The governing council members from USA and their spouses are meeting in the holy Jain town of Shravanbelogola Karnataka India from Nov 23rd to 27th 2009. This annual retreat is to review the activities, performance of ISJS in 2009 and finalize plans for 2010. These annual retreats have been a regular feature of ISSJS program and it is the first time that it is being held in India. The retreat is followed by a week long tourism expedition to God’s own country Kerala.