Call for Nominations: MCA Board Elections
masjid, Your Voice Matters! Get involved in the MCA Board Elections by nominating a candidate and voting
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MCA BOARD ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT:
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
Dear MCA Members,
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
We pray for your continued safety, well-being, and that of your families. Our hearts remain with the people of Gaza and all our brothers and sisters experiencing hardship worldwide. May Allah (SWT) ease their suffering and grant them peace. Ameen.
The election process for the MCA Executive Board (EB) and Board of Trustees (BoT) for the Hijri year 1447 (20252026) is officially underway!
We invite all community membersespecially youth aged 16 and upto become members or renew their membership by May 10th to become eligible to nominate a candidate and to vote. This is your opportunity to have a voice in selecting the leadership that will guide our community forward.
Your voice matters. Your participation is essential. Get involved, nominate a candidate, vote and shape the future.
May Allah (SWT) bless this election process with unity, integrity, and benefit for our community. Ameen.
MCA Election Committee
Yusuf Saib (Chair), Altaf Khan, Mariam Abdelgawad, Marwa Ahmed, Sameena Usman
Nomination Process:
We invite you to take part in shaping the future of MCA by reviewing and nominating individuals who demonstrate leadership, dedication, and a passion for serving and strengthening our community across all areas of MCA.
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Verify & check your membership status. *Be sure to renew your membership status to prevent gaps that would invalidate your eligibility
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Check your voting and nomination eligibility
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Submit a candidate for nomination using the forms below.
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Mark the dates listed below to you calendar to join the candidate forum and take part in the election.
Nominee/Candidate Bio Form (CV)
Nomination & Voting Eligibility:
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To Nominate: Member since May 10, 2025 or earlier
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To Vote: Member since May 24, 2025 or earlier
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To Be Nominated:
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EB: Member for 2 of the last 5 years
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BoT/President: Member for 3 of the last 5 years
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Candidate Bios Due: Tuesday, July 15
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Withdrawals Due: Wednesday, July 16
Open Positions
Executive Board (EB): 4 positions (2-year terms)
Board of Trustees (BoT): 2 positions (3year terms)
Nomination Details
Form Submission: Download the forms using the button below and email the completed forms to [email protected]
Click the button below to view all the important details regarding nominee and voter eligibility including: requirements, deadlines, open board positions, candidate forms and submission guidelines.
View Election Forms & Documents
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
05.10
Membership Deadline: Be a Member since May 10, 2025 or earlier to be eligible to nominate a candidate.
05.24
Membership Deadline: Be a Member since May 24, 2025 or earlier to be eligible to Vote.
07.09
Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, July 9 (by midnight)
07.15
Candidate Bios Due: Tuesday, July 15
07.16
Withdrawals Due: Wednesday, July 16
07.19
Candidates Forum (Online)
Saturday, July 19 2025 from 2:15 PM 4:30 PM
Details: Rules of engagement will be shared before the forum. (Date subject to change.)
07.23
Voting Period
Online voting will take place from Wednesday, July 23 at 6:00 AM (PST) to Friday, July 25 at 5:00 PM (PST).
In-Person Voting Support: Assistance for online voting will be available on Thursday, July 24 (exact time/location to be announced).
Membership Verification
For membership-related questions, please contact the MCA General Secretary at [email protected].
Check your membership status at: mcabayarea.org/mca-membership
For election-related inquiries, contact the MCA Election Committee at [email protected]
Acknowledgment of Outgoing Members:
We deeply thank our outgoing board members for their dedication and service to MCA. May Allah (SWT) bless them and their families abundantly. Ameen
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Elected Positions (EB): Asim Khan, Reem Rehman, Mohammed Saeed, Shagufta Ahmed
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Appointed Position: Abdul Qadeer (one year)
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Elected Positions (BOT): Sajid Suleiman, Kahkashan Neelam
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Appointed Position: Farooq Ashraf (one year)