Mohammad Arif Udupi chosen JF Jeddah unit president

The programme commenced with the recitation of verses from holy Quran by Shaikh Saoud with the interpretation in Kannada which was followed by welcoming the dignitaries to dais by moderator Mohammad Arif.

Outgoing President B P Abid in his welcome address thanked all members and well wishers of Jamiyyatul Falah for their generous support and remembered each members contribution while formation of Jamiyyatul Falah 25 years back at Jeddah. Abid congratulated all on being part of the 25th year celebration of JF in community services and also highlighted the activities of JF in general in head quarter level.

General secretary Shaikh Saoud has presented a video documentary to the audience which describes how Jamiyyatul Falah is concerned and committed to the development of poor community in undivided coastal districts of Karnataka State. The video was so heart touching that some new guests has announced their life membership of JF and appreciated the dedication of all members of JF.

Presenting the annual report Shaikh Saoud has briefed about the activities and events conducted in the corresponding year 2012 – 2013.

Treasurer Mohammed Iqbal presented the financial report of JF Jeddah Unit on which all members have agreed and appreciated the process.

Chief guest of the event Shaikh Sabir Ali explained the situation how Jamiyyatul Falah was formed and difficulties faced by the members at the initial stage. He lauded and remembered all members who had contributed towards JF in its initial stage and said the seed they bowed 25 years ago has now become a big tree with its several branches in Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail and other areas.

In the period of 25 years several hundreds of people have served the community under the banner of JF with the only intention of seeking reward from the Creator.

Another chief guest Ayub Janjani, Correspondent of BBC World Urdu said, since the inception of Jamiyyatul Falah he has attended all AGBM of its Jeddah unit and noticed vibrant development of community services performed by JF members.

He said the peoples of South India especially those from coastal districts are more kind and always committed towards their duty compared to the peoples from other parts of India. Being north Indian he always advised the people and gave example of Jamiyyatul Falah to take as iconic motivation and follow its work in other part of the country, he said congratulating all members on celebrating  silver jubilee year.

The new executive committee election was conducted by S M Jafer and Ibrahim Bandadi which comprises 35 members including new faces.

The new executive committee has decided to conduct the office bearers’ selection at the same time and elected Mohamed Arif from Udupi as the President for JF Jeddah Unit for the period of 2013 – 2014. All EC members unanimously selected Shaikh Saoud to continue as general secretary and Mohammed Iqbal as the treasurer of the unit.

The Executive Committee 2013 – 2014:

Mohammad Arif-President

Nazir Ahmed Karkala-Vice President 1

Mohammed Saheb Belvai-Vice President 2

Shaikh Saoud Yakoob-General Secretary

Sayed Faheem-Joint Secretary

Mohammed Iqbal-Treasurer

Zahid Hussain-Joint Treasurer

Khaleel Ahmed Marnad-Chief Coordinator

Mohsin Sikandar-Meeting Coordinator

Mohammed Mansoor-NRCC Representative 1

S.M. Jaffer-NRCC Representative 2

B.P. Abid-NRCC Representative 3

Sayed Mohammed Shafy-Advisor - 1

Mazharuddin Ahmed Ullal-Advisor - 2

Mohammed Ateesh-Sports Secretary - 1

Mohammed Arshad Hussain-Sports Secretary - 2

Shaikh Mohammed Ansar-IT Coordinator - 1

Mohammed Farooq Manipal-IT Coordinator - 2

Abeed Hussain-IT Coordinator - 3

Iqbal Mirza-Auditor - 1

Shabulal Sabjan Saheb-Auditor - 2

Mohammed Ashfaq Hussain-Membership Coordinator 1

Mohinuddin Ahmed -Membership Coordinator 2

Habeeb Ur Rehman-Executive Member

Mohammed Rafik Moodbidri-Executive Member

Ibrahim Bandadi-Executive Member

Mohammed Nawaz Sharif-Executive Member

Mohammed Sakib Khair-Executive Member

Imthiyaz Ahmed -Executive Member

Faizee Abdul Razak Shaikh-Executive Member

Mohammed Rafik Kankanadi-Executive Member

Ameeruddin Shaikh-Executive Member

Salim Abdul Hai-Executive Member

Iqbal Hassan-Executive Member

Sayyad Asif-Executive Member

New president Mohammad Arif thanked all members for giving him the opportunity to serve as president of the esteemed unit and urged everyone to support JF on its various activities towards the betterment and educational cause of the community.

Mohammed Saheb in his vote of thanks extended his gratitude to the chief guests, patron members, life members, guests who attended the meeting and he also thanked the sponsor of the event Basem International Shipping and Logistics Co. Ltd for their dedicated commitment towards JF.

Shaikh Sabir Ali supplicated dua to conclude the meeting which was followed by delicious food served from Star Restaurant Jeddah.