Orientation August, 2013

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Agenda

Quick Background

Vision, Beliefs & Mission

Accomplishments

Connecting Nationally

National Organization Structure

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Who we are…

§  In 2001 a group of college students in Washington DC founded NAAP to provide graduating Arab students with a means to continue their community activism and involvement after graduating

§  They sought to channel their energies into community advancement while also developing their skills and networks in the professional arena

§  NAAP is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, volunteer-based organization dedicated to strengthening the Arab-American community

§  One of the fastest growing Arab-American organizations with chapters developing across the U.S.

§  Chapters – Washington DC, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston & Toledo

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What we believe…Collective Advancement.

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Belief Every Arab in America needs to connect to advance our community

Why? Through our collective contribution we strengthen our individual & community standing in America

How? Provide a channel for Arab-Americans to realize their passions and pursue their interests through community involvement

Community Orientation

Investing in Ourselves Unity in Diversity

Principled & Responsible Organizing

Inclusiveness Volunteerism

Values

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What we strive for…Collective Advancement

Our Vision A prosperous & influential Arab-American community connected through our national network

Our Mission To connect, organize & empower the Arab-American community

Our Goals Promote professional networking and social interaction among Arab-American and Arab professionals in the US and abroad

Educate both the Arab-American and non-Arab communities about Arab culture, identity, and concerns

Advance the Arab American community by empowering, protecting and promoting its political causes and interests in the US and abroad

within all levels of society

Support the Arab student movement in the United States

Serve society through volunteerism and community service efforts

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The world of NAAP…

NAAP Board of Directors

Washington DC

National Assembly

Representative Chapter Delegates

Federation Model

NAAP

NAAP-Chapters New York

Boston

Philadelphia Baltimore

Chicago

Houston

San Francisco Bay Area

Los Angeles

Toledo

New Jersey

Arab-American Networks

Tampa Dallas

Orlando

Seattle

Austin North Carolina

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What we’ve done… §  Through the continued efforts of its volunteers, NAAP has managed to build a highly respected and

deeply motivated organization with a vibrant, contemporary outlook on the problems and promise of the Arab-American community here in the U.S.

§  Some of NAAPs notable achievements:

National Local

§  Educational Panels §  Professional Networking Series §  Cultural, Film & Comedy Festivals §  Community Service Days §  Art exhibitions, book clubs §  GOTV Efforts §  Walk-a-thons (I.e. ING 12k race) §  Language Programs

§  National Conferences §  ElFunoun Debke Troupe Tour §  Nat’l Arab-American Community Service Days §  DAWN Campaign (aradawn.org) §  Nat’l Film Maker Competition

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Connect across the National Network!

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http://www.youtube.com/naapvideo

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