American Muslim Community Centers

About AMCC
Vision of AMCC:
Build an active and vibrant Muslim community
Cater to the needs of the entire spectrum of the local Muslims
Establish a Muslim Community Center Islamic religious, educational, social and cultural services
Promote friendly relations with people of other faiths
Place where our youth can get together and socialize in an Islamic environment
Place for our elderly and retirees
Activities:
Centre for Marriage, Eid festivals, Aqeeqa, Birthdays, Graduation celebrations
Educational to include religious, academic and creative seminars and workshops
Place of worship
Youth activities for boys & girls to include youth camps, competitive sport, recreational, and social gathering
Place of meeting for the elderly and retirees
Social network for young mothers & children
Family centre allowing activity for the whole family
Dawah, Social welfare to include, food bank, visiting the sick, helping the needy within the community and our neighbors and fund raising.
Our Guiding Principles:
Quran and Sunnah as understood by the companions of the Prophet Mohammed (saw)
Shoora – consultation with the community
Accountability and Transparency
Elected body of Board of Directors with Women’s representation in the board
Board members elected every 2/3 years
Minutes of the board meetings published
Transparency in financial reporting
All major decisions done with the input from the general assembly
Governance (Bylaws):
General assembly members
Board of Directors elected by voting members for a 2/3 year term
General assemble meeting at least one a year
Election supervised by an independent election committee
Organizational Structure:
General Assembly (Voting Members)
Board of Directors (Elected by voting members)
Board of Trustees (Appointed by Board of Directors)
Officers (President, Secretary, Treasurer & others as necessary)
BoD’s Responsibilities:
Accountable to Allah (swt) first and than to the general assembly
Safeguard integrity of organization
Conduct activities in conformance with the goals of the organization
Provide policy guidance and execute programs and activities
Manage finances
Provide long term planning
Appoint officers for the organization
Why AMCC:
AMCC complements existing organizations
We believe in engaging our youth, encourage women’s participation and involve the entire family
Foster good relationship with other Muslim organizations
Demonstrate leadership, accountability and transparency
12-Month Action Plan:
Create an infrastructure
Build a membership base (goal of 200 members by June 2011)
Purchase and establish a Muslim Community Center
Build a Community, quarterly picnics/potluck
Call to Action:
Become a member today
Become a volunteer
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