MANA family wishes speedy recovery to the father of Brother Hassan & Radouane Chihabi, he had a surgery this morning Feb 16, 2010 and hamdoulah everything went well. You can call brother Hassan at 011212662626965 or brother Radouane at 773-386-9684

Please Attend the Tuesday meeting for brothers only right after the Ishaa prayer at 7:15PM in the Red room of MCC. Elston/Montrose
Food will be served at the end of the meeting.

MANA greatly appreciates your participation in this election.

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The mother of our beloved Brother Yussef Marii has passed away
MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
To send yours please call Brother Yussef at 773-8799222

MANA Board of Directors has scheduled MANA Elections for
Tuesday February 2nd, 2010, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
at MCC (4380 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL).

All members of MANA are eligible to vote in this election (Brothers and Sisters).

Please note that we are counting on you to make every effort and brave the weather as necessary, to support your MANA by voting

List of candidates so far to vote for:

President	Salah Benchehida Khalid Madhi
Board of Directors	Abdelatef Abderahmane Khelil Akila Kouider Dalila Benameur DRISS ELHACHMI El Hachmi El Moutaouakkil Hayat Bousmaha Iman Boundaoui Mohamad Boukhalfa Mohamed Otry (Hamid) Mouncef Elalamy Salah Eddine TARIK ALLAM

MANA greatly appreciates your participation in this election.

The Sr. Software Engineer - Store Systems is a high-level technical contributor in one or more business area and a broad working knowledge of information technology. Enhance existing business applications and to facilitate the definition of solutions to meet business requirements. Under minimal supervision, works from specifications to develop or modify moderately complex software applications. Assist with development of design specifications for the implementation of new projects. Modifies/maintains complex existing software using releases and utilities from vendors.

Position Responsibilities:
1. Implements application systems software for use by OfficeMax associates and customers.
2. Devises or modifies procedures to perform maintenance of the systems software environment.
3. Upgrade existing software with new release levels, and apply corrective service to fix software defects.
4. Provides functional and technical documentation for Jr. Developers and business analysts.
5. Assists with coding, benchmark testing, debugging new software, and makes enhancements to existing software.
6. Participate in the design of software addressing issues of integration, and compatibility
7. Translate the business' requirements into specific systems, applications or process designs for complex IT solutions and architecture.
8. Researches development and production issues and works with technical staff to understand and resolve software problems.
9. Required to follow SDLC processes and master the rules governing one business application.
10. May perform after-hours support on a rotating basis.
11. Demonstrates a commitment to OfficeMax core values of safety, integrity, process improvement, and customer satisfaction.
12. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Qualifications

BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related, plus 4 years equivalent experience.

Exceptional written and communication skills

Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting issues and creating optimal solutions

Strong team player with effective interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with many levels of technical and business acumen

Strong time management skills and multi-tasking capabilities

Ability to learn business rules governing multiple businesses and systems

Ability to learn and master new software technologies and products

Proficient in Requirements gathering

Mentor Jr. team members

Follow and enforce SDLC
If interested to apply please send an email to brother Mouncef: melalamy@gmail.com

Learn how to appeal your assessment to keep your property taxes as low as possible
Hosted with:
Alderman Margaret Laurino
State Representative John D’Amico
Cook County Board of Review

When: Wednesday, January 27 at 6:30 pm

Where: North Park Village, H-Building
5801 N. Pulaski
PARKING AVAILABLE

Please bring a recent property tax bill.
For more information, please contact any one of the following:
Rafik Talaty 773-809-0144
Haroon Polli 773-704-6741
Hanif Munshi 773-430-4401
Maqbool Khan 773-297-1938

Meet the Candidates Day is being scheduled for:
Tuesday January 19th, 2010, 7pm, at MCC.(Tuesday meeting)
Make your Voice Count; Say YES to Elections
In Preparation for MANA ELECTIONS on:
Tuesday February 2nd, 2010,

Members of the community will have the chance to meet and question the new candidates, for President and Board members.

If any member of MANA is interested in being nominated for one of the positions (President or Board member), please send an e-mail to manachicago@yohoo.com with your full name and phone number by Monday January 18th.

All members, brothers and sisters, are urged to come out and vote for the new President and Board members who would lead MANA for the next two years.
Those who can not vote in person on the election day, Tuesday February 2nd, 2010, will be permitted to vote in the web site starting Wednesday January 27th, 2010 through Monday February 1st, 2010.

List of candidates so far to vote for:(not final)

President	Salah Benchehida Khalid Madhi
Board of Directors	Abdelatef Abderahmane Khelil Akila Kouider Dalila Benameur El Hachmi El Moutaouakkil Hayat Bousmaha Iman Boundaoui Mohamad Boukahlfa Mohamed Otry (Hamid) Mouncef Elalamy Salah Eddine

Please take a moment and act to this issue as it concerns our community

Overview:

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago is the unifying force that brings together a wonderfully diverse American Muslim community in the greater Chicago region, Northern Illinois, and now increasingly, all of Illinois. It s vision is to be the unifying federation of Islamic organizations of Greater Chicago, the leading advocate of Muslim community interests and a catalyst for enriching American Society.

For more info

Please Attend the Tuesday meeting for brothers only right after the Ishaa prayer at 7:00PM in the second floor of MCC. Elston/Montrose
Food will be served as 3azaa of the uncle of our brother Rachid Belbachir

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The uncle of our beloved Brother Rachid Belbachir from Algeria has passed away
MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
To send yours please call Brother Rachid at 773-459-7710

MANA is pleased to announce our kids and youth outing to WINTER WONDER FEST at Navy Pier.

Date: Wednesday December 30, 2009
Time: Noon* to 7PM
Fee: $20.00/kid (include ticket and bus fee)
*The bus will be departing from MCC at noon.

For more information on how to register and prepay, please call:

Sister UmAshraf @ 773-736-5127
Or Sister UmMohamed @ 773-736-2229
Or by e-mail at bsebdou@aol.com

Please, register and prepay as the number of tickets is limited.

MABROOK FOR THE NEW BABY
Br. Moussa Maizi has been blessed with a daughter Eeman. May Allah bless her and her family.
To send yours you can email Brother Moussa at assuom1@yahoo.fr