Founded in 1992, American Muslims Intent on Learning and Activism (AMILA) is committed to spiritual enrichment, intellectual freedom, and community service.
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AMILA Steering Committee

From the AMILA Constitution: All members of the Steering Committee, individually and collectively, shall endeavor to implement the goals and objectives of AMILA. Towards this end, they shall:

  • define & decide on AMILA policies and project sponsorship.
  • decide on AMILA funding and allocate AMILA funds.
  • abide by all Steering Committee decisions.
  • never miss 3 Steering Committee meetings in a row.
  • vote on all issues brought before the AMILA Steering Committee.
  • act as AMILA spokespersons, as required.

    Click on the name of the Steering Committee member to e-mail them.



    The 2003-4 AMILA Steering Committee

    Director: Moina Noor

  • organizes AMILA Steering Committee meetings.
  • records or delegates recording of AMILA Steering Committee meetings minutes.
  • records or delegates recording of monthly AMILA General Body meeting discussions & events.
  • maintains records of Steering Committee meetings and General Body meetings for two years.
  • maintains AMILA charters.
  • keeps all election ballots and AMILA records for two years.
  • is the cosigner for bank account transactions.

    General Assembler: Open (email us)

  • manages AMILA general body meetings.
  • chooses topics and arranges programs for General Body meetings.

    Treasurer: Nabeel Shirazi

  • collects AMILA contributions.
  • maintains AMILA bank account.
  • manages and prepares AMILA budget.
  • prepares AMILA financial statements.
  • disburses AMILA funds, per AMILA Steering Committee decisions.
  • ensures cosigners are current on the bank account records.

    Project Coordinator: Rhamis Kent

  • maintains AMILA project schedule of projects approved by the Steering Committee.
  • acts as a liaison between project leaders and AMILA Steering Committee.
  • always knows what projects are in progress, and who is in charge of each.
  • announces current projects and contacts at each General Body meeting.
  • cosigns for bank transactions in the absence of the Director.

    Registrar: Hina Azam

  • compiles and updates AMILA mailing & membership lists.
  • creates and mails AMILA mailings, as necessary.
  • confirms new members.
  • maintains AMILA membership list, keeps track of attendees of General Body meetings.
  • cosigns for bank transactions in the absence of the Treasurer.

    Public Relations: Sheila Bari

  • develops & maintains good relations with other groups in the Bay Area.
  • coordinates AMILA's joint efforts with other groups.
  • notifies Steering Committee members of other group activities.

    Ombudspersons: Shahed Amanullah and Jessica Livingston

  • monitors what members believe AMILA should be doing & how they think AMILA is doing it and informs the Steering Committee.
  • responds to any suggestions or comments made.
  • responsible for conflict resolution.
  • communicates response to individual comments directly to the member who made them.

    Members-at-Large: Uzma Siddiqui, Omar Ahmed, and Sylvia Chan

  • participate fully in all AMILA Steering Committee meetings.
  • fill temporary openings of other elected officers as necessary.