OUR BOARD
Board of Directors
JCBC is run entirely by volunteers. Our board is elected by members and gives its time to keep the temple open, the programs growing, and our finances accountable.
THE BOARD AT A GLANCE
- 3 to 11 directors
- Elected at the AGM
- Volunteers, unpaid
- Runs the temple, events, and community
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The people who serve JCBC.
Our current directors, each looking after one part of JCBC.
Vijay Jain
PRESIDENT
Leads the board and its meetings, and speaks for JCBC.
Rajit Jain
VICE PRESIDENT
Works alongside the President to guide the board and JCBC.
Gaurav Kapadia
TREASURER
Manages JCBC's money: accounts, financial reports, and tax filings.
Neha Kapadia
DIRECTOR, EVENTS
Leads the planning of JCBC's events and festivals with a team of volunteers.
Jinesh Oswal
DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS
Keeps the temple safe and well kept, and sets up for events.
Jagruti Khajuria
DIRECTOR, JAIN PATHSHALA
Leads Pathshala, JCBC's Jain classes for children aged 5 and up.
Sahil Jain
DIRECTOR, MEDIA
Runs JCBC's website, social media, and community announcements.
HOW THE BOARD WORKS
Elected by members, accountable to members.
These are the basics from our bylaws. The full rules are in the documents below.
Elected by members
Voting members elect the board at each Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Open to members
Any member in good standing, aged 19 or older, can stand for the board.
Volunteers
Directors are not paid for serving on the board.
Meets regularly
The board meets often through the year, and at least once every quarter, to review how JCBC is doing.
Members stay informed
Members get email notice of general meetings at least 7 days ahead. The AGM covers the financial statements, reports from the directors, and elections.
Voting
To vote at a general meeting, a member must be in good standing, with annual dues paid by January 31.
TRANSPARENCY
Constitution & Bylaws.
JCBC is a registered Canadian charity (No. 86705 6749 RR0001) and a society under the BC Societies Act. Our constitution and bylaws are open for anyone to read.
SERVE ON THE BOARD
Want to serve your community?
Members in good standing can stand for the board. The next AGM and elections are in 2027, and we would love to hear from you.