Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 3:18 am Post subject: Canada Visit June 2005
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Last night we had a meeting and this is what I was told.
First of the most important thing, that everyone is waiting for. So far
no dates or venue has been selected because of what is happening in
Ottawa (election). Most probably tomorrow, we should know the dates.
Second, we have 2 registrations starting this weekend!
* One is the Jamati registration, which will include obtaining cards to
get access to the padrami hall, this will include us as well. Make sure
every one of you, including your family member gets this card, otherwise
they will not be allowed to enter the hall.
* Two is our IVC registration, which has already started (), but it will
now end on Tuesday May 24th. This is the deadline given to us, simply
because we do not have much time left over, and we need to allocate
portfolios depending on the number of IVC available per JK.
So, please
pass on the word to all the Volunteers and make sure they register
before the deadline. Everyone is allowed to do seva, they do not have to
be IVC Badge Volunteers. It would be nice if they are! IVC Registration
will allow them to register with us. This weekend as I mentioned earlier
we will have tea and cookies and 2 more surprise items as well. Also, as
we get closer to Padrami, it will get even better! M/K's have been given
a green light all the way! No specifics have been given out yet, but it
seems like we will have 2 seatings in Toronto Didar! We are looking at
close to 60,000 people in Toronto, and 40,000 people in Vancouver. So it
means we are looking at lunch and dinner being served to the Jamat.
Also, the 2nd seating will have JK in the same hall. Whereas the 1st
seating will meet in their regular JK's.
Also, as we are getting more
and more people before Padrami, we will be looking at opening extra
mobile JK's. Some Volunteers will be required there as well. Also, there
has been a propasal of not to take shoes in the hall! This is being
currently challenged as it will be a night mare for the Volunteers to
manage 60,000 pairs of shoes. In the hall, Volunteers will be looking
after Sanitation (no contract to outside agency for obvious reason),
Crowd control, hospitality, refreshments, etc. We will also be involved
with cooking!
One more thing for security reasons, when the time comes
to close the padrami door, the door will not open under any
circumstance. So, if you are called outside, and if you come back and
find the door closed, it is your luck. Even Major, cannot open that
door. Finally, things will move very quick from here! Please Please get
enough rest now, let's enjoy all the festive occassions with the Jamat,
always smile, work with one voice, work together, be happy, and let's
try to prepare our selves to receive OUR MOWLA.
....currently challenged as it will be a night mare for the Volunteers to
manage 60,000 pairs of shoes. In the hall, Volunteers will be looking
after Sanitation (no contract to outside agency for obvious reason),
Crowd control, hospitality, refreshments, etc. We will also be involved
with cooking!
I can only offer a solution for shoes and refreshments, I am sure someone has thought of this:
For shoes:
How about handing out Plastic Shopping Bags at the doors for people to put their shoes in and keep it with them.
For refreshments:
Something along the line of lunch boxes with finger sandwiches and chips (please hold the mayonnaise, it causes problem when not kept cool).
Last night we had a meeting and this is what I was told.
First of the most important thing, that everyone is waiting for. So far
no dates or venue has been selected because of what is happening in
Ottawa (election). Most probably tomorrow, we should know the dates.
Second, we have 2 registrations starting this weekend!
* One is the Jamati registration, which will include obtaining cards to
get access to the padrami hall, this will include us as well. Make sure
every one of you, including your family member gets this card, otherwise
they will not be allowed to enter the hall.
*.
So how does someone from the US jamat register for this card?
The families can register for their relatives outside Canada for the Padhramni. The registration will be on until probably begining June. The form is per individual. Once the forms are submitted, the card distrbution will commence.
people will be picking up their own cards due to security reasons, and you will need appropriate identification. Outside Canada visitors cannot register on the Web. I will email you the website once it is confirmed. I don't know if Canadians from ouside Toronto can register on the web.
The families can register for their relatives outside Canada for the Padhramni. The registration will be on until probably begining June. The form is per individual. Once the forms are submitted, the card distrbution will commence.
people will be picking up their own cards due to security reasons, and you will need appropriate identification. Outside Canada visitors cannot register on the Web. I will email you the website once it is confirmed. I don't know if Canadians from ouside Toronto can register on the web.
Okay..what about those that have no family in Toronto? How about them?
So the cat is out of the bag. Announcements have been made that the Imam will meet his community in Toronto on June 8, 2005 and Vancouver June 10, 2005. Anouncements have also been made to the community that the Imam of the Ismailis will receive the Order of Canada during this visit.
From what I have heard, there has been a tentative to switch the Order of Canada ceremony to a private ceremony where the Imam will be deprived of public exposure and of Media coverage.
This will surely not fly with the Canadian Ismailis. The new trend of secrecy in the Canadian politics seems to have splashed into all walks of life in Ottawa, including this event organised by the office of the Governor General who was so far considered independant of political "magouillage" as say our neighbours in Quebec.
This thread is about Canada Didar. Please do not put general Didar text here. Only Visit info for Canada
There is another thread for general info on Didar, please put your poems, textt and in general whatever is not specific to Canada Visit 2005 in that section. Do not clog this section with general writtings. Thanks!
Last edited by Admin on Mon May 23, 2005 3:36 pm, edited 2 times in total
Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 1:44 am Post subject: new York to Toronto road trip
YAM,
Is there anyone who wants to carpool from New York City/New Jersey area to Toronto with me? I'd prefer 1-3 adults. We can share cost of driving and hotel. I want to leave on the 7th in the morning and return on the 9th by night.
Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 9:50 am Post subject: Deedar Registration
Ya ALi Madad every one
Heartiest congratulation for Maulana Hazir Imam Padramani:)
Does any one know how the jamat from outside canada can register for deedar program and what is the procedure for registration and what the information will be needed..
i read in one of the forum that we can do via our relatives but what if we doesnt have any relative...
Posted: Mon May 23, 2005 1:56 pm Post subject: COMING FROM US need INFORMATION
Can anyone provide me with any information on the location of the Didar in Vancouver so I can plan my visit accordingly. Any true information about this would be appreciated greatly
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