BCMA North Shore Chapter

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

• Install Halal Monitoring and Certification Process throughout BC.
• Establish Hilal Watch groups throughout BC.
• Develop and Execute Islamic Educational and Daawa Programs.
• Clarify and establish the new roles and responsibilities of our Imams and Marriage officers.
• Work towards unity of all Muslims in BC.

EDUCATION SERVICES

• Review and strengthen existing school programs and academic innovations.
• Improve remuneration package to attract and retain good teachers.
• Foster parental involvement to maintain a high level of confidence in our schools and increase enrollment.
• Streamline and improve current registration and school planning processes.
• Establish guidelines to promote transparency and accountability among all stakeholders.
• Promote community awareness and involvement in our schools.

FUNERAL SERVICES

• Negotiate and secure as many burial plots as available at all locations, especially at the Vedder View Cemeteries.
• Train a fully licensed Muslim funeral director in accordance with BPCPA guidelines and legislation under The Funeral Services Act of Canada.
• Document both the legal and Islamic requirements and train others at key locations to conduct the burial services.
• Review proposal to partner with Vedder View Cemetery to develop the cemetery to obtain additional 15,000 burial plots.
• Study the feasibility to construct a fully operational funeral home to decrease ongoing funeral cost.
• Establish a toll free number for reporting all deaths and inquires about burial services.

SOCIAL SERVICES

• Investigate, plan and arrange for seniors’ Assisted Living facilities.
• Organize seniors get together for teas/lunches/field trips.
• Arrange a walkathon to raise funds for food bank and meals for homeless and needy.
• Initiate feasibility of blood donor clinics at each Masajid.
• Investigate provision for foster homes, women’s shelter, pre-schools and other welfare support services.
• Establish Scholarship Programs and organize with City Halls to recognize Muslim Festivals.
• Establish Half Hour programs on Islamic based Broadcast through Local TV and/or Radio stations

YOUTH SERVICES

• Formulate guidelines and policies for Youth Group at each Branch/Chapter for common good.
• Develop a program of events and activities with focus on Islamic values and leadership training.
• Conduct yearly Muslim Youth Convention inclusive of all Youth groups from Universities/ Colleges and other Muslim Associations.
• Facilitate the establishment of Muslim Youth Club at all High Schools and Colleges to facilitate mentor programs.
• Cooperate and interact with National and International Youth Groups to strengthen brotherhood for the future.

SPORTS AND RECREATION SERVICES

• “DAWA THROUGH SPORTS AND RECREATION” Promote healthy Sports activities through each Masajid by Organizing 3 or 4 multi-sports Tournaments per year.
• Establish an Annual Sports and Recreation Day in conjunction with other Provinces to establish new relationships.
• Organize Summer Picnics and Annual Family Dinner Cruise.
• Organize Monthly Family and Senior’s Recreational Programs (i.e. Field Trips, Nature Explorers, and Salmon Bon Voyage etc).
• Initiate Ongoing Sports Leagues for our Youth in order to foster stronger brotherhood.