Board of Trustees Elections
On Saturday, May 31, at 7:00PM, the Election Sub-Committee made the first call for our community to vote for the BOT 3 opening positions. 358 registered members were needed for a quorum, but only 21 registered members showed up – including the 3 members of the Election Sub-Committee.
The 21 registered members consisted of 18 brothers and 3 sisters.
The next call is scheduled for Saturday, June 14 at 7:00PM. 236 registered members will be needed for a quorum.
The Election Sub-Committee thanks all the members who showed up tonight, and special thanks for Cecep for preparing the site for the election.
New Haven Islamic Cent,
Election Sub-Committee
Previous Announcements
Assalamu alaykum,
Important Election Dates:
Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 7:00PM @ unit #5, Meet & Greet Event: Community members would meet face to face with the BOT candidates.
We will also demo the new electronic vote method.
“Confirmed” Election Dates:
Saturday, May 31, 2025, Election 1st Call:
For election to take place, at least 50% of the registered community members must be present. If this requirement is not met, then the election will be postponed for two weeks
Saturday, June 14, 2025, Election 2nd call:
For election to take place, at least 33% of members must be present. Again, if this requirement is not met, then the election will be postponed for two weeks.
Saturday, June 28, 2025, Election 3rd call:
A minimum of 20 registered members must be present for the election to take place.
2025 Board of Trustees Candidates – More to be posted when received
Asaf Sheikh
Part of our great NHIC community for the last 37 years. Elected as the first NHIC Vice president of the Board of Trustees in 2013 and then as the President in 2017 and served a full four year term.
In business for fifty years with extensive management experience in both “For-Profit” and for “Non-Profit“ Corporations.
Shairmin Uddin
My name is Shairmin Uddin, and I am currently serving as the Teacher/ Leader in Me Lighthouse Coordinator at Bedford Park Elementary School. I am also a doctoral candidate in the Southern Connecticut State University in the Education and Leadership Policy Program. I have experience teaching, and curriculum development for 15 years. I am highly interested in applying for the Board of Trustee position at NHIC to fulfill my passion for helping our community with any needs, especially with establishing a full-time accredited Islamic School. Insha’Allah in the future I would like to serve as the school leader to help bring a positive school culture and rigorous instruction to help our students for college and career readiness. I am currently living in West Haven, Connecticut and often use the masjid premises in NHIC with my family to attend prayers and events. I love this community and would love to serve this community in any way I can.
Jamal Shreiteh
I moved to the state 1984 and I’ve been living here since.
I have masters in Industrial Engineering from UNH, married with three children.
Radouane Nasry
I Radouane Nasry has been a member of this community since he chose New Haven County as a place of residence 27 years ago. He is married and a father of 3 children. Mr Nasry became especially active as a Muslim after 9/11 where he used his position as an educator to speak about “ Being a Muslim in America” in several schools as well as houses of worship throughout Connecticut. He currently teaches languages at Guilford High School.
Dr. Nabab Khan
Joined the NHIC community in 2022. Originally from Delhi, India. Current position: Scientist, Neuroscience Department, Yale University (joined 2021). Publications: 35, International renounce journals
Mahmoud Tahir
Current BOT member seeking to run again for the next elections.
Jamal Shreiteh
Asaf Sheikh
Shairmin Uddin
Radouane Nasry
Dr. Nabab Khan
Mahmoud Tahir
Bylaws Section 6.3.2 VOTING Membership
Any individual who is regularly in the NHIC and known by the Imam and or the EC qualifies to become
a member. A member shall have the right to vote in the General Assembly meetings. Periodic
review of the membership shall be done by the EC to check the voting rights.
1 – PARTICIPATING IN MOST OF the NHIC ACTIVITIES.
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2 – DONORS/VOLUNTEERS
3 – AGE 18+.
4 – MEMBER FOR AT LEAST 1 YEAR.
5 – LEGAL STATUES, permanent resident or a U.S. citizen.
6 – PARTICIPATING IN AT LEAST 1 GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING IN THE YEAR OF THE ELECTION.
Members must show their Connecticut ID or driver’s license alongside with the up-to-date
information in order to vote. Any changes to the information must be reported within 30
days.
NHIC Membership Form
NHIC Membership Form.pdf
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