COME CELEBRATE WITH US!

The Zoroastrian Association of Chicago takes great pleasure in inviting all friends of ZAC, to come and share in our celebrations.

          WHAT:     Silver Jubilee of Arbab Rustom Guiv Darbe Mehr-Chicago
          WHEN:     Labor Day weekend. Sat August 30th – Mon September 1, 2008
          WHERE:     Arbab Rustom Guiv Darbe Mehr
                    8615 Meadowbrook drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

ZAC will be honored to have friends from FEZANA and all the FEZANA associations across the USA and Canada, come and share in our festivities.

We will be honored if all those who were with us at the inauguration of the Darbe Mehr 25 years ago, come and share this happy occasion with us.

We will be honored if all those 17 mobeds who participated in the Inaugural Jashan in 1983,  mobeds from across North America, and especially the Next Generation of Mobeds, will honor us with your presence at the Grand Jashan.

We take pleasure in inviting all WZCC executives, business persons and professionals in Chicago, and across North America, to come and take pride in the successes of Zarathushti business and enterprise, to be showcased at the WZCC event.

SATURDAY 5:30 pm “SILVER JUBILEE GALA” will be a ‘black tie and gara’ affair showcasing our history, heritage and culture.  The unforgettable evening of feasting and festivities, will include:
     – Opening Ceremony;
     – Multi-media presentation featuring all ZAC presidents;
     – Cutting of the Silver Jubilee Cake;
     – Indian and Persian dances;
     – Fashion Parade of “Parsi and Persian dress through the Centuries;”
     – Grand Persian and Parsi banquet;
     – Music and dancing.

SUNDAY 11:00 – 5:00 pm  “HONORING THE PAST, BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE” will include:
     – Grand Jashan;
     –  Luncheon buffet; 
     – Recognitions and Honors for our Mobeds, our Next Generation, our elders; 
     – Sharing our Vision for religio-cultural infrastructure for ZAC and FEZANA;
     – Musical skit “Story of ZAC”; 
     – Game show by ZAC youth;
     – Songs by ZAC choir.

MONDAY 9 am – 3 pm: “CELEBRATING ZARATHUSHTI BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE,” organized by WZCC, will include:
     – Showcasing of Zarathushti Business and Enterprise.
     – Luncheon and keynote speaker.
     – Inspiring speakers.

Our Hospitality Committee will make every effort to make your stay comfortable, with airport pickups, transportation and discounted rates at a nearby hotel or with host families.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR A MEMORABLE WEEKEND IN CHICAGO!

WE WILL ROLL OUT THE RED CARPET FOR YOU!!!
For information contact: Hosi Mehta (hosimehta@aol.com or 630-833 6923) or Roshan Rivetna (rrrivetna@aol.com or 630-325 5383)