per person for the Pathshala students and $15 per person for others. For more details, please contact Dr. Pradip Shah, or Shilpa Shah.

Shree Simandhar Swami Janma Kalyaanak Sponsorship Opportunity is available. Please contact any BOT/EC member. Sunday, April 15th, 2012

Shrimad Rajchandra Samadhidin Shri Kanjiswami Janma Jayanti th nd Sunday, April 15 , 2012 Sunday, April 22 , 2012 Shrimad Rajchandra Bhakti will be held between 10:30 Pujya Shri Gurudev Kanjiswami Janma Jayanti celebration am and 12:30 pm. Please contact Yashvant Shah at (630) will be held in Temple. Please contact Kirit Shah at (630) 295 -5587 or Ramesh Desai at (847) 995-1015 for 497-8917 or Pragnesh Shah at (630) 975-3122 for program program details. details and sponsorship opportunities.

Community Update

Senior Center’s 2012 Tentative Programs List

Date Program Feb 19th Snatra Puja, Video Presentation, Meeting th March 18 Digambar Puja, Video Presentation or Seminar, Meeting For more information contact: nd April 22 Special Meeting for China Pravas Bhupen Shah 847-674-0592 th th  China Pravas – April 25 (Wed) to May 7 (Mon) Sundarlal Shah 630-876-8595 th May 20 Seminar, Meeting Bhadresh Zaveri 630-752-8874 June 13th to June 17th Siddhachalam/New York/Atlantic City Yatra Pravas Vasumatiben Shah 630-513-6907 July 15th Picnic in Rockford, IL Sevanti Shah 630-372-0356 Aug 19th Seminar, Meeting Sept 30th Chaitya Pariparty Oct 21st Video Presentation, Meeting Nov 18th Diwali Party, Puja, Entertainment Program, and Dinner Dec 22nd Christmas Party, Digambar Puja, Entertainment Program, and Dinner

Mahila Mandal’s Upcoming Events March 18 Mahila Mandal Sanmelan April 22 For sponsoring Pooja and Paricipating 2:00 PM Snatra Pooja Snatra Pooja in entertainment program contact 5:00 PM Dinner 11.00 am Sudha Shah at 847-674-0592 or 6:30 PM Entertainment program (only mahila mandal Rashmi Shah at 630-671-0001. members are invited)

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Acknowledgements

The LOCK-IN - WOW! What an amazing and fun night the 140 plus kids had at the very first of JSMC's 2012 events. This was a 14 hour action packed function that began with Aarti in the evening and ended with freshly made pancakes in the morning. There were a record number of 60 plus members that ranged in the ages of 16 to 65 that volunteered for this event. These volunteers registered kids, painted nails, gave hand massages, created crafts, tattooed faces, mapped a scavenger hunt, made cotton candy, served food, watched the inflatables, popped popcorn, organized games, played MinToWinIt, exchanged Pokemon cards, found movies, ran a Table Tennis tournament, took pictures, ordered pizza, made pancakes, set-up, cleaned up, provided security & safety and most of all made sure that the children of our Derasar would have a memorable event. It also seemed to me that a bonus from this event is that volunteers had some time to enjoy themselves alongside the kids.

Thank You, JSMC Election Team – 2011 JSMC is very much thankful to the dedicated team of Election Judges and volunteers, who put many hours in running a very smooth election in last November.

JSMC Board and EC Members Oath Ceremony March 20th, 2012 According to Article VI (F) of our constitution, elected officials will take an oath on March 20, 2012, Tuesday at 8 pm during BOT/EC’s combined meeting. Members are requested to attend this meeting.

JSMC Kitchen Update JSMC’s Kitchen team is proud to announce the menu for all the lunch during Pathshala. You can see the menu at www.jsmconline.org/pathshala.asp. This change brings consistency & better planning for Kitchen Team and variety of food for our Members. JSMC Kitchen team highly appreciates your constructive feedback. Please don’t hesitate to call Dilip Shah, Food Secretary at (224) 595-4902 or [email protected].

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Feedback from Shrimad Pratishtha Mumuxu Group

Shrimad Pratishtha Mahotsav

Param Pujya Krupaludev Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav in October-2011 was indeed a “MAHA UTSAV". The auspicious event was a grand success. The importance & significance of the PRATISHTHA is hard to describe but the glorious PRATIMAJI may be a reason of "SAMYAK DARSHAN"- the first step to or NIRVAN, in the coming times.

On behalf of all the Mumuxus, JSMC appreciate everyone’s participation in Pratishtha Mahotsav. Our deepest gratitude to Pujya Shri Sudhaben Sheth who gave the PRERNA of the Murti, and conducted the grand Pratishtha.

Our special thanks to Executive Committee and Board of Trustees who were instrumental in planning, execution of entire Pratishtha Mahotsav. We recognize our out-of-town guests for their participation with “TAN, MAN & DHAN”.

Our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers provided tremendous support in Audio-Video, Photography, Publication & Marketing, Videography, On-line Streaming, Ritual Event Coordination, Bhakti Sangeet by Mahila Mandal & Mumuxu Group, Procession, Kitchen & Dining, Decoration, Security Access Control, Pratimaji Birajman. Our special thanks to World- wide logistics – Mitesh Kamdar for coordinating custom clearance of Pratimaji.

We are thankful to all the sponsors, donors and members for providing generous support.

Highlights of the PRATISHTHA MAHOTSAV:  Mahotsav celebrated with a great enthusiasm & joy. Entire JSMC sangh participated in the celebration.  The unique with a unique EXPRESSION.  Rituals performed, Pravesh, Ponkhana, Pratishtha, Dhwaja, Bhakti, Silver Chokha & Flower offering, Aarti & Divo in Gold plates.  A great support from our sponsors, donors in raising approx. $165,000 in Gheeboli & Fixed Nakro.  A wonderful procession under a perfect weather condition.  Delicious food with excellent menu items during Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.  Live coverage of Pratishtha ceremony was viewed by number of viewers throughout the nation.

Volunteers with Technology Experience needed If you have expertise with Microsoft SharePoint 2010, ASP .Net and PHP/mySQL based web development and network/infrastructure(IT) Please contact us! Email: [email protected] Phone: (847) 809-8756

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Pathshala

Pathshala Registration for year 2012

 Year 2012 enrollment is now open – visit www.jsmcmember.org

 Pathshala Registration Fee is $31 per each student per year (current and new).  Registration fee after April 1st will be $36 (additional $5)  Pathshala Classes are held 1st and 3rd Sunday each month.  Registration Fee includes all Pathshala book, book bag and lunch after each class all participating students.

Pathshala Lunch Sponsorship

 JSMC Pathshala Lunch Sponsorship for the year 2012 is available. You can sponsor the Pathshala Lunch for

donation of $451. Sponsoring a Pathshala lunch would be an excellent opportunity to celebrate special events such as Birthdays, Anniversaries of you and your loved ones!  Check out the Pathshala Lunch Sponsorship page on our website. If you would like to sponsor Pathshala lunch for any specific day such as family member’s Birthday, Anniversary, etc. please contact Dr. Pradip Shah at (815) 263- 1498 or Vipul Shah at (847) 809-8756 for latest availability and participation.

Outstanding Students Award

For 1st half Jan to May 2011 For 2nd Half June to December 2011 Level Best Student Level Best Student Best Attendance

Level 1 Asmita Shah Level 1 Rahul Shah, Asmita Shah Shiv Patel, Vidhi Piparia, Khushi Shah Level 2 Paras P. Shah, Riya A. Shah Level 2 Mihir Shah Garima Shah Level 3 Hitika Shah Level 3 Riyah Shah Morish Shah, Rohan Shah Level 4 Parin U. Shah Level 4 Maahi Shah Naman Jain Level 5 Asim Dev Dagli Level 5 Nikita Jain Asim Dev Dagli Level 6 Prathi Jain Level 6 Samyak Shah Samyak Shah, Prathi Jain, Deep Shah

 For details on Pathshala visit our website at www.jsmconline.org/pathshala.asp or email at [email protected]

or call Dr. Pradip Shah (Education Secretary) at (815) 263-1498.

Community Halls and Dinning

perfect for Wedding ~ Reception

Cultural Programs Dinner ~ Reunion ~ Baby Showers

Corporate meetings ~ Events Holiday Parties ~ Family Gatherings

Birthday ~Graduation ~Anniversary Low rates for JSMC Members

JSMC Office @ 630-837-1077 or

Hitesh R. Shah @ 630-379-9080 or Vipul Shah @ 847-809-8756

Delicious Menu and Attractive Decoration Food Services Contact

Dilip Shah @ 224-595-4902

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Membership Update

JSMC is honored to welcome the following new life members. Month Full Name City State Remember your Member ID. Your Member ID Aug -11 Amit & Shruti Shah Mt. prospect IL is located above the address block on this Aug -11 Ankit & Grishma Shah Chicago IL newsletter. It is very important for you to remember MemberID for all business with Aug-11 Pratibha Shah Munster IN JSMC, going forward. We are going to use your Aug -11 Rashmikant & Nirupa Shah Dothan AL Member ID in almost all registration, Gheeboli, Sep -11 Bhavik & Sapna Shah Aurora IL and finance matter at JSMC. Sep -11 Gautam & Atithi Vora Streamwood IL If you have any question about Membership at Sep -11 Jai & Purvi Shah Bartlett IL JSMC, please contact Piyush Gandhi Sep -11 Kumar & Drashti Vora Itasca IL (Membership Secretary) at 630-765-0872 Sep -11 Kunal & Jinal Shah Hoffman Estates IL

Sep-11 Mahendra Patel Des Plaines IL www.jsmcmember.org Sep-11 Parag Dhumal Kenosha WI To become a new member of JSMC – visit Sep -11 Sameer & Neetu Shah Schaumburg IL www.jsmcmember.org Sep-11 Vikash & Toral Shah Hawthorn Woods IL If you are already a JSMC Member, here is Oct -11 Manish Jain Streamwood IL

Nov-11 Chetan & Vaishali Shah Hoffman Estates IL how you can register with new Membership

Dec -11 Arvind & Nipuna Shah Hoffman Estates IL Portal: Dec -11 Ashok Vora Schaumburg IL  If you are a life member, and if we Dec-11 Avinash Patil Naperville IL have an email address for your Dec-11 Harish & Bharati Desai Morton Grove IL membership data in our database, Dec-11 Neha & John Clark Barrington IL you should have received an email Dec-11 Nirja Shah Mundelein IL from JSMCMembershipAdmin. Dec-11 Rajneesh Jain Aurora IL Dec-11 Ranjan R Naperville IL Follow the instructions in that email Dec-11 Shalin & Nishita Shah Arlington Heights IL and register and activate your profile Dec-11 Sharad & Pinki Jain Westmont IL as an existing Life Member. Dec-11 Vikas Shah Woodstock IL  If you are a life member and if you Jan-12 Brijesh & Saritha Shah Aurora IL haven’t received above email, please Jan-12 Dipesh & Dhvani Shah Hoffman Estates IL contact [email protected] Jan-12 Laherchand & Rekha Shah Skokie IL with your date of birth, and your Jan-12 Lata Shah Naperville IL Jan-12 Manish & Madhu Jain Naperville IL email address so we can help you Jan-12 Nirmal & Kumkum Jain Chicago IL activate your online profile.

 JSMC Life members, if you have a family member with the age of 27 or above, and is/are not a JSMC member we request you to register them as independent member ($401 for Life Membership).  JSMC Life members, if you have a family member with the age of 60 or above, and is/are not a JSMC life member, we request you to register them as Senior Life Member ($101 for Life Membership).  If you are a Pathshala student and have not registered for JSMC Life Membership, we request you to become a life member and be privileged with all the Life Membership benefits.

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Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago P.O. Box 8326, 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 February 2012 - Highlights

1. Chairman’s Message 2. President’s Message 3. 2012 Events List 4. Financial Update 5. Upcoming Events Update 6. Acknowledgements of Past events 7. Update from Senior Center 8. Update from Mahila Mandal 9. Update from Pathshala 10. 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 Weekly Activities Pathshala [email protected] Sunday 9:15 am Digambar Puja Youth [email protected] Saturday 9:00 am Yoga & Meditation Wednesday 7:00 am Yoga Membership [email protected] Monthly Activities Rental Facility [email protected] 1st Sunday 11 am Navakar Jaap Finance and accounting [email protected] 3rd Sunday 11 am Snatra Puja 1st & 3rd Sunday 11 am Srimad Bhakti Donations [email protected] 1st & 3rd Sunday 11 am Pathasala Board of Trustees [email protected] 2nd Sunday 11:30 am Hindi Classes

1st Tuesday 8 am Executive Committee meeting 3rd Tuesday 8 am Board of Trustees Meeting Advertisement Other Activities JSMC welcomes a limited number of advertisements for its Seminars and Lectures by Scholars and Speakers newsletter and banner display during various events. Senior Citizen Services, Mahila Mandal Please contact Piyush Gandhi or Hitesh R. Shah for details Health fair and medical Services 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

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