1	In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Universe, and Peace and Prayers be upon Mohammad, His Final Prophet and Messenger American Muslim Diversity Association (Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair & Wayne County)
2	Mission To establish a comprehensive organization promoting Islamic values, encouraging dialogue and serving the need of a diverse Muslim community
3	Guiding Principle of the Organization Follow the Holy Qur'an, Sunnah and principles of Islam Regard the life, property and dignity of every human as a sacred trust Respect man’s and woman’s right over each other No human has superiority over other - except by piety and good action Every Muslim is brother and sister to every Muslim The Muslims constitute one fellowship
4	HOW THIS ORGANIZATION WILL BE DIFFERENT Three levels of elected official Standing Committee (Execution) Board of Representatives (Tactical) Advisory Board & Board of Trustee (Strategic) Strategic Level of Leadership will have two bodies for check & balance No Directors, only Representatives Term limit on holding leadership position Classification of membership Voting by physical presence or absentee ballots only Recognize Imam as community leader English is official language “Decision making vote” information will be available to all the members Self Sustaining
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6	WHY ANOTHER ORGANIZATION ? Serve Allah Subhanawatalah Demography Institute that is non judgmental & non elitist Institute with transparency and democracy Welcome people of diverse ethnic Muslim background Open communication between representatives and members Value difference in opinion as strength of the community
7	WHO ? Residents of Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair & Wayne counties Residents of Michigan Residents of the USA
8	HOW ? SUPPORT FROM Members Well wishers (unconditional – no strings attached)
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14	Cost $600,000 to 1M Masjid Part of the structure for self sustenance
15	What we need ? Comments About idea Suggestions For improvements Membership Be a member Recruit member Volunteering Only way to make this a success
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17	Members Classification of membership Dependent on local jurisdiction defined by the place of registration and community served by the center Resident of Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair & Wayne counties Voting rights Only in-person or absentee ballot Right to hold office Resident of Michigan No voting rights or right to hold office Entitled to all other rights Resident of the USA No voting rights or right to hold office Entitled to some of the other rights