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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
UPCOMING EVENTS SATURDAY February 2 6th 03:00 PM-06:00 PM ANTARAYA KARMA NIVARAN
SATURDAY March 12th 01:00 PM – 05:00 PM COMMUNITY EDUCATION FAIR
SUNDAY March 13th 10:00 AM-01:00 PM PANCHKALYANAK PUJA
THURSDAY March 24th 06:30 PM--09:30 PM CHAUMASI CHAUDAS- PRATIKRAMAN
SATURDAY April 23rd 3:00 PM-09:00 PM MAHAVIR JAYANTI
Executive Committee
President Jignesh Madhani (248)-412-1642
Vice President Rahul Shah
(734)-238-0854 [email protected]
Financial Officer Surabhi Modi
(248) 340-6667 [email protected]
Secretary Prakash Shah
(201)-889-5503 [email protected]
Publication Officer
Sanjay Bhandari (732) 925-7177
Director – Food Service Shreya Shah 248-842-6737
Director - Facilities
Dipen Shah (203)-550-4853
Board of Trustees
Chairman Jay Shah
(248)-212-0291
Vice Chairman Milap Shah
(734)-455-5260
Treasurer Vijay Shah
(248)-656-8051
Public Relations Hemant Shah
(248)-426-6565
Trustees Suresh Shah
(248)-641-8418
Shailesh Jain (248)-641-8418
Jignesh Madhani (248)–412-1642
Publication # 1 February, 2013
Vir Gujarati Month: Maha Samvat: 2539
Vikram Samvat: 2069
Temple Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:30am - 12:30pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Sunday 8:00am - 12:30pm 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Aarti & Mangal Divo 11:30am & 7:30pm
Pakshal Puja Monday – Saturday 9:30am
Sunday 8:30am
Dear Members
Jai Jinendra and Pranam!
On behalf of Board of Trustees (BOT) and Executive Committee (EC) of Jain Society of Greater Detroit (JSGD), we wish that throughout the year may your life be filled with celebration of Happiness and Peace…Wishing you a Bright, Healthy and Prosperous New Year 2013 with God Bless.
Our society has been blessed with one of the most beautiful and peaceful Temple in the whole of United States of America. Being a premier Jain Organization in North America with over 514 strong family membership and extremely dedicated volunteers, we are a beacon to promote and foster Principles of Jain religion whilst being conscious of changing times and culture. These are the words from our JSGD Constitution and By-Laws written in the year 1993 by the Members of Constitution Committee; our sincere thanks to the entire team.
We should all be proud of the achievements over last 14 years since the temple has been built and this year we will be celebrating our 15th Temple Anniversary starting June 21st through June 23rd. Just like any religious congregation, it is always work-in-progress. We need more volunteers and larger presence for temple’s successful functioning. Temple needs you; time is the most valuable gift you can give. We earnestly thank those who support this worthy cause and also those who will be supporting.
We extend our deepest condolences to families who have lost their loved ones. May the departed souls be blessed and you will be always there in our thoughts and pray to God to give you strength in these tough times. If family of departed soul wishes, EC will publish an Obituary in next Jain Vani publication.
Respected members, Jai Jinendra, Strap on your winter gear 012. Here are the highlights of the
Pujari Harindra Shah (248)-865-0908
EC Sub-Committees
Audio/Video Bipin Shah
Building Maintenance
Pravin Shah Jinansh Shah
Nirav Shah
Education Vinay Shah
Mahendra Shah Pravin Shah
Hemesh Shah
Hall Rental Rahul Shah
Inventory Management
Shreya Shah Janaki Shah
JOY Advisors
Nutan Shah
Library Heena Shah Tarang Shah
Pilgrimage
Vastupal Shah Vinay Shah
Religious
Kalpesh Shah
Site Management Dipen Shah
Swadhyay
Peenal Shah Shashi Shah
Web Development Rajiv Maheshwari
BOT Sub-Committees
Audit Bhupendra Shah
Constitution Girish Shah
Finance
Shreyas Shah Rajiv Shah
Fund Raising
BOT
JAINA Directors Vastupal Shah Manish Mehta
Raj Jain
JOS & Social Services Bipin Shah
Vastupal Shah
Congratulations to individuals, whether it was their wedding, birth of baby, engagement, retirement, new house, new job, graduation, achievement or any occasion. Share the information with us and we will publish it in our next Jain Vani.
Our new year started with overwhelming participation during Snatra Puja on January 1st where bhatu was distributed and over 125 participants during Meru Teras Puja on February 3rd which was followed by Swamivatsalaya.
We have an exhilarating schedule of events planned through-out the entire year of 2013 besides monthly Pujas, Hindi Sanskriti Diwas, Annual Day Program and Paryushan Parva 2013. Entire schedule of events can be viewed on our website www.jsgd.org, temple notice board and December 2012 Jain Vani. Please circle these events on your calendars.
20th Fund Raising Dinner on March 23rd, 2013 at Suburban
Collection Showplace of Novi (SCS). Please RSVP before March 10th
to enter into special giveaway. For more details visit
www.jsgd.org/FRD
Father’s Day Picnic on June 16th, 2013 at Play Field “D” Kensington
Park
15th Anniversary Celebrations from June 21st through June 23rd at
Temple
JAINA Convention starting July 4th through July 7th at SCS
Member statements for Tax purposes were mailed out before January 31st, 2013. Please review your statements to ensure accuracy. A job well done by entire JSGD Finance Team!
We would also like to complement the Parking Lot Committee (Jagdish Shah, Bipin Shah, Shailesh Jain and Rajiv Shah) for successfully completing the construction of new parking lot. Without their thoughtful planning and oversight, an undertaking like this would have been nearly impossible.
We want to particularly acknowledge the hard work and accomplishments of the outgoing EC Team. During their term many new and exciting initiatives were begun. The legacy they leave behind will provide motivation and inspiration to incoming EC Team.
Finally, we are grateful for the opportunity to lead this venerable organization. Your support, guidance and encouragement is much appreciated. We sincerely thank all the members for what you have done and please continue to do on the front line of religious, social and cultural arena.
Jai Jinendra and Pranam!
Jignesh Madhani Jay Shah
President, Executive Committee Chairman, Board of Trustees
Recipe of the month - Vegan Chocolate Cake
Cake’s Picture Ingredients Preparation
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1 cup water
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175
degrees C). Lightly grease one
9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa,
baking soda and salt. Add the oil,
3. Vanilla, vinegar and water. Mix
together until smooth.
4. Pour into prepared pan and bake at
350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45
minutes.
5. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
FOUR STEPS OF A GREAT LIFE.
1. Look Back & Thank GOD 2. Look Forward & Trust GOD 3. Look Around and & Believe in GOD 4. Look Within Yourself & Find GOD
Table of contents Page
BOT Corner, JSGD Website, Jain directory price and Jain Panchang 4
20th Fund Raising Dinner 5-7
2013 JAINA Convention Update 8-9
Upcoming events and Religious Sub-Committee Member Names 10
Donation request 11
Article on Jainism 12
Kids Corner 13
Jain Study Class Corner 14-15
Snatra Puja Pictures 16
Meru Teras Puja Pictures 17
Parking Lot Report 18
JOY Update and the Advertisements 19-20
BOT Corner
JSGD Fundraiser: Our annual fund raising dinner is scheduled for March 23rd, 2013 (Saturday). It will again happen at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi MI. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend it. Development of our next door lot: As presented during the last general body meeting, BOT is thinking on how best to utilize our next door lot for our current and future requirements. A lot of good suggestions have come from many members. This is still in very initial stage and we will keep everyone informed as and when some progress is done. For suggestions or comments, please contact any BOT member. Patt Donors List: The temporary plaques for both patt donors have been placed near the respective patts. BOT requests the donors to review the accuracy of names and contact Suresh Shah for any correction so that it could be incorporated in the permanent plaques. Plan is to have the permanent plaques put up in 1st quarter of 2013. JAINA 2013 Convention: Please mark your calendars for July 4th thru 7th of 2013 for the JAINA Convention in our town. Vastupal Shah and his team are leading the efforts for this convention and are working very hard to ensure a successful convention. Support from every member will help take some load off and make it probably the best convention ever. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact any of convention board members. Temple Building Update: Recently we finished repair, painting and cleaning of the exterior of our Temple building. We have also done trimming of all the trees and bushes and cleanup around them. All of this is the effort to beautify our temple and surroundings. The repair to our Shikhar is in planning phase and will be completed in first half of 2013. Organizing Society Records: Milap Shah from BOT is collecting all the society records in effort to centralize all our records. If you still have any JSGD records, please contact Milap at 734-455-5260. Your support is very much appreciated for the safekeeping and centralization of society documents.
JSGD website The Temple website has been changed. Please start using www.jsgd.org and remember to replace your bookmark. Any reference to http://www.jain-temple.org will automatically get redirected to
http://www.jsgd.org. The logo on the temple website has also been updated. Please note that all
communications have also been updated. The new email addresses are [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].
Jain directory at the nominal price
Society members can buy extra copy of Jain directory 2012-2014 for a nominal fee of $5. Please
contact one of the EC members or visit the office for more information.
Jain Panchang Please go the link below for more details: http://www.jsgd.org/documents/Panchang_with_sunrise_sunset_for_FH.pdf. Courtesy: Chandresh Doshi
Jain Society of Greater Detroit's 20th Annual Fundraising Dinner
Our 20th Annual Fund Raising Dinner is planned for March 23rd. Please see the invitation and the entertainment details below. We are looking forward to everyone’s presence at this event to make it memorable. Please RSVP before March 10th to enter into a special giveaway.
INVITATION ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM
A beautiful color brochure is planned for the event and we sincerely request your support by promoting your business or personal advertisement in the brochure or sponsoring the event. Our aim is to give back to businesses and members who support our Temple. Please review the attached information for the Advertisement /Sponsorship opportunities and benefits along with NET Benefits to sponsors. All the details are also available on our website at http://www.JSGD.org/FRD. We expect over 400 people for this event, enabling your advertisement to reach an audience with a varied professional and business background. Please E-mail your advertisement and sponsorship information to: Suresh Shah E-mail: [email protected] (248-635-2482). Your generous support will be very much appreciated.
There are three different ways to support this event.
1. Dinner Sponsorship levels: $1000 to $10,000 (see attached for details:
Bronze - $1000; Silver $2000; Gold $5000; Platinum $7500 and Diamond $10000.
2. Advertisements in Brochure ; With the following Rates and Specifications:
Back Page (Color / Full page): $2500 Inside Front (Color / Full page): $1500 Inside Back (Color): $1500 Full Page (Color $1000 Full Page (B&W): $700 Half Page (Color): $500 Half Page (B&W): $350 Quarter Page (B&W): $200 Banner displayed in Hall (24 sq. ft.): $500
3. Special Sponsorship opportunities: Decoration; Babysitting, Entertainment, Appetizer, Dinner and
Dessert can be customized. Just send an e-mail to Suresh Shah.
Advertisement Rates $2,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,000 $700 $500 $350 $200
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Ad in Brochure -$350 -$500 -$1,000 -$1,000 -$1,000
Repeat Jain Vani Publication NA -$150 -$150 -$150 -$150
Yellow Pages for entire year -$250 -$250 -$250 -$250 -$250
Email Newsletter -$100 -$100 -$100 -$100 -$100
Tax Break of 30% -$300 -$600 -$1,500 -$2,250 -$3,000
Tax Break on dinner tickets
(you would normally not get this tax break if you
were to purchase only the dinner tickets)
-$39 -$78 -$195 -$273 -$390
Net Cost -$169 $62 $1,155 $2,567 $3,810
JSGD 20th Annual Fundraising Dinner Event (Net Cost)
JAINA 2013 CONVENTION – We are on our way!
As you know our local Sangh volunteers have been working diligently to plan, organize and create an incredible experience for the next JAINA Convention at the Suburban Collection Showplace from July 4th through July 7th, 2013.
An estimate of over 100,000 man hours has already been put into working this convention. The Convention board would like to thank and recognize all the volunteers and their efforts.
If you have not volunteered yet, please contact Vastupal Shah at [email protected].
We would love every family in our Society to be part of this Convention!
Early Bird registration has expired and we are proud to announce that over 2,000 people have registered for the convention! Below are statistics of the number of people attending and where they are from. Again, congratulations to all for achieving this number of registrants!
A snapshot of who is attending so far:
JAIN SOCIETY OF GREATER DETROIT, INC.
UPCOMING EVENTS
DAY DATE TIMING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION COMMENTS
SUNDAY 2/24/13
09:45 AM-10:45 AM HINDI CLASS
10:00 AM-11:30 AM HINDI PUJA
11:00 AM-01:00 PM STUDY CLASS
SUNDAY 3/10/13 09:45 AM-10:45 AM HINDI CLASS
11:00 AM-01:00 PM STUDY CLASS
SUNDAY 3/17/13
09:45 AM-10:45 AM HINDI CLASS
10:00 AM-11:30 AM HINDI PUJA
11:00 AM-01:00 PM STUDY CLASS
SATURDAY 3/23/13 06:00 PM-12:00 AM FUND RAISING DINNER GOOD FRIDAY - MARCH 29
TUESDAY 3/26/13 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM CHAUMASI CHAUDAS-PRATIKRAMAN
EASTER - MARCH 31
SUNDAY 4/7/13 09:45 AM-10:45 AM HINDI CLASS
10:00 AM-01:00 PM STUDY CLASS
SUNDAY 4/14/13 10:00 AM-01:00 PM SHRI NAVVANU PRAKARI PUJA # 2
WEDNESDAY 4/17/13 10:00 AM -12:30
AM AYAMBIL OLI - START
SUNDAY 4/21/13 09:45 AM-10:45 AM HINDI CLASS
11:00 AM-01:00 PM STUDY CLASS
THURSDAY 4/25/12
10:00 AM -12:30 AM
AYAMBIL OLI - END
ALL DAY PALITANA YATRA
FRIDAY 4/26/13
07:00 AM -08:30 AM
SNATRA PUJA
09:00 AM-11:00 AM AYAMBIL OLI PARNA (FOR TAPASVIS ONLY)
SATURDAY 4/27/13 10:00 AM-02:30 PM MAHAVIR JANMA KALYANAK Actual Day 4/23/13
SUNDAY 4/28/13 10:00 AM-11:30 AM HINDI PUJA
Religious sub-committee
Our sincere thanks to the following society members of the religious sub-committee who have volunteered to help out Kalpeshbhai.
1. Rajnibhai & Jyotsnaben Shah
2. Prafulbhai & Pratimaben Shah
3. Dipakbhai & Pannaben Shah
4. Mahendrabhai & Indiraben Doshi
5. Jagdishbhai & Shailaben Shah
6. Rameshbhai & Nayanaben Shah
Appeal for Donations JAINA, collaborated in 2009-10 with the Ratna Global Foundation (a well-known India-based Jain charity) and organizations in UK, USA and Africa, to conduct a two-week long mega Mobility Camp in Palitana, Gujarat. The camp benefitted over 28,500 physically challenged and hearing impaired individuals by providing them tricycles ($77 ea), wheelchairs ($68 ea), polio calipers ($29 ea), Jaipur Foot prostheses ($27 ea), hearing aids ($20 ea), crutches ($5 ea) and other aids to improve their quality of life and future through better mobility. This year, Ratna Global Foundation has hosted a Mobility Camp in Palitana on December 23, 2012 – January 6, 2013, as was announced by Manishbhai Mehta at the JSGD Diwali Program. JSGD members are urged to donate to help offset the Camp expenses.
Article on Jainism
This past July, I saw the Jain spiritual leader Gurudev Shri Chitrabanuji speak at the Young Jains of America convention in Tampa, Florida. He was on stage in front of an audience of nearly 700 Jain teenagers. Before he spoke, he was presented with a vegan cupcake to celebrate his 90th birthday. Why a vegan cupcake as a birthday present, I wondered?
The former monk Chitrabanuji graciously accepted his gift and then spoke passionately about the
importance of adhering to the ancient principle of ahimsa or nonviolence in the modern age. He talked
about how a vegan diet, not just a vegetarian diet, is the most nonviolent way to eat. He also
encouraged changing the ancient practice of using ghee, clarified butter, for the ritual of lighting a lamp
in worship. He asked that vegetable-based oil instead be used instead, stressing that society must
unconditionally avoid the violence done by using animal products, such as meat, leather, milk, or butter.
I now understood what the vegan cupcake represented. Given my Western and Christian upbringing, though, I was
amazed to see this monk suggesting a change in a tradition thousands of years old -- and even more amazed that 700
Jain teenagers were listening attentively. The room was silent, and the respect given this prominent figure in the Jain
community was evident. I had come to this event as a guest speaker, and, as an outsider looking in, I could see
something very deep in this simple call for reform. In fact, I believe this call to reform is the very thing that will keep the
Jain community together for another thousand years.
The basic Jain value of nonviolence still demands respect, despite the roaring cultural changes and life-altering
technological innovations of the 21st century. The teen sitting next to me, with spiked hair and ripped jeans, paused from
texting and chatting long enough to hear Chitrabanuji's call for change. This is because at some point in his life he was
taught this principle of nonviolence.
Yet Chitrabanuji was taking these teens to a higher level. He shows how to evolve an ancient religion while still holding
onto its core values. The Jain diet and practice of worship, he suggests, moves closer to the value of nonviolence when
veganism replaces vegetarianism. Promoting the ancient value of nonviolence in this way may actually be the thing that
will help to stop the growing violence among young people in America. If creative or new approaches to ahimsa are
encouraged, then children will become personally involved in deepening and developing the practice of nonviolence in
their own lives.
Certainly, the shootings at Columbine, Virginia Tech, and now Newtown show young people's frustration, anger, and a
desire to take matters into one's own hands. If youth are given opportunities to create their own expressions of
nonviolence from a young age, then perhaps the tools of violence -- so often learned with a video game controller in their
hand -- may be nullified.
Ahimsa or nonviolence may be promoted through its influence on youths' present actions. What might these actions look
like? It could be limiting their exposure to certain movies or video games after realizing its impact on their thoughts and
actions. It could be joining organizations that promote peaceful activities among their peers once they become aware of
how it keeps communities together. It could mean removing dairy from their diet after recognizing the painful effect of
mass milk production on cows. This could indeed lead to them requesting vegan cupcakes on their birthday, as
Chitrabanuji received on his.
It is not the specific action they choose, or even the reason for it, that matters most, however. Every individual will find
their own way and their own expression. What truly matters is the value of ahimsa that lies behind their choice. If values
like ahimsa are taught in creative ways that deepen tradition, the positive impact on children's actions and interactions can
only multiply.
J. J. Craig spoke on the topic of mentoring at the annual Young Jains of America convention held in Tampa, Florida, in July 2012. She
is an English professor with a PhD from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Her research interests include cross-cultural
communication and medieval to modern symbolism. She co-edited the book R/EVOLUTIONS: Mapping Culture, Community, and
Change (2009) and helped proofread The Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary. Currently, she teaches English
Composition and edits dictionaries for the Language Division of HarperCollins. – By Dr. J.J. Craig
Kids corner Comic book
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Crossword – Life of Mahavira
Answers on page 15
Jain Study Class Corner
Quote for the month: “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ― Benjamin Franklin “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.”
2013 Study Class Program: 2013 Study class have been started and the schedule is listed at the bottom of this page. It is also posted on JSGD website under “Study Class” tab. Study Class Website: Now, many more information is available on JSGD website. Please visit “study class” tab and you will find memories of past 30 years, schedule, curriculum, sponsors, teachers, homework, annual day photos and videos and much more. 2013 World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation: This event took place on January 27, 2013. Eight (8) students participated in a wonderful religious interfaith reconciliation under the direction of Amiben Lakhani and Truptiben Ajmera. The students explained 3 principles of Jainism – Ahinsa, Anekantvad and Aparigraha. Then they recited “Khamemi Savva Jive” and explained the meaning. Congratulations to the following participants: Shikha Lakhani Siddharth Lakhani Chintan Ajmera Harsh Ajmera Aarvi Shah Vira Mehta Tanvi Doshi Kaavya Doshi Hindi Pathshala Hindi Pathshala is moving smoothly with 60+ students.
Please note: Hindi Class time is 9:45 am – 10:45 AM Jain Study Class time is 11:00 – 12:30 PM Study Class Lunch Program: Please welcome Pratiksha Shah to join Rachna Parakh as lunch coordinator. The lunch of January 13th class was sponsored by: - Neel Parakh – Dharmendra and Rachna Parakh - Vijay and Hema Shah
If you like to sponsor a lunch for your children’s birthday, your birthday, anniversary or feel great to feed all, please contact Rachna Parakh or Pratiksha Shah. Study Class Sponsorship: Following is the information for the sponsorship in January, February and March: January –9 Lifetime Sponsors February – 9 Lifetime sponsors March – 10 Lifetime sponsors The names of these sponsors are posted on Bulletin Board. Sponsorship Update – As of today, we have 126 Life Time sponsors. Please join in welcoming following 1 new Lifetime Sponsor: Jainav…Jaimik & Reenal Shah 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 248-893-7262 or email [email protected].
ANSWERS TO THE CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS: 2. Fourteen 5. KingSiddhartha 6. Moksha DOWN: 1. QueenTrishala 3. Agamas 4. Bihar
Study Class Dates for 2013 Time 11 AM to 1 PM January 13 January 27 February 10 February 24 March 10 March 17 April 7 April 21 May 5 May 19 No Class in June July 14 July 28 August 11 August 25 September 14* September 22 October 6** October 20 October 27 November 10 November 24 December 15 * = Sutra / Stavan Recital – 2:30 to 5:30 PM ** = Annual Day Program – 2:00 to 5:30 PM
Snantra Puja and Meru Teras Puja update
SNATRA PUJA (JAN, 1, 2013). Puja was followed by Bhatu.
Snatra Puja sponsors/Gheeboli
Name(s) Info in bill Amount
Vinit & Leena Shah (Sponsors) Aarti $201.00
Bhavesh & Shivani Shah (Sponsors) Mangal Divo $401.00 Link to the pictures: http://tinyurl.com/a5u6mzw
Courtesy: Sharad Shah
Meru Teras Puja : on Feb 3, 2013. The Puja was followed by Swami Vatsalya lunch.
Meruteras Puja sponsors/Gheeboli
Name(s) Info in bill Amount
Rashmi & Hemlataben (Sponsors) Shanti Kalash $151.00
Pravin & Surbhi Shah (Sponsors) Puja $151.00
Jaimik & Reenal (Gheeboli) Mangal Divo $121.00
Link to the pictures: http://tinyurl.com/al7dbvu
Courtesy: Sharad Shah
New Parking Lot Report (Final Expenses)
Respected JSGD members, Jai Jinendra!
The Parking Lot Committee is happy to report that our project is complete and we have the final numbers for you.
We have combined all the expenses for the entire parking lot process from the concept phase to the realization. As you may recall, we had a total budget of $305,000 ($15,000 BOT approved exploration budget + $290,000 JSGD membership approved budget) for the project. With all the expenses paid and having received all the dues back from the City, we stand at a final amount of $309,033.79 for the project. Here is a summary of actual expenses by category.
Category Budget Actual
Engineering $20,000 $23,759.50
Testing $5,000 $4,185.40
Permits $5,000 $8,714.89
Construction $275,000 $272,374.00
Total $305,000 $309,033.79
We had to overcome the following obstacles which were not planned in the original budget process: 1 City added a significant number of trees during the permit approval process. 2 City added a brick wall along the east side during the permit approval process. 3 Added the engineering cost for items # 1 & 2. 4 There was more digging than anticipated resulting in extra dirt removal and labor cost.
We went over the budget by merely $4,033.79 or 1.3% of the project cost which you all agree that it is nothing compared to the size of the project and issues along the way. We do agree that we did not meet the original project schedule as we planned.
Bhupendrabhai Shah and Rashmiben Shah were appointed by BOT to do the audit. They had done the audit of the bidding process and all the expenses. They have not found any problems and a report is available if any member would like to see it.
It was a pleasure working on the project and we are glad to be part of the project. Please do not hesitate to contact any of us for questions.
Regards, Rajiv Shah
On behalf of Parking Lot Committee - Jagdish Shah, Bipin Shah, Shailesh Jain, Rajiv Shah
JOY Board 2012- 13 President
Abhi Jain
Vice President
Umang Lathia
Treasurer
Naxal Shah
Public Relations
Sheily Shah
Publications
Rishi Mehta
Media Manager
Prakhar Bhandari
Advisor Nutan Shah
Sandy Relief Fund: On January, 2013, JOY team has raised $352 and gave the check to JAINA for Red cross Sandy relief Fund. Fundraising Dinner: On March 23rd, the Jain community is holding the annual Fundraising Dinner and JOY is planning on helping out throughout the night. We will be helping babysit kids, registration and assist the FRD Team. Donation to the Nepal Refugees: There is a collection for toys and games going on right now at the temple. All donations will be sent to a group of Nepalese Refugees. They originally lived in Nepal, but moved to Bhutan for a better life. However, the government of Bhutan began harassing them, so they traveled elsewhere. There is a group of these refugees in Lansing, Michigan, and all donations will be sent there. There are about 900 refugees there, and of them, 50-60 are children. The government helps them with housing and jobs, but the children do not have much. They would greatly appreciate any toys or games that you have in good condition (balls, bats, board games etc).
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Tel #: 734-454-1441
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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. We have also started to take one time advertisement in Jain Vani. Please contact any EC member if you or anyone you know would like to publish their advertisement. Diamond Level (Full Page) – $1,400 for full year Platinum Level (Half Page) – $800 for full year Gold Level (Quarter Page) – $500 for full year Silver Level (1/8 Page - business card size) – $300 for full year Bronze Level : ONE TIME Publication
a. 1/8 Page - business card size – $100, b. 1/4 Page - $150, c. 1/2 Page - $200
