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Muslim Professional Association

Muslim Professional Association. Presentation to Advisory Council September 22, 2010. Working Together to Serve Islam.

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Muslim Professional Association

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  1. Muslim Professional Association Presentation to Advisory Council September 22, 2010

  2. Working Together to Serve Islam They believe in God and the Last Day, and enjoin the doing of what is right and forbid the doing of what is wrong, and vie with one another in doing good works: and these are among the righteous. Ale-Imran:114 

  3. MPA Overview Muslim Professional Association is a Texas non-profit organization serving the Greater Houston Area community. Mission Statement Muslim Professional Association (MPA) is a platform that is dedicated to serving Islam by connecting Muslim professionals together.

  4. MPA is a Platform to Connect The Muslim Community Together A “platform” is a system that can be tailored and customized by its users and therefore adapt to countless needs and niches.

  5. While There Are Many Ideas … networking, interfaith, outreach activities, education, events, sharing ideas, recognizing achievements/success stories, fostering talents, business / employment opportunities

  6. ... MPA Platform Can Help Organize & Prioritize Develop Effective & Relevant Networking Meetings (6-8/yr) Develop a Work Flow to Identify, Nurture & Execute the Best Ideas ADVISORY COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES

  7. Networking Platform AC Will Be Responsible for Content & Format of Networking Meeting s Socializing - New members introduction, networking a Awareness- Local, National, Community News & Event u MPA Update & New Business - reports, suggestions Professional Development - e.g Time Management, Leadership Skills, People Management, Effective Online Marketing p Self Improvement - e.g. Lessons from the Lives of the Prophets, Wisdom from Nahjul Balagha i Community Spotlight - focusing on effective & innovative community service programs e.g. JIFL (interest-free loans) c o • Opportunities- Business, Employment, etc. a • Call for action - Support approved ideas from Idea Factory

  8. Networking Meeting Calendar Networking Platform • 6-8 Events each Year • 1 – 2 Hours Per Event • Potential Dates • Nov 10, 2010 • Feb 23, 2011 • March 30, 2011 • May 11, 2011 • August 10, 2011 (Iftar) • September 14, 2011 • October 26, 2011

  9. Idea Factory How the Idea Factory Works • Develop a Work Flow to Identify, Nurture & Execute the Best Ideas

  10. Idea Factory A Member Comes Up With A Creative Idea! Great idea!

  11. Idea Factory Member Drafts the Proposal to be Submitted for Advisory Council Review Perfect!

  12. Idea Factory AC Representative Verifies That Proposal Meets Submission Requirements

  13. Idea Factory Advisory Council Reviews the Proposal via an Email

  14. Idea Factory Advisory Council Votes on Proposal and Approves it Congrats!

  15. Idea Factory Advisory Council Works With Member to Further Develop Idea Determine resource requirement – e.g. professional skills, volunteers, funding, outside relationships etc.

  16. Idea Factory MPA Email Idea to Entire Membership for Support • Members who like the idea would step up to help based on professional skills and some may fund.

  17. Finalize Organizational Structure MPA Basics Define Core Values of MPA Roles and Responsibilities (Advisory Council, Coordinators, Members) Membership structure & value Election Rules and Regulations Governance Strategic Planning

  18. MPA Governances Finalize Organizational Structure Coordinators’ RoleElected every 3 years according to its By-laws. Responsible for identifying vision, mission, and values, setting strategic direction and monitoring progress toward goal attainment in accordance with the strategic planAdvisory Council RoleElected every year according to its By-laws. Responsible for representing the views of the member base and incorporating that into the programs, events & activities of the organization.

  19. Advisory Council Role Finalize Organizational Structure Short Term Help finalize the details of MPA policies & procedures Advocate on behalf of MPA to broader Muslim community Develop programs & events that address the needs of the Muslim community Long Term Conduct the business of MPA Represent the views of the member base Selectively add focus areas and geographic areas to MPA’s activities

  20. Conclusion • We hope that you will get involved with us in serving Islam by connecting Muslims together. • O you who have faith!If you help Allah, He will help you • and make your feet steady. • Sura 47:7

  21. Q&A / Feedback / Ideas

  22. Back-Up Material

  23. MPA Community • Preliminary structure envisions annual elections for advisory council and elections every three years for Coordinators. • Details will be refined by a workgroup comprised of Coordinators and Advisory Council members

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