Jain Society of Greater Detroit
| Day | Date | Program Description | Timing | Comment |
| Tuesday | 03/07/2019 | Monthly Snatra Puja | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Fagan Ekum Sud |
| Sunday | 03/10/19 | Hindi Class | 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM | |
| Study Class | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |||
| Hindi Puja | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | |||
| Thursday | 03/14/2019 | Asthanika Parv Start | Fagan Sud Atham | |
| Sunday | 03/17/19 | Hindi Class | 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM | |
| Study Class | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | |||
| Hindi Puja (Nandishwar Dweep) | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | |||
| Wednesday | 03/20/2019 | Chaumasi Chaudas Pratikraman | 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM | Chaumasi Chaudas |
| Thursday | 03/21/2019 | Ashthanika Parv End | Fagan Sud Punam | |
| Saturday | 03/30/2019 | 26th Fundraising Event | 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Suburban Show Palace - Novi |
| Sunday | 03/31/19 | Hindi Class | 09:45 AM - 10:45 AM | |
| Study Class | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
26th Fundraising event - 2019
Information
2019 Significant Individual Lifetime Contribution Award “Call for Nomination"
We have many volunteers and unsung heroes who have served the Jain Society and community for years who never worried about recognition, but instead served out of love, duty and responsibility towards the community. We appreciate what they have done, and what they continue to do. Thus, they will not be forgotten and should be recognized as they truly represent our culture at its best.
Starting in 2016, the BOT and EC had decided on the addition of a “Significant Individual Lifetime Contribution Award" to a senior member in appreciation for their services and contribution to our society. The procedure, criteria and nomination form are listed below. This award will be given during our 26th Annual Fund-raising event on March 30th, 2019 at Suburban Center in Novi. The sponsor should complete a nomination form and email back to Dr. Suresh Shah at before March 15th, 2019.The selected candidates will be informed by e-mail before March 25th, 2019. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered. For questions, please contact Manoj Modi (BOT chair) / Manish Jain (EC president) or Awards Committee co-chairs Suresh Shah/Hemant Shah.
Note: Previous year’s remaining nominations will be re-considered so their nominations forms are NOT required again.
Who will be 2019 Award Recipient???
Purpose
The purpose of these guidelines is to describe the procedures for nomination and selection of members to “Significant individual contribution Award" and to provide some assistance for carrying out those procedures.
Qualifications
“Significant Individual Lifetime Contribution Award"
To be selected for above award, a candidate should be member of in good standing for fifteen years and demonstrated long-term, outstanding service to, and support of, the Society and its objectives; shall be sponsored, in writing, by at least one member / members or by candidate. 1. Contribution of time and/or personal financial resources for JSGD
2. Contribution of time and/or personal financial support for the community-at-large to fulfill the JSGD mission based upon a non-sectarian approach
3. Publishing articles, lecturing, and teaching Jain principles; and displaying unselfish devotion for the advancement of Jain Religion
4. Participation in interfaith activities
5. Good natured, honest, humble and showing high level of personal character and integrity. Practitioner of major tenets of Jain Religion.
6. Describe up to top 10 personal achievements (not related to his/her business or profession except as Volunteers e.g. a physician volunteering on a medical mission)
7. Contribution to Humanity Nationally and Internationally
Please see additional information in nomination form. The BOT / Awards Committee reserves the right to check the validity of accomplishment claims made.
Roles and Responsibilities
BOT sends info and form VIA Jain Vani, website and by keeping forms at temple. All completed forms should be received by 3/15. Award should be give during March Fund raising event. BOT has appointed award team.
• A point system will be used for evaluation of nominations based on answers provided on the Nomination Form for various selection criteria questions. Any category on the Nomination Form left blank will be treated as zero point. Hence, candidate needs to provide answers to all questions on the Nomination Form.
Any supporting document attached with the Nomination Form should be legible and should be less than 11 pages.
Nominee / Sponsor(s)
The Candidate / sponsor completes Nomination Form and send back to the BOT/Award team,
Please e-mail nomination form to before March 15th, 2019. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered. The selected candidates will be informed by e-mail before March 25th, 2019. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered. For questions, please contact Manoj Modi (BOT chair) / Manish Jain (EC president) or Awards Committee co-chairs Suresh Shah/Hemant Shah.
The nomination form can be downloaded using the following link,
(Sharadbhai Shah was Recipient of this award at 2018 FRD Event)
Silent Art Exhibition & Auction
Silent Art Auction and Exhibition
Express your Creativity through Charity
26th JSGD Fundraising Committee presents silent art auction and exhibition of the artwork donated by the JSGD kids.
Purpose: To encourage, inspire and unleash the creativity of the JSGD kids and to instill the seed of the charity in our future generation.
Mission: To give back to JSGD temple through JSGD kid’s creativity.
Eligibility: All the JSGD kids between the age 3 - 18 years old are eligible to participate in this auction and exhibition.
Process: JSGD kids can participate by donating any form of their own created artwork from the categories mentioned below:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- Crafts
These donated artworks will be showcased on 30th March 2019 during 26th Annual Fundraising Event as an exhibit gallery. Guests will be encouraged and allowed to silently bid on each artwork with the ownership of the artwork given to the highest bidder of that artwork and the proceeds going to Jain Society of Greater Detroit.
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Gnan Sanskar Shibir
Following message is being published on behalf of Shibir Coordinators Core Committee JSGD Gnan Sanskar Shibir 2019 Based on the feedback from the JSGD members, we have changed the format and age group requirements of the Shibir. Age Group: - 5 to 18 years (for Boys & Girls) Shibir Days & Fees: - 6 days ($200 for 8 to 18 years) - 4 days ($150 for 5 to 8 years) Registration Forms and Shibir Guidelines are available on the website. Also, Tentative Schedule for both the groups are available on the website. https://www.jsgd.org/shibir.php In order to secure the Registration, please download the forms and provide it to Shibir coordinators or Study Class coordinators, along with the check. Forms has to be submitted on or before the next Study Class on March 10, 2019. Based on the counts, we will make the decision either to proceed or cancel the Shibir. Shibir Coordinators Core Committee: Chirag Jhaveri (Lead) Rahul Shah (Co-Lead) Dipen Shah (Publication) Tushar Shah (Secretary) Vinay Shah (Shibir Coordinator) ******************************************************END OF MESSAGE******************************************************
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