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Community Pulse

This document outlines the agenda for the Community Pulse meeting held on August 29, 2009. Led by Br. Arif Jacksi, the session includes updates on IOS/P, discussions on life insurance, community upliftment, and a strategic roadmap for SIJNY presented by Br. Sameer Peera. The meeting focuses on identifying professionals within the community, fostering collaboration, and sharing knowledge. Additionally, it addresses long-term needs and opportunities for community growth, including health insurance options and support networks, with an open forum for member discussion.

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Community Pulse

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  1. Community Pulse Saturday August 29th, 2009 Managing Committee Presentation

  2. Agenda • [5 min]Introduction – Br. Arif Jacksi • [5 min]IOS / P Updates – Br. Arif Jacksi • [5 min]Life Insurance – Br. Arif Jacksi • [10 min]Community Upliftment – Br. Sadique Jaffer • [10 min]Roadmap / Vision for SIJNY – Br. Sameer Peera • [30 min]Open Forum / Discussion / Q&A

  3. Inventory of Skills / Profession

  4. Inventory of Skills / Professions • Objective • Identify professionals within the community • Foster inter-community collaboration • Knowledge sharing / Transferrable Skills • Examples • KOSHER Directory • Dag Media Inc. (Stock Symbol: DAGM), Master and Kosher Guide Business, prints and publishes Jewish Yellow Page directory. • Management Committee • Support for initiatives • Easily tap local / community resources

  5. SIJNY Vision Short Term / Long Term Plan

  6. Importance of Planning Ahead • Future of the next generation depends on the foundation we build today • Identify the needs of our community and assess current and future trends • Protect and manage investment dollars carefully based on alignment to future roadmap • Maximize benefits during growth • Anticipate and address challenges / issues before it is to late

  7. Opportunities – Short Term • Life Insurance • IOS / P • Leverage ‘Strength in Numbers’ • Group Life Insurance • ACN or similar participation • Discounts on standard services (cable, phone, internet, etc.), products • Percentage of proceeds go towards the center • State / District recognition • Tri-State Network • Build relationships – social / religious / professional • Career Guidance • Functional Groups (Inherited by MC) • IT • Career Planning • Others

  8. Opportunities – Long Term • Extend New Project • Additional locations • Full Time Islamic School • Youth Support Network • Peer counseling • Substance Abuse • Depression • Family Conflict • Others • Alliances / Support for NGO’s • Islamic Relief • Local / National Organizations • Others

  9. Discussion / Q&A

  10. Suggestions / Comments by Members during the meeting: • Ladies participation • Medical insurance options for community • New project (expedite) • Traffic study (New Project) • Variance (New Project) • MC/Permanent Commission relationship • Possible change of plans for current property • Prioritize list of projects • Funding - smaller amounts • Provide halal food to hospitals (business idea) • Micro-loans • Hold town hall meetings quarterly

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