WVMA Election Announcement – Call for Nominations

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Dear WVMA Members,
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

We pray to Allah (SWT) for your continued safety and well-being, and that of your families and friends. Our heartfelt prayers remain with the people of Gaza and all those facing hardship across the globe. May Allah ease their suffering and grant them peace. Ameen.

It is time to elect new members for the WVMA President, Board of Trustees, and Board of Directors for the upcoming Hijri year 1447 (20252026). We encourage all eligible members to take part in this important process.

Election Details

• **Voting Period:
  **Thursday, July 10 at 6:00 AM (PST) Friday, July 11 at 5:00 PM (PST)

• **Online Voting Requirements:
  **A valid, unique email address is required.

Open Positions

• President 2-year term

• Board of Trustees 2 positions, 2-year term

• Board of Directors 3 positions, 2-year term

Acknowledgment of Outgoing Members

We express deep gratitude to our outgoing board members for their dedication and service to WVMA. May Allah (SWT) bless them and their families abundantly.

Term Ends: 1st of Rabi al-Awwal 1447 (August 24, 2025)

• President: Osman Ghafoor

• Board of Trustees: Aamir Waheed, Samina Chaudhary

• Board of Directors: Ahmed Torjaman, Naheed Vora, Saher Nojan

Key Dates & Eligibility

Nominations

• Deadline: Tuesday, June 19, 2025 (midnight)

• Submit to: [email protected]

• Candidate Announcement: Saturday, June 21, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

Nominators Eligibility:

• Must be a WVMA member as of April 20, 2025

• May nominate or second candidates for up to 2 positions

  Voters Eligibility:

• Must be a WVMA member as of May 11, 2025

  Nominees Eligibility:

• Must be a WVMA member as of April 20, 2025

• Must submit a personal bio by Sunday, June 29, 2025 (midnight)

Position-Specific Membership Requirements

• President: 5 consecutive years of membership immediately prior

• Board of Trustees: 3 consecutive years

• Board of Directors: 1 year

Additional Guidelines

• No individual may serve more than two consecutive terms on the same board

• A 1-year break is required before re-election to the same board after serving two terms

Candidates Forum (Online)

• Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025

• Time: 2:15 PM 4:30 PM (PST)

• Details: Rules of engagement will be shared ahead of time

Forms & Contact Info

• Forms Available:

  • Nomination Form

  • Nominee Biography Form

• Membership Questions: Sr. Lubna Shaikh [email protected]

• Become a member today at: bit.ly/wvma-membership

• Election Questions: [email protected]

May Allah (SWT) bless our community, keep us united, and make this election process a source of strength, harmony, and progress.
Ameen.

Sincerely,
WVMA Election Committee

Altaf Khan (Member)

Atif Inamullah (Member)

Azmat Siddiqi (Chair)