Zoroastrian Association of Greater New York

Category Archives: Open Letters

2007-2008 ZAGNY Religious Class Schedule

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Hello All,

Hope you all had a great summer. Believe it or not it is “back to ZAGNY Class-&-lunch ” already, so welcome to a new ZAGNY Religious class year.

Looking back at 2006-07 we had an exciting year with more members coming in every month and staying back for lunch. With the enthusiasm of all the members for the first time we had a Chat party last year, which proved to be a great success. Many members have expressed their desire to have another one this year, and probably some other theme dinners … like Indo Chinese/ South Indian, or any other food let me know (guys keep in mind we have limited income). I will let you know in advance which month will be scheduled for theme lunches.  

To start with the Lunch money remains the same i.e. $3.50 (and $5.00 for walk ins).
Please note, in the past we charged the additional  .50 cents to cover the cost of the teachers and other miscellaneous expenses like dessert, pickles, salad, yogurt or any other additional item. Since we have a surplus of $464.00… and some change, we have decided to use this money towards the miscellaneous expense that will incur during the next school year and keep the current ZAGNY lunch charges the same. Continue Reading

GAHAMBAR invitation from ZAPANJ

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Dear Homi:
 
It would be a great pleasure to see you at our annual Gahambar on Sunday, Oct. 7, as well as any fellow ZAGNY members who could come. Would you please take this as a personal invitation to you from all of my ZAPANJ board and pass along the general invitation to all of the ZAGNY membership.
 
The event, again, is at the Palace of Asia banquet room along the beautiful Cooper River in Cherry Hill. It begins with jashan at 10:30 am, and is followed by dhanshak-kachoober and kavab luncheon. ZAPANJ will then hold its monthly prayer classes, and if there are an ZAGNY kids present, they are most welcome to join in.
 
Directions to Palace of Asia, from the North: NJ Turnpike to Exit 4; then Route 295 SOUTH; take exit 34B (Cherry Hill) to Route 70 WEST; stay on 70 West through two major intersections, and take jughandle for U turn (shortly after exits for Merchantville and Collingswood). Enter parking lot of America’s Best Inn/Palace of Asia. Emergency cell phone number: 856 278 0722.
 
Regards,
 
Porus

Open Letter of Thanks

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Dear All,
We take this opportunity to thank all the lovely kind hearted people at ZAGNY  for having sent a most generous amount towards the medical needs of little Khushru Mehta.

The Zoroastrian Community in New Zealand and the International  Zoroastrian Community came together as one, to support the Mehta family of Auckland in their uphill struggle to get medical treatment for the little son Khushru who suffers from a number of serious medical issues.
 
Today this little boy with the blessings of all his well wishers, is making slow but steady progress towards some semblance of a normal life. Continue Reading

October 12 to 14th 2007 — "Next Generation Now" — in Chicago

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  Note to ZAGNY Members:  To encourage the next generation Youth leaders, ZAGNY will reimburse transportation and registration expenses of 2 members in their 20s and 30s upto $200 each. This will be decided on “first come” basis by sending the proof of your registration to vicepresident@zagny.org

“Next Generation Now”  – October 12 to 14th 2007 in Chicago – Conference Flyer

The conference fee is a modest $30 to cover meals, airport transfers to ZAC and conference meals. Delegates are responsible for covering travel and lodging (hotel info provided), and we are pleased to make available host families should delegates prefer. Attendees have the option to stay with host families (contact: Zenia Mehta (zeniamehta@gmail.com)) or at nearby hotels at modest rates.

Please complete and electronically-submit the ***attached*** registration form by September 21.

The Next Generation Now conference takes place October 12-14 and is hosted by the Zoroastrian Association of Chicago in conjunction with ZYNA, the Zoroastrian Youth of North America, FEZANA’s youth arm. The conference is not a congress, and will feature exciting panel presentations, town-hall style Q&A, small group problem-solving and tons of networking among our best and brightest. Because this conference will address inter-generational issues, we are inviting all interested individuals in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s, as well as some community elders. 

Our North American Zoroastrian communities face a myriad of challenges as we press on in the North American diaspora. It is our sincere hope that each community is represented at the conference by a new generation of leadership that is ready and capable of resolving local as well as wider issues and challenges.

Your time and continued support are much appreciated,
~Jim                                      ~Nikan
Jim Engineer                            Nikan Khatibi
jim.engineer@e-rainmaker.com  nikan2@aol.com

NextGenNow Conference Co-Chairs
Mobile: (Jim) 630.728.1387
Mobile: (Nikan) 949.842.9628

Condolences: Rohinton Sethna

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Dear Family & friends,

It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the very sad news of the tragic passing of our friend Rohinton Sethna (Roy or Rohi) to all of us. He passed away at 1:43 pm this afternoon very peacefully with just Pinkie by his side.

May God rest Rohi’s soul in peace & give Pinkie & the kids strength to bear their loss.

Mitzie
 
Mitzie Birdie
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