Dear Soccer Fans, Athletes, and Friends,

The Zoroastrian Sports Committee (ZSC) would like to invite you to join us at the 5th Zarathushti Unity Cup Soccer Tournament.  Register today to take advantage of our early bird registration prices.  These low prices will no longer be available after June 6, 2007.  Tell your friends and family and come to beautiful Southern California for an unforgettable weekend.

• What:   The 5th Zarathushti Unity Cup Soccer Tournament
• When:  September 1-2, 2007
• Where:  Aviation Park, Redondo Beach, California
• Why:  Soccer, Friend, & Memories!

Early Bird Registration Ends June 6th!

Applications and other details available at:  http://www.zathletics.com/
Details on the big party that weekend available soon!

We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,
Zoroastrian Sports Committee
zsc@fezana.org

All FEZANA Member Associations and Small Groups:

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Updated information: 

Based on the above resolution we are pleased to announce that the FEZANA 4WZYC2007 Travel Subsidy Committee has agreed to initiate the following revised course of action.

1. DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS EXTENDED TO 31 MAY 2007
2. Increase the subsidy amount to $ 500 per applicant.  Matching subsidy remains at $250 minimum.
3. Include Youth from the SMALL GROUPS, provided the Small Group is willing to offer matching subsidy.
4. Total Budget of $ 10,000.00 (per Atlanta AGM) remains unchanged.

So far we have 10 applications, including 3 from SMALL GROUPS. They will all get the increased subsidy amount. There are only 10 more subsidies available on first come first serve basis.

You may apply even if you have not registered for the 4WZYC2007 yet; we will help you with your registration.

The $ 500 + $ 250 = Total $ 750 should cover the registration fees which includes stay for the Congress Days.  So please take advantage of this increased subsidy amount, once you have the okay from your Association for the matching subsidy.

Please review the attached and forward as needed to your youth members:

• Updated Subsidy Procedure Document
• Subsidy Application Form

We look forward to receiving your selected young Zarathushtis soon.

If you have any questions, please contact the Committee co-chairs, Firdosh Mehta, and Anahita Daryushnejad.

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Please forward your applications or any questions to Homi Gandhi at President@ZAGNY.org by May 25th 2007. All information regarding the congress is available through the FEZANA website http://www.fezana.org/.  Registration for the congress and payment of all fees and all travel arrangements and expenses are the responsibility of each individual planning to attend 4WZYC.   Proof of registration and completion of all formalities will be required before the subsidies can be disbursed. 

Dear friends,

Last weekend we lost a very dear friend and community member, Khorshed Jungalwala, who succumbed to her illness after a long battle with cancer. Khorshed had contributed in numerous ways to building our community with her volunteerism and vision.

A Memorial meeting is to be held at noon on Sunday, May 20th, at the Arbab Rustam Guiv Darbe Mehr, 106 Pomona Road, Suffern, NY 10901 (Directions can be found here). The memorial meeting will be preceded by a set of short prayers.

Friends desiring to say a few words about Khorshed and their association with her will have an opportunity to address the group.

Homi D. Gandhi,
President, ZAGNY

Dear Jungalwala family and friends,

During our numerous long conversations on ‘phone, Khorshed always reminded me of that often quoted phrase, “it takes a village to raise a child”. Khorshed, a small group of that “village” is represented here today to say “Goodbye” to you. Khorshed, you have been loved and revered by all who live in that village and by those who have even came remotely in contact with you.

Our close relationship developed when our sons started studying in the Boston area and then combined with my wife and Khorshed’s common interests in Zoroastrian studies and literature, it resulted in deep appreciation for each other. But it was during the last 6 years when I came to appreciate the qualities of this great lady when we started working together in spreading the message of “One World Body” after her tireless efforts to develop an impartial “World Body Working Group” report. Although that dream of “One World Body” did not materialize, she always said that it might be achieved when we will become a little wiser in the years to follow and when the next generation will take it up where we had left. I trust and hope Khorshed that someday that dream of yours will crystallize.

On behalf of the New York Zoroastrian community and ZAGNY Board of Directors, I offer our sincere condolences to you Firoze, Ferzin, Jehangir, and all family members. Khorshed, we all will miss you but will make sure that your legacy will not be forgotten and we will try to pass on that torch to our future generations.

On behalf of the New York Zoroastrian community,

Homi D. Gandhi
President, ZAGNY

Dear Friends and Family:
 
It is with great sadness and deep regret that I share the news of our dear mother and wife, Khorshed’s passing.  She has ended her long battle with cancer however it did not defeat her fighting spirit.   She had passed on 5/12/07 Saturday early morning at 1:20 a.m.  She was 67 years old.  Funeral and cremation arrangements are being made at the Ducketts Funeral home in Sudbury, Massachusetts, 978-443-5777.   This information along with other details will be posted on www.jungalwala.com.  Please check the website for further details. 
 
Thank you all for all your support and prayers through these long months.  

Firoze, Ferzin, Jehangir, Rajan, Pam, and Davin

Dear FEZANA Associations, Presidents and Representatives, Committee Chairs, and Small Groups,

On behalf of the FEZANA Awards Committee, (Framroze Patel, Chair; Zarina Bhandari; and Nina Kalianivala), I am delighted to announce that the Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the NAMC Community Service Award for 2007. These awards will be presented during the XIV North American Zoroastrian Congress to be held in Toronto, Canada, from June 29 – July 2, 2007.

This award is for a young Mobed or Mobedyaar under the age of 35 years. The recipient must be a permanent resident (green card holder) or citizen of USA or Canada. The judging will be done by the NAMC. This award is for recognition of priestly duties performed for the North American Zarthushti community. Additional criteria for this nomination are stipulated below.

The person must be:

• Active in community service within and outside the community 
• Involved in interfaith activities 
• Volunteer in schools 
• Contribute to religious education classes 
• Involved in a study of the Zoroastrian religion 
• Attending religious education seminars, workshops, camps, etc. 
• Dedicated to the practice of the Zoroastrian religion in a formal as well as informal way

The Awards Committee invites nominations of deserving and qualified Zarthushtis for this award. We would be most grateful if this letter can be circulated to all your members and can also be posted on your website and included in your circulars and newsletters. Due to unavoidable circumstances, this request has been delayed. We request that you handle it urgently and send us your recommendations by May 21, 2007.

Cordially Yours,
Shehernaz Joshi Verahrami
FEZANA Awards Committee Co-Chair