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FEZANA AGM 2025

MAY 2nd – 4th, 2025 – Toronto, Canada

Hosted by the Zoroastrian Society of Ontario

Registration for the FEZANA AGM 2025 will open SOON!

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, 2025; 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, 2025.
  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, 2025.
  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, 2025, 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, 2025.
    • 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, 2025.  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 29th30th: WZCC Conclave
  • May 1st: Pre AGM/Niagara Tour
  • May 2nd – 4th: FEZANA AGM

Registration and Payment for Add-Ons

Information and details are coming soon! Stay tuned for updates.

Venue

Zoroastrian Society of Ontario

3590 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M2M 3S6, Canada

Accommodation

Courtyard by Marriott, Toronto – Northeast Markham 

7095 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON L3R 1A3, Canada

3 miles (10 mins) from ZSO

CAD$175.00 plus tax, per night 

2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed with Pullout Couch 

Four people to a room and includes hot breakfast

Start Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
End Date: Sunday, May 04, 2025
Last Day to Book: February 28, 2025

Airport Transportation

Information and details are coming soon! Stay tuned for updates.

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 

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New Committee Chair Appointments at FEZANA

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A Statue of Cyrus The Great Unveiled in Atlanta

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Final Report : Gen Z and Beyond Survey

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FEZANA Establishes Professorship in Zoroastrian Languages & Literature at the University of Toronto

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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