The 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress The 4 th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress 27 th Dec 2007...

The 4th World Zoroastrian Youth

Congress27th Dec 2007 – 3rd Jan 2008.

Info session at the Darb-e-Mehr, Sydney, 2nd July 2006.

Presented by Shiraz J. Mistry, Chairman.

4th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, 27th Dec 2007 – 3rd Jan 2008 http://www.4wzyc.org

Overview

• Who are we?

• Why us?

• Why have the Congress in Australia?

• Who is the Congress for?

• Where is this Congress?

– University of Ballarat

• Costs

• How can I get involved?

• What is there to do at the Congress?

• Latest Developments

• Q&A


Who are we?Executive Board

Sub-Committees

Sub-Committee Heads

Entertainment Sport Marketing Religion Food


Why us?

• The torch for the next International Zoroastrian Youth Event was passed on to Australia after Pune, India held the 3rd World Zoroastrian Youth Congress, in December 2003.

• The 4th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress will be held from 27th Dec 2007 to 3rd Jan 2008.


Why?

1. To promote Youth participation in the spirit of Zoroastrian unity globally;

2. To have fun while learning what “Back to the Future” means;

3. To understand how “Preserve, Practice and Perpetuate” would lead to everlasting Perfection;

4. To encourage interactive involvement by all delegates;

5. To meet like-minded Youth from around the World;

6. To make Friends Forever; and

7. To put Australia on the map!


Who can attend?

• Delegates - Age Limits

• Patrons

• Special Guests and Dignitaries


Where?

• University of Ballarat, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.

• The city of Ballarat, is just over 100 km (72 miles) West of the city of Melbourne, Victoria. The town of Ballarat has approximately 87,000 residents and is probably best known as a major gold mining town in the mid-1800's and the home of the Eureka Stockade uprising during the early Gold Rush days.

• Approx. 75 mins by road from Tullamarine, Melbourne International Airport.


Map of Ballarat

Where?


University of Ballarat

• More than 130 years of providing tertiary education and training.

• International Students.

• Use of Facilities & Amenities.


How much will it cost?

• Delegates – approx. $125.oo per day (subject to increases in CPI ).

• Youngsters (15-18 years) same rate.

• Patrons – at a reasonable higher rate.

• The very young, accompanying parent delegates, will be sensibly charged.

S A V E !


“How do I get involved?”

“But, I am only 14…”

“I can’t do much…”


Be committed to the Zoroastrian cause!

2. Contribute your thoughts and ideas.

3. Make a reality of friendships already made in Cyberspace.

4. Tell others about the 4th World Zoroastrian Youth Congress.

5. Be informed by visiting:

http://www.4wzyc.org

6. Volunteer as your local Youth Group Leader.

7. Request Donations & Sponsorships.

1. Join up via:

http://members.optusnet.com.au/smileycam/4wzycmembership.html


Yahoo! Group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/4wzyc/


1. Aussie Olympics

2. Gold Rush

3. Youth Yakka

4. Hands on Practices

5. Wild Life Sanctuary

6. Son et Lumiere

7. Iran Experience

8. Golden Gala Ball

9. Beach Party

10. Bush Dance

11. Historical Pageant

12. Zoro Expo

13. Parsi Natak

14. Daring Debates

15. Sizzling Seminars

Avail of the Aussie Experience via:

And lots, lots more…


Latest Developments

• Cook book;

• Hightened awareness via discussions, flyers and meetings; and

• Several items collected for the Zoro Expo.


Cookery book & competition

• Idea for a special 4thWZYC2007 cook book evolved from a suggestion to have a cookery competition during the Congress.

• Specially requested limited edition cook book almost ready to go to print.

• Internationally renowned Dr Katy Dalal has donated all her recipes per our requests.

• Promises to make all delegates into gourmet cooks!

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More know more & all want more

• Face to face meetings with several key persons helped to spread the word.

• Overwhelming response from all Youth we spoke to in India.

• Adults have all promised support in every way they can.


Zoro Expo

• Ideas pouring in from several sources.

• Collection of items for display started long ago have been further added to.

• Many Parsees are delighted to contribute their precious personal possessions.


Thank you


Questions & Answers

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