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JAIN VANI

Jain Society of Greater Detroit 29278 W. 12 Mile Road,

Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4108 (248) 851-JAIN (5246)

Tax ID: 38-2368360

Temple Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Sunday 8:30am - 12:30pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Aarti & Mangal Divo 11:30am & 7:30pm

Executive Committee

President Rajiv Shah

(248) 538-7227 [email protected]

Vice President Vinit Shah


Financial Officer Jaimik Shah


Secretary Rahul Shah


Publication Officer Chirag Jhaveri (201) 925-2447

[email protected]

Food Coordinator Gayatri Munot


Facility Coordinator

Leena Shah (248) 478-8743

[email protected]

Board of Trustees

Chairman Jayesh Mehta

(248) 474-3389

Vice Chairman Praful Shah

(248) 851-1978

Treasurer Pravin Shah

(248) 244-9576

Public Relation Jagdish Shah

(248) 347-4576

Trustees Manoj Shah

(517) 332-5621

Bipin Shah (248) 442-9474

Rajiv Shah (248) 538-7227

Pujari

Pankaj Shah (248) 865-0908

Jai Jinendra, It feels so good to see the temperature above 60 Deg. F in the Detroit area. After enjoying “April Showers, May Flowers”, summer is knocking at our door. We have also planned activities keeping the weather in our mind. First, here is the summary of the events held at the temple in the last two months: • Our first major event was the celebration of Mahavir Janma Kalyanak (4/19). The

program consisted of a Snatra Puja led by the religious committee, recognition of

the US Congressman, Mr. Gary Peters and staff, and BOT & EC presentation,

followed by Swamivatsalya lunch. Approximately 575 members attended the

program. This year we made few changes to the format and was well received by

members. The top five feedbacks were (not in order):

o Introduction of Biodegradable products for lunch

o Introduction of centrally located Refill station

o New concept of collecting trash – Trash Station

o Food

o Adoption of the new format for presentation to the members helped us

to conclude the program on time and per our agenda.

• Scholar Sh. Girishbhai Shah (from California) conducted the Swadhyay session

(4/21 to 4/26) for our members. He covered the Swadhyay topic on “Samadhi

Satak” and the general topic of “Sukrutiyoni Anumodana”.

• 26th Student’s Annual Day Program (5/3) was a grand success. More than 100

students participated in the flawless event. The hard work of the students, parents,

volunteers, teachers, and administrators was very visible. We would like to thank

the “Non Parents” for attending and encouraging the future generation of the Jain

Society.

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Continued from Previous Page… • Again, a handful of people attended the Monthly Bhavna (4/17 & 5/8). We would

encourage members to provide suggestions and ideas on how to make the

monthly Bhavna more interesting.

• Monthly Hindi Puja (5/17) was conducted at the temple. We encourage all

participating members to sponsor the Hindi Puja at the temple. You can add your

name at the temple bulletin board or contact Shri Purushottambhai Deo.

• Scholar Smt. Tarlaben Doshi (from India) conducted the Swadhyay session (6/1

to 6/5) for our members. The topic of “Moksh Marg” was presented during her

visit.

• Yoga classes are being conducted by Ruby Mehta and Christina on every

Saturday for one hour. They both are offering their volunteer service for almost

three months now.

As announced during Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Mahotsav program, we are preparing the bid to host the JAINA convention in July 2011. Please read the later part of the Jain Vani to find out more details. It feels so good to put aside our winter gears. With summer approaching, we are requesting everybody to please review the “Dress Code Policy” for our temple provided in this Jain Vani. We have sent the latest member statements in the mail. If you have not received it or have any question regarding this statement, please call Pravin Shah (248-244-9576) or Jaimik Shah (248-943-8912). One of our goals is to identify all the ongoing or new issues and resolve it within 60 days. Eleventh Temple Anniversary celebration will be from June 12-14 with Narendrabhai Nadu and his group. Please see Jain Vani for a more detailed description about the program. We still have a few slots open for 18 Abhishek and Dhwaja Ceremony. Please contact Pankajbhai at the temple to add your name. Don’t forget to attend the Father’s Day Picnic (6/20) for lots of fun, food, and activities for all age groups. 100% Satisfaction, Guaranteed!!! Thanks & Jai Jinendra! Rajiv Shah Jayesh Mehta Executive Committee Board of Trustee

EC Sub-Committees Audio/Video Pravin Shah

Saurabh Shah Bipin Shah

Building Maintenance

Rahul Munot Pravin Shah Dipen Shah

Education Vinay Shah

Mahendra Kapadia Mahendra Shah Bhavana Mehta

Hall Rental Vinit Shah

Inventory Management

Gayatri Munot Leena Shah

JOY Advisors Meena Shah Ashok Jain

Library

Heena Shah

Pilgrimage Vastupal Shah

Vinay Shah

Religious Sharad Shah Snehal Shah

Site Management

Vinita Parekh

Swadhyay Mahesh Vora Snehal Shah

Web Development Rajiv Maheshwari

BOT Sub-Committees

Audit Bhupendra Shah

Constitution Girish Shah

Finance

Shreyas Shah Fund Raising

Arvin Shah JAINA Directors

Manish Mehta Raj Jain

Kalpana Shah Long Range Planning

Nalin Shah Arvind Shah

JOS & Social Services Hemant Shah Dr. Kanti Shah

Temple Operations Update We would like to inform the society at large that our pujari Shree Pankajbhai’s religious visa is expiring in January, 2010. We are actively searching for a replacement starting December, 2009. Please contact any of the BOT members if you are aware of any candidates who may be interested in this position. Jayesh Mehta Board of Trustee


ELEVENTH TEMPLE ANNIVERSARY SCHEDULE

PROGRAM DETAILS

JUNE 12, 2009 - JUNE 14, 2009

MONTH DATE DAY TIMINGS PROGRAM LISTINGS

JUNE 12 FRI 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. SNATRA PUJA / AARTI / MANGAL DIVO / SHANTI KALASH

12:30 P.M. - 02:00 P.M. SWAMIVATSALYA LUNCH

07:30 P.M.- 10:30 P.M. ARIHANT ATISHAY* VANDANAVALI, AARTI &

MANGAL DIVO

JUNE 13 SAT 09:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. EIGHTEEN ABHISHEK PUJA

12:00 P.M. - 01:00 P.M. ASHTA PRAKARI PUJA / AARTI / MANGAL DIVO


07:30 P.M.- 10:00 P.M. ANTAKSHARI & SANEDO-RAAS -GARBA

10:00 P.M.- 10:30 P.M. AARTI & MANGAL DIVO

JUNE 14 SUN 10:00 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. ASHTHA PRAKARI PUJA OF DHWAJA

11:15 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. DHWAJA PROCESSION

12:15 P.M. - 01:15 P.M. DHWAJA CEREMONY

01:15 P.M. - 01:45 P.M. AARTI / MANGAL DIVO / SHANTI KALASH



*Thirty Four Atishayas (Special Qualities) Of Tirthankars

(a) Four atishayas from birth:

1. The divine body of the Tirathankara will be of splendid appearance, with fragrance, healthy, without sweat and always clean

2. The respiration will be fragrant. 3. Blood and flesh becomes white and free of smell 4. Diet & excretion activity is invisible

(b) Eleven atishayas appearing on acquiring Keval Jnana

1. One koda kodi [1 crore x 1 crore] of heavenly angles, human beings and animals with five senses can accommodate without shortage of space in an area of one Yojana.

2. Speech in ardhamagadhi having thirty five qualities is being heard over one yojana distance and angels, human beings and animals can understand in their own language.

3. Bhamandala (aureole) is present behind the head. 4-11. Diseases, enmity, calamity, seven types of great fears, plague, excessive rains, droughts, famine and political fears disappears within one hundred and twenty five Yojana boundary.

(C) Nineteen atishayas are created by angels:

1. Dharmachakra (wheel of religion) moves along in the sky 2-5. Chamar, Sihansan, chhatra-traya and dhaja are present all the time

6. Nine golden lotus flowers are present under the feet while walking (Two under feet, four in the front and three behind) 7. Three forts, gold, silver and diamond, are present 8. Presence of Four face Samavsaran 9. Presence of Ashok Vruksha (tree) 10. While walking, thorns turns faces downwards 11. Trees bow down completely. 12. Angels beats divine drum (dundubhi), during discourses (sermon). 13. Weather (wind) becomes suitable (calmdown) 14. Birds are circling 15. A continuous shower of fragrant water. 16. A continuous shower of fragrant flowers 17. Hair, beard, moustache and nails do not grow after renunciation of worldly life 18. Out of four types of angels, at least one crore angles are present at all the time

19. All seasons become suitable.


2009 Fund Raising Dinner Income Summary

Category Amount

Dinner Tickets $17,291

Sponsorship & Pledges $79,090

Souvenir Advertisement $22,920

Total $119,301

2009 Fund Raising Dinner Expense Summary

Category Amount

Hall Rental $7,460

Food $5,600

Souvenir $4,000

Entertainment $4,033

Invitations, Printing, Postage etc. $2,029

Decorations $390

Misc. $1,604

Total $25,116

2009 Fund Raising Dinner Pledge List

Amount Name Amount Name $15,000 Diamond Sponsorship $501.00 Shah, Atul & Purna

Dr. Dinesh Shah in memory of $501.00 Shah, Girish & Asha (for Anish & Kinneri)

his mother Kantaben $501.00 Shah, Gunjan & Dipti (for Ushaben Prabodhbhai Shah)

$10,000 Sapphire Sponsorship $501.00 Shah, Kirtikant & Sudha

Raju & Pratibha Modi $501.00 Shah, Praful & Pratima

Pradeep & Madhu Modi $501.00 Tolia, Bharat & Geeta

Amit & Usha Singhi $501.00 Trivedi, Shailesh & Sohini

Manisha & Sandeep Garg $501.00 Vakhariya, Vidya

in memory of Parents / Grand Parents $500.00 Doshi, Kanu & Indu

$10,000.00 Annonymous $500.00 Munot, Rahul & Gayatri (for Shreyans & Riya)

$5,000.00 Annonymous $500.00 Parikh, Vrajmohan & Smita

$5,000.00 Shah, Arvind & Jaya $500.00 Sata, Jim & Kundan

$1,200.00 Annonymous $500.00 Sheth, Jay & Kinjal

$1,200.00 Shah, Mahendra J. $365.00 Shah, Jayesh & Deval (for Avinash & Ariya)

$1,001.00 Patel, Vrajesh & Manisha $301.00 Jain, Ashok & Asha

$1,001.00 Reddy, Madhava & Sobha $301.00 Mehta, Rajnikant & Jyoti

$1,000.00 Shah, Ashwin & Anupama $300.00 Annonymous

$1,000.00 Shah, Kanti & Debra $300.00 Annonymous

$1,000.00 Shah, Raju & Monica $300.00 Shah, Rajiv & Reepal


$701.00 Shah, Bipin & Vijaya $251.00 Annonymous

$501.00 Annonymous $251.00 Annonymous




$501.00 Annonymous $251.00 Bhatnagar, Neal & Rupal

$501.00 Dagli, Dinesh & Sunita (for Ajay & Nilesh) $251.00 Sanghvi, Prakash & Kirti

$501.00 Dani, Shashikant & Devyani $251.00 Shah, Hemang & Tejal

$501.00 Desai, Nitin & Rashmi $251.00 Shah, Kanti

$501.00 Jain, Raj & Shakuntla $251.00 Shah, Manoj & Minaxi

$501.00 Mehta, Jayesh & Bhavna $251.00 Shah, Niranjan & Vibha

$501.00 Parikh, Jitendra & Nayana $251.00 Shah, Pradip

$501.00 Ravikrishnan, K.P. & Rita $251.00 Shah, Sharad & Nalini

$501.00 Shah, Ashvin & Purnima $251.00 Sheth Jasvant Saroj (Sterling Heights)

$501.00 Shah, Atul & Hemangini $201.00 Annonymous

$201.00 Annonymous $101.00 Patel, Shanti & Chandrakanta

$201.00 Annonymous $101.00 Ravani, Chandrakant & Ramila

$201.00 Chokshi, Pravin & Kalpana $101.00 Shah, Arvind & Jaya (for Aanya & Chhaya)

$201.00 Grim, William & Christina $101.00 Shah, Arvind & Ramila (for Anay, Anya, Avinash & Ariva)

$201.00 Maru, Dhiraj & Niru $101.00 Shah, Dipen & Kavita (for Keval)

$201.00 Shah, Shirish & Vidya $101.00 Shah, Jaimik & Reenal

$200.00 Annonymous $101.00 Shah, Peenal & Niral

$200.00 Annonymous $101.00 Shah, Pradip & Hemalata

$200.00 Jhaveri, Deepak & Sujata $101.00 Shah, Rajiv & Reepal (for Riya)

$151.00 Annonymous $101.00 Shah, Shirish & Parul

$151.00 Annonymous $101.00 Shah, Vinit & Anuja

$151.00 Deora, Mohan & Suvarna $101.00 Thakkar, Ashok & Rekha

$151.00 Shah, Arvind & Ramila $100.00 Annonymous

$151.00 Shah, Kumarpal & Indiraben $100.00 Chinoy, Ranjit & Usha

$151.00 Shah, Nalin & Gita (for Shantaben) $100.00 Malde, Chandrakant & Madhu (for Aanika, Baiju & Aacubh)

$151.00 Shah, Rashmikant & Renuka $100.00 Shah, Pradeep & Divya

$151.00 Shah, Rohit & Punita (for Swati & Sonali) $75.00 Annonymous

$151.00 Shukla, Yogesh & Jyoti $51.00 Annonymous

$150.00 Shah, Vinod & Nita $51.00 Annonymous

$108.00 Bora, Anand & Mona $51.00 Annonymous

$101.00 Annonymous $51.00 Bhatnagar, Madhu & Madhulika

$101.00 Annonymous $51.00 Joshi, Devendra & Rujuta

$101.00 Annonymous $51.00 Maheshwari, Rajiv & Mamata (for Chintan)

$101.00 Annonymous $51.00 Shah, Arvind & Jayshree

$101.00 Annonymous $51.00 Shah, Jagdish & Krishna

$101.00 Badani, Kishore & Kalpana $51.00 Shah, Kumarpal & Indiraben

$101.00 Bhandari, Sanjay & Manisha $51.00 Shah, Peenal & Niral (for Priyal)

$101.00 Dani, Niketa $51.00 Shah, Rahul & Neeyati (for Jayna)

$101.00 Humbad, Niranjan & Sunetra $51.00 Shah, Vinit & Anuja (for Aarvi)

$101.00 Mehta, Jayesh & Bhavna (for Vimlaben & Bhartiben) $50.00 Sheth, Dhanraj & Sadhna

$101.00 Munot, Rahul & Gayatri $79,090 Total Amount


2009 Fund Raising Dinner Souvenir Advertisement List

No. Name

No. Name

1 Air France

29 Jim & Kundan Sata (Business)

2 Amarnath Gowda

30 Jim & Kundan Sata (Personal)

3 Apex Financial Services, Inc.

31 Kirit & Nina Shah

4 Arvind & Ramila Shah

32 Kumon Classes

5 Bank of Michigan

33 Lakeshore Engineering Services, Inc.

6 Bharat & Geeta Tolia

34 Marimba Auto

7 Bombay Grill

35 MIINDIA .COM

8 Cardiology Associates of Port Huron

36 Miracle Home Care

9 Comerica Bank C/o Tisa Sherry (Southfield)

37 MS Orthodontist

10 CTI and Associates, Inc.

38 Nalin & Geeta Shah

11 Dearborn Oral Surgery PC

39 Nitin & Rashmi Desai

12 Dinesh & Sunita Dagli

40 Nu Mortgage Services, Inc.

13 Doctor's Pharmacy

41 Pankaj & Malini Vakharia

14 EC & BOT

42 Piyush Dave

15 eDealinfo.Com, Inc.

43 Prudential Insurance C/o Pratik Shah

16 El Nibble Nook Restaurant

44 Ram Creations

17 Enviro Matrix, Inc.

45 Rangoli Cuisine, Inc.

18 Flash International Inc.

46 Royal Indian Cusine

19 Flora Construction Co.

47 Saloni Gems, LLC

20 Flowers By Renee, Inc.

48 Skybird Travel & Tours, Inc.

21 Futurenet Group Inc.

49 Square Lake Family Dentistry

22 Gala & Associates, Inc.

50 Sumanray & Hemlata Raval

23 Goldsmith Gallery

51 Superior Engineering Associates Inc.

24 Gupta Kamal, M.D. PC

52 Sylvan Lake Family Practice

25 HP & Associates

53 Transphere, Inc.

26 Indu Pai And Nita Desai Associates

54 Travel Network

27 Indus Mortgage

55 Vastupal & Varsha Shah

28 Jasvant & Saroj Sheth

Total Amount: $22,920


2011 JAINA Convention JAINA (Jain Associations in North America) holds a national convention every two years in various Jain Centers in North America. This is an important gathering of Jains from USA, Canada and from around the world. The primary purpose of these conventions is to strengthen our unity and facilitate a dialogue to enhance the observance and practices of our core principles for the current and future generations. JAINA has invited all Jain Centers in North America to bid to become the host center for the 2011 convention to be held during July 1-4, 2011. Our society is one of the premier Jain Centers and, we believe, is capable of hosting such an important national event. We have already sent in a letter of intent to bid for the 2011 convention. EC/BOT has established an exploratory committee (see below) to pull together the required information and prepare a bid packet for submission to the JAINA Executive Board. This committee of 14 members, under the guidance of Vastupal Shah and Niranjan Shah, has been meeting regularly to develop the details of the proposal. Vastupal Shah Pritish Shah Niranjan Shah Jinansh Shah Reenal Shah Arvind Shah Manish Zaveri Pratiksha Shah Nalin Shah Kamal Jain Jayesh Mehta Manish Mehta Ajay Dagli Rajiv Shah It is expected that the bid packet will be finalized by mid June and will be sent to JAINA after review and concurrence of EC and BOT. We are excited about bringing the convention to our center and look forward to your enthusiastic support in this effort. Thanks and Jai Jinendra! Jayesh Mehta Rajiv Shah Chairman President Board of Trustees Executive Committee

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Jain Vani Advertisement Rates

We are taking new advertisements in Jain Vani. We publish around 6 Jain Vani in a year, which reaches to more than 500 member's family. Different levels of advertisement are listed below. Please contact any EC member if you or anyone you know would like to publish their advertisement. We have also started to take one time advertisement in Jain Vani. 1. Diamond Level (Full Page) – $1,800 for full year 2. Platinum Level (Half Page) – $1,000 for full year 3. Gold Level (Quarter Page) – $650 for full year 4. Silver Level (1/8 Page - business card size) – $325

for full year

5. Bronze Level (1/8 Page - business card size) – $75 for one time publication


Upcoming Events

Library News Library is open every other Sunday (Study Class Sundays only) from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Please come and look at the collection of Books, Audio- Video and some CDs. There are new English storybooks with pictures for younger children. New list is put on our website. ONE IMPORTANT REQUEST: PLEASE DO NOT PUT ANY BOOKS, MAGAZINES IN THE LIBRARY OR OFFICE WITHOUT CALLING HEENA SHAH. Tel. No. 248-649-0981. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR DONATION. WE NEED STORY BOOKS IN ENGLISH AND GUJRATI, IN GOOD CONDITION. By Henna Shah

EC CORNER

Guest Log

• It’s great to hear from visitors about their experience at our temple. Please encourage your guests to write their comments. Please find some of the recent comments from guest book.

o "We belong to a very small community of Tamil Jains. Really appreciate Jain Temple in our locality." - Ajith Prasad Bharatha Kumaran and Anusha Jinadas, Auburn Hills, MI.

o "The temple is well planned and provides a peaceful place to meditate. We enjoyed our visit. It seems like everything is well taken care and is model for other religious places to follow in some aspects" - Lakshmi Sabapathy, Troy, MI.

Membership Directory

• It’s time for our new membership directory publication. We will be publishing our new directory in month of October during the Temple Diwali Program. We would like to make sure we don’t miss out anyone and would like to have your full support while we do the data validation in the next few months. During the Anniversary program EC Committee will have a table outside and would request all the members to verify their contact information.

Thank you

• Shri Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Mahotsav was celebrated on April 19, 2009 at the temple. We would like to thank Rajesh Mithalal & Vanitha (Aarti), Mahendra J Shah (Divo) and Kirtikant & Kokila Sheth (Shanti Kalash) for their donation.

• JSGD thanks all the volunteers who helped during Shri Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Mahotsav event in the food preparation, table-chair setup, serving food, and all other activities to make the event successful.

• Dev Shastra Guru Puja (Hindi Puja) was performed on May 17, 2009. Ashok & Asha Jain has sponsored the puja. Upcoming Dev Shastra Puja is on June 6th, 2009 and Purushottam & Manjul Deo is sponsoring the puja. We would like to thank puja sponsors.

Welcome

• We would like to thank and welcome our new lifetime members: o Jinansh & Priya Shah o Sujata & Ajay Raman o Akash & Bindi Shah

Wanted

•••• JSGD is looking for volunteers, who have experience in programming for our Website Enhancement Project. This is the time where you can apply your skills for the benefits of our community. Please contact Chirag Jhaveri ([email protected]) or Vinit Shah ([email protected]) from the Executive Committee.

Chicago Pratishtha

•••• Due to lack of interest, JSGD has cancelled the plan to take the bus to Chicago for Pratishtha.


Full Day Masti, Games & Delicious Food

Complete Family Fun

June 20th, 2009 Saturday 11.00 AM TO 5.00 PM

Kensington Metro Park Playfield west "W"

LUNCH - Noon – 2 PM Badshahi Masaledar Khichdi, For Kids Pasta and Mumbaiya Famous Sandwich

Fun Time 2.00pm Onwards Games for Family, Senior & Kids

Late Afternoon Ice cream, Corn & Watermelon to Keep Us KOOOOL

Contact: Pratik Shah 248-943-2220, Rajiv Shah 248-538-7227, Rahul Shah 734-238-0854

Directions Kensington Park is located on the North side of I-96. Park and can be accessed via 3 Main Entry Points.

From East: � Take exit 155 to Milford Road North (Milford Road Exit) and follow Signs to Kensington Metro Park Entrance.

� For members using Milford Road Exit (Exit 155), the entrance is on the LEFT. � Follow the signs to Kensington Park Office. � Go Past the Park office and follow signs to proceed to MAPLE BEACH � Look for signs to POSSUM HOLLOW. � Entrance to Possum Hollow is on your left. From West: � Take exit 151 (Kensington Road Exit) and follow signs to KENSINGTON METRO PARK � Follow HIGH RIDGE DRIVE TO MAPLE BEACH DR. � Take MAPLE BEACH DRIVE TO POSSUM HOLLOW. � Turn Right into the picnic ground. � Follow the signs to Possum Hollow Picnic Grounds. From East or West: � Take exit 153 (Kent Lake Road Exit) and follow Signs to the Kensington Park Office. � Go Past the Park office and follow signs to proceed to MAPLE BEACH � Look for signs to POSSUM HOLLOW. � Entrance to Possum Hollow is on your left. SIGNS will be posted on the route to point to the JSGD Picnic Spot. Please remember to follow the posted speed in park while driving to avoid speed violation ticket. Please find attached herewith, the map of Kensington Metro Park on next page. NOTE: There are some constructions/lane closures on I-96/I-696/M-5 interchange as well as on I-696 in Oakland County throughout summer. Sometimes over the weekends portion of the construction zone get completely closed for traffic. Alternate Routes are suggested.

Jain Society of Greater Detroit


Jain Society of Greater Detroit, Inc. 29278 W. 12 Mile Road,

Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4108 (248) 851-JAIN (5246)

Tax ID: 38-2368360

www.jain-temple.org

Dress Code for the Temple

Our temple is an integral part of our lives. It provides us an opportunity to perform our religious activities, maintain our cultural heritage, enhance us spiritually, teach our kids Jain way of living through study class.

The purpose of us coming to temple should be very simple and very unanimous. It is to perform the Darshan – Puja – Dhyan – Think about our individual soul and our intense desire to achieve something beyond the life cycle. First step to progress on this path is to facilitate all the members coming to temple in this process without any distraction other than Darshan.

We all should strive to maintain the sanctity and the piousness of our temple. It will provide respect well as maintain the dignity of the place. Therefore, it is highly recommended that people visiting the temple observe the following dress code:

1. All clothing should be well below the knees. Shorts, Capris & Skirts just barely covering the knees are not desired.

2. Clothing should not be Sleeveless, Skin-tight or Transparent.

3. Do not wear Black color clothes while performing Puja inside Ghabhara area.

4. Observance of these guidelines should be followed by all adults and youths who are 12 years of age and older.

--- Executive Committee June 1, 2009


Jain Study Class Corner

Quotes for the month: “We wish to help our friends in a great way: but such opportunities come seldom. Let us do little acts of service every day. And the good we do will never pass away!” “To have real fun we must surprise others by being extra loving and kind to them!”

2009 Annual Day Program – We had study class students Annual Day program on May 3rd. Program was well attended – 400 plus members including 120 participants. Feedback has been excellent with warm compliments for participants, teachers, coordinators and all the volunteers. We thank all the attendees, students, teachers, and parents. Total 12 groups presented the stage items like dance, skits and debate based on Jain principles. These items were based on what they have learned in the class. The participants were recognized by presentation of trophies. The last and most favorable item of the program was a delicious “Bombay Bhel” for adults and Mexican food for students and a nice Ice Cream desert. The Study Class team thanks all the sponsors and coordinators and wonderful volunteers: Trophy Sponsors – Dimple & Dipa Shah Minal Gada & Ashish Manek Rakesh & Lisa Sheth Dhoom Group Mahendra J. Shah Nitin & Bindu Golechha Amit & Kruti Sanghvi Food Sponsors – Dimple & Dipa Shah Manish & Bharti Shah Rakesh & Lisa Sheth Dhoom Group Mahendra J. Shah Rohit & Jyoti Shah Jagdish & Bhanu Shah Food Coordinators – Bhavna Shah Sangeen Shah Chetna Shah Sohini Shah Jyoti P. Shah Jyoti R. Shah Thanks to –

• Team of Emcees – Abhishek Shah, Kinari Shah, Kunal Haria, Monica Shah, Pooja Singhi, Rujuta Patil, Swapnil Shah and Veer Shah.

• Photography and Videography – Saurabh & Sonal Shah • Audio System Management – Amit Sanghvi and Ketur Doshi • Stage Management – Jayesh Mehta • Emcees’ Coordinators – Bharti M. Shah and Vinita Parekh • Brochure Coordination – Niral Shah and Vinita Parekh • And all adult / youth volunteers for their dedication and support.

Request to all the readers – We need your input to improve the program and take it to one notch higher. Would not you help us? Please send your comments/suggestions to [email protected] or bring it during the study class. Sutra and Stavan Recital Competition – Our next exciting plan is to have a Sutra and Stavan recital competition among study class students. It will be scheduled sometime in July. For registration and dry run the student has to see Vinay C. Shah or Mahendra J. Shah in next study class. More info will be given at a later date or keep watching bulletin board. Guest Speaker – Pranali Koradia – past student of Jain Study Class – recently visited India and worked as a volunteer in the rural area near Baroda for Deepak Foundation learning and helping the organization to assist village people especially to safeguard pregnant mothers and unborn babies against unexpected mortality. It was a humbling experience for her and she shared it with study class attendees during last class of May. For further information please contact Koradia family (Pranali). Three CHEERS for Pranali.

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Jain Buck – Students, who participate in study class activities, get Jain Bucks as an incentive. Once every quarter, Jain Buck coordinators purchase items and with help of volunteers set up a store where students cash their bucks. This year EC and Study class decided on a plan to give Jain Bucks to the students who attend periodic Pujas as well as monthly Bhavna. Active participation, in Pujas / Bhavna, is encouraged. Class sponsors for month of May were – Praful & Pratima Shah, Girish & Asha Shah, Pankaj & Malini Vakharia, Bimal & Rupal Shah, Sunil & Varsha Bora, Bharat & Rani Mehta, Jitendra & Rama Sanghvi and Ashish Manek & Minal Gada. Class sponsors for month of June are – Padmaben Shah (Jitendra & Nayana Parikh), Shailesh & Swapna Trivedi, Chetan & Smita Koradia, Dimple & Dipa Shah, Rakesh & Lisa Sheth, Dinesh & Sunita Dagli, Manish & Bharti Shah. Sponsorship Update – As of today, we have 95 Life Time sponsors. Our goal is to reach a mark of 100 by Paryushan time. We need your support. Lifetime sponsorship is $1001 and you can select a month of your choice for lifetime. The monthly sponsorship is $125. For sponsoring study class, please contact Vinay C. Shah at 248-641-5975 or email [email protected]. More Information about the class is posted on bulletin board.

Study Class Dates for year 2009 Time 11 AM to 1 PM June 7 June 21 July 12 July 26 August 9 August 30 September 13 September 27 October 11 October 25 November 8 November 22 December 6 December 20

Condolences

•••• Our society member Pravinbhai Sheth's father Dr. Dhirajlal Nagardas Sheth passed away at Ahmadabad, India on Saturday May 30th at the age of 99 years. JSGD committees and members convey heartfelt condolences to Pravinbhai & Dr. Jyotikaben Sheth for their loss.

•••• It's with great regret to inform you that Dr. Suresh Shah (Shreyaben's father & Pritishbhai's father-in-law), passed away Wednesday morning (May 13th). Please join us in offering our collective condolences to Shreyaben, Pritishbhai and their family.

•••• Tarlika Chirpriya Dhabuwala, M.D., a lifelong family physician, passed away on May 11, 2009. She was 61 years of age. Tarlika was a family practitioner and dedicated her life to serving numerous families in the Clarkston, Ortonville area for 30 years. She is survived by her husband Shri Dipakbhai, her father-in-law, Shri Babubhai and mother-in-law Shrimati Ramanben. In her memory, niece and nephew Monika & Shan Kothari of Canton, MI would like to pledge a $101 donation to Jain Society.


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Temple Anniversary celebration from June 12 to June 14, 2009

Father’s Day Picnic on June 20, 2009

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