2020: The Year of Vision
For decades, the Zoroastrian community in North America has advanced thanks to the energy, foresight, and ultimately, having a vision for the future. The ‘Pioneer’ generation as they are appropriately referred to, have sewn the seeds for future generations by building community, from physical structures to constitutions, that ultimately paved the way for organizations to manage themselves, grow their memberships and thrive in a new diaspora.
This year, 2020 for obvious literal reasons represents the year of vision, and we use this opportunity to redouble our efforts to chart a course for the future; to ask ourselves questions focused on where we want to be in 2050, how we get there, what we envision for our children and our children’s children. Last month, ZAC started this process attracting members 50 years of age and under. As you’ll read in the newsletter on page 3, we will be holding another for those aged 50+.
Our special thanks to Zinnia Elavia for leading the way on this critical series of important focus groups! Our vision is our future. We look forward to your input!
Hamāzor Hamā Ashō-bēd!
May we all be united in strength and righteousness!
October 5, 2019 marked a significant moment for the Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago as the community came together to worship as one, at the first-ever Grand Jashan commemorating Behram Roj and the Arbab Guiv Baaj. ZAC is so thankful to Farida Sharyari for her grand idea and organization of this event! Thank you to Zinnia Elavia for helping with coordination of this event as well.