For our anniversary event, MPA is bringing together leaders to provide a road map for building a strong American Muslim community. Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf of the Cordoba Initiative has been a pivotal figure in the struggle of American Muslims to find our voice. Ramsey Clark, a former US Attorney General, has been a tireless advocate for the rule of law and the rights of all Americans, particularly minorities. Professor Liyakat Takim is a widely respected scholar and former Imam who has authored numerous academic works on the progress of Muslim communities in North America. MPA is pleased to bring this event to you in partnership with Rice University’s Boniuk Center for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance. 

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Meeting Agenda

5.00 PM . . . Registration, Networking,
                    Members Meet & Greet with Speakers
5.30 PM . . . Maghrib Prayers
6.00 PM . . . Program commences with Quran recitation
6.05 PM . . . Panel Introduced by Mike Pardee,
                    Exec. Dir., Rice University Boniuk Center
Panel I: Creating an American Muslim Identity
6.10 PM . . . Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf
6.20 PM . . . Dr. Liyakat Takim
Panel II: Building a Strong Community
6.30 PM . . . Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf
6.40 PM . . . Dr. Liyakat Takim
6.50 PM . . . Q&A – Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf &
                    Dr. Liyakat Takim
7.20 PM . . . Ramsey Clark, Protecting Our Civil
                    Liberties
7.40 PM . . . Q&A
7.55 PM . . . MPA Updates, Call To Action & Dua
8.00 PM . . . Dinner

• All MPA members and attendees must register online by November 8th.
• The event is free for MPA members.
• Non-members: $35 in advance, or $40 at the door (space permitting).
• Students: $30 in advance, or $35 at the door (space permitting).
• Complimentary self parking will be available at the Crowne Plaza.
• Complimentary baby-sitting will be available for ages 2-10.
• Buffet dinner will be served (halal, zabihah).
• Business attire is requested.
• Prayer space will be available.  
• Take advantage of our membership for $125 for the 2012-13 membership year - it includes free attendance to this anniversary event and 4 additional networking events in 2013.