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The Tri-State Islamic Center
AgendaAgenda
Introduction
Project Highlight: MosqueHistory & BackgroundIssues & ChallengesLooking Forward• Project Lifecycle• Property Sample
Financial Health
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The Tri-State Islamic Center
IntroductionIntroduction
Thank you for your active participation
Prosperous future Insha’Allah
Projects (highlight: Mosque)
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The Tri-State Islamic Center
Project Highlight: MosqueProject Highlight: Mosque
History & BackgroundTri-State Islamic Center: Established in 2005Members (adults):• Started 15, currently 60: 400% increase!
Some of the services offered include• Jumma Prayers• 5 Prayers as available• Sunday School for kids• Potluck gatherings (not anymore)
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Issues & ChallengesLegal Issues and Fire CodeSpace is limited – overcrowdingOnly one bathroomNo ParkingComplaints from Neighbors
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Project Highlight: MosqueProject Highlight: Mosque
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Define
PlanExecute
Looking Forward: Project Lifecycle
The Tri-State Islamic Center
Project Highlight: MosqueProject Highlight: Mosque
ObjectivesTo establish an Islamic Center that serves the Muslim community of the Tri-State area for Prayers, social occasions, school, and act as a dawa center for non-Muslims
Project initiated on Oct 14, 2009
Project Team MembersOsama ElkhatibIad Al-DahlehMuhanad Hassan
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Define
Project Lifecycle: Define
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Project RequirementsGeneral Requirements• The new center should house the Muslim
community activities such as Prayers, social gathering, Sunday school, Dawa for Non-Muslims
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Location RequirementsProximity to the "majority" of the Muslim communityCentrally located within reasonable reach
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Building Requirements & ComponentsAssume a growth of 5% per yearAccommodate current and future growthSatisfy mass gatherings for all occasionsParking Lot for at least 20 carsPrayer Area for brothers and sistersShoes and Coat areaAt least 2 Bathrooms for ladies and MenWudu AreaKitchenClassrooms (optional)Office SpaceLibrary (optional)
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Currently working with realtor Jane O'Neil -Coldwell Bankers
Short Term PlanLooking into renting a different facility to accommodate the current needs• Options:
– Commercial Property: est. costs $2000 per month– Residential Property: est. costs $1300 per month
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Plan
Project Lifecycle: Plan
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Long Term PlanDuration is about 2 Years. This depends on all of us!Current estimated final cost of $300,000 (as of May 31, 2010)• Should we build?• Should we look for a house with at least 1.5 acres?• Should we obtain a commercial property with business to
benefit the Center?• What is the best fit for our need?
Example of Property
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Plan
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Long Term PlanFundraiser approach
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Plan
PHASE DATE GOAL ($) CUMULATIVE ($)
Phase I May 8, 2010 $75,000 $75,000
Phase II TBD $100,000 $175,000Phase III TBD $125,000 $300,000
TOTAL (current estimate) $300,000
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Obtain the rest of the funding (if plan changes)
Formulate complete action plan based on “Definition and Planning” lifecycle outputs
Assign a sub-team to focus on execution activities
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Execute
Project Lifecycle: Execute
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Project Highlight: MosqueProject Highlight: Mosque
Acquire the property (based on decision of buy or build)
If buyMeet the required city obligations and apply for appropriate documents (e.g. Title transfer)
If buildObtain permitsDesign buildingBuild
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Financial HealthFinancial Health
Current Finances:ZAKIR UPDATE
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Income Expenditure
Donations Prayer Hall - Rent and maintenance
Cash, checks, groceries, school supplies Sunday School- Snacks ,books and supplies
One laptop Potluck – rent and supplies
Time , efforts and participation Donations to other masjids, websites, etc
Current financial status as of May, 2010Operational accounts $1,064.99Capital accounts $9,166.00Total $10230.99 Both accounts are checking
Management of accountTreasurer is responsible for both accounts, in addition President and Vice president have access to the accounts and are therefore responsible too
Operating account will not have more than three thousands dollars, additional amount goes to capital accounts
Any withdrawal from capital account will need board approval Checks are deposited every week Individual tax letter will be send by the end of the year Audit by the end of the year
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ConclusionConclusion
Alhamdolilah we have done our due diligence in moving forward with this project
We feel it is a must for this community
We must all come together to make this a reality
Stay tuned for further updates
Thank you for all your contributions today and may Allah reward you now and the hereafter
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Thank you for listening!Thank you for listening!
QUESTIONS
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