18 th Biennial JAINA Convention Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 Jainism: World of Non-Violence Happy Diwali! JAINA Convention Update Ashok Domadia, Convener October 11, 2014

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 Convention Board Ashok Domadia - Harshad Shah- Co-convener Prem Jain – Ex-Officio Gunvant Shah – New Jersey Dilip Punatar- Cincinnati Rita Sheth - Tulsa Shobha Vora – San Francisco Atul Shah – Chicago Convener Deepak Shah – Co- convener Raju Shah - Atlanta Sameer Shah - Atlanta Madhu Sheth - Atlanta Vijay Kothari - Atlanta Anil Shah - Atlanta 2

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) - July 2-5, Parking (upto 2000 cars)only $ 10 for all 4-days! How to attend? Early Registration started with start of Paryushan – first time in JAINA Conventions history Go to for Registration and more information How much? Early Bird Price - $149/Adult, $129/Youth Register NOW before prices go up on November 16. Current Status 3

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th Attendees Registered. Registration out- sourced Andrew Young, an activist in Civil Rights movement with Dr. Martin Luther King, confirmed as a Key Note Speaker Goal is to register 800 more Attendees by November 15 th $ 200K+ pledges received. Pledges received for Maha Sanghpati, Sanghpati, Breakfast, Evening Entertainment, all-day Swami Vatsalya sponsorship, water bottles etc. Current Status 4

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 GICC Convention Center 5

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 Grand Ball Room – Main Hall 6

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 GICC Lobby 7

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 Marriott at GICC 8

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 Thursday, July 2, 2015 Welcome / registration / Lunch /afternoon Tea/ Dinner/ Welcome receptions/ Ras-Garba/ Blessings from spiritual leaders Friday, July 3, 2015 Yoga/ Exercise /Darshan Breakfast/ Procession/ Opening ceremony/ Lunch Afternoon sessions/ Afternoon tea Late afternoon sessions/ Dinner Evening Cultural programs / Entertainment Convention Events Highlights Similar to previous Conventions 9

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 Saturday, July 4, 2015 Yoga/ Exercise / Darshan Breakfast/ morning session/ Lunch Afternoon session/ afternoon tea Late afternoon session/ Dinner Professional Evening Entertainment, JAINA Awards Ceremony Sunday, July 5, 2015 Yoga/ Exercise /Darshan Breakfast/ Closing ceremony/ Lunch/ early afternoon tea All youth programs will be separated based on age group Convention Events Highlights (Contd.) 10

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 Diverse and informative speakers & programs 18 eminent sadhus, sadhvijis and scholars invited, including Gurudev Chitrabhanuji, Acharya Sri Chandanaji, Dr. Bharil, Gurudev Rakeshbhai Zaveri Samanijis, Bhattarakji etc. Exciting entertainment and cultural events Youth programs in Marriott Hotel -Jain Milan/ JNF, including cruise - JAB, Religious lectures Programming Plans 11

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th th Biennial JAINA Convention July 2-5, 2015 in Atlanta, GA Sponsorship Opportunities Maha-Sanghpati: $55,001, Sanghpati: $31,001 Corporate Donations Platinum: $15,001, Gold: $5,001 Swamivatsalya Diamond Dinner:$10,001, Platinum Lunch: $7,001 Gold Breakfast: $3,501, Silver Snack: $2,001 Individual Family Donation Emerald: $15,001, Ruby: $10,001 Evening Entertainment: $3,501 Raas-Garba Music Event: $3,001 Welcome Program: $2,001 Jain Networking Forum: $2,001 Jain Got Talent: $2,001 Jain Academic Bowl: $2,001 Travel Expenses For Speakers: $2,001 For the sponsorships listed above as well as the associated benefits please contact: Deepak OR Harshad ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITIES A souvenir book will be published to commemorate the Convention. The advertisement rates are as follows : Full Page (8.25” x 10.5”) $ 1,300 Half Page (8.25” x 5.25”) $ 700 Quarter Page (4 ” x 5.25”) $ 375 If you are interested, please reserve your place by contacting: DEADLINE is APRIL 30, Please visit for more informationhttp://convention.jaina.org

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 Reserve 7 to 10 min. at Mahavir Nirvana programs Post Convention flyer(s), if appropriate Drive Sponsorship efforts - many options still available Conduct Registration Drive during Pathshala programs at med/large Jain Centers Request for Call to Action 13

18 th Biennial JAINA Convention | Atlanta | July 2 nd – 5 th 2015 FOR INFO, VISIT & Happy Diwali & JAI JINENDRA! 14