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A Message from Our President

posted Feb 21, 2010 6:32 AM by JSNT Admin   [ updated Feb 21, 2010 6:42 AM ]

January 21, 2010

Jai Jinendra,

Heartiest Congratulations to all JSNT members!!!

Closing for new facility was performed yesterday on the auspicious day of "Vasant Panchmi"  and JSNT is the proud owner of the facility at 11321 Webb Chappell Road. This milestone was achieved by your support along with dedication & hard work of the Fund Raising Committee, Temple Committee and the Board members.

Once again, I thank all of you for your support and looking forward to joyous celebrations as we move in the new facility.

2009 has been exciting year for our society and it's invigorating that we managed this economically difficult year & accomplished key goals. It's easy to do well when the economy is strong, but it takes a really good team to be successful during struggling economy. Throughout 2009, we've made stable progress and in 2010 we have achieved the first big step. As the saying goes, "A journey of thousand miles begins with a single step". We have set high expectations in 2010 and we want to make our society to be best-in-class with more volunteers to organize multi-purpose events and activities.
 
We have a lot to accomplish this year and for years to come, so we anticipate continued assistance and teamwork going forward. 
 
Again, my Heartiest CONGRATULATIONS to you all,. without your support this achievement would not have been possible.

Sincerely,

Erine Shah

Entering contract binding for existing BAPS Center

posted Dec 4, 2009 6:15 PM by JSNT Admin   [ updated Dec 9, 2009 7:45 AM ]

 Update on the BAPS Purchase  as of 12/7/09
 
1) As of 12/2/09 the purchase contract becomes binding on both parties.
2) Closing is scheduled for January 18, 2010
3) Per Settlement Statement we will need an estimated $1,230,377.04 to close.
4) Lease Agreement for 6.5 months at $4,500 per month till 6/30/2010.
5) All agreed repairs will be done before the possession July/2010.


 

Request all members to please send their pending contributions to JSNT Treasurer. For more information: http://www.dfwjains.org/donation


New facility vs Buying the existing BAPS facility

posted Dec 4, 2009 6:12 PM by JSNT Admin

Dear Members,
 
In order for us to compare the cost, area, usage, expansion and other variables, between constructing a new facility vs buying the existing BAPS facility, we have attached three documents for your viewing.
 
After much deliberation in the past two months and 31st October meeting with Dr. Vinay Jain, the Fund Raising Committee, Temple Construction Committee and the Board members,  have arrived at the opinion that given our financial situation and keeping the future needs of the society in mind, the best thing for the society is to proceed to acquire the BAPS facility.
 
Should you have any questions pertaining to the documents, please email president@dfwjains.org. We would like to encourage all members to go through the documents and please email your questions as soon as possible. We will try to address your question immediately as well as post the questions in the FAQ section on our website (dfwjains.org). Rest assure only the Questions and Answers will be posted on the website. No other personal information shall be shared. This would help on the day of the town hall meeting, so that we can objectively make a decision for the best of our society and do orderly voting for the facility.
 

The documents are:
 
1) Garland_Center_2009.doc
2) BAPS_Facility_Information_2009.doc
3) JSNT_FACILITY_COMPARISON.xls

Again, we would like to request all the members to please go through the documents and we encourage all members to email your questions as soon as possible. Therefore the voting discussion, update in the TOWN HALL meeting can go smoothly.
 
Thank you,
 
JSNT Board

Open House & Pathshala Social on Sunday

posted Nov 6, 2009 10:43 AM by JSNT Admin

Jai Jinendra:

We have organized an OPEN HOUSE for the BAPS Facility on Sunday, November 8th, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. We encourage everyone to come on-site and view this facility. JSNT board members will be present to address your questions on-site. 

Also, there is Pathshala Winter Social planned for Nov 8th from 11:30 to 1:00 pm. The Pathshala group has sent Evite to kids parents attending pathshala. If you have not received this invitation or want to sign-up for joining pathshala group or this event, please contact Nisha Shah (nish.ash.ish@gmail.com).

REMINDER OPEN HOUSE:
Date: Sunday, Nov 8th, 2009
Time: 1:00 to 2:00 pm
Place: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 11321 Webb Chapel Rd, Dallas, TX 75229. Tel(1-972) 243 8669

September Updates

posted Sep 3, 2009 9:04 AM by JSNT Admin

Jai Jinendra:

September flyer has been posted on our website http://www.dfwjains.org/
Key events and discourses this month include:
Swami Vatsalya meeting in Fretz Park on Sunday, Sep 6th.
Discourses by Ujwalaben & Dineshbhai Shah, Sep 5th
Discourses by Tarlaben Doshi, Sep 7th - 9th
Pathshala for kids start on Sep 13th
We are looking for volunteers for Swami Vatsalya, so if you are interested, please contact Hitesh Mehta (hiteshm10@yahoo.com).

Also, we are asking each family to review & commit new pledges and convert your pledges to contributions soon.

Regards,
JSNT Board

Bolis Paryusan 2009

posted Aug 11, 2009 9:47 AM by Jatin Shah   [ updated Aug 22, 2009 6:48 AM by JSNT Admin ]





Paryushan Tapasya participation

posted Aug 11, 2009 9:41 AM by Jatin Shah   [ updated Aug 14, 2009 4:30 PM by JSNT Admin ]

Paryushan is starting this Sunday, August 16Th - August 23rd. This year most of the Pathshala students have summer vacation during this week. Ekasana will be done at Jain temple for all eight days at noon. This will be a good year to encourage our children to participate in Ekasana "Tapasya" for one day or more.
 
Please let us know if your child/children would like to do Ekasana or even they would like to attempt to do Ekasana and end up with Besana if not possible.

Kindly, give your names to Natvar Shah 972-644-1233 ASAP for head count.
 
We need to provide headcount for food so please email Nisha, (nish.ash.ish@gmail.com) which days you will be participating out of eight Paryushan days. All adults and children names have to be provided by Thursday night for Sunday (1st day of Paryushan) Ekasana food headcount. We want to make sure that we get enough non spicy food for children so please RSVP at your earliest.

New Jain Center Update Presentation

posted Jan 6, 2009 10:18 AM by JSNT Admin   [ updated Jun 8, 2009 8:45 AM ]

See presentation for new Jain Center presentation during Mahavir Jayanti Meeting.

Note:
1. To View this presentation you will need to download this presentation to your computer.
2. You will also need Microsoft Power Point or Microsoft Power Point Viewer [Free] (download & install from here).

Jatin

Updates on New Jain Center Project - as of 10/20/08

posted Nov 18, 2008 10:22 AM by JSNT Admin   [ updated Nov 18, 2008 2:28 PM by Jatin Shah ]

Jai Jinendra! Our plans for the Jain Center and the Temples Complex has been approved by the Garland City Council on September 2, 2008.

The project is progressing as follows:
1) We are seeking contractors to give us bids to do the structural engineering plans and Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing plans. 2) We have already completed the Kitchen Plans (attached). 3) We are working on the Audio Video System Planning for the entire complex. 5) Once these sets of drawings are done, we will be ready to get bids from the builders.

Please click to view the following drawings:

If you have any questions or suggestions please let us know.
Thank you,
Bhal Daulat, chairperson of the Temple Committee
(214-321-2800 office, 214-824-1953 home, 214-679-7539 cell)
email: thewhiterocker@yahoo.com

Details of Fund Raising & Naming Rights - as of 8/15/08

posted Nov 18, 2008 10:21 AM by JSNT Admin

To: The Members of the Jain Society of North Texas (JSNT)From: The Board of JSNT- August 15, 2008

Dear Members:
This is an important update to our recent brochure that was mailed to you summarizing our construction plans for the common hall and also the associated fund raising plans. Based on your feedback please note WE HAVE ABANDONED THE PLANS FOR BOLIS; INSTEAD, THE AMOUNTS LISTED IN THE BROCHURES FOR EACH NAMING OPPORTUNITY ARE NOW FIXED. Additionally, the fund raising committee chaired by Dr. Dhiren Shah has adopted certain rules for convenience that are as follows:

1. Only one family or individual is allowed per naming opportunity, with the exception of Bhoomi Poojan. We anticipate multiple participant- donors for the Bhoomi Poojan. Their names shall be imprinted on one common plaque specifically designated for Bhoomi Poojan. Otherwise, for the rest of the naming opportunities there will be one donor for each naming right. But, each donor can avail of multiple naming opportunities by donating respective amounts.

2. If any of you have made unspecified contribution(s) or commitments for this project without regard to any specific naming opportunity, and are now interested in donating for any of the naming right(s), the unspecified contribution shall be counted towards the total amount due for the naming right(s). For example, many of you have already paid or committed for your fair share contribution of $6000.00. If you were to avail of no specific naming opportunities then your names shall be listed on a common plaque. However, if you decide to avail of the specific naming opportunities, then the amount of $6,000 shall apply appropriately towards your total amount due for the naming right(s), and your name shall not be listed on the common plaque.

3. The large donors do not need to feel constrained by the amounts designated for the listed naming rights in our brochure. The fund raising committee shall be more than happy to customize the opportunity for them for larger amounts.

4. Since the time is of the essence, if sufficient commitments of donations are not received within the reasonable period of time the chairman and committee shall have the discretion to modify these rules for specific donors as necessary.

PLEASE NOTE THE NAMING RIGHTS ARE AWARDED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. SO, IN ORDER TO PLEDGE YOUR DONATION FOR ANY SPECIFIC NAMING RIGHT(S), PLEASE HURRY UP AND CALL MEERA JAIN BY MIDNIGHT AUGUST 25, 2008 AT 972-867-7609 or 972-890-3061 or email at meerajaindallas@gmail.com. Thank you,
Sincerely, /Meera Jain (President - On behalf of the JSNT Board)

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