Dear friends of ZAGNY–Little children in Iraq need our help!!! These are little innocent hearts that know nothing of politics, power struggles, and natural resources. They are budding spirits who need support. We are told that they don’t want us to send money but supplies – since money can’t buy much in Baghdad where the shelves are empty. Clothing–for babies, kids, and young adults are needed—especially shoes; Also needed are –paper, pens, stickers, and crayons.

Let’s open our hearts to help those who have suffered unnecessarily.

Please bring in these items to the Darbe Mehr at our Apr. 6th religion class. THANKS.

Khursheed P. Navder

Celebrating TEN YEARS of pride –
the Zarathushti Heritage & Cultural Center of Houston

Our celebration:

As a friend of the Zarathushti Heritage & Culture Center of Houston, we would be honored if you would attend our celebration and rejoice our moment in Zarathushti history!

It’s our great pleasure to invite you to be a part of our celebrations and share in our moment in Rejoicing Our Heritage.

A schedule of events is attached for your information. Please make plans to come and celebrate with us.

Looking forward to seeing you in Houston!

Hello All!!

I would like to announce an update to our website www.zathletics.com. All the events and schedules have been posted. So get ready to have a great time.

The venue will be on the University of San Diego Campus. It is centrally located beautiful campus close to all the attractions San Diego has to offer. You can visit the USD webiste to get more info www.sandiego.edu.

Remember the games will be held July 2 thru July 6. Did I mention our website? www.zathletics.com

All the best,

Kiyanosh

Dear Everyone,  
 
On behalf of the Organizing Team of WZC 2009, it gives me great pleasure in informing you all, that a special registration rate of US$ 300/- will be offered to Youth attending the 4th WZYC in Australia, for registering themselves for the 9th World Zoroastrian Congress taking place in Dubai from 28th December to 31st December 2009. 
 
The offer is valid for a limited period (27th December 2009 to 3rd Jan 2009) and will be applicable to age group 18 to 35 years. The registration fee will cover free entry/access to all sessions, coffees/teas, lunches, dinners and cultural programs.
 
The good news is - the first 11 registrants will pay a sum of US$ 200/- only. The balance amount of US$100/- will be contributed by the organizers of the 9th  World Zoroastrian Congress, 2009 as a gesture of goodwill.
 
Youth may contact Percy and Zarine Tantra, the World Zoroastrian Congress Representatives, from Dubai at the University of Ballarat, Vic. Australia to complete the registration formalities and pay by cash.
 
We request you to kindly cascade this information to all friends and families in your region so that this excellent offer can be availed by the youth who are attending the 4th WYZC in Australia.
 
Kind Regards,
Meher Bhesania
Congress Chair, WZC – 2009, Dubai

Dear Friends,

Once again our ZAGNY member is in the news. Dr. Noshir Langrana has been selected to receive the 2008 H.R. Lissner Medal.  This award recognizes outstanding achievement in bioengineering. Noshir has been selected due to his significant contribution to the growth of bioengineering and to the mission of ASME Bioengineering Division; and for his internationally recognized work on spinal biomechanics, especially in the area of design and development of the artificial disc.  The award consists of an honorarium, bronze medal and a certificate.  A formal presentation of the award is scheduled to take place at the 2008 Summer Bioengineering Conference, in Marko Island, Florida, June 25-29, 2008.

Congratulations to Noshir for this wonderful recognition. May you continue to achieve higher awards in recognition of your contribution.

Homi D. Gandhi
President, ZAGNY

Khorshed Panthaki a long time resident of New York died in Manhattan. Her funeral will be on Wednesday, Nov 28 at Hess-Miller Funeral Home, 64-19 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village, Queens at 11.00 AM.

Phone Number of the Funeral Home is 1-718-821-6660.

Lovji Cama ldcama@verizon.net