NAAP-Chicago's Committee Structure

What are NAAP-Chicago Committees?

How to join a Committee

NAAP-Chicago Committees


What are NAAP-Chicago Committees? Back to Top

To ensure the continued growth and strength of NAAP-Chicago, it is imperative that the talents and energies of all our members are leveraged to help develop and execute NAAP programs and events. These initiatives are organized within multiple NAAP-Chicago Committees; each with specific goals and objectives.

Much of the project planning and discussions are carried out in the following two Committee forums:

Committee email discussion - Each Committee has an email discussion group (listserv) for the purpose of proposing projects and planning the details of NAAP-Chicago events.

Committee meetings - This is the opportunity to discuss prior, present or future events and is the forum where most of NAAP-Chicago's decisions are made.

If you are interested in taking a more active role in the planning of NAAP-Chicago events, the first step is to join a Committee email discussion group (listserv) and let your opinions and ideas be known.

How to join a Committee Back to Top

Any member of NAAP-Chicago is welcome to join one or more Committees. Each Committee has a volunteer facilitator. The facilitator is responsible for ensuring that the Committee remains active and keep other committees and all members informed of their planned activities.

To join a specific Committee, send a blank email to the appropriate Committee (see below). You will receive a request confirmation from Yahoogroups. Once you reply to this confirmation email, an email will be automatically be sent to the Committee facilitator to add you to the Committee listserv.

Please note, to be added to a Committee email discussion group, you must have completed the NAAP online membership form. Please visit www.naaponline.org/membership to access the form.

If you have any specific questions or ideas feel free to email one of the Committee Facilitators listed below.

To view the NAAP-Chicago Committee Listserv policy click here.


NAAP-Chicago Committees Back to Top

Professional Development Committee
The primary aim of the Professional Development Committee is to provide professional resources to the general membership to enhance both the professional skill-set and career development of our community.

Specific initiatives include: resume and cover letter writing workshops, job search work-teams, and seminars for stress management, time management, and financial advice.

Facilitator(s): Waleed Elgindy
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Social, Cultural & Athletic Committee
The Social, Cultural, and Athletic Committee serves to promote and share Arab heritage/culture through social interaction, cultural education, and athletic events for both Arab and non-Arab American communities.

This committee strives to ensure that our music, language and art are not lost among future generations. Specific events include: Haflas, International Film Festivals, Cultural Exhibits, Picnics, Art Exhibits, and more.

Facilitator(s): Eihab Alwawi
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Civic Engagement Committee
This Political Committee serves to coordinate political initiatives to promote the interests of our community both at home and abroad by engaging the Arab-American community within the U.S. political system, political activism and educational forums.

Specific initiatives include: Voter Education/Registration Campaigns, Hate Crimes Response Plan, Civil Rights Forums, Special Registration Monitoring and Outreach, Educational Lectures, Rallies/Demonstrations.

Facilitator(s): Rasmiyeh Abdulnabi
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Community Service Committee
This Community Service Committee aims to organize activities that benefit the Arab and broader American community at large.

Members create and maintain strong ties to the community with volunteer efforts, mentoring programs, and a commitment to the promotion of unity within society through community service. Specific events include: feeding the homeless, Habitat for Humanity builds, MS Walk, National Arab-American Community service day and more!

Facilitators: Nareman Taha
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Development Committee
The primary aim of the Fundraising Committee is to raise money to support NAAP-Chicago programs and events.

Specific initiatives include: fundraising dinners, donation drives, and sponsorships.

Facilitator(s): Morad Askar
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Membership Communication Committee
The Membership Communication Committee aims to manage all membership communications including website, listservs, flyers, advertisements and email communications.

Specific initiatives include: provide members with a weekly newsletter, to create all flyers and to advertise events to members.

Facilitator(s): Lena Elkhatib
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Please note: To be added to a Committee email discussion group, you must have completed the NAAP online membership form. Please visit www.naaponline.org/membership to access the form. Thank you.

Committee Listserv Policy