Volume 32 Issue 12 - Decmber 2018

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1 NEW MANASHNI BANNER Volume 32 Issue 12 - Decmber 2018 MANASHNI SPONSORED BY SETHNA FINANCIAL GROUP LLC, ZARIR J. SETHNA, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF OFFICE SUNDAY SCHOOL PLACE: ZHCC, 8787 W. Airport Blvd., Houston, TX Tel: TIME: Different timings for each group DATE: November 11, 2018 Children's Session The Sunday School session starts at a.m. to a.m. Middle Group: The Sunday School session at a.m. Youth Group: Sarosh Collector, Kaemerz Dotiwalla conduct this session. UPCOMING EVENTS 2019 Saturday, February 2, 2019 Jashn-e-Sadeh details to be announced Sunday, February 10, 2019 Interfaith Event at ZHCC Thursday, January 17, 2019 Library organized Museum visit See Library Report Sunday, March 10, 2019 ZAH Annual General Meeting NoRouz & other March Events Dates to be announced Saturday, April 6, 2019 Surviving an Active Shooter Training See below for timing Sunday, April 14, 2019 ZAH Annual Carnival REPORTS Library Committee Report by Aban Rustomji The Seventh Parliament of World s Religions and the Houston Connection. The Seventh Parliament of World s Religions in Toronto, Nov 1-7, 2018, drew more than eight thousand registrants from all over the globe. Media reports said attendees came from more than two hundred different religious and spiritual traditions. As one would expect, there were devotees from the largest religions - Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism - and then other smaller religions were also represented including African Traditional, Indigenous, Pagan and Zoroastrians. Once again as the proverbial saying goes, small in numbers but in contribution great, our Zoroastrian presence registered. Trustee and Vice President of the Board of the Council of the Parliament, Dolly Dastoor, had Zoroastrian registrants and volunteers revved up for a variety of sessions, displays and prominent keynote speakers. I would like to share two highlights that were Houston centric. Architect Cyrus Rivetna presented the beautiful model of the Houston Atashkadeh. This model was part of the Sacred Spaces exhibition on display in the main public area and generated a lot of interest. The other was the FEZANA Exhibition Booth. The booth showcased our Library collection of rare books, manuscripts, children s books, and FEZANA publications. A display of a haft-seen table with specially designed stickers to educate visitors about Nowruz was on display.

2 EXE EC MEMBERS 2018 Daroga, Lyla Dungor, Nozer Haveliwalla, Sheroy Chairman Katrak, Jasmine Sethna, Sweta Khumbatta, Mitra Treasurer Master, Percy Secretary Mistry, Jangoo ZAH Representative to FEZANA YOUTH GROUP OFFICERS REPORT (Continued) Three informational brochures specially created for the brochures specially created for the Parliament the Zoroastrian faith, FEZANA s role in the Interfaith community and at the United Nation, and the role of FIRES in archiving and preserving Zoroastrian books, were distributed. A video wall that featured a specially curated movie, Zoroastrianism: a lived and living faith, was looped with other Zoroastrian theme videos, including An Evening with FIRES. Arzan Wadia cites, The exhibit booth was a beacon for those who wanted to learn about our faith, and for some to quell their curiosity about meeting a practicing Zoroastrian. The booth graphics were designed by Zara Contractor, Leea Contractor and Anaheez Karbhari of Canada. The printing material was done gratis by Marzi Byramji of Regal Press, who unequivocally said that doing this was his way to support the community. The spirit of giving and sharing is alive in our community, and the exhibition booth was a testament to it. Sidhwa, Yazad President Mistry, Cyrus Vice President Italia, Zara Treasurer Mehta, Natalya Secretary Hormuzdi, Dina Historian Master, Zubin Web Master MIDDLE GROUP OFFICERS Italia, Zal President Kanga, Neville Vice President Chikhliwala, Roshni Secretary Kanga, Natasha Treasurer Dungor, Natasha Historian OUR ERVADS (PRIESTS) Boomla, Noozar Buchia, Kyrus Dastur, Barjor Desai, Adi Desai, Farokh Firozgary, Bahrom Gonda, Pervez Kanga, Neville Katrak, Rayomand Katrak, Vispi P. Khumbatta, Noshir Kotwal, Zubin Masani, Dara Nariman, Khushrav Nariman, Viraf Pavri, Shapur Pundole, Faraidoon Rashidi, Farhood Sanjana, Bahmanshah Sanjana, Kurush Sidhwa, Kayomarz Sidhwa, Maneck Sidhwa, Yazad Unwalla, Peshotan Images are courtesy of ArZan Wadia The Upcoming issue of FEZANA Journal is a special issue commemorating the event. Library Program for January 2019 Mark your calendar for a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts, Thursday January 17, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Vehishta Kaikobad, MFAH docent extraordinaire, will educate us on the Persian Gardens and later conduct a tour of the gallery where the carpet Garden Paradise: The Magnificent Safavid Carpet from the Burrell Collection, Glasgow is on display. The Magnificent Safavid Carpet explores the importance of the garden to Islamic culture through the lens of the renowned Wagner Garden Carpet. This rarely displayed masterpiece, woven in southeastern Iran in the 17th century, is one of the three earliest surviving Persian garden carpets in the world. Please call Yasmin Pavri at yspavri@yahoo.com or Cell and reserve your place. Admission is free. More details to follow. Youth Group Report By Dina Hormuzdi and Zara Italia Last month, we went to Dallas for the annual lock-in at the Zoroastrian Association of North Texas Center. We had an amazing success with the turn out and all the ZAH youth members had a fun time with all their fellow friends in Dallas! This month is our annual Christmas Party! It will be after Sunday School, December 9th, at 12pm. We have many activities planned. Such as making cards for St. Lukes church and playing Just Dance. Please make sure you rsvp for the party! In January, we will go on a camping trip at Martin Dies Jr. The camping grounds we have chosen contain many exciting activities such as Fishing, hiking, biking, and, canoeing/kayaking. Please make sure you rsvp at earliest convenience.

3 MEMBERSHIP DUES CATEGORY AND RATES Patron Family Membership $500 Patron Single Membership $250 Patron Senior Family M brshp $250 Patron Senior Single M brshp $125 Family Membership $275 Family Senior Membership $ 65 Associate Membership $275 Single Membership $135 Single M ber Head of Hshold $150 Single Senior Membership $ 40 Student Membership $ 25 Manashni Surcharge $ 15 For Printed/Mailed copies Definition of Categories Family Member Parents and their children under 18 Family Senior Member One spouse is over the age of 65 Single Member Unmarried individual over age 18 Single Senior Member Individual over the age of 65 Single Member Head of Household Single parent with children under 18 PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK PAYABLE TO: ZAH AND MAIL TO: ZAH Treasurer 8787 W Airport Blvd. Houston, TX Or pay online: MEMBERSHIP - DUES MISCELLANEOUS 2018 ZAH Membership ends on December 31, Exciting things are happening at the ZAH. Very soon the new Atash Kadeh will be completed. Preparations are progressing for the North American Zoroastrian Congress to be held in December Select the amount from the list of categories given in the column on the left, make out a check, pay your annual membership as indicated and be a part of this vibrant community. NATAK FUNDRAISER By Yasmin Pavri On December 1, ZAH held a fundraiser to kick off preparations for the North American Congress that will be held in Houston in December The very able writer/director/actor Kamalrukh Gandhi, created a hilarious farce titled Jerk-Xes the NOT so great, an irreverent parody on the famous Persian King Xerxes. The play opened with an endearing introduction by Naushad Mehta on how the parody was inspired by the very educational play written last year by our resident historical playwright Shanaz Sidhwa. In this subverted version of history, an old and mentally shaky Darius decides to leave the throne to his younger son Xerxes, who is a philanderer, rather than to the more stable older son Artobazanes. The casting was perfect, with Percy Katrak as the despicable King Jerk-Xes, Percy Master playing the hapless villain whose machinations unravel as always, and Shernaz Boomla lighting the stage up with her giddy desire to marry the king and eventually succeeding in gaining his affection. For me, the highlight of the show was the first ever appearance on stage by Hoshang Sethna, as the physical fitness trainer for the king! The supporting cast was excellent, and the audience roared its appreciation at their combined efforts. The play was followed by a scrumptious traditional Parsi wedding dinner catered by Naushad Mehta (obviously a man of many talents!) and served on banana leaves by the cast who not only worked hard on the play but also served as babarchis (servers) for the dinner. All the fun and food was for a good cause and we are grateful for all the hard work put in by the organizers to raise funds for the 2020 Congress. NAZC2020 FUNDRAISER ANOTHER ACCOUNT JERK-SIS, THE NOT SO GREAT A PARODY FROM SHAHNAME ON XERXES, THE GREAT By ZAH Natak Group It was Kamalrukh s dream to write and direct a parody from the Shahnameh, and this was realized on December 1, The NAZC2020 Fundraiser was kicked off by the opening of the parody play Jerk-Xes, the NOT so Great. Before we start talking about the Play, we would like to thank our Sponsors, Nazneen & Kershaw Khumbatta, Sillie & Jehanbux Mehta and Aban Rustomji for their consistent support for the Natak events. We would also like to thank Sarosh and Pearline Collector, who despite poor health came to see the play and gave a generous donation.

4 The play opened with an introduction by Naushad Mehta on how the parody was inspired by the very educational play written last year by our historical playwright Shanaz Sidhwa. After a few minutes Shahnaz joined Naushad who complained to her that his role in the play was downgraded to a chaprasi and that he wasn t happy about it at all. Shahnaz offered to fix it. If not the role of the King, she was able to get him a role of the adult Prince, Artobazanes. Young Artobazanes, played by Zubin Master, was a naughty kid and had no scruples about getting ahead in his young life. He even pushed little Cyrus, played by Cyrus Desai, to win a race. The young Darius, father of Artobazanes, was played by Darius Tamboli and the young mother Artayanta, was played by Mitra Khumbatta. Mitra was also the narrator. Darius manages to become the King of Persia. Years went by and time took a toll on Darius life. He became old - really old, and decides to name his successor. When Darius announced his decision to name Artobazanes, played by Naushad Mehta, as his successor, he and his mother Artayanta, played by Arnavaz Sethna, danced with joy, but, their euphoria was short-lived as Xerxes, the younger brother, a lover of wine, women and song, played by Percy Katrak, threw a fit and got the king to change his decision in his favor. Xerxes or Jerk-Xes crowned himself king and his mother Atossa, played by Shahnaz Sidhwa, was overjoyed. The new King soon announces his cabinet Artobazanes his goody goody brother, his college buddy Hayman, played by Percy Master, the hapless villain conniving to overthrow Xerxes and become the King himself. His accountant, Mordecai, played by Sheroy Haveliwalla, and his legal counsel Parysatis, played by Kamalrukh Gandhi. Xerxes soon met the love of his life, Vashti, played by Shernaz Boomla, a giddy flirtatious young girl, and married her making her the Queen. Her lady-inwaiting, Biluda, was played by Yasmin Medhora. The history unfolds and King Xerxes throws a royal banquet at which there was a guest, played by Noshir Medhora. Entertainment is brought in and two dancers Tenaz Sunavala and Khurshed Hormuzdi, dance away to the music of the starving sitar/guitar player, Darius Tamboli. At this banquet, the guest requests to see the queen and the King sends for her. The queen had her own party Biluda, Parysatis and Hira, a guest, played by Diana Balsara and so couldn t go to Xerxes court. Vashti was banished for disobeying the King. Time goes on and the king misses Vashti. He stays very depressed and the court work suffers. Finally, Hayman decides to find him another beautiful lady. A search for a young maiden leads them to Esther played by Persis Behramsha, a simple young girl, in charge of a herd of goats. Esther is being groomed by Biludi, played by Farzana Sidhwa to be presented to the King. When King Xerxes was told about Esther, he wants to be physically fit to receive her, and sends for his personal trainer. The guard, played by Yazad Sidhwa, pages the trainer, and in walks the trainer, played by Hoshang Sethna. Parysatis was able to expose Hayman when his conversation with her was recorded. The King is angry and tells the guard to tie up Hayman. He regrets very much for trusting Hayman and throwing Vashti out. He breaks off his engagement with Esther declaring that he still loves Vashti. Biludi makes a phone call to bring in the secret package. In walks Vashti with her retinue. King Xerxes and Queen Vashti are reunited and they lived happily ever after, at least in this version of history.

5 Some more pictures of the Play The entire play was made ready in a short space of just about 16 rehearsals. First, just the reading of the entire play a couple or three times, then only certain scenes were rehearsed and then from November right in earnest every weekend the entire play was rehearsed. The cast would meet, rehearse and then relax and have dinner which someone or the other had brought. Lyla Daroga set design, and Shernaz Bhandara costumes, started coming from mid-november. Chair covers were crafted and fixed on the chairs; outfits were tried and fitted for each character. Both, Lyla and Shernaz worked with the cast to the last detail headgear for male and tiaras for the queens. Even the two visiting mothers from Mumbai were put to work Perviz Katrak, Percy Katrak s mother and Vera Kotwal, Kamalrukh s mother were assigned to stitch some parts of the back drop. The Center was abuzz with activity. Stage set was by Aderbad Tamboli, audio by Khushrav Nariman and Box Office was managed by Manek Nariman. Back stage helpers were Jasmin Katrak and Yasmin Haveliwala. Hats off to our food coordinators Chef Naushad Mehta and Roshan & Yezdi Engineer. What a wonderful job of bringing food in an orderly manner without people waiting for the next item. The food was delicious and piping hot even when the seconds were served. The line of volunteers dressed in their lengo and sadra/white Tshirt served saria, achaar, rotli, papeta ma gosh, lagan na eeda, kolmi pulav and masala dal. For dessert, there was Parsi custard which was made by our truly valuable volunteers. Ice cream was also available. The custard was prepared by Nargis Cooper, Zarina Elavia, Roshan Engineer, Abby Erani, Dilshad Hormazdi, Jasmin Katrak, Nazneen Khumbatta, Delna Minwalla and Yasmin Medhora. The dinner was seated dinner with food put on banana leaves, washed and cleaned by an army of volunteers. The serving crew included the young and wanna be young crew. Diana Balsara, Persis Bhramsha, Shernaz and Ashtad Boomla, Yezdi & Roshan Engineer, Kamalrukh Gandhi, Percy & Jasmin Katrak, Percy and Zubin Master, Kayomarz, Farzana and Yazad Sidhwa, Tenaz and Farzad Sunavala, Darius Tamboli. The Raffle took off very well it yielded $1,010/-. Thank you very much Sillie & Jehanbux Mehta for donating the food hamper and making all the yummy goodies (2 dal pories, khatai, 5 batasas, bhakhras, wine bottle, cheese and jam). The winner of the grand prize was Yasmin Engineer. Four packages containing a wine bottle and a box of chocolates each was also given to winners Naozer Behramsha, Bakhtawar Byramji, Freny Rajkot and Bapsi Sidhwa. Also thanks to all those who attended and Kayo Sidhwa, Nargis Cooper, Yasmin Medhora and other volunteers who helped sell the tickets. Thanks very much to Ronnie & Elvia Patel, Yasmin & Shapur Pavri, Nali & Danesh Desai and Sanober & Aderbad Tamboli who were the highest bidders of the Silent Auction and fetched $575/-. Special thanks to the Chefs who prepared the food items. Four food baskets were prepared with cooked meals for a week for two people. Each basket had a Cook Book and the following food items made by various volunteers:

6 MORE PICTURES OF THE PLAY Chicken Liver Farzana Sidhwa; Goat meat with Sali Minaz Dungor; Chicken Curry Diana Balsara; Masoor with goat meat Shernaz Boomla; Shrimp Potato Shahnaz Sidhwa; Chilli Chicken Tenaz Sunavala; Chicken Patties Naushad Mehta; Chocolate Mousse Arzin Italia; Mithai, Rotli & Rice Yasmin Medhora; Gajar Meva Achaar Minaz Dungor. Other donations: Sodas by Persis & Nozer Behramsha and Nalli & Danesh Desai; Tea supplies by Yasmin & Noshir Medhora; Ice bags by Yasmin & Sheroy Haveliwalla; Wine bottles for the smaller raffle packages by Jasmin & Percy Katrak, Achaar and saria by Vera & Rohinton Kotwal, visiting parents of Kamalrukh Gandhi. On behalf of the cast and crew, Cyrus, the youngest member of the cast presented Kamalrukh with a bouquet of roses, and the appreciative audience gave a standing ovation. The net proceeds from this play is. Drum roll please. around $12,000 as per our NAZC Accountant sahib, Kayomarz Sidhwa. The ZAH natak group, you did it again. The next Play/Natak?????? Sarosh Collector Honored. By Yazad Sidhwa The ZAH Youth Group Members, Teachers and Mentors came up with an idea to do something very special for our dear Sarosh Uncle. We decided to write to his former ZAH Sunday school students and requested for quotes, notes and photographs from them to create a book to express to him how he has impacted all our lives and how he has shaped us who we are today. Once we received them, we got together over a couple of weekends and prepared a nice book full of heartfelt messages and some great memories with those photos. The Middle Group members also participated in this initiative and made some cards during their lock-in. We got to know a couple of days ago that Sarosh Uncle would be attending the ZAH Fundraiser on Dec 1st so we invited all the students present to come up on stage and honored him by presenting the Book that day. He was very appreciative and thanked us all including Pearline Aunty for always being by his side. Thank you Sarosh Uncle for all that you have done and do for us and we pray to Ahura Mazda that you get well soon and keep good health.

7 Update Resurfacing the Parking Lot Thank you very much to all those who have donated towards resurfacing our Parking Lot, we sincerely appreciate your benevolent gesture. We would like to inform you that the Parking lot resurfacing will start after December 9 th We wanted to give you an update on the collections we have had so far. As of December 5th, we have collected total pledges of $155,000 (Pavers - $117,000 and Adopt a Spot - $30,000), out of which we have received checks/online payments amounting to $76,000. Those who have pledged, we request you to kindly pay online or mail out the check latest by December 31 st 2018 to claim tax deduction. Please send your check made payable to ZAH and mail to : Zoroastrian Association of Houston Attn: Treasurer 8787 W Airport Blvd Houston, TX As you can infer, although we have received a great response so far (see attached list), we still have a long way to go in achieving our final target. The total number of donors that have pledged so far for this initiative are approximately 86 families/individuals out of around 350 listed in our Directory. Friends, this is our own Center and it is our duty to look after our beautiful asset. Everyone has their priorities, but as an extended family it is each and everyone s obligation and is incumbent upon us to support when required. It is unfair to expect contributions from the same members/individuals who dig into their pockets and donate every time there is a need. We would earnestly appeal to those who are still procrastinating or are undecided to please consider contributing towards this cause with whatever amount you can. We have set up a link on our website for your convenience so please visit the website and contribute towards this noble cause. This is a great opportunity to leave your legacy at our Center for your kids and grandkids and we need EVERYONE to be a part of this great program. We urge you to either: a. Donate any amount that you are comfortable with, OR b. Donate $750 for one paver or $1500 for three pavers, OR c. Adopt a Handicap or Senior Parking Spot for $ for a period of 5 years Please donate before December 31, 2018 to claim tax deduction. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jasmin Katrak at or her at jasminkatrak@gmail.com Please Note: You will receive an ed receipt from the ZAH webmaster mentioning 'space/s' reserved as opposed to pavers or parking spots. This is an automated response and due to our website limitations, we are unable to customize it so please ignore it. Your allotment will be based on amount paid by you. Please include your registration for Pavers or Parking Spot in the comments box. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jasmin Katrak at or her at jasminkatrak@gmail.com.

8 34 th Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service in Houston, TX November 15 th, 2018 Dear Community Members and Friends, The Rothko Chapel hosts the Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service in Houston every year which includes 9 different faith communities from across the city of Houston. This year s service included Baha i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian traditions. They all came together to share prayers, readings, chants, and reflections on the theme for this year, Care for Creation. Like in 2017, our Zarathushti Community of Houston was represented by Vehishta Kaikobad, Ervad Yazad Sidhwa and Kaemerz Dotiwala at the Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on November 15 th, As per the theme, Ervad Yazad recited the Chaar Disa No Namaskar prayers and Vehishta delivered the rendition highlighting our Amesha Spentas and its relevance to the Theme, Care for Creation. Rothko Chapel 34 th Annual Thanksgiving Service at Rothko Chapel Zoroastrian representation As background, the service started 34 years ago in response to the bombing of a storefront mosque. After helping to raise money to support the mosque s repairs, the Annual Thanksgiving Service co-founders, George Atkinson and Garland Pohl, wanted to find a way for different faith organizations to come together, as thanksgiving is a common value shared by all the major world religions. This service is held every year, typically a week before the Thanksgiving Day at The Rothko Chapel located at 3900 Yupon at Sul Ross, so if anyone is interested to attend please feel free to do so. This event is free and open to all, no registration required. The Zarathushti Community of Houston has been an integral part of this event almost since its inception. The creation of the event is a milestone in the development of interfaith dialogue in Houston and continues to bring all faiths together. Vehishta Kaikobad, Ervad Yazad K. Sidhwa and Kaemerz Dotiwala THE UPCOMING BIOGRAPHY OF DASTUR KOTWAL WITH ARTICLES VOLUME 1 The Collected Scholarly Works of Dastur Firoze M. Kotwal', Vol. 1, is being released shortly. The first part of the book contains Dasturji s biography in great detail accompanied by 81 images and the second part of the book has articles on various topics of the faith, as written by Dasturji. The volume provides substantial insight into the life of a Zoroastrian High Priest and our Zoroastrian practices. For priests, lay-people and academics, this volume provides a resource for the future study of the faith. Its exploration both in time span and in its detail reveals the choices that lie ahead for the community, which Zarathushtra so pertinently articulated in the Gathas, three thousand five hundred years ago - the clear choice which is to be made between good and evil and between the better and the best The book is a limited print edition. Those interested in acquiring a copy may contact fmkotwal@hotmail.com before 31 December 2018 to reserve a copy. OBITUARY Rashid R. Irani, 61, brother of Shaheen Rustom (Sugar Land, TX), Shireen and Shahnaz (India), passed away in an accident on November 13, 2018 in Pune, India. He is survived by his wife Libby, son Johann and daughter Samanaz.

9 DINNER AFTER THE PLAY BIRTH Ryan Eric Engineer, a son to Thrity & Eric Engineer (Austin), grandson to Yasmin & Rustom Engineer (Sugar Land) and Roshan Bharucha (Quetta) and brother to Aaron on November 26, 2018 in Austin, TX WEDDING Gohar Firozgary, daughter of Farrokh & Mahnaaz Firozgary, was married to Adam Stevens, son of Lance and Mary Stevens on November 25, 2018 in Austin, Texas. May Ahura Mazda bless the couple for a happy life together. SURVIVING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING ON APRIL 6, 2019 (SAT) A NOTE FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER SWETA SETHNA We have arranged for the Houston Police Department to give a training on how to survive an active shooter to our community and friends. Date: April 6, 2019 (Saturday) Time: 11 am to pm Venue: ZHCC 8787 W Airport Blvd. Houston, Texas We will request RSVPs at a later time. WZCC EVENT CRIME PREVENTION & AWARENESS We often hear about home invasion, physical attacks and other criminal acts of violence that most of us are ill prepared to handle. The Houston Chapter of WZCC is honored to have Captain Eric Johnson, an officer of the Police Department of the City of Sugar Land, Crime Prevention Unit, lead a conversation on Crime Prevention and Awareness. No matter how safe you feel, personal safety and safety of your family cannot be taken for granted. Please plan to attend this very important presentation. When: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Time: Mixer & Appetizer - 6:30 PM Dinner 7:15 PM Talk + Q&A 8:00 PM Place: Madras Pavilion Restaurant Sugar Land Cost: WZCC Members (2018) - $10 (cash/check only) Non-members & Guests - $15 (cash/check only) RSVP: Before December 8, 2018 Arnavaz Sethna (281) / ahsethna@yahoo.com

10 SUBSIDY TO ATTEND 7 TH WORLD ZOROASTRIAN YOUTH CONGRESS The ZAH Executive Committee is pleased to offer our Youth a chance to win a subsidy of at least $200 to attend the 7 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress. This subsidy is being provided by the Zoroastrian Association of Houston in conjunction with FEZANA. The very simple rules are: 1. You must be a member (or student member if you are still studying) of ZAH for 2018 AND (It is not too late to become a member of ZAH for 2018 if you are not yet a member). 2. a short essay (no more than one page) to the ZAH Secretary, PercyMMaster@gmail.com, by March 1, The essay should indicate how your life will be enriched by attending this congress and how you hope to give back to the Zarathushtri community. 3. You must register for the 7 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress by March 1, 2019 and the ZAH Secretary your proof of registration. Register online at LIST OF DONATIONS RECEIVED FOR PARKING LOT RESURFACING Aban and Homi Erani Kiandokht and Khodadad Pashootanizadeh Ruby and Bejun Anklesaria Aban and Savak Patel Lyla and Raymie Daroga Ruby and Minoo Italia Aban Rustomji Mahnaaz and Farrokh Firozgary Sam Bhadha Anita and Suhrid Thakore Mahrukh and Rohintan Deputy Sanober and Aderbad Tamboli Arnavaz and Hoshang Sethna Manek and Khushrav Nariman Shahnaz and Viraf Khambatta Arnavaz Godiwalla Mehernosh Sodawatervala Shahnaz and Yazdi Sidhwa Arnaz & Jehangir Mistry Minaz and Nozer Dungor Sharmeen and Jehangir Irani Arni and Piloo Ilavia Nali and Danesh Desai Shermeen and Jal Sethna Arzin and Sorab Italia Nargish and Homi Cooper Sherry Aresh Avan and Noshir Bhathena Nasreen and Rustom Khosravian Shireen and Adil Bharucha Bakhtawar and Kershaw Byramji Natasha and Adil Irani Shirin and Bahadur Sarkari Bapsi Sidhwa Natasha Baria Sillie and Jehanbux Mehta Cashmira & Adil Irani Naushad Mehta Sweta and Minoo Sethna Darioush Vafadari Nazneen and Kershaw Khumbatta Tanaaz and Edul Chikhliwala Dilshad and Bomi Hormazdi Nazneen and Mehelie Warden Tanaz and Chesley Choudhary Elvia and Ronnie Patel Neelam and Darius Daruwalla Tannaz Machhi Farhad Ardeshir Nilufar and Tirandaz Kasnavia Tehmi and Firdaus Dastoor Farida and Kamal Merchant Parinaz and Khodi Irani Thrity and Kersi Engineer Farzana and Kayomarz Sidhwa Parvin and Mehraban Dinyarian Vahbeez and Erach Songadwala Fiona and Rustom Setna Pearline and Sarosh Collector Vanessa and David Jensen Frannie Engineer Persis and Naozer Behramsha Vehishta and Sarosh Kaikobad Gooloo and Sam Polad Pervin and Vispi Sagar Villoo and Pervez Gonda Huty & Farokh Billimoria Perzen and Neville Akolawala WZCC Jamshed Dudha Phiroza and Kaezad Setna Yasmin and Noshir Medhora Jasmin and Percy Katrak Rashna and Kayzad Vajifdar Yasmin and Rustom Engineer Jimmy Kumana Rayomand Katrak Yasmin and Shapur Pavri Kaizad Sunavala Roshan & Zarir Sethna Yasmin and Sheroy Haveliwalla Kamal and Peshotan Unwalla Roshan and Bomi Gazdar Youth Group Katie Irani Roshan and Percy Behramsha Zenia and Zubin Kotwal Khursheed and Barjor Dastur Roshan and Yezdi Engineer Zenobia and Jal Guzder Zia and Rustom Anklesaria Zubin Vakil