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Section | Title | Page | I | The Masjid | 2-5 | II | Qur’an Institute | 6-9 | III | Karate Academy | 10-13 | IV | Children Committee | 14-17 | V | Pre-Teen Program | 18-21 | VI | MAS Youth | 22-26 | VII | Sister Committee | 27-30 | VIII | Boys/Girls Scouts | 31-34 | IX | Staff | 35-38 | X | Outreach | 39-41 | XI | Marketing | 42-44 | XII | Construction | 45-49 |

The Masjid Strength | * Great Spiritual component to liability * Set piece of prayer * People know now where to pray (fajr) * Bring large # of people to Jumah salah * All the salawat be in the mosque * Easy entrance from outside * # of mosleen is red * salat juma s red # * Khotba in english * Khotbas are relevant * Punctuality of salawat * Easy access * Balance thinkings of islam * Big space * Friendly environment * Big + new attracts new people * Organized – everyone knows where to pray * Good sound system * Khutba – English + Arabic * Good reciter * Actual imam * Salah is being performed * Clean * Quran books available * Different halaqas in it * Salah is ontime * Giving one person responsibility * Easy accessible * Salah times are now punctual * Khutba delivered in English * clean | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * Loss of space for kids * Still not attractive enough * Not utilized for too many activities * Friday has to have 10 minute translator * Lectures for adults/ family * We shouldn’t go around with donation box * No lectures in the masjid * few halaqahs in the masjid * cleanliness is still of an issue even tho * attendees are not aware of mas * people don’t know what we offer * a/c heat * lack fo timeng consistently for prayer times * lack of programs for the masjid currently * air conditioner * image * only 1 entrance * difficult for sisters to get in * not the same facility for sisters * should be used more than 1 function * need imam * punctuality in salah * donation box * exit for sisters * needs to include sisters * timing of salat * punctuality in time * womens entrance on mens side | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * Community halaqas brothers older brothers * Consistent Iman of the community * Include other commites * More than Arabic * Announce programs * Make more space for sistaz * More registration of activities * Serving the mission of islam. * Able to hold a good number of people for program * Can be used for open hangout * Lectures for brothers/ sisters * Place for youth halaqa * More halaqat with youth in it * Athkar for kids should be more visible * Why one masjid that delivers khutba but not comprehensive islam * Attracts community at large | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * Maintaining the facility ( wall/system/carpet) * Teachers * Construction * Arrangements for sisters separation is * Not sister friendly * Outside construction * English khutba can turn off arab speaking community members * | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

Qur’an Institute Strength | * Teachers are Islamically educated * Female and male teachers * New youth sheikhs * Books available * Materials are ok * Teachers are respectful, and team players to administration * Has a good number of kids * Has been established as a center service * Ability to grow and influence the kids * A positive program * Flexibility of time * We now have some young teachers * Good size classrooms | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * Back home mentality * Not relevant to children/youth * No clear curriculum * Not good English speakers * Teachers are too tough * A lot of space to work with (location) * No classes for older bro/sis * Changing sheikhs * Not communicating with parents * New teachers need to have a curriculum * Organization is missing * Guidelines for teachers need to be put * Teachers feel there is no stability on the job * Lack of English speaking teachers * Current teachers are not familiar with children education and don’t know how to relate to kids + properly reach * Quran is just memorized but not explained * Lack of curriculum * Not assigned * No classes for youth especially sisters * English for tajweed. * Teacher quality * Curriculum not establish * Program are weak * Environment and setting are not the best * Parents are not aware of progress * There is no communication between parents and students * Lack of advertisement * No motivation for students * No follow up * Enough with sheikhs from back home please | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * If we stick to a clear curriculum we can develop more hufadth * Can open more classes * 18 years of age * parent teacher conference * survey the parents about teachers * appreciative of teachers * student of the month in each class * able to grow it number * able to hire the right people because its locarion * curriculims is able to change * can establish its reputation easily * kids can grow influenced * start classes for youth * begin classes for young adults * set up competitions * have parent teacher conference * set up files for students * make children love islam in a non-traditional way | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * Education delayed * Students don’t relay to teachers leads to them disliking islam * Children can be traumatized + regress * Students can move to quran * Institute down the block (lose students) * Kids not returning to the center * Have lost a lot of kids * Program is weak * Personal is need to improve * Repitation has been lowerd to a negative one * Parents taking children to other schools/ masjids * nearby masjid promoting their classes * class for non arab * if it continues to chop in numbers we will lose major income | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

Karate Academy Strength | * More then 30 kids * Consistency for 10 years * Karate academy * Open for all ages * Certified instructor * On going success * Goal – oriented * Space * Good sport for kids * Moral * Well established * Attract parent to come * captain very professional * new students register * consistent * favorite children sport * popular brought many children * to sign up in the center * good instructor * youth instructor * establish * develop black belts * price * trainer * good trained structure * facility is clean * spacious | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * Number of black belt kids * Female class for older sisters * Tournaments outside center * Not advertised to entire community (non-muslims) * expensive * no engagement with MAS youth * no Islamic education involved * not islamically integraded * doesn’t form the goals of a program * loosing members * price not appreciated * not market at all * not structure to serve everyone * no communication with parents * big space for small number of students * people don’t like Mahmoud teaching the class * people complain about the price * lack of marketing / advertisement | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * Class of female (12 and up) * Use karate room better for other class * Championship program * Tournament * For mas youth to build these youth islamically * making more competition at the center * can grow * can be attractive to others * can integrade Islamic reminder * have classes for youth * involve them in other programs as well * have major competitions * open to non-muslim community | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * Karate for all age * Karate for sisters * Youth to leave program +know nothing about the deen * other better karate facility + better equipped traners in the area. * Parent take kids somewhere else * Trainer leaving * We depend on it for our main source of income | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

Children Committee

Strength | * Keeps children occupied * Fun activities * Kids grow up together * Sr. fatmeah has great skills and experiences * Fun and interactive * Keeps them busy while moms are in halaqa * Good number of attendees * Fun * Kids like it * Parents like it * Kids camp * Kid friendly * “YES, THERE IS A KIDS COMMITTEE, AND IF GIVEN A CHANCE TO ANSWR, YOU WILL KNOW IT STILL EXISTS” * hijri celebration * we have a program dedicated to younger children * big location * energetic leader (sr. Fatma) * number of kids * activities of kids (has workshop) | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * No set structure/ committee * Its lead by by one person * Also is occupied too much * No plan that is visible * Feels more like babysitting * No committee exists * Lack of organization * No marketing * No curriculum * No structure * No goals are set * No services in purpose * Lack of committee * Not marketed * Lack of relevant teachers * Lack of creative program * Tutoring workshops * Not holding frequent activities * lack to deliver the message * not involving youth within it * only Saturday program * summer camps are not attractive * activities are not attractive to older children * very yound youth volunteers to watch kids * no committee * no goals * more of a baby sitting program * not enough materials * no care given to materials * committee is not consistant | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * After school program (tutoring, play time) * Fun trips of working all year long * Open up to the community tutoring classes * Have kids involve in other programs * advertise to parents * kids development * youth working in * attract many parents to the center * to build our future leaders from an early start * program for kids * tutoring * | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * All falls under 1 person * Parents complain * Injuries * Need consistant personel * Needs a location * Loss of interest from the kids, to come here anymore * Hazardous, children can get hurt * Leader program * Sports * | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

Pre-Teen Program Strength | * Recognition of these young youth * The program itself is strength * attract boys and girls * provide healthy * Sister Abby is doing great * Location needs to be set * Br. Rami is at to be a leader in pre-teen * The only program in the community * Good number of kids | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * Lack of recognition * Lack of marketing * Community for kids program * Nobody is available when the leader is absent * One day activities only * Lack of advertising * The one responsible is involved in many things so he cannot concentrate and be creative. * No respect who started the program * Hassan & shafiq shouldn’t be forgotten & sr. amira * Lack of human resources * Having rami to do the program will not be focused * Need someone that will be able to give more then time and focus as the children also dynamic * Need mentorship * Need more trips * Need donation * Not establish * not know of its existence * not structure * no curriculum whatsoever * those in charge aren’t very responsible * very hard age group | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * Different program * Leadership training * Sports program * Counseling program * High school choices * Making more activities * More than one leader * Thinking of making usrah from them * More organized work * Trips * Contests * Going to different masjid * Let others know * Inform parents about # * Have a data base * Make them into leagues and teams * Teaching kids leadership skills * introduce these kids to others, five them a sense of existence * create big brother/ big sister program * can help the preteen development * can integrade them in our program * can attract good youth | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * Leaders * Kaplan program * Esl * Loss of interest if the one holding the program is frequently busy or absent * Focus * Plan * timing * goals * personal * they leave the center with injuries * puberty-identity problems * shisha spots in the area | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

MAS Youth Strength | * Consistent Friday program * Large # of youth go to it during the week * R. rami working full time * Many older youth still connected to myc * Full time director * Relevany topics are discussed * Very kind and understanding youth * Good number of volunteers * Pearls of knowledge * More girls halaqat * Respect of youth admins * youth feel they belong in the center * the committee is well organized * steadfast programs * a big location * strong leaders * budget * give some youth responsibilities * | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * Brothers ‘open youth group’ * Sisters Yg small number * Only caters to preteens & teens * Missing college and ^ * Not enough development for our youth workers * Not divers for youth * Only 1 dimension of youth attend * Not a lot of trips * No classes for advanced youth * Lack a attractive program * Haven’t developed a program to train youth * Lack of friendships * A youth cover not yet set up * No financial support * Lack of sister activities * Lack of educational classes * Lack of creativity * Not dynamic * Counseling more community services * Doesn’t feel like a youth center * Needs more activities * Should have a library sort of thing where youth can study * Friday more security is needed * Event coordinator should be evaluated * Last minute meeting notices * Attract more youth * Marriage classes * Brothers activites * Not making leaders * Not included in other committee * Outreach work * Group da3wa * Center is not so friendly to non-religious youth + the youth leaders are but staff is not!! * Using same motto * Are not thinking out the box * Aren’t using facilities to out most capacity * Cooking classes(kitchen) .. (gym) * Lack of tarbiya * No focus on behavior + manners | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * Provide classes * Providing fun for girls (trips, activities, sleepovers) * Starting an open halaqa for guys * Attract young professionals * Have programs for college students * Counseling/ mentoring * Volunteering/internship positions * Sports leagues * Can attract youth with its program * Can establish friendly environment * Youth like it been part up it * Speakers * Leaders aligned with Mas ideology * Lots of potential work +potential members * Trips * More halaqat for boys giving a chance for youth to be MAS members * Counseling/ social workers * Tutoring for youth * To grow more leaders * Spare to do more activities in the center (soup kitchen) * To save money by having our youth volunteer to ie. Paint, clean up the center day, decorate for eid, etc. * To have instructors come teach SAT courses, etc. college prep workshops * Focus on (10-15) youth as leaders * haj and umra program for youth * youth clubs in the center * different teaching program * for counseling program * youth conference * Speech presentations using power points etc. * | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * Competition from other organization leave you on a they get religious * Youth go to other masjids * Youth not liking MAS * Youth not wanting to give back to community * Consistency of program * Coordinator * Email list not appealing for a education * Developing the youth with a program * Losing the youth attraction * Hookah bar on Bath Ave * People spreading the false ideas about the center * Police arresting youth in front of center * Losing interest from youth members * The youth can get bored after theve grown to a certain point * Staff can push our youth away | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

Sisters Committee Strength | * # of sisters * attendance * consistency * caring about the kids * sisters w/ sound knowledge * space to hold more activities * well established activities * bringing sisters from different culture * deliver our message in a good way * we support the center * trying to provide social service as we can * many learned to read and write arabic and quran * many sisters atten over 100 sisters * great team work * consistent only halaqa in the area * baby sitting / youth program * lots of moms attend * dedicated sisters in charge * volunteers are helpful * keeps them connected * | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * Arabic only * No sports class * Should be a connection between older sister youth (like graduating to inclease knowledge) * Lack of engagement w/ community * Not reaching good as we wish * lack of documentation * traveling of some leaders affect our activities * never finishing ontime halaqat * revive last minute requests * no coordination between youth and sisters committee * events not fully advertised * became its own entity * not dynamic- should have workshops-health, parenting, etc. * not noticed in the center * not friendly to the community * not able to the need of mas vision * language * no structure * no committee * only in Arabic * paki and other part of community feel discriminated * not social enough | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * Include other committee * Pakistany potter * Workshop for sisters * Sports class * Parenting in the west workshop * Doing more service * More workshops * More mas members added * Bigger bazar * Educate- mothers- make stronger community * can change * can help serve community * can be recognized * can bring lots of talent to myc * announce for moms to bring their kids * moms can market programs to teach ESL * creativity * *contact ICNA & get someone to do a sisters halaqa in Urdu | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * Language * Class in the morning * Number of leaders in large * Train more to be leaders * Programs not attractive to non arabs * Lack of personal * Sr. um Alya traveling * Depends on 1-2 main people | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

Boys/Girls Scouts Strength | * The only one in the community * Low tuition * Consistent group of the guys * Boys & girls love it * Good chance to to deliver our message indirectly * Build leaders * Teach our kids discipline * Still registered with city as giving this program | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * Poor marketing * Should be more apparent to community @ large (especially non muslims) * Instructors are not relevant/poor English * No connection with youth * Used to be strong * Lost lots of members + motivation * Need better trained mentors + leaders * Needs creative programs * Lack of consistency * Lack of marketing * No structure * No strong establishment * Those running it aren’t commited * Lack of advertisement even I didn’t know it still exists * No one leading the sisters scout * No leaders for both scouts * Loss of interest * Not influential * Staff don’t speak English well * Program with no goals/vision * Not a real department * No one care about it * Not appealing to our community kids * No set leader * Attendance low * activities low | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * To work with non Muslims * Scouts * Inform parents about it * Expand on it * Have youth volunteer * Great way of uplifting their identity * Train college / young professionals on the skills to lead one * We still have time to save this committee * Bring youth leaders to it for both boys and girls * Can bring light to our kids * Can change if staff is changed * Focus, plan, vision can save our goals * Leadership should be taught * Sr. Hoda needs to come back | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * It closes * Parents upset * Loss of interest from the kids and that already happened * Most change program * Its establishment * Need to drive in other types of kids * Boys/ girls scouts will be not hosted at the center because lack of participation | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

Staff Strength | * Doing great job * Great personality for most of them * Director-Modern ideas * Team player * Respectful * Dr. Hussein tries his best * We have them * Some are very dedicated * Lots of youth energy * Overall nice and good hearted individuals * Love of the deen * Diversity of workers * Cleaning brother very respectful * Great job with kids | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * We have to be able to engage with the young, old, sis. , bro. * We are the face of the center, we should be ready. * To present ourselves in that manner * No regular lecture or workshop for all the staff * Security- phone at busy time * Ismail- isn’t doing well in admin. * Personal space isn’t being respected * Unaware of Direct schedule * No communication * Administrator should stay in admin and not given to others that have no understanding of admin. * Work not evenly distributed * Most work to be done by the secretary * Most staff are not familiar with the MAS ideology. * Staff-Badmouth MAS workers to the community * Lack of professionalism * Not education * Don’t give center good reputation * Lack of understanding their responsibility. * Lack of training * Salaries * Some lack of knowledge * Some lack of skills and experience * Some back biting * No coordination betweeb all staff * Negative vibe between some workers * Some people take things personal * | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * Volunteer system * Staff workshops, training * Doing as a community * Gathering event to make parents know our new staff members including Quran teachers. * Better communication. * Leadership skills learn * Respect others ideas. * Can be trained * Can be professional * Can carry out our goals * Have young people * Train employees * Have social gathering for staff. * Motivate with compensation and benefits * LOOK AT VOLUNTEER SYSTEM OF ISLAMIC RELIEF! | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * Turning off comm. Mem. * Unrecopnition of ones work * The current security is our biggest threat. * Children committee * Sheiks demand too much they are disrespectful to the youth. Not relevant at all not fulfill the MAS revisions. * Arabic speaking teachers are not clear to English speaking students- message will not be clear. * Sheiks disrespect sisters * Sheik abu bishr caught many times yelling at sisters. * Some might leave or get fired * Community complain about staff being rude * Hiring and firing affects the reputation mission of MYC * When some peopledo leave they tend to leave a bad taste in the community regarding MYC. | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

Outreach Strength | * Increase in activities * Diverse committee * Starting to do good job * Involving the youth * Ibrahim is doing a great job * More activities are provided * Committee * Good committed leader | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * Lack of marketing * Leader is always traveling * No activities for members or events * We didn’t reach yet * People aren’t recognized for their work (um Omar sr. Sahar) * Lack of marketing * Last minute working and announcements * Dependent on others * Leader is not trained well enough * Non-muslim community doesn’t recognize us. * Not a lot of community service events * Weak communication * No known structure for outreach @MYC | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * To work with outside organizations * To reach out with more people * To communicate with other organizations * Committees to give ideas about outreach * More leaders involved * Book shelf in lobby and put pamphlets on them for the muslim youth * Can present islam in a better way * Serve the poor * Feed the homeless around the area * Collaborate with neighboring centers and churches * We should have our own soup kitchen * Back to school events | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * Consistent program * Services * Personal * Bed bugs | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

Marketing Strength | * Facebook * Pictures of accomplishments made * Ibrahim and Ehab is an asset to the marketing world * Youth want to volunteer to make designs * Facebook is great | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * No outdoor Advertising * No website * Not welcoming other ideas on facebook * Emails are weaker * Flyers are not being made * Lack of marketing of all programs * Lack of advertising * Not established * Material * Visibility of it materials * No team * No plan * Lack of professionalism in designs * Facebook only for MAS youth related events | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * Flyers or powerpoint * More youth * Contests * Will help growth contents * Can educate people * Can open new opportunities * Having a website * Have t-shirts * Have cups and bags * Website connected to MAS website so they would be linked to MYC * Need to put update fliers for what is coming up | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * * * * * * | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

Construction Strength | * Almost done * What has been done is good quality work * Outside looks nice * Basement * Bathroom at the basement * The masjid * The front * Sound system * Rail is set * Locks, ok * Elevator * Dr. Hussein tries his best * Good quality marble * Has opened up to accommodate more people * attracted other people not of the center * 3 floors + basement | Objective | * * * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Weaknesses | * Work is not complete, heating vents caps, etc. * We’re not communicating what we do to community * Alarms are not working * Construction not complete stops a lot of things (daycare, etc) * Kitchen needs to be renovated * 3rd floor bath rooms!!! * No involvement from youth on planning * CFO * Fire alarm * Heater lobby * Exit signs * Back exit * Outside * Front * Basement vents * Kitchen * Financial * Bathroom maintance (3rd floor ones) * Ending the CFO * No alarm system * No camera security * Elevator maintanace * Water dripping in rooms * Bathroom on first floor needs to be changed * Ceiling needs to be fixed * Ac/heat no good * Some places need ventilation, such as the offices, certain rooms in the basement, (they stink) * Sound quality- jumah on sisters –very poor * not clean * no fire frills during classrooms * emergency exits not working * not finish * safety * electricity not fixed * sound system in basement not good * fire escapes not fixed * heat/ ac * elevator * building is old * sealing coming down * b1 not actual conference room * classrooms on the 1st floor in bad condition, needs new floors | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * | Opportunity | * Have a bill board with blue print plans * Bookstore, library * Apply for grants from government or other associations * Have surveys on what people want * Fix fire alarm * Finish cfo * Better use of karate +gym * Utilize 3rd floor for wedding + community * Turn sheikh Mohamed’s room into a pool * Hire different construction company * Alarms * Different plumber * Kitchen, new one * Address to put on door * Building opportunities/ updates * Will open new programs * Once its finished * People will be more compatible * Make the whole building into the basement construction * We need sound system in basement to work * Heat in b3 * Babysitting room * Library * Bookstore * 3rd floor can be a money maker for organization & wedding ( w/ strict guidelines, if we provide the DJ etc.) | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * | Threats | * Community members getting annoyed at fundraisers * Losing the place * Someone suing for wires or water dripping * Lights to be fixed * Chandeliers * cfo | Objective | * * * * * * * | Goal | * * * * * * * * |

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