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India Memons News and Events February 26, 2012 Hydrabad Halai Memon Jamat Prize Distribution Function.
Hydrabad Halai Memon Jamat prize distribution function held on February 26, 2012. Mr. Iqbal Memon (Officer) VP All India memon Jamat Federation and ASG, WMO-IC was Cheif Guest. Mr. Asadullah Awaishi, Member of Parliament presided the function. Mr. Ashraf Patel President Hydrabad Jamat seen at the stage.
Mr. Iqbal Memon (Officer) Inaugurating The Computer Class at Hydrabad along with Mr. Ashraf Patel (President Hydrabad Halai Memon Jamat) Prof. Sajjad & Other Jamat members. x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x January 26, 2012 Bhiwandi Halai Memon Jamat AGM held on Jan. 26, 2012.
From left Mr. Anwar Noorani (Pres Bhiwandi Memon Jamat) Mr. Haroon Gheta. Mr. Latief Adam Hakam (Honorary Guest), Iqbal Memon (Officer), Mr. ibrahim Latief Supediwala (Special Guest), Mrs. Razia Ashraf Chasmawala (BOM Member WMO-IC).
Bhiwandi Halai Memon Jamat Annual General Meeting and Prize Distribution Function Held on Janary 26, 2012. Iqbal Memon (Officer) VP All India Memon Jamat Federation and ASG, WMO-IC, Preside the function x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x April 15, 2012 Report by: Iqbal Memon Officer 1st Annual General Meeting of Welfare Memon Organization (WMO) India Chapter held at Kolsa Mohalla Halai Memon Jamat Khana
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Bilaspur, India January 7, 2012 Report by: Iqbal Memon Officer
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Raipur, India December 31, 2011 Report by: Iqbal Memon Officer
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October 17, 2011 Report by: Iqbal Memon Officer
Welcome Programme was held on 16th October 2011 at All India Memon Jamat Federation office, Baig Mohamed Park Mumbai the meeting was attended by valuable political personalities Honourable. Mr. E Ahmed (Deputy Minister of External Affairs & Minister of state for Human Resources Govt. of India) Honourable. Mr. Murli Deora (Ex Petroleum Minister Govt. of India) Honourable Mr. Abdul Rehman (Member of Parliament from Chennai) Honourable Mr. Amin Patel (MLA Govt. of Maharashtra), Mr. Iqbal Memon (Officer) welcome & thanks all the guest who attended the meeting & he explain All India Memon Jamaat's activities for society. All the guests appreciated All India Memon Jamaat’s social activities for the welfare of the community.
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Annual Prize distribution Function of Kolsa Mohalla (Ranavav) Halai Memon Jamat was held on Sunday 2nd October 2011 Kaiser Baugh Dongri
at 7.30 Pm. The Function started with Tilawat Quran Pak. Trustee Baba Seth Kolsa wala introduced the guests and prizes were given by the
guests & Jamat Members to 850 students. President Anwar Abba Jumma addressed the function and informed that we have extended the
prizes from 250 to 850. This year 21 Graduate students 3 BDS (Dental Doctors) and 1 chartered Accountant 3 Engineers, are among the prize winners.
President appreciated the work of Medical Committee, Poverty Committee, Education Committee, Loan Committee, Housing Committee,
Souvenir Committee, Ladies Committee. Special Guest Advocate Yusuf Iqbal Adatyana wala thanks to Jamat. President presented the shawl
and trophy to the special guests.
The function was attended by Mr. Iqbal Memon (Officer), Vice President All India Memon Jamat Fedration
& Asst. General Secretary (WMO-IC) addressed to the Jamat. Mr. Shehzad Zaveri, Mr. Baba Sopariwala
Mr. Iqbal Amba wala, Mr. Mohamed Hussain Vaid, Mr. Baba Bhai Kolsa wala Advocate Yusuf Iqbal
Jamaat's President Anwar Jumma & Secretary Shafi Niyama present on the stage. x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x
A total direct charitable work of Rs. 15,38,37,843/- (Rupees Fifteen Crore Thirty Eight Lacs Thirty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Three) was done from July 2002 to March 2011.
With the help of Other Institutions / Donors a total work of Rs. 60,29,04,410/- (Rupees Sixty Crore Twenty Nine Lacs Four Thousand Four Hundred Ten) was done from July 2002 to March 2011.
Thus Total aggregating a sum of Rs. 75,67,42,253/- (Rupees Seventy Five Crore Sixty Seven Lacs Forty Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Three) May Almighty Allah Bless all including Donors / Workers who have endeavored in above Mission of AIMJF, Ameen.
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May 29, 2011 All India Memon Jamat Federation Annual General Meeting held on Sunday May 29, 2011 at Alana Multi Purpose Hall Anjuman Islam School Report by Mr. Iqbal Memon Officer Dr. Nasir Y Fulara Saheb was unopposed elected as a President of All India Memon Jamat Federation for 4 year term Year 2011-15 in the Annual General Meeting of AIMJF held on May 29, 2011.
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Photograph with President of India Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil from left, Mr Shahid Sanghani COO (WMO ), Sayyed Miya (Trustee WMO), Sir Iqbal Sacrani –Sr. Deputy President (UK), Raziabai Chasmawala-BOM member(I-C), Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Shabana shahzad darvesh-Conviener ladies wing (WMO-IC), Majid Ranani- VP (WMO-IC), A S DADA-President (WMO), Iqbal Memon Officer –ASG WMO-IC, Advocate Firdosh karachiwala x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x.x
================================================================================================================================ Bhavnagari Halai Memon Jamat, Mumbai Students’ Felicitation Function held at Hajj House in Mumbai on April 16, 2011
Certificate & Memento presented by Iqbal Memon Officer - special invitee to Mateen Ahmed Fuggawala Microsoft Engineer topper.
Mr. Iqbal Memon Officer addressing Bhavnagari Halai Memon Jamat audience. Seated on the stage from L to R : Mr. Iqbal Mojawala , Mr. Abdul Aziz Bharucwala (President Bhavnagri Halai Memon Jamat, Mumbai) Mr. Abdul Qader Dabbawala (Joint Secretary), Mr. Haji Lokhandwala and Abdur Razzaq Memon( General Secretary).
Above are pictures of the audience at the function.
The students’ felicitation function of the Bhavnagari Halai Memon Jamat was held last month at Haj House, Crawford Market. The Bhavnagari Halai Memon Jamat has more than 1200 families in Mumbai. Though the date of the award function clashed with the Mumbai Marathon, students and parents turned up in huge numbers to make the programme a great success. 545 students from KG to post graduate classes were felicitated for their academic achievements with prizes to suit their age and interest. Certificates were issued for all students and the toppers in each segment were presented with trophies. The function began with the recitation of verses from the holy Quran followed by the message imparted by it in the secretary’s speech. While addressing the gathering of parents and students the secretary Mr. Abdur Razzaq Memon also made a mention of the importance of deeni taalim along with academic excellence for the young blood. He also said that “attitude of an individual has a lot to do as it is imperative for a person to have the right attitude in order to succeed.” A thought provoking speech was also given by Mrs. Zaibunnissa Hamza Kadar, the president of the Ladies Wing. The function was a star studded affair and the Haj House was full to the capacity! The functions was graced by special invitee Janab Iqbal Memon Officer (secretary WMO, Indian Chapter & VP All India Memon Jamat Federation) who also addressed the gathering and gave several advices to the students for their bright future and mentioned about the World Memon Organisation’s involvement in promoting Education and other social activities. He also gave information about All India Memon Jamat Federation and its activities. Among other dignitories present were Mr. Yusuf Ahmed Attarwala (president walak jamat), Dr. Abdur Razzaq Holy (president Jamnagari jamat), and other distinguished well wishers and donors. The function was presided by the president Janab Abdul Aziz Bharuchwala and successfully compeered by Secretary Mr. Abdur Razzaq Memon assisted by Miss Uzma Memon on behalf of the Ladies Wing. Thank You Abdur Razzaq Memon Bhavnagari Halai Memon Jamat (Mumbai) ====================================================================================================================== WMO delegate meet India Vice President Delhi, India on April 5, 2011 VP of India Welcomes Mr. A.S Dada & Sir Iqbal Sacrani.
Meeting of VP of India with WMO Delegation for registration of WMO-IC on 5th April 2011 at New Delhi.
A S DADA-President (WMO), Iqbal Memon Officer –ASG WMO-IC
From Left Advocate Firdosh karachiwala, Sir Iqbal Sacrani –Sr. Deputy President (UK), Mr Hamid Ansari (VP of India), A S DADA-President (WMO), Iqbal Memon Officer –ASG WMO-IC & Sayyed Miya (Trustee WMO). ============================================================================================================================================================ Report on the WMO Delegation Visit to Mumbai, India 3rd to 6th April 2011
Delegation
Dinner Hosted by M/s Raziya Chasmewala, Life Member WMO and Office bearers India Chapter at her residence – 3rd April Mrs Raziya Chasmewala and her family hosted the WMO delegates and the members of the Indian Chapter for dinner at her residence. After dinner the delegates, IC Office bearers, past ASG Mr Hameed Nathani, and founder WMO Ladies Wing Chairperson M/s Hameda Bhai Biwindiwala had the first round of official discussions. At the outset President Sattar Dada requested all present to forget the issues of the past and focus on the work to be done in the future. India is vital for the future of WMO and it is critical all issues are resolved in a speedy manner with consensuses in order to furthering the Objectives of WMO in India VP Elect Mr Majeed Ranani and ASG elect Mr Iqbal Memon (Officer) presented to the President and the members of the WMO delegation the procedure followed, the application received and the subsequent declaration of the winners on the Nov’10 elections held for the Indian Chapter The delegates reviewed the documents presented by the VP/ASG and noted only 9 applications were received and hence no balloting was necessary. Subsequent to the close of nomination, due to insufficient applications to fill all the vacancies, 3 other members from India had been co-opted as Office bearers (10 delegates + 2 Lady Delegates). The President was satisfied with the evidence presented by the IC and therefore declared the election valid and accepted the election results. The following were thereafter confirmed as the duly constituted members of the WMO Indian Chapter
Next item on the agenda was the registration of the WMO India Chapter. Past ASG Hameed Nathani briefed the steps taken so far, the issues faced and the current status. The final decision on how to proceed on the matter was deferred until the meetings with the WMO Solicitor and the New Delhi Meeting with the Vice President of India Next the Education Fund Status was discussed. Mr Hameed Nathani brief on the work carried during the past years. A total of US$ 2.2M has been distributed among 3,849 need Memon Students ranging from Grade 1 to Tertiary education for year 2011/11. The funds received have been a combination of contribution from WMO, Majeed Ali Mohamed, Farook Cassim, and Nathani Trust. HM informed there are no funds available at present to carry on the work for the new school year starting May’11 and also the responsibility of continuing this task will now be the responsibility of the new committee. It was agreed to meet once again at the office of the Education Fund on 6th April for a final decision on how to carry on this work in the future Mr Majeed Ranani VP informed the President, the IC has already started a membership drive and has got life membership commitment from 100 Memon’s. Of these 40 have already paid by cheques, but until the IC registration issue is sorted out and these cheques can’t be encashed and the membership of the balance 60 cant be collected. The President Mr Dada congratulated the Indian Team for the successful drive and urged to get more Trustees and Patrons enrolled in addition to the Life Members Meeting with Firoze Karachiwala (FK) – Solicitor – 4th April Mr Firoze Karachiwala explained in detail the steps taken so far with regard to the registration of WMO India Chapter and the options available to the WMO
Meeting with Haji Bachu Libertywala (HBL) – 4th April A curtsy visit on potential Trustee/Patron to get his views on WMO and convince him to join and support WMO in India. HBL was appreciative of the work done by WMO and will consider giving his support and joining the organization once the IC is registered and active once again in India. President Dada urged him to support WMO IC chapter in order to assist the poor and disadvantages in India by contributing part of his Zakath payments to the WMO and giving his blessings to the work carried out by the WMO in India Meeting with Abdul Kader Sopariwala (AKS) – 4th April AKS hosted the delegates and the local members for lunch and explained the charity work carried out by his own charity trust/company. While appreciating the objectives of the WMO and the work carried out by the WMO, he expressed his reservation about joining the organization at this point due to his personal policy of carrying out all his charity work through his own organizations and not joining any other organization and assuming any responsibilities. He emphasized the necessacity and importance of education for the total up liftment of the Memon Community, however suggested instead of education for the sake of it, to use services of Professional Counselors to provide carrier guidance to the recipient of the funding to guide him/her in the right path Curtsey call on Adam Noor – 4th April The President and the few of the delegates made a courtesy call on Adma Noor, founder member of the WMO, President Memon Education and Welfare Society and former editor of the Memon Alam Meeting with the Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari – 5th April ASD, IS, SM, together Mr Iqbal Memon (ASG Indian Chapter) and Feroze Karachiwala (Solicitor) called on the Indian Vice President Mr Ansari to request for his support to get the Liaison office in India Registered (attached the letter addressed to the VP from WMO President). While giving the delegation a patient hearing, the Vice President’s advice to the WMO was to consider other options such as those proposed by our Solicitor instead of the liaison office, as it was the current government policy not to permit the registration of liaison offices of International charities Meeting with the President of India – Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil,– 5th April The delegation with members of the Indian Chapter (MR, IM, Mrs Razia and Mrs Shabana) paid a curtsey call on the President of India and apprised her of the work done by the WMO all over the world and in India in particular. The President thanked the WMO for all the work carried out and wished the WMO all the best in all its endeavors Visit to the Education Fund Office – 6th April The delegation together with members of the India Chapter (VP, ASG, and Treasurer) visited the office for the Education Fund maintained by the Nathani Foundation. Mr Nathani presented a report on the work carried out by the fund in the past 2 years. The Education Scholarships awarded by the fund are styled as WMO Education Fund helping to create a huge goodwill and following for WMO among the poor and disadvantage in India
After a lively discussion it was agreed by all for Mr Hameed Nathani to carry on the Education Fund under the WMO banner independent of the WMO Indian Chapter and reporting direct to the WMO BOM subject to the consent of Mr Majeed Ali Mohamed to this arrangement. President Dada undertook to speak to Mr Majeed and get his consent to this arrangement. The total estimated budget for the New Year is US$ 2.3M. ASD to approach Mr Majeed Ali Mohamed (Euro Charity Trust) and Mr Farook Cassim (Al Bogari Holdings – UAE) to request for their contributions to continue at the same level as before. HN to agreed to keep the contribution from the Nathani Foundation also to continue at the similar levels and take care of the overheads of the office. The WMO to source the any shortfall in funds from other sources Lunch with Mr Razak Kapadia – 6th April Mr Razak Kapadia a very successful Memon Businessman and a potential Trustee and contributor to the WMO Cause hosted the delegation and some members of the Indian Chapter for lunch at his residence. ASD explained the objective of WMO, the work carried out by the WMO in all parts of the world and invited Mr Kapadia to join the cause by becoming a Trustee of the WMO and contributing part of his Zakath payments to WMO. Mr Kapadia expressed his appreciate on the work carried out by WMO and agreed to consider positively supporting WMO India Chapter and to revert by next week on his decision to become a trustee of the WMO Call on Dr Nasir Fulera – Past VP of WMO India Chapter and President All Indian Memon Jamath Federation – 6th April The delegation called on Dr Nasir Fulera and President Dada expressed the WMO sympathies to Dr Fulera on demise of his father and appraised him on the issues facing WMO in getting the Indian Chapter registered in India. Dr Fulera offered for the WMO to operate a separate FRC account with Memon Federation for foreign remittance as an interim measure until the Indian Chapter is able to open the FRC account, the account to be maintained independent of all other accounts of the Memon Federation with the signatories for the account being nominees of the WMO. He also agreed to assist in all ways possible to carry out a Pan India Census of the Memon’s on a request of the President Dada Dinner hosted by the WMO Indian Chapter – 6th April The Indian Chapter hosted the Delegation for dinner and discussion on the future plans for Indian Chapter. At the outset, The President thanked all the Members present for their hard work and commitment to uplift the Memon Community in India and their efforts for getting the Indian Chapter activated. The hospitality and the fellowship during the past 3 days will stay in the memories of the delegates for years to come The Indian Chapter presented their plans for the current year and committed to raise US$ 400,000 out of the total budget of $ 1.33M. The President explained the WMO is unable to commit the balance funding of US$ 933K at this moment due to lack of funding at WMO but however committed to do his best to raise the required funds soon as possible. Thereafter the Indian Chapter program was agreed to be stretched over a period of 2-3 years depending on the availability of funding on the following basis.
The President urged the Indian Chapter to do more to get funding required for the Indian Chapter raised from India itself giving Pakistan as an example. The Indian Chapter needs to take more responsibility for enrolling more members to the WMO (Trustees, Patrons and Life members) and raising the fund locally, the Indian Memon’s have the capacity and desire to contribute but this will only happen once the chapter puts aside their differences and works together as one for the cause, implement good systems/procedures and executes all projects in a transparent and professional manner ASG was given the responsibility of getting the Indian Chapter Registration completed once the final option is decided by the President after consultation with the Secretary General Mr Pir Mohamed Kaliya and the Executive Committee. The interim solution for overseas funding coming into India also to be communicated by the President after consultations with the Executive Committee of the WMO Vice President requested the President to allow the IC to draw down US$ 650,000 laying to the credit of Indian Chapter in UK and Dubai each. The Indian chapter will raise a further US$ 450,000 and with the total money will purchase a Property in Mumbai. Part of the property to be used as a permanent office for WMO IC and part to be given on rent to earn an income and pay for the office expenses. The President agreed to look into the matter after the registration matter is sorted out. As an interim solution, VP requested the WMO to pay the Indian Chapter US$ 1,000 a month for office expense, same as what is being paid to the Pakistan Chapter. President agreed to look into this and revert after discussing the matter with the Executive Committee The members of the delegation from South Africa and Botswana stopped over for further meetings with the Indian Chapter on their return from Karachi on route back home on 11th and 12th of April Visit to Farooq Sattar High School at Jogeshwari under Management of Memon Educational and Welfare Society – 12th April The delegates were received at the Air Port by the members of the Indian Chapter and taken direct to Farooq Sattar High School, managed by MEWS. The schools has a student population of 2,600 boys and girls receiving education from Primary to Secondary Education. The delegates were received by the MEWS President Mr Mohamed Ali Momin, Jt Sec Mr Anis Noor and Principal and staff of the school The delegates thereafter visited the Memon Colony and had lunch at the residence of Mr Mohd Ali Mohamed, where the report of the MEWS was presented to WMO President Mr Satar Dada. Approximately 6,000 students supported in the education by MEWS. President Dada also invited Mr Ali Momin to support the WMO IC by becoming a Trustee of the WMO and support the activities of the WMO for the welfare of Memon’s in India Meeting with the WMO Indian Chapter to discuss the future plans of IC – 13th April President Mr Satar Dada met with the Members of the IC to discuss the future program of activities of the IC based on the funding requirements as discussed at the dinner hosted by IC on 6th April Total Commitment required from the WMO for all the planned activities – US$ 1,333,334.00. Majid Ranani VP IC offered to fund US$ 220,000 of this from his personal funds and under took to remit part of this immediately to the WMO to commence the activities in India. He also committed to raise additional US$ 220,000 from other sources immediately for this purpose. In the meanwhile IC will start to comply the data and scrutinize the applications and finalize the grants to be forwarded to WMO for approval for release of the funds. Mr Feizul requested to get more Youth and Ladies involved in the WMO IC activities and the scope to be expanded. He also requested for larger local contribution of Zakat to be mobilized from India for future activities of the WMO IC Dinner at Mr Farooq Sodagar Darvesh - 13th April Mr Farooq darvesh hosted the delegates for discussion and dinner at his residence prior to the departure to South Africa. Different options available for WMO IC to receive overseas funds pending the local chapter registration and FCR Account opening was discussed and of the 2 best options available (Memon Education & Wlefare Society (MEWS) and All India Memon Jamat Federation (AIMJF), it was decided to proceed with AIMJF. President Satar Dada agreed to write to AIMJF President Dr Nasir Fulara seeking his permission to do so Also it was decided, the better option for registration of the IC was under the Societies Regulation and as suggested by Mr Farooq Sodagar, it was decided to retain the services of Solicitor Mr Aziz Rangwalla for this purpose. Thereafter Mrs Shabana Darvesh and Mrs Razia Chasmawalla presented the work carried out by the Ladies wing. VP Mr Majid Ranani informed the delegates the IC has already commenced fund raising in India and the following commitments have been received on the 1st day of the appeal
This is only the initial commitment, and Mr Ranani assured of more commitment in the future
Shahid Sangani
COO - World Memon Organization Mob: +94 77 773 8240 | Fax: +94 11 476 0076| email: shahids@lankaequities.com Date: 25th April 2011
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