Muslim Association of Greater Rockford

5921 Darlene Dr Rockford, IL 61109 (815) 397-3311

MAGR Meeting Minutes - 1/19/2011

Members Present: Khalid, Ilyas, Asim, Altaf, Shahid, Irfan and Dawood 1. 2. 3. 4. Started at 7:50 pm by recitation of Quran by Br. Asim Agenda for new Business was presented by Br Dawood and reviewed by board members. Meeting minutes was approved with the correction. Br Dawood emphasized and presented about the confidentiality issue of the board meeting and about sensitive issues discussed among the board members. He had significant concern about the matters discussed in the meeting or with board members to be public. He reminded that these discussions are amana and we have to act professional and be responsible for the task community entrusted us. He suggested that all board members should sign the confidentiality agreement and abide the policy which was developed by the last board. The primary problem is not following Islamic manner and discipline. Br Dawood also commented on attendance in board meeting and asked all of board members to have 70-80% attendance in the board meeting. Br Dawood distributed the copy of Constitution and bylaws pertaining to responsibility of board members and committees to each board member. He asked everybody to fulfill their obligation and responsibility because we took oath to do so. He emphasized that sub committees should be better organized and have monthly meetings and report have to be submitted to board before regular board meetings. All the subcommittees have to keep their progress and activity in file. Budget for 2011 need to be prepared and approved. All subcommittees have to submit their budget to Br. Ilyas and then will have separate meeting to approve the budget. Proposed date for the budget meeting is Wednesday, Feb 2nd, 2011. All subcommittees are required to submit their proposal before that date to Br Ilyas Nomani. Imam evaluation is in progress, he asked board members to give their inputs and he will summarize those inputs and will sit with Imam to go over his evaluation, not all the members gave feed back to him yet. He emphasized to the board members please send him feedback from community members and themselves so he can able to evaluate Imam ASAP because it is overdue. Br Dawood asked for the JOB description and duties for office manager and administrative assistance to be rectified according to MAGR needs. Br Altaf will work with Br AR to finalize this task and will present to board for final approval ASAP. Meeting Adjourned with dua.

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Submitted by Khalid Siddiqui 1/31/2011