ICBCS ANNUAL REPORT April 6, 2018

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1 ICBCS ANNUAL REPORT April 6, 2018

2 OUTLINE Board of Directors Mission & Goals Strategic Priorities Financial Report

3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Anwer Ahmed VP: Nadeem Chaudhry Outreach: Michael Thomson Secretary: Nabhan Riaz Treasurer: Ishaq Sultan MSA President: Ali Eldouh Brothers Education: Zahir Latheef Sisters Education: Septi Thomson Brothers Social: Hussein Hussein Sisters Social: Nuzhat Yasmeen

4 MISSION & GOALS a) Conduct religious services for the Muslim community, b) Strengthen unity among Muslims in BCS and surrounding areas, c) Serve Muslims of all ages and help to develop their Islamic identity d) Present Islam to our neighbors, and promote good relations and understanding with them

5 TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS & STAFF DRIVE PROGRAMS Accomplishing our mission and goals critically depend upon our volunteers and staff. Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to the people

6 BEGINNING THE YEAR WITH STRATEGY To bring more focus and a strategic lens to the work of the Board, we invited strategy consultant and Aggie Alum Dr. Iqbal Latheef to facilitate and guide the board in developing strategic priorities for ICBCS.

7 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR ICBCS Grow Regular Streams of Income Institute Formal Planning Improve Programming in Youth & Outreach Attract & Retain Talent Improve Facilities These are strategies for the next 2-3 years as we continue to build key elements of the organization specifically money, strategy, staff

8 INSTITUTE FORMAL PLANNING Board strategy session with consultant July 2017 Youth strategy session September 2017 Outreach strategy session coming soon Planning ahead (e.g., Eid reservations made months in advance) What does a 5-year plan look like for ICBCS?

9 IMPROVE PROGRAMMING IN YOUTH & OUTREACH Outreach Islam 101 Leadership Luncheon Hosted TAMU Women s Club & Other Groups Campus Ministries Association Brazos Valley Immigration Network TAMU Big Event City of Bryan Invocation

10 MASJID OPEN HOUSE

11 PROJECT DOWNTOWN Goal: Fight hunger in the community Every 4 th Saturday of the Month at 10 am (15-20 volunteers) Now serving 2 locations in Bryan Collaborate with Brazos Valley Food Bank To donate clothing, you may contact Sr Iqbal and volunteers can collect them from your home

12 YOUTH STRATEGY SESSION September 2017

13 YOUTH CHALLENGES FAITH & SPIRITUALITY MENTAL HEALTH IDENTITY GENDER RELATIONS ONLINE Do I want to be Muslim? Lack of religious literacy Depression/Anxiety Stigma in family / community Muslim in a non- Muslim society Culture: Immigrant vs. American LGBTQ Sexual Activity Social Pressure (dances, boy/girlfriend) Pornography Sexting SUBSTANCE ABUSE FAMILY SCHOOL TROUBLE COMM INVOLVEMENT Illegal/Legal drugs Alcohol Tobacco Abuse (Physical, Verbal, Sexual) Conflict with parents Conflict between parents Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Bullying Not active and involved Only small percentage participate We emphasized the importance of distinguishing between visible and hidden challenges struggles youth endure that may or may not be apparent to us.

14 PRIORITIZING YOUTH CHALLENGES The top 3 ranked challenges: Faith & Spirituality Family Community Involvement Much discussion revolved around which challenges are roots and which are branches/symptoms. It was broadly agreed that these 3 challenges form primary issues and addressing these would help resolve others (drugs, online activity, etc.). Faith Family Community Accordingly, we followed a framework of Faith, Family, and Community to further explore solutions to the other challenges.

15 SUMMARY OF OUTCOMES Initiate New Programs Parent-Youth Anonymous Forum (Held on Dec 8) Parenting Idea Exchange Group (Monthly) Parenting Workshop with Expert Guests (Held Mar 23-24) Anonymous Q/A with Imam and Youth Social events for families and youth/kids to come together (day trips, camps, etc.) Revamp Existing Programs Revisit Youth Halqa consider changing format to include social, service, and youth-led components Bi-weekly diverse dynamic programming

16 Successful Summer Qur an Program Created new structure and recruited more professionals in the Education field Al-Huda School Teacher training Several volunteers are CPR & First Aid Certified

17 ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT Part-Time Staff Managing Student Center & Events Scheduling Khateebs Qur an Classes for kids & sisters Al-Huda Administration Support Marketing & Other Projects Imam Search Job Description finalized Started sharing in our personal networks

18 IMPROVE FACILITIES Masjid AC moved to smart system Nest Installed Exterior lights to improve safety Switched to LED lights inside the masjid Painted parking lines New furniture in Student Center

19 COMMUNITY BUILDING THROUGH DIVERSE PROGRAMMING Sewing Circle Little Mu min Storytime Sisters Convert Class Community Potluck Welcome Dinners MSA Campus & Off-Campus Programs AMAN Mentorship Programs Daily Ramadan Iftars Eid Celebrations & Picnics

20 GROW REGULAR STREAMS OF INCOME Monthly Donors Monthly Giving: $5200 Improved online donation portal Business/Investment Formed investment committee Seeking investors from community Other Jumu ah Lunch Sales Renting out Student Center

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22 FINANCES Category Last Year (in Thousands) Next Year ( ) Salaries/Wages $81 $90 Insurance $7 $7 Utilities/Wi-Fi $22 $22 Cleaning/Maintenance/Security $33 $33 Educational Programs $20 $15 MSA $7 $7 Social/Ramadan/Eids $10 $10 Other $15 $16 Student Center (Furniture, Shoe Racks, AV) $25 - Endowment - $50 $220 $250

23 THANK YOU Do you approve of this report?