Strategic meeting minutes 2 & 3

[Assmaah Helal]

Salam all,

Thanks for being a part of this process - it still isn't over yet! Inshallah things look bright and inshallah moving towards a refreshing path.
For those that couldn't make it, please find attached minutes - also attached are some of the survey results. If you want more detailed results let me know and I can forward it through.

Meeting 1 (for those that can't remember) was the meeting we held to analyse our strengths and weaknesses and to start discussing who we are and what we are doing.

Meeting 2 and 3 have been included here.

Inshallah next meeting we will be discussing our Values & Principles (which shouldn't be too long as we all know what they are inshallah) and then to knuckle down on our strategic goals and action plan inshallah. So those of who haven't yet attended any of the meetings we would value your input and contribution inshallah.

Next meeting is hopefully this Friday 7pm, please lock it in for now unless things change.

A note to Hany and baba Mohammed - Sahar advised that our new strategic plan should be brought forth to the next AGM inshallah so they can be put into place.

Kind regards,
Assmaah Helal

[Sheri]

Thanks Assmaah for the notes & efforts to continue this process.

I'm in for Friday isA =)

Salams 

Sent from my iPhone

--
 
 

<Survey results - 29 responses.pdf>

<Meeting minutes 091112 and 161112.docx>

[Hany Amer]

Assalamu Alaikum,

Apologies for not attending last week. My return flight from Mel was cancelled & I arrived back late. Firstly well done & JAK to all who attended for sifting through the Mission & Assmaah JAK for organising/chairing the meeting. 

I have a small comment to make, are the mission objectives a little too insular? 

After reading them a few times, the focus seems to be on Australian Egyptian Muslims in points 1/2 then expanding slightly to the wider Muslim community in 3/4, with a small touch on connecting to the community. 

Unfortunately I cannot make this Fridays meeting due to a work function, if this is most convenient for everyone please go ahead inshallah. Also please note the next few Fridays are not good for me for future meetings. During the week is possible.

Finally, I am attending a meeting chaired by the Attorney General to hear of concerns in our community, are there any pressing local issues (which I presume is the focus) however I do have Burma & Palestine to discuss inshallah

Wassalam

Hany

Sent from my iPad

On 19/11/2012, at 4:56 PM, Assmaah Helal <asmaah...@gmail.com> wrote:

--
 
 

[Assmaah Helal]

Thanks for your reply Hany.

It'd be better if most people could attend so I will see if we can change the meeting to say a Tuesday? or a Wednesday? How does that work for people?

Regarding the mission statements - we have included Egyptians because that is who our target focus is. That's not to say that we are exclusive, on the contrary we are inclusive hence 'building bridges and creating a connected community'.
Our name has Egyptian in it, people come to us for support - we then provide them information to access services, and a link/connection with the wider community. Otherwise we should just change our name to The Islamic Society which I don't think is what we have the capacity to be/do.

I hope that clarifies.

Assmaah Helal

--
 
 

[Samar Sourour]

Salams,

As mentioned, I cant attend this Friday after. Could we make it on a Monday or Thursday night instead?

Wasalams :D

--
 
 

[mskkhalil]

Wednesday or thursday is fine.

Friday too

Warm Regards

Mohamed Khalil

[Hany Amer]

How about Tuesday inshallah! 

Sent from my iPhone

--
 
 

[MOHAMED KHALIL]

Still fine with me

--
 
 

[Leena Mourad]

I'm with Samar, Monday night is better for me :) w salams.
Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone on 3

-----Original Message-----
From: MOHAMED KHALIL <mskk...@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:02:54
To: <yout...@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Strategic meeting minutes 2 & 3

Still fine with me

On Nov 20, 2012 6:21 PM, "Hany Amer" <hany...@me.com <mailto:hany...@me.com> > wrote:

How about Tuesday inshallah! 

Sent from my iPhone

On 20/11/2012, at 17:28, mskkhalil <mskk...@hotmail.com <mailto:mskk...@hotmail.com> > wrote:

Wednesday or thursday is fine.
Friday too

Warm Regards

Mohamed Khalil

Assmaah Helal <asmaah...@gmail.com <mailto:asmaah...@gmail.com> > wrote:

Thanks for your reply Hany.

It'd be better if most people could attend so I will see if we can change the meeting to say a Tuesday? or a Wednesday? How does that work for people?

Regarding the mission statements - we have included Egyptians because that is who our target focus is. That's not to say that we are exclusive, on the contrary we are inclusive hence 'building bridges and creating a connected community'.
Our name has Egyptian in it, people come to us for support - we then provide them information to access services, and a link/connection with the wider community. Otherwise we should just change our name to The Islamic Society which I don't think is what we have the capacity to be/do.

I hope that clarifies.

Assmaah Helal






On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 8:34 AM, Hany Amer <hany...@me.com <mailto:hany...@me.com> > wrote:

Assalamu Alaikum,

Apologies for not attending last week. My return flight from Mel was cancelled & I arrived back late. Firstly well done & JAK to all who attended for sifting through the Mission & Assmaah JAK for organising/chairing the meeting. 

I have a small comment to make, are the mission objectives a little too insular? 
After reading them a few times, the focus seems to be on Australian Egyptian Muslims in points 1/2 then expanding slightly to the wider Muslim community in 3/4, with a small touch on connecting to the community. 

Unfortunately I cannot make this Fridays meeting due to a work function, if this is most convenient for everyone please go ahead inshallah. Also please note the next few Fridays are not good for me for future meetings. During the week is possible.

Finally, I am attending a meeting chaired by the Attorney General to hear of concerns in our community, are there any pressing local issues (which I presume is the focus) however I do have Burma & Palestine to discuss inshallah

Wassalam
Hany

Sent from my iPad

On 19/11/2012, at 4:56 PM, Assmaah Helal <asmaah...@gmail.com <mailto:asmaah...@gmail.com> > wrote:




Salam all,

Thanks for being a part of this process - it still isn't over yet! Inshallah things look bright and inshallah moving towards a refreshing path.
For those that couldn't make it, please find attached minutes - also attached are some of the survey results. If you want more detailed results let me know and I can forward it through.

Meeting 1 (for those that can't remember) was the meeting we held to analyse our strengths and weaknesses and to start discussing who we are and what we are doing.

Meeting 2 and 3 have been included here.

Inshallah next meeting we will be discussing our Values & Principles (which shouldn't be too long as we all know what they are inshallah) and then to knuckle down on our strategic goals and action plan inshallah. So those of who haven't yet attended any of the meetings we would value your input and contribution inshallah.

Next meeting is hopefully this Friday 7pm, please lock it in for now unless things change.

A note to Hany and baba Mohammed - Sahar advised that our new strategic plan should be brought forth to the next AGM inshallah so they can be put into place.

Kind regards,
Assmaah Helal




--
 
 


<Survey results - 29 responses.pdf>

<Meeting minutes 091112 and 161112 <tel:161112> .docx>
--
 
 


--
 
 

--
 
 

--
 
 

--
 
 

[Hossam Ibrahim]

Salams Youthies,

We have Ahmed Hagagovic visiting Sydney this Thursday and will be in Sydney till Wednesday 12^th of Dec. He will be attending our gathering this Saturday and thought if we can manage this event and run the whole night with our touch especially he is young and we need to show him our youthies and activities.

Please note that all the Egyptian media is following him and his trip around the world promoting EGYPT – Peace – Tourism and will be a good opportunity to show him our support for his cause as he is travelling on his own expenses

By the way, Harbour bridge offered him free tickets to walk on the bridge with Egyptian flag on Sunday

 

Let me know your opinion and feedback  

 

Link for his speach in Tahrir

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aUNDYoHYsc&feature=relmfu

Video about him

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuO0cu7SdXs&feature=relmfu

 

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haggagovic

If you need any further details, please do not hesitate to contact me

With kind Regards,

Hossam Ibrahim | Sydney – Australia | Mob: 0451 109 080

[Assmaah Helal]

What needs to be done?

Assmaah Helal

--
 
 

[Hossam Ibrahim]

I suggest the following:

1.       arrange the hall and have a sense of decoration with Egyptian flags colours.

2.       Run an interview by one of youthies and record it.

3.       Design a gift or award for him on behalf of the society and youthies for his work for the great cause.

4.       Record few minutes from him as a message to the youthies and Egyptians in General in Australia.

5.       Inviting everyone, family, friends,etc.... to the event.

6.       Assign one of us to sign on his flag on our behalf as he is usually doing.

 

This is my thoughts J

 

Also note the society is sponsoring his accommodation in Sydney for the 6 nights

 

Jazakom Allah khair

 

If you need any further details, please do not hesitate to contact me

 

With kind Regards,

Hossam Ibrahim | Sydney – Australia | Mob: 0451 109 080

 

--
 
 

[mohamed khalil]

Salam All

I guess we have not much choices so lets set a program and roles. i am to do what so ever.


Warm Regards

Mohamed Khalil

0404894485

---

From: life_...@hotmail.com
To: yout...@googlegroups.com
CC: mskk...@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: Ahmed Haggagovic's visit to Sydney
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:00:08 +1100

[Hany Amer]

AA...great ideas Hossam. 

Would love to attend and meet him however I am in MEL later this week/wkend. 

Wassalam

Hany

Sent from my iPhone

--
 
 

[Assmaah Helal]

Great! I just put up a facebook event page.

Haha Mohamed, you don't sound too enthusiastic.

• Happy to find him a gift...maybe something iconic of Australia - even a t-shirt of some kind or a plaque. But something handy and manageable for a traveler. There's some nice indigenous Australian stuff out there too. I'll have a look.
• Will someone be interviewing him ie. facilitating a discussion with him and opening up for questions and answers? We need someone enthusiastic - Mohammed?! how about you?
• Will there be food? Everyone comes if there is food!!!
  
• I'm happy to bring my camera to take photos and to record a message from him to share to all
  

Assmaah Helal

--
 
 

[mohamed khalil]

Awesome..... i have a big smile on my face at the moment Asmaa,,,,,, loool. no problem to interview him i will get some questions ready. for the food i reckon if we can suggest in the email for each one to bring something and we will end up with lots of food and Mahshy perhaps lool.

Warm Regards

Mohamed Khalil

0404894485

---

From: asmaah...@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 16:20:33 +1100

Subject: Re: Ahmed Haggagovic's visit to Sydney

To: yout...@googlegroups.com
CC: mskk...@hotmail.com; jeanel...@hotmail.com

[Sheri Mohamed]

Salams guys,

Wow how exciting! That guy is VERY cool ! Some points from me:

• In addition to the gift - can we add very well known Aussie products, like a Vegemite travel tube, cute Koala/Kangaroo teddy key ring? lol 
• Maybe in the interview Mohamed you can ask him to:
• Try Vegemite & see what he thinks ahahahaha. I'd love to see his facial expressions after having a try! 
• Climb something at the school & raise the flag on the TIES grounds lol - get that on video! 
• Maybe someone can go with him on the Harbour Bridge Climb and record/take pics of him officially raising the Egyptian Flag in Australia. This could also be added to the video Hossam is suggesting to make? (If one is made.)

What time is he coming on Saturday, as I have something on :( but I'll try and make both inshAllah.

Woohoo,

Sheri =)

--
 
 

[Hossameldin Ibrahim]

Ma shaa Allah great ideas

Regarding to the climbing, I will be joining him inshaa Allah

For the interview I suggest you Sheri to share the interview with Mohamed and ask your funny questions . It will be great

He will be threre after maghrib 7:30 inshaa Allah

 

 

If you need any further details, please do not hesitate to contact me

Regards,

 

Hossam Ibrahim | Mob: 0451109080 |

 

Sent from my iPad

--
 
 

[Assmaah Helal]

Who's getting the decorations? Hossam I assume you'll be overseeing all of this inshallah?


Assmaah Helal

--
 
 

[Hossameldin Ibrahim]

I will be with the guest the whole day and will bring him to the hall inshaa Allah 

Moreover such task need ladies touch :) 

Jazakom Allah khair

 

 

If you need any further details, please do not hesitate to contact me

Regards,

 

Hossam Ibrahim | Mob: 0451109080 |

 

Sent from my iPad

--
 
 

[mskkhalil]

Totally agree

Warm Regards

Mohamed Khalil

[Sheri]

Ok sounds good Hossam, Mohamed when r u planning on interviewing him?

In terms of decorations... What type of decorations do u guys have in mind? I could probably help out after work on fri but I can't prep during the day on saturday unfortunately. 

PS Hossam ure going to loveee the bridge climb isA its an awesome experience!!! =) try and book in sunrise or sunset =) 

Sent from my iPhone

--
 
 

[Hossam Ibrahim]

Thanks Sheri for your email

All in my mind is just cover on tables available with sheets with Egyptian colour (red, black, white) and etc....

 

The night will start at 8 pm and the interview with him will be from 8 pm till 9 pm as a maximum

 

 

If you need any further details, please do not hesitate to contact me

 

With kind Regards,

Hossam Ibrahim | Sydney – Australia | Mob: 0451 109 080

 

--