Summer 2008 Newsletter

The Summer2008 ZANC Newsletter is now available. Included in this edition:

  • An updated Event Calendar for 2008

  • Community News

  • Fezana AGM Report

  • Registration for Yosemity Bug, Navroze, Ghambar

  • Many more announcements and articles

Be sure to read!

Family Camp at Yosemite

It is time again to head for the mountains to enjoy a wonderful community camp at the ever popular Yosemite Bug on the weekend of August 1 - 3, 2008. We expect a large number of ZANC members of all ages to join us in the fun. The flyer has all the details - make your reservations soon!

Muktad Prayers - 2008

Ervad Kobad Jamshed with the assistance of our visiting Mobed Ervad Soli Dastur from Tampa, Florida will be leading prayers during the Gatha days for the souls of the dear departed.

  • Thursday & Friday, Aug 14 & 15: 6.00 p.m.

  • Saturday, Aug 16: 4.00 p.m.

  • Sunday, Aug 17: 11.00 a.m.

  • Monday, Aug 18: 6.00 p.m.


If you wish to remember any member of your family, please send their names to Kobad Jamshed. Suggested donation of $20.00 per name, checks made payable to ZANC and mailed to Kobad Jamshed (contact information available here).

Please bring flowers and any offerings of fruits, dried fruits, malido etc.

Navroze Dinner & Dance

Date: August 23. 2008
Jashan 5.00 PM Dinner at 7:30 PM
Dancing till ....
Arbab Rustom Guiv Dare-e-mehr
San Jose


Please register before August 17th to avoid late charges. View prices and registration information.

ZANC Annual Ghambar

Sponsored by Dorothy and Shazad Contractor
in honor of their sons Kersi and Darius

A Jashan will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 5: 00 pm
at the Dar-e-mehr in San Jose
followed by our traditional ghambar feast!

Cost: Paid-up ZANC Members: FREE
Non-Members: $ 15.00 Children (7-14) $ 8.00

Please make your reservations before September 20, 2008 (view Registration Information).

Volunteers are needed to help in the cooking and preparations, please contact Nazneen.

FEZANA Journal

The FEZANA Journal is a great way to stay connected with the North American community as well as learn about our history, heritage and future.

We encourage you to subscribe yourself or get friends and family to do so. A subscription also makes a wonderful gift. For only $15.00 a year you receive 4 editions of a well written and most informative journal. Visit FEZANA Publications for more information and to purchase online.