South Regional Coordinator |
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Shrenik
Shah |
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Dallas,
TX |
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South
Local Representatives:
Click
here
to access the full list of the local representatives
from the South region. If you live in any of the
South cities and want to get involved please contact
either your LR or the South RC, Shrenik
Shah. We are looking for motivated youth to
start youth groups across the South! To join the
South Yahoo Groups and be connected to the youth
of the South, e-mail me, so I can add you to the
list.
South
Regional News
Habitat
for Humanity
Recently,
the students at UT Austin participated in a Habitat
for Humanity Project. All participants met many
new people and seemed to enjoy the project. Half
of the group worked on the framing of the roof
while the others worked on siding for the house.
The sponsors were nice enough to provide lunch
for all attendees and also catered to our strict
vegetarian diet. The University Jain Students
plan to schedule at least one major volunteer
event every semester and hope that each will be
just as fun and successful.
South
Regional Updates
Austin
With a large increase in attendance, the University
Jain Society at UT has been holding regular meeting
every 2 weeks. Many social outings are being planned,
as well as a major Habitat 4 Humanity Project.
Information Provided By: Shrenik
Shah
Dallas
The Dallas Jain Sangh has recently been blessed
with a visit from a Samanji. With a large attendance,
Lectures and Puja led by Samanji has captured the
interest of many local youth as well as adults.
The Dallas Jain Sangh is also preparing for Mahavir
Jayanti Celebrations which will include Puja, followed
by a General Body Meeting, Youth performances, and
Lunch.
Information
Provided By: Sonia Ghelani
Houston
On Valentine’s Day 2005, the Houston Jain
Fellowship members, were able to provide an extra
hand to children diagnosed with cancer. With the
help of fundraisers, the Fellowship members presented
the children with special gift wrapped chocolate,
along with other such candy. In March, the Jain
Society of Houston held their annual picnic at George
Bush Park. The Houston Jain Samaj is fortunate to
have two Samanjis, who give lectures regularly at
the temple twice every month. The Jain Center is
currently busy with many projects. One of these
will include representing ‘Jainism’
at the Houston International Festival this upcoming
year, under the country theme of “India”.
The Jain Center is also preparing for Mahavir Jayanti
Celebrations. Pathshala students will be performing
in skits as well as dances. The General Board Elections
will also take place on the same day.
Information Provided By: Resha Shah
South
Louisiana
Previously meeting at member’s houses, the
Jain Sangh of South Louisiana has recently combined
to become a part of the Local Hindu Temple. A new
murti of Mahavir Bhagwan has been incorporated in
with previous murtis for worship by all visitors.
Regular discussions are held at the temple, and
are now being directed toward the youth, as well
as the adults. The Jain Sangh plans to hold Mahavir
Jayanti celebrations at the Hindu Temple, where
the entire society (both Jain and Non-Jain) is welcome
to attend.
Information
Provided By: Shalin Shah
Feedback
I
am always open to new ideas and love hearing from
people in my region. If you would like to contribute
your thoughts, ideas or let me know what is happening
in your city or school, please write to me at shrenik.shah@yja.org.
Always feel free to drop me a e-mail.
