The following the the list of committees and their responsibilites.
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Audit
Community Outreach
Cultural: Mehregan
Cultural: Sadeh
Cultural: Tirgan
Cultural: Yalda
Education: Farsi Classes
Education: Poetry Recital/Education
Entertainment: Gatherings, Parties
Entertainment: Picnics
Helping Hand
International Festival
Iranian New Year: Charshanbeh-Soori
Iranian New Year: Norooz
Iranian New Year: Norooz - Kids
Iranian New Year: Sizdahbedar
Nominationg, Election and Membership
Publications: Newsletter
Publications: Procedures and By-laws
Publications: Website
Students and Youth
Traditional Music and Arts
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Audit
Contact - Mr. Parviz Mahoutchian
Committee Responsibility - Audit and verification of the ICSNC books.
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Community Outreach
Contact - Mrs. Maria Ahmadi Thoenen
Committee Responsibility - Organize different community activities like tours and helping with the NC food bank.
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Cultural: Mehregan
Contact - TBD
Committee Responsibility - Organize the Mehregan (Fall Festival) celebration.
History of Event/Reference Link(s)
http://oznet.net/iran/mehregan.htm
http://home.btconnect.com/CAIS/mehregan.htm
http://www.persianoutpost.com/htdocs/mihregan.html
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Cultural: Sadeh
Contact – Mrs. Katy Salamati
Committee Responsibility - Organize the Sadeh (Mid-Winter Feast, 100 days before Norooz) Celebration.
History of Event/Reference Link(s)
http://www.iranonline.com/festivals/Jashn-e-sadeh/index.html
http://www.cais-soas.com/Celebrations/sadeh.htm
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Cultural: Tirgan
Contact - TBD
Committee Responsibility - Organize the Tirgan (Summer or Rain Festival) Celebration
History of Event/Reference Link(s)
http://home.btconnect.com/CAIS/tirgan.htm
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Cultural: Yalda
Contact - TBD
Committee Responsibility - Organize the Yalda (Shab-e Chelleh) celebration.
History of Event/Reference Link(s)
http://www.persianoutpost.com/htdocs/yalda.html
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Education: Farsi Classes
Contact - Mr. Saeid Pazokian
Committee Responsibility - Develop the Persian Language Learning Center for all of those who strive to learn, improve or maintain their Persian Language skills.
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Education: Poetry Recital/Education
Contact - TBD
Committee Responsibility - Organize Poetry readings and Educational Seminars.
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Entertainment: Gatherings, Parties
Contact - TBD
Committee Responsibility - Organize gatherings and small entertainment parties for all Iranians and friends.
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Entertainment: Picnics
Contact - TBD
Committee Responsibility - Organize monthly picnics for all Iranians and friends in a local park.
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Helping Hand
Contact - Mrs. Mehrangiz Ahmadi Ebrahimi
Committee Responsibility - Provide support and assistance to those in need.
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International Festival
Contact – Mrs. Nazi Ahmadi Kite
Committee Responsibility - Organize the participation of Iranians in the International Festival of Raleigh to represent the Persian culture.
History of Event/Reference Link(s)
http://www.internationalfestival.org/
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Iranian New Year: Charshanbeh-Soori
Contact - Mrs. Maria Ahmadi Thoenen
Committee Responsibility - Organize the Charshanbeh-Soori (Bonfire Fiesta of last Wednesday) Celebration. Held on Last Tuesday night of the year.
History of Event/Reference Link(s)
http://www.irannegaar.com/charshanbehsoori.htm
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Iranian New Year: Norooz
Contact - TBD
Committee Responsibility - Organize Norooz (Persian New Year - 1st day of Spring, Celebration of Spring) Celebration.
History of Event/Reference Link(s)
http://www.payvand.com/ny/massoume.html
http://www.persianoutpost.com/htdocs/nowrooz.html
http://www.persianoutpost.com/htdocs/NoRuzEquinox.html
http://www.persianoutpost.com/htdocs/JashneNorooz.html
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Iranian New Year: Norooz - Kids
Contact - Mr. Saeid Pazokian
Committee Responsibility - Organize Norooz (Persian New Year - 1st day of Spring, Celebration of Spring) for kids Celebration.
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Iranian New Year: Sizdahbedar
Contact - Mrs. Nazi Ahmadi Kite
Committee Responsibility - Organize Sizdahbedar (Thirteenth outing, marks the end of the Iranian New Year holidays) outing and spend the day in the nature.
History of Event/Reference Link(s)
http://www.farhangsara.com/13bedar.htm
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Nominationg, Election and Membership
Contact - Mr. Behrooz Mohebbi
Committee Responsibility - Attract new members and organize the Annual General Assembly and Election per ICSNC by-law and procedure.
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Publications: Newsletter
Contact - Mr. Freydoun Naeymi-Rad
Committee Responsibility - Manage, edit and publish the quarterly Newsletter of ICSNC.
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Publications: Procedures and By-laws
Contact - Mr. Kazem Yahyapour
Committee Responsibility - Review, update and document the existing procedure and update the By-Laws when necessary.
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Publications: Website
Contact – Mrs. Nazi Ahmadi Kite and Mr. Homayoun Kazemzadeh
Committee Responsibility - Maintain the existing website. Update the page with the upcoming events and activities.
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Students and Youth
Contact - TBD
Committee Responsibility - Organize events and functions that are in the interest of the Iranian students and youth.
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Traditional Music and Arts
Contact – Mr. Freydoun Ahmadi Moosavi
Committee Responsibility - Organize traditional music event and disseminate information regarding Iranian music heritage.
