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Presentation to Advisory CouncilSeptember 22, 2010

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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

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Muslim Professional Association is a Texas non-profit organization serving the Greater Houston Area community.

Mission StatementMuslim Professional Association (MPA) is a platform that is dedicated to serving Islam by connecting Muslim professionals together.

MPA Overview

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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.

While There Are Many Ideas …

networking, interfaith, outreach activities, education, events, sharing ideas,

recognizing achievements/success stories, fostering talents, business / employment

opportunities

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... MPA Platform Can Help Organize & Prioritize

MPAIdea

Factory

Feedback Volunteers Money

Finalize Organizational Structure

NetworkingPlatform

Professional Development

Self Improvement Socializing

Develop Effective & Relevant Networking

Meetings (6-8/yr)

Develop a Work Flow to Identify, Nurture & Execute the Best Ideas

ADVISORYCOUNCILRESPONSIBILITIES

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AC Will Be Responsible for Content & Format of Networking Meeting

a Awareness - Local, National, Community News & Event

u MPA Update & New Business - reports, suggestions

p Professional Development - e.g Time Management, Leadership Skills, People Management, Effective Online Marketing

i Self Improvement - e.g. Lessons from the Lives of the Prophets, Wisdom from Nahjul Balagha

o Opportunities - Business, Employment, etc.

a Call for action - Support approved ideas from Idea Factory

s Socializing - New members introduction, networking

c Community Spotlight - focusing on effective & innovative community service programs e.g. JIFL (interest-free loans)

Networking Platform

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Networking Meeting Calendar• 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

Networking Platform

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How the Idea Factory Works

Develop a Work Flow to Identify, Nurture & Execute the Best Ideas

Idea Factory

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A Member Comes Up With A Creative Idea!

Great idea!

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Member Drafts the Proposal to be Submitted for Advisory

Council Review Perfect!

Idea Factory

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AC Representative Verifies That Proposal Meets Submission Requirements

Idea Factory

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Advisory Council Reviews the Proposal via an Email

Idea Factory

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Advisory Council Votes on Proposal and Approves it

Congrats!

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Advisory Council Works With Member to Further Develop Idea

Determine resource requirement – e.g. professional skills, volunteers, funding, outside

relationships etc.

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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.

Idea Factory

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Define Core Values of MPARoles and Responsibilities (Advisory Council, Coordinators, Members)Membership structure & valueElection Rules and RegulationsGovernanceStrategic Planning

MPA BasicsFinalize Organizational Structure

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MPA Governances

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 plan

Advisory 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.

Finalize Organizational Structure

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Advisory Council RoleShort Term1. Help finalize the details of MPA policies & procedures2. Advocate on behalf of MPA to broader Muslim community3. Develop programs & events that address the needs of the

Muslim community

Long Term4. Conduct the business of MPA5. Represent the views of the member base6. Selectively add focus areas and geographic areas to MPA’s

activities

Finalize Organizational Structure

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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 youand make your feet steady.Sura 47:7

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Q&A / Feedback / Ideas

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Back-Up Material

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MPA Community

Paid Members

Active Members

Advisory Council

Coordinators

• 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