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1 Page 1 / 7 BEENA FARID Education: Bachelor of Science (B.S. Computer Science) Residence: Originally from India, immigrated to U.S in 1993 and have been a resident of Naperville, since ICN and Community Involvement: 1. Committee Chair / Admin IIN (Islamic Institute of Naperville) 2. Committee Chair Ummahat ul ICN (Mothers of ICN), a support group for the elderly sisters. 3. Part of ICN Dawah team. Have made several presentations to churches & colleges. Also, takes care of female visitors to ICN. (girls from high school, colleges and women from neighboring communities). 4. Part of Family Support Services: An active call taker for those who are in distressed conditions and face social, religious, financial and domestic challenges in their lives. 5. Part of Women s committee: Taking care of sisters need at our masajid. 6. Part of Fund Raising Dinner Committee: Planning, Volunteer management and training, Event management. 7. Islamic Studies Lead at ICN Al Falah academy (Weekend School). 8. Part of Moms Building Bridges: Working with sisters of different faiths and communities to build stronger ties and understanding. VISION To ensure that our masajid: 1. Continues to operate on the beautiful principles of Quran and Sunnah. 2. We continue to engage with other faiths to share the beautiful message of Islam. 3. Women remain an active and integral part of our community s growth.

2 Page 2 / 7 Khalid Khan Ghori Residence: ILLINOIS, 76, US CITIZEN Education: OVER 15 YEARS OF REAL ESTATE & FINANCE FIELD Current Profession: REAL ESATE BROKER, REALTOR Past Service to ICN: HE IS CURRENTLY A SCOUTING COMMITTEE MEMBER AND THE ICN TROOP 99 SCOUTMASTER LEADING ABOUT 50 SCOUTS. HE HAS SERVED IN THIS CAPACITY FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. PRIOR TO THAT HE WAS THE ASSISSTANT SCOUTMASTER FOR 3 YEARS ADDITIONALLY, HE IS A MEMBER OF THE POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE SINCE ITS INCEPTION OVER 2 YEARS AGO. EVENTS THAT HAVE BEEN HELD AS PART OF THIS INNITIATIVE INCLUDE MEET THE CANDIATES, VOTER REGISTRATION, NAPERVILLE MAYOR SMALL TABLE MEET. KHALID RECENTLY COMPLETED THE NAPERVILLE CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY, A 13 WEEK PROGRAM. HE ALSO REGULARLY ATTENDS NAPERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Service to other Not-for-profit: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, DUPAGE UNITED MEET YOUR MUSLIM NEIGHBOR FEB 2016 CHICAGO CARES CORPORATE EVENTS, VOLUNTEERS TIME REGULARLY WITH ISLAMIC & NON- ISLAMIC ORGANZATIONS AND VALUES GIVING BACK AND CONTRIBUTES HIS TIME REGULARLY Vision for ICN: KHALID BELIEVES THAT ICN IS A LEADER AMONG MANY ISLAMIC COMMUNITY CENTERS WITHIN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. HE STRONGLY SUPPORTS ICN S VISION OF TOLERANCE, JUSTICE, PEACE AND PROGRESS. ICN HAS ALWAYS BEEN FOCUSED ON EDUCATION CATERING TO YOUTH AND ADULT LEARNERS ALIKE. HE WILL FULLY SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION AND GROWTH OF THESE AND NEW

3 Page 3 / 7 PROGRAMS. THE ISLAMIC SCHOOL IS ONE BRANCH OF ICN THAT HE WOULD BE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN. COMING FROM A FAMILY OF EDUCATORS, HAVING ATTENDED ISLAMIC SCHOOL HIMSELF AND BEING A PARENT OF TWO CHILDREN WHO HAVE BENEFITTED IMMENSELY FROM AN ISLAMIC FOUNDATION HE ACKNOWLEDGES THE IMPORTANCE AND NEED TO HAVE GREAT, NURTURING SCHOOLS FOR THE MUSLIM CHILD. HAVING BEEN A NAPERVILLE RESIDENT OF 13 YEARS HE BELIEVES IT IS A GREAT PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY. HE STRONGLY BELIEVES IN AND HOPES TO SEE ICN CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN STRONG POSITIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONS AS WELL AS FORGING NEW ONES. HE LOOKS FORWARD TO MORE GRASSROOTS LEVEL INVOLVMENT WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING MORE SERVICE ORIENTATED ACTIVITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY. BEING BORN AND RAISED IN THE U.S. HE KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS THE CHALLENGES AND UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE THERE TO CREATING SPACES FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY GROWTH. HE ALSO SEES THE NEED TO OFFER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITES TO ENSURE RETENTION OF INDIVIDUALS AND TO OFFER THEM A SPACE THAT THEY CAN FEEL COMFORTABLE AND WELCOME IN AND FEEL THAT THEY HAVE OWNERSHIP AND A STAKE IN. KHALID WOULD BE HONORED TO BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON THE BOARD. HE S IS SOMEONE WHO LIKES TO GET THINGS DONE.

4 Page 4 / 7 Shoaib Khadri SHOAIB KHADRI was born in India in He came to the U.S. in 1986 And Now A U. S. Citizen. He has a B.E. (Industrial Engineering) from India and a M.S. (Management Technology) from the University Of Wisconsin Currently, he owns his own business as President, Yasho Enterprises, Inc. He served as a Board Member & Secretary from 2008 to 2013, when he became ineligible to run for a fourth consecutive term. ICN PRESIDENT (2016) MEMBER OF FOLLOWING ICN COMMITTEES (2005 TO PRESENT): DAWAH, COMMUNICATIONS, FUNDRAISING, TOASTMASTERS, FINANCE, FULL-TIME SCHOOL, ICN AL-FALAH ACADEMY, POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE Besides ICN, Shoaib serves the greater Muslim Community in the following capacities: CIOGC: MEMBER OF HR (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) IAMC: BOARD MEMBER (2012 AND 2013) TMAGC: BOARD MEMBER (2009 TO PRESENT) When we asked him to give a short statement about his vision for ICN going forward, he had the following to say: DEVELOP ICN INTO A MASJID-CENTRIC COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE THE RESOURCES, SERVICES AND FACILITIES TO HELP THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS SUCCEED BOTH IN THIS LIFE AND THE HEREAFTER

5 Page 5 / 7 Naeem Mirza Naeem Mirza is a resident of Naperville since He owns gas stations and automobile repair facilities in the Naperville area. His responsibilities at ICN as a volunteer have included: hosting monthly community dinners at Olesen Masjid making Jumu ah announcements at Olesen Masjid community dinners: Making menu and organizing food thru vendors for both masajid Ramadan Iftar: Making menu and organizing food thru vendors for both masajid for the whole month of Ramadan, and Participating and help Zakat Committee in providing car repairs for the eligible people. Recently, he oversaw painting of the the fence, landscaping and planting of flowering plants at Olesen Masjid. Naeem is seeking his first term on the ICN Board of Directors. Note: Br. Naeem Mirza did not provide more information.

6 Page 6 / 7 Shahab Sayeedi Shahab Sayeedi was born in England but immigrated to the U.S. at a very young age. He is a U.S. Citizen. Shahab is a professional in Telecommunications Engineering having graduated from the University of Illinois with a BS degree. Shahab is involved in various activities at ICN. The following is a list of them: Shahab has been a member and chairman of the ICN zakah committee since He is responsible for disbursing community zakah and sadaqa funds to needy individuals and families in the community and underserved areas of Chicago. Shahab has been serving on the ICN Da wah committee since 2008 where he presents Islam to churches, synagogues, schools, and helps to organize ICN Open Mosque Day events. He is also chairman of the ICN New Muslim committee and teaches weekly Learn Islam classes to reverts and non-muslims since He has been an ICN Al-Falah Academy instructor since 2011 where he teaches 4 th grade Islamic Studies. He is a member of the ICN Olesen Maintenance Committee since 2012 and is responsible for Olesen masjid facility maintenance and upkeep. Shahab has been a member ICN Religious Services Committee since Shahab is completing his first term as an ICN board member serving from Shahab s service to other not-for-profit organizations includes: 2016-Present: Gain Peace. Responsible for answering caller questions on Islam Present: Inter-Masjid Suburban Zakah Committee. Represent ICN to coordinate the disbursement of zakah funds to poor Muslim communities across Chicagoland : IMAN Career Development Initiative Instructor: Taught computer literacy skills to urban area students

7 Page 7 / 7 Shahab s vision for ICN going forward is to take ICN to the next level of excellence. Should Allah give me this great amanah and responsibility, my vision for ICN going forward, is to continue to increase focus on ICN daw ah activity to convey the true message of Islam to our neighbors and fellow human beings, focus on attracting youth to the masjid and help them to learn to excel in everything they do so they may become role models as future leaders of our community, increase diversity at ICN by making ICN a nurturing and welcoming environment for all who seek to learn and improve their practice of Islam, improve community support for our growing revert community to ease their transition and integration into the mainstream Muslim community, support the needy in our community Muslims and non-muslims alike following the prophetic model, and last but not least work to facilitate the completion of the first phase of our 248th facility to support our growing community in sha Allah.