MANA Family Will provide this Ramadan Iftar for all the community every Monday and Wednesday at ZAM ZAM Banquet.
Starting this coming Wednesday for Iftar and AKIKA for the daughter of our brother Abdelrahman. May Allah bless her and her family
Place: ZamZam Banquet at Oak park and Diversey, Chicago.
Time : Maghrib (Sun set)

Speedy Recovery

MANA family wishes speedy recovery to Brother Abdel Latif from Algeria. He broke his leg on a soccer field and had a surgery. You can call him at 773-879-0413

Congratulation

MABROOK FOR THE NEW BABY
Br. AbdelRahman (ZamZam) has been blessed with a daughter Nisrine. May Allah bless her and her family.
To send yours you can call Brother AbdelRahman at 773-968-4111

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MANA 11th Annual Summer Camp 2008

New pictures from Summer Camp 2008 got posted under Photo Gallery.

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OUR CONDOLENCE

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
Our beloved Brother Simo Abdellah from Morocco has passed away. MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
Salat Aljanazah will be at MCC Mosque after Zuhr prayer on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 1:30PM.

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Kind.

Muslim Family Day
Saturday July 26th
at
Six Flags Great America

542 N Route 21, Gurnee , IL 60031

Now with Zabiha Food!

Desi Grill | Lombard, IL
Anmol Restaurant | Milwaukee, WI

Ticket Information:

Special Discounted Ticket Price: $30
Price only available through ICNA Chicago, regular price at the gate.
Save over 45% of the retail price $54.99...
100's of rides and shows
Children aged 2 and under free!

Online tickets are purchased on will call bases. Please print your reciept and bring to the ICNA Chicago booth window at Six Flags Guest Services (Far right of entry gate), on July 26th to pickup your entry ticket.

Purchase Locations:

DIC - Downtown Islamic Center
Nayab Mart - Devon
IQRA Book Store- Devon
ICNA Dawah Center- California & Granville Ave
IFS Book Store - Islamic Foundation, Villa Park
Medinah Market - Lombard, Aurora
Mosque Foundation - Bridgeview

Help us by advertising in your community

We appreciate all the help in promoting this event. Please print the flyer and distribute in your community. Please send this email message to your friends and family.

For more information please email sixflags@icnachicago.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Bulk rates available for 30 or more people, please contact us on the above email.

Organized By:

ICNA Chicago | 6224 N. California Ave. | Chicago , IL 60659 |
800-662-ISLAM(4752) | www.icnachicago.org | sixflags@icnachicago.org

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2nd Moroccan Mobile consulate in Chicago
(One more successful Mobile consulate)

July 14, 2008
Thank you From MANA
Dear Brothers and Sisters:

Assalamu Alaikum.
MANA’s executive committee would like to thank you for attending its 2nd Moroccan Mobile consulate in Chicago.
The visit of the Mobile Consulate was a success. We are so grateful to them. We received more than 300 people in one day.
I would like to thank the Moroccan consul Mr. Mohamed Karmoune, the vice consul Mr. Tarik E. Garti, Mr Toufik and Mr. Moulay Driss for all the services that they provide to our Moroccan citizens.
I would like to thank the members of MAOOC that helped in this event.
I also would like to thank all the Moroccans that showed up for their patience.
Thank you all and May Allah blesses you.
Please don't forget to fill out the evaluation form.
Wa Salam
Sincerely,
Mohammed Ali Louafi
MANA Moroccan events president.

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MANA 11th Annual Summer Camp 2008

Click on the picture to see 1st pictures from this event
Please send us your pictures so we can post them here
Send to this e-mail manachicago@yahoo.com

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11th Annual Summer Camp 2008
(One more successful Summer Camp)

July 7, 2008

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

Assalamu Alaikum.
MANA’s executive committee would like to thank you for attending its 11th Annual Summer Camp.
We hope your camping experience showed our children that they are not any different than other kids their age. It will help them realize that they can achieve anything that they set their minds to and can become very productive individuals.
As the president of MANA Summer Camp, I applaud the team of people who put so much effort into making this great experience a reality for our community. Their commitment and dedication has helped make the world a brighter place for us.
We hope that you experienced generous hospitality, learned new skills, and enjoyed amazing fun. Best of all, you enjoyed quality time with new and old friends.

The team wishes MANA’s camp many more years of outstanding achievements.

Sincerely,
Hafid Bouaouinate
Summer Camp President.

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Moroccan Mobile consulate in Chicago
Date: Saturday July 12th 2008 from 9 am to 5 pm
Place: ICCI (Youth Center)
6435 W Belmont, Chicago, IL 60634

MANA is working together with MAOOC to get these services done to our Moroccan citizens living around Chicago. Please click on the picture bellow to see the services provided. Please forward this email to any Moroccan who may need one of the services that they are going to provide.
Please click here and fill up the form so we can give them the right number of citizens attending this event.
Wa Salam.

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Babysitter Wanted

Dear Brothers and sisters,

I am looking for a moroccan babysitter for my one year old baby girl, someone who can drive to my house for occasional sitting. I want my baby to get more familiar with our language, culture and religion. If you know of anyone please email me at meryemi@msn.com or call at 630-400-1505

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MANA SUMMER CAMP FROM JUNE 27th TO JULY 3rd
Please Call 773-407-5642 if you have any question.

M.A.N.A committee is pleased to invite you to its 11th Annual Summer Camp (June 27Th at 7:30PM-July 3rd at 10:00AM). This is a great opportunity to enjoy some quality time in a very relaxing environment.

Things that you need to bring with you:
Quran, Prayer rug, Swimming stuff, Sandal, Blanket sheet, Pillow, Hygienic items, Mosquito Spray and shoes with hills if you are going to ride a horse.

ADDRESS:
YMCA Camp Matawa
N885 Youth Camp Rd
Campbellsport, WI 53010
Phone: (262) 626-2149
Fax: (262) 626-8189
matawa@ymcamke.org
www.matawa.org

Directions from Chicago:
Take I-94 North towards Milwaukee To I-894 bypass to highway 45 North(Font Du lac) then 45 to west bend to Kewaskum and then make a right turn on Highway 28 then a left turn on Highway (S)(watch for the sign S) Straight ahead until you see Highway (G). Take Highway (G) to Youth Camp Drive and take right turn. Keep going until you will see the entrance of the Camp at your left hand-side.

Salamou Alaykoum and see you all at Camp

Please click here for the Registration form

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Job Opening

Resumes can be sent to: benjawad@yahoo.com

Houston/Sugar Land, TX

The Programmer Analyst will effectively program and develop ICON’s interactive technologies specific projects for drug research studies while meeting all timeframes and targets, adhering to ICON’s SOPs and ensuring that costs are within budget. Additionally, this position is responsible for writing study installation procedures and documenting and reviewing Technical Design and Functional Design specifications and project code. The Programmer Analyst will act as a liaison with the Project Manager to successfully develop, customize and provide maintenance to systems as required. BS degree or equivalent experience is required. Preferred technical experience includes: Delphi , Pascal, SQL, and T-SQL. Multiple opportunities are available including those with Delphi , Pascal and SQL programming experience. Must be able to coordinate all aspects of software development and manage multiple projects and timelines in an efficient manner. Current driver’s license is required. Foreign language skills are desirable

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Job Opening

Join a team that can make a difference in shaping the future of the City of Chicago.

As a City of Chicago employee, you are eligible to receive outstanding benefits including: a pension plan, a deferred compensation plan, various health insurance plans after 30 days, and 12 paid holidays per year. Be a part of an exciting future that provides a great career opportunity!

BUDGET ANALYST — OFFICE OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT – GRANTS

Duties:

Evaluates budget requests from small operating departments for the establishment of new positions and new or expanded programs and services.

Reviews operating departments’ annual budget submissions and recommends the allocation of funding based on spending caps, priorities and departmental initiatives.

Assists departments in preparing budget estimates of proposed programs and services and equipment purchases.

Analyzes current and past spending practices and makes recommendations for budget appropriations.

Monitors the disbursement of departmental appropriations identifying problems and recommending budgetary controls.

Approves or denies requests for fund transfers between accounts ensuring account balances are sufficient to meet financial obligations.

Participates in the conduct of management studies to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of city programs and recommends changes where needed.

Prepares status reports of budgetary activities and special projects.

Under direction, you will manage and direct the city’s participation in joint ventures with private agencies and other governmental bodies.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field.

Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of municipal budgetary policies and practices
Previous experience in working with federal or state grants or other grant funding sources
Experience in financial management and report preparation
Experience in organizational analysis and cost benefits analysis principles
Develop and implement projects to meet department objectives
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Advanced proficiency with MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Exceptional analytical skills with ability to interpret and communicate data to various staff levels
Proven project management and problem solving skills
Willingness to take on additional responsibility and learn new skills

Interested Applicants must apply at: www.cityofchicago.org/CAREERS

Please copy your resume to John Karras, Director, Career Services after you apply through the City’s website

Deadline to apply: May 27, 2008

Salary: $45,960.00

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago . Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

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Speedy Recovery

MANA family wishes speedy recovery to Brother Br.Hamid Muzaya. He just came out of the Hospital. You can call him at 773.427.8595

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MANA Summer CAMP 2008--Important

Asalamualeikum Families of MANA,

We're excited to announce the coming of another wonderful MANA Family Summer Camp, masha'Allah, located in the beautiful area of Kewaskum, Wisconsin.

This year, we're implementing a few changes with the intention of making the camp even better, insha'Allah! To make this work, we need your help and cooperation.

Please carefully read the following announcements:

1. We'd like your ideas for our theme! Please reply ASAP with your creative ideas for a theme slogan!

2. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT This is probably the most important change. This year, ALL families are REQUIRED to pre-register before the DEADLINE in order to participate in the camp.

Please, please understand we will NOT BE ADMITTING people who show up at the camp who are not previously registered.

We do not intend to be unfriendly, but in order to plan properly, we must know in advance who and how many people will be attending. As you can imagine, so much goes into the camp planning, including buying food, materials, supplies, programs, sleeping arrangements and much, much more.

We are striving to make our program more and more enjoyable for your families, and it is for this reason we must adhere to this new rule.

Any family not registered by the deadline will not be able to participate this year.

3. LIMITED SPACE Each year MANA camp grows, masha'Allah. This year, be sure to send in your REGISTRATION FORM quickly!

4. GREAT VOLUNTEERS Needed! All those kids...come on, you know how hard it is! We need a few committed people to join our team in helping run the kid's programs. All that would be required of you is a couple of hours per day. All volunteers will be appreciated and rewarded in our final closing program. Please email ASAP if you're willing to lend a much needed hand. Brothers and Sisters needed!!!

The official registration form will be sent to you in the near future, insha'Allah. Please get ready to fill it out and return it before the deadline. We're hoping everyone is excited about our efforts to make MANA Camp better and better each year, insha'Allah.

Please feel free to email any questions or concerns you may have.

Salaam
MANA Committee

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Fund Raising for the two years old Algerian Child “Mounib” with Myelomeningocele and Spina Bifida illness

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Community Builders 3rd Annual Convention

Community Builders 3 rd Annual Convention
Sunday, May 25, 2008 (Memorial Day Weekend)
9am-11pm

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N.River Rd, Rosemont , IL 60018
Theme: “Challenges Facing Muslim American Families”

Workshops

Four dynamic and interactive workshops, lead by experts in the field will cover the following key challenges:
Time: 9am-5pm

Workshop #1
9am-10.30am
Title: “Finding Soul Mates”

Workshop #2
10.45am-12.15pm
Title: “Secrets of Matrimonial Harmony”

Workshop #3
1.45pm-3.15pm
Title: “Breakups & Makeups”

Workshop #4
3.30pm-5pm
Title: “Scream Free Parenting”

All workshops are free

Register by
telephone: 773 775-1990
fax: 847 568-9866
on line : www.mycommunitybuilders.com

Free Parking with validation for all attendees in the Convention Center Garage (across the street from the Convention Center)

Bazaar

Time: 9am-6pm

Presenting Clothing, Jewelry, Handicrafts, Books, Services

Booths: table size 6’x2’
For Businesses & Vendors $100 each
For Non Profit Orgs $50 each
To participate call 773 775-1990

Free Parking with validation in the Convention Center Garage

Banquet & Cultural Program

Time: 6pm-11pm
Community Builders Award for 2008

Community Builders Annual Report
An Evening of Memorable Songs & Chantings
Tickets: $75 per person
$50 for students with ID

To purchase
Call 773 775-1990
Go on line at www.mycommunitybuilders.com to pay by credit card or Paypal

Free Parking with validation in the Convention Center Garage

Convention Souvenir

To advertise call 773 775-1990 or fax 847 568-9866 or email info@mycommunitybuilders.com

Become a Sponsor
Call 773 775-1990 or visit www.mycommunitybuilders.com for details

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Only few lucky Muslims got a chance to see the inner of
the Ka’aba
Jazak-Allah o Khair

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Invitation from The High Atlas Foundation

Dear Maghreb Association of North America,
The High Atlas Foundation will be hosting a reception on the evening of June 13th (5:30pm-7:30pm) at the residence of Moroccan Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Aziz Mekouar. Proceeds from the event will benefit HAF's projects with rural Moroccan communities. More information can be found here: http://www.highatlasfoundation.org/events.php.

Could you please let your members know by including this event on your website and/or via your regualar e-communications? Thank you for helping us to spread the word!

Thank you for your help and we hope you will be able to join us! Please do not hesitate to contact me at (646) 688-2946 if you wish additional information or if I can answer any questions.

Warm regards,

Kate McLetchie
Country Director Morocco

kate@highatlasfoundation.org
www.highatlasfoundation.org
Calling from the U.S. (646) 688-2946
Calling from Morocco 037 77 38 50
Mobile in Morocco 048 01 13 98

High Atlas Foundation
Park West Station
PO Box 21081
New York, NY 10025 USA

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Job Opening

If you or anyone that you know is looking for a position at micron in semiconductor in Manassas, Virginia. Please send your resume to Brother Samir email: samirmaaninou@yahoo.com
They are looking for engineers with B.S degrees in EE, Chem or Mechanical Engineering.

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Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The father of our beloved Brother Mouniime from Morocco has passed away
MANA Family sends its condolence to his Family.
To send yours please call him at 011-212-37 80 03 54

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MANA "the youth committee"organizes "Bowling Trip for sisters"

Assalamu Alaikum,

Bowling Trip for Youth sisters .

Please come and join MANA for a fun physical and enjoyable activity at Irving Park Bowling Lanes

Location:
5708 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois

Date: Saturday March 15 from 12-5pm

Cost: $8.00 per person playing. Includes 2 bowling games and rental shoes. Please bring the exact amount

lunch location to be annouced later this week
for more information Please call :847.224.3570
Wassalam

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OUR CONDOLENCE

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna ilayhi Raje’oun
The father of sister Saadia Souaber from Morocco has passed away
MANA Family sends its condolence to her Family.
To send yours please email Sister Saadia at: asouaber@yahoo.com

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Speedy Recovery

MANA family wishes speedy recovery to Brother Mostafa Graini from Algeria. He's in the Hospital for surgery. You can call him at 773-474-1481

A letter from Brother Mostafa