FEZANA AGM 2024

APRIL 26th – 28th, 2024 – CHICAGO

Hosted by the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago

Click HERE to Register for the FEZANA AGM 2024

Important Notes

  1. Only paid-up member associations will be allowed to vote on any matters at the AGM.  The deadline for payment of membership dues is February 1, 2024; please see the separate membership renewal emails that have gone out for details. 
  2. Any member association wishing to put forward any item on the AGM agenda must email details to the FEZANA Secretary by March 15, 2024.
  3. Attendees planning to attend the AGM should kindly email the FEZANA Administrator and Secretary.
  4. Member associations are kindly requested to inform the FEZANA Secretary of the name of the individual authorized to vote on their behalf at the AGM, by March 15, 2024.
  5. As in the previous year, we will NOT provide a paper copy of the AGM book that contains the printed reports and financials for this AGM.  AGM delegates who wish to receive a paper copy of the AGM book are invited to email the FEZANA Secretary for a copy by March 15, 2024, and we will have one printed specifically for you.
  6. FEZANA Committee Chairs are requested to submit their reports to the FEZANA Secretary and copy the FEZANA Administrator latest by March 15, 2024.
    • The format is the same as in previous years (pdf preferred, 5 pages maximum). When possible, please mention your committee’s accomplishments in the past year as they tie in with the FEZANA Second 10-year Strategic plan.  
    • Please keep the length of your presentation to a maximum of 5 minutes and 5 slides.
    • Please plan to submit slides along with your report, so that they may be presented during the AGM as your report is presented.
  7. Member Associations are requested to submit their annual reports to the FEZANA Secretary and copy the FEZANA Administrator latest by March 15, 2024.  Similar to the previous AGM, we request that Associations and Small Groups present their report in a slide format.
    • Please keep the length of your presentation to a maximum of 5 minutes and 5 slides.
    • Showcase your community by including photos, special events, infrastructure/construction projects, and other memorable activities from your association.
    • Include your organization’s name/logo on each of the slides in the bottom right-hand corner for identification.

AGM Program:

  • April 25th (Thursday) – Pre-AGM – Transportation from hotel at 1:00pm
    • 2:00-4:00 Special ZAMC program at University of Chicago’s The Oriental Institute
    • 5:00-6:30 Chicago architectural boat tour
    • 7:00-9:00 Roofdeck dinner, Chicago favorites menu
      • Cost: $100 per person, or $55 per person without architectural boat tour. See separate registration and payment link below
  • April 26th (Friday) – AGM Day 1 starting at 9 AM. Full Day. Evening Entertainment Program followed by Dinner
    • Cost:  free
  • April 27th (Saturday) – AGM Day 2 starting at 9 AM. Full Day. Gala Night
    • Zoroastrian exhibit fair by ZAMC youth
    • Community dinner
      • Cost: $35 per person See separate registration and payment link below
  • April 28th (Sunday) – AGM Day 3 from 9:00 am to 11:00 AM
  • Post-AGM:
    • 11:00-1:00 GenZ Survey presentation and community workshop
    • 1:00 Lunch with Chicago community
      • Cost:  free

Registration and Payment for Add-Ons

The host association ZAMC has two events that need registration and payment separately.
They are highlighted in the agenda above.

Please click here to register. Payments made will be directly to ZAMC

Venue

Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago

8615 Meadowbrook Dr, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Accommodation

Delta Hotels Chicago Willowbrook by Marriott in Willowbrook, Chicago

7800 Kingery Hwy, Willowbrook, IL 60527

They have a special group rate of 139 USD per night and here is the link to book the hotel – 37th FEZANA AGM 2024 (if for any reason the link does not work please call the hotel at +1-708-290-0006 and book under the group name “BB Travel Experts”.)

Start Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024

End Date: Monday, April 29, 2024

Last Day to Book: Monday, April 1, 2024

Airport Transportation

ZAMC (Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago) volunteers will provide airport transportation service for both Chicago O’Hare Airport and Chicago Midway Airport.

Please make sure to email your flight information (Including arrival and departure times) to Zenobia Damania at admin@fezana.org as soon as possible.

Agenda

Please check back later for the detailed agenda for the AGM.

Report Book

Please check back later for the AGM Report Book.

Questions

This may be directed to the FEZANA Secretary, Cody Partovi at secretary@fezana.org 

FEZANA represents a diverse and growing Zarathushti community in North America.

Guided by the blessings of AHURA MAZDA and the teachings of our Prophet Zarathushtra; the Federation was founded in 1987 It serves as the coordinating body for 26 Zoroastrian Associations and 14 Corresponding Groups in the United States and Canada.

The activities of FEZANA are conducted in a spirit of mutual respect, co-operation and unity amongst all Member associations, and with due regard for the principles of GOODNESS, TRUTH, REASON, BENEVOLENCE, IMPLICIT TRUST and CHARITY towards all Mankind.

:+: Baname Khoda Kshnothro Ahura Mazda