Media Release
Riyadh, Mar 24: The DKMO (Dakshina Karnataka Muslim Okkoota), Riyadh conducted its 4th Annual General Body Meeting on the 1st of March 2013, at the Conference Hall of the East Ramad Hotel.
Immediately after the Friday prayers, members gathered for a sumptuous lunch served in the dining room. The meeting was well attended by over 200 members, who represented most of the taluks of South Karnataka. The members cleared all their previous dues and then proceeded to the conference room.
DKMO – Riyadh has been in existence for the past 4 years and in the forefront of providing support to the community members at the time of need. DKMO has been working hard on their unique program FRF (Family Relief Fund) scheme, whereby each member is enrolled for a sum of SR 100.
In event of death of a member in Saudi Arabia, the committee spreads the word to all members to contribute a minimal sum of SR 25, so as to provide comfort to his family members back home. So far the families of 6 FRF members have received the funds following the death of the member. Over the years DKMO has also provided air tickets to repatriate some ailing brothers who could not afford to pay for it. DKMO has also funded a Library and supported poor students for their education.
DKMO has not only contributed, but has also worked to collect funds for the release of an imprisoned brother in Saudi Arabia. Recently it has supported the education fees of a courageous Dr Meha Jabeen who in spite of her disabilities, is pursuing her MD degree in Mangalore.
The AGBM started with the recitation of some verses of the Holy Quran by Br Mohammed Musliar. The program was compered by Br Haneef NS who invited the treasurer Br Abbas Uchil to present the balance sheet for the term.
The accounts were accepted by the gathered members. Then the general secretary, Br Abdul Aziz Bajpe briefed about the progress of DKMO activities and the funds disbursed for various cases. Br. Yusuf Baithar, President of DKMO addressed the audience by quoting verses from the Holy Quran and Hadith to bring out the feeling of brotherhood amongst Muslims and the qualities required of every Muslim, to understand and support his fellow men. He also announced the new initiative of DKMO to fight the menace of DOWRY and the plan to garner support from individuals and other organisations.
The president then dissolved the existing committee and called Br. Sheikh G.K and Br Abdul Lathif to conduct the elections. Members were asked to voluntarily join the new committee and lend a hand in carrying out the noble task. An astounding 41 members joined the new committee. The office bearers were elected unanimously and the list for the new term is as follows:
Haneef NS- president
Nazeer Kashipatna- vice president
Imtiyaz Shaikh- vice president
Muzaffar Ali- gen secretary
Asif Kannur - joint secretary
Abbas Uchila - treasurer
Abbas Ullal- joint treasurer
Abdul Aziz Bajpe- co-ordinator
Fazalur Rehman Gangully- auditor
Yusuf Baitar - advisor
Ismail Shafi - advisor
Abubaker Bondel- co-ordinator
Abdul Lathif- media co-ordinator
The new president Br Haneef NS called all brothers to support DKMO in its efforts and enroll new members to make the task easy and make DKMO a success.