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List Organizational Experience within the MSA-UMD (Include positions,
responsibilities, and accomplishments, please be specific, outlining in detail
what you individually did/accomplished):
In the past year, I have served as the Finance chair. My
responsibilities including updating the executive board on money going in and
out of the organization, creating budgets for events throughout the year, and
allocating money to each eboarder. I spent a great deal of time creating binders
which included sponsorship information for Unity In Diversity. These binders
include all past documentation: flyers, advertisements, newspaper articles, and
mission of MSA.
List Work/Volunteer Experience (Include positions, responsibilities, and
accomplishments in other organizations on or off campus):
I have been a very active member in the Muslim community over the
past seven years. I started off at the ICD youth group as treasurer. Later I
joined Franklin MYNA where I was secretary then vice-president. I started the
Unity Center chapter of MYNA as president and I participated in MMYC throughout
those years. I worked very closely with Islamic Relief and organized numerous
Fundraisers, which were extremely successful alhamdulillah. In the past few
months I’ve had the chance to work closely with CAIR-MI and am currently helping
Islamic Relief with a fundraiser for Africa. I attend most community service
activities, socials, and educational events.
What are your organizational strengths? Weaknesses?
I think it is very important to dedicate as much time and energy
as needed to get the work done. I find that to be one of my strengths, for the
most part I do more than the bare minimum. One weakness is that over time my
level of tolerance starts to go downhill
J
If someone displays irresponsible habits repeatedly I don’t trust them to get
the job done and think its fair to hand it over to someone more willing and
able.
How do you cope and work under pressure? (Please answer in full
thoughts/sentences providing real-life examples/situations):
I work well under pressure. Events should always be planned with
adequate time to organize. Sometimes we need that little push to get the job
done because we’ve given ourselves too much time to slack off. Recently I helped
with a workshop where registration was looking really low two days before the
event. In less than 48 hours I was able to get over 40 more people to register.
How well do you multi task? (Please answer in full thoughts/sentences providing
real-life examples/situations)
Some tasks need your undivided attention, but most of the time
you can split your time and attention on various tasks. The key to this is time
management. I can walk and talk at the same time ;)
How do you deal with criticism? (Please answer in full thoughts/sentences
providing real-life examples/situations)
In an organization such as MSA we should be able to
constructively criticize one another. I can accept criticism when I know its
sincere and for the purpose of improving. On the other hand, I’ve noticed that
criticism is given when people are lashing out which I don’t like at all.
What will your
schedule look like in the 2008-2009 school year?
How many hours can you dedicate to the MSA if you are elected?
List any external factors such as parents, school, or work that might inhibit
your work.
I will be taking four classes each semester next year and two
summer classes most likely. My work is fairly flexible. This year, I didn’t work
so I could commit more time to MSA and my classes. I will dedicate as many hours
as I need to get the job done, but I expect the same from others as well. It
isn’t fair for me to put work, family, and my personal life aside and commit so
much time to MSA if my fellow eboarders don’t do that as well. If each of us
does our job, then we should all be fine.
What does MSA mean to you? Why are you getting involved with MSA, other than the
fact that you were nominated?
MSA is my opportunity to get involved on this campus and try to
make a difference. I hope in the near future that MSA will become very lively
and will maintain the level of respect it has from the administration. I think
we have great potential and can make a strong impact on our campus.
What do you feel the MSA executive board positions you are running for entails,
and why do you feel you are capable of holding such a position?
The position I am running for demands a lot of time and
dedication which I am willing to give to MSA. I would have to work closely with
my fellow eboarders to ensure that each person completes their tasks in a timely
manner and report back to the President. As a team we should be able to go off
and complete our work and then report back to the group where we can then offer
each other feedback and assistance. I understand that documentation is key for
this position so I know I will spend the majority of my time making sure that
everything is organized and up to date.
What are the main reasons you want to be elected as an MSA executive board
member?
I don’t really care about being an “executive board member”; I am
willing to commit to the organization regardless. I think my peers have noticed
that I have leadership abilities and I can make a strong impact on MSA.
If you lose the elections, what will your course of action be towards the
organization (please specify)?
I will still give my input, and be just as involved in events on
and off campus. An organization can’t be strong without active general body
members. I think its unfortunate that most people won’t attend events, meetings,
or give any input because they aren’t on the board.
If you are elected, will your parent(s) be supportive of your work with the
organization?
My family has a strong background working with MSA. My family has
been and will continue to support not only my work but MSA as a whole.
What do you feel are the strengths and weaknesses of MSA-UMD?
MSA has a very strong background. We have so much potential but I
think over the past few years have started to drift away from that. MSA has
become inactive and members are reluctant to get involved.
Have you fully read & understood the constitution, have you specifically
understood your duties/responsibilities?
Yes Sir/Ma’am
J
How well do you
work with others? Give an example of when you led a team and how you delegated
responsibilities and ensure team cohesiveness.
I think I work fairly well with others and because of my
experiences in the past I am able to delegate tasks others when it comes to
events and projects. A team has to work together and everyone involved has to be
comfortable with one another and willing to pull their weight and together get
the job done.
Which Islamic school of thought do you subscribe to, and what is your viewpoint
in regards to other schools of thought?
I don’t like to classify myself under a specific school of
thought. I think all schools of thought should show a level of respect for one
another. We shouldn’t focus on our differences, as Muslims we can work together
and have a much stronger impact that way.
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