TAM ’09 Wrap-up Package
We’ve developed for you a comprehensive package with presentations, surveys, and other useful materials from TAM 2009. Please take advantage of these materials to stimulate discussion in your usras, to refresh the ideas and concepts, to review a session you may have missed, and to spread the TAM’s benefit to members who could not attend.
TAM ’09 Package
General Materials
Presentations
Add comment November 24, 2009
Beyond TAM: A Letter to All MAS Members
TAM 2009 concluded this past weekend, with close to 700 MAS members attending the four TAMs in Washington DC, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Detroit. The goal of TAM was to create a mission-centered mindset in all MAS members, and many attendees emerged energized and excited about the work ahead. A comprehensive wrap-up package, including the full-length powerpoint presentations, results of surveys, and other TAM ’09 materials, will be available shortly. Meanwhile, we wanted to draw your attention to a special letter, “Beyond the TAM.” Please take the time to read it.
The letter is directed to all MAS members and leaders, whether they attended TAM or not. It serves to remind all of us of the high commitment needed to fulfill our mission and make sure, after our return from TAM, that we’ve already started on the road ahead. You can read the pdf version of the letter or scroll down for the complete text.
Beyond the TAM
A Letter to all MAS members and leaders
Dear members and leaders of the Muslim American Society,
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmtullah wa Barakatuh. I ask Allah that this message reaches you, your families, and your communities in the best of health and iman. Alhamdulillah, TAM has concluded, with close to 700 MAS members attending four regional meetings in Washington DC, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Detroit.
A Transforming Experience
As many of you expressed in your own words, TAM 2009 was a transforming experience. (more…)
Add comment November 19, 2009
TAM Registration Deadlines
If you’re still considering attending a TAM, you are running out of time! TAM South registration deadline is in two days, on Wednesday Oct. 28. TAM West deadline is on Sunday Oct. 31. On-site registration may not be available if the TAM is full, so be sure to secure your spot by registering now!
Below are the hotel names and addresses for the South and West TAMs. You can also take a look at the Letter to TAM Attendees and the latest TAM Trailer. Got questions? See if they’re answered in the TAM FAQ.
Hotel information:
TAM SOUTH
DoubleTree Hotel
1981 N Central Expwy Richardson, TX 75080
Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport (DFW)
TAM WEST
Best Western Heritage Inn
8179 Spruce Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Main Event at:
MAS Youth Center
8423 Rochester AVe, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
TAM Mid-West
HOTEL TBD
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Add comment October 26, 2009
TAM East Reflections
TAM East in Washington D.C. last weekend was an overwhelming experience with more than 200 attendees. Here on the MAS Tarbiya blog you are invited to share your reflections, thoughts, and personal action plans in the comment section of this post. This will help continue the networking and friendships of TAM, and also spread the benefit to all of the other members who either did not attend or are still debating whether to attend an upcoming TAM.
Let’s continue to have a virtual TAM on the east coast, sharing and benefiting from each other, allowing the spirit of TAM to continue motivating us! Share your thoughts in the comment section!
Next stop for TAM: Dallas, TX!
East TAM 09, Washington, DC on Oct. 16-18 *Sold out*
South TAM 09, Dallas, TX on Oct. 30-Nov. 1
West TAM 09, Ontario, CA on Nov. 6-8
Midwest TAM 09, Detroit, MI on Nov. 13-15
Register for an upcoming TAM here.
7 comments October 21, 2009
Letter to TAM Attendees
Register for TAM ‘09 Discover the Mission today! Late registration fees will apply after October 15.
East TAM 09, Washington, DC on Oct. 16-18 *Sold out*
South TAM 09, Dallas, TX on Oct. 30-Nov. 1
West TAM 09, Ontario, CA on Nov. 6-8
Midwest TAM 09, Detroit, MI on Nov. 13-15
Letter to TAM ’09 Attendees
Dear brothers and sisters, members of the Muslim American Society,
Assalam alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh.
Welcome to the Tarbiya Annual Meeting (TAM) 2009! I would like to share with you some of my thoughts on this momentous occasion. (more…)
2 comments October 15, 2009
TAM Trailer #3: Mission Impossible?
Register for TAM ’09 Discover the Mission today! Registration prices go up again starting October 15.
East TAM 09, Washington, DC on Oct. 16-18 *Sold out*
South TAM 09, Dallas, TX on Oct. 30-Nov. 1
West TAM 09, Ontario, CA on Nov. 6-8
Midwest TAM 09, Detroit, MI on Nov. 13-15
Mission Impossible? Discover the Mission to find out!
2 comments October 13, 2009
TAM East is Full
East TAM 09, Washington, DC on Oct. 16-18
South TAM 09, Dallas, TX on Oct. 30-Nov. 1
West TAM 09, Ontario, CA on Nov. 6-8
Midwest TAM 09, Detroit, MI on Nov. 13-15
Registration for TAM 09 is ongoing at the regular rates. Be sure to register before prices go up again on Oct. 15 (one week away).
TAM East (Washington DC, Oct. 16-18) is currently FULL and there is a waiting list. Attempts are being made to accommodate more people, but until then no more registrants will be accepted. We will update you if the TAM East capacity increases. You are encouraged to register and attend any of the other TAMs.
Please check out all of our TAM material!
Add comment October 8, 2009
Trailer #2 & LAST DAY for TAM Early Registration
Earlier this year, the MAS BOT issued a new mission statement, but how many of us have really grasped its depth and significance? How does tarbiya fit in to the picture? What will change and what stays the same? The best place to learn answers to these questions is TAM ’09, the only national meeting for MAS members this year!
Still have questions? Read the TAM FAQ
Program Description
TAM this year is going to be an incredible event that you won’t want to miss. MAS members will be gathering from all over the country to strengthen their belief in the mission, deepen their understanding of the role of tarbiya in the mission, build the skills that will help them become active tarbiya-practitioners, and use critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to tackle some of our challenges.
Session and workshop titles include Tarbiya for Outreach: Learning How to Apply Tarbiya to Organized Events and with all kinds of People; MAS: A Society to Fulfill an Obligation: Examining the Arguments behind the Need for Collective Work and a Movement; Reexamining the Usra: Using Critical Thinking to Evaluate an Important Tarbiya Tool; and Maintaining the Spirit of the Muslim Activist: Renewing our Connection with Allah.
There will also be a Tarbiya Skills Clinic session which will include clinics such as “Dealing with Challenges,” “Youth Counseling,” “Usra Troubleshooting,” and “How to Organize a Tarbiya-Oriented Camp.” MAS leadership will be present at every TAM to answer questions and provide perspective. At night, members will join together in night prayer and uplifting dua.
Who can attend?
For more information on logistics and who can attend, please view the TAM FAQ.
Add comment September 30, 2009
TAM ’09 FAQ
We developed a set of answers to the most commonly asked questions about the upcoming TAMS. Check out the TAM FAQ to learn more about who should come, registration, transportation and program details.
You will find answers to questions like,
“I’m not involved in my local tarbiya work. Can I still attend?”
“When does it start and end?”
“Do we have to attend the TAM closest to us?”
“Do we have to stay at the hotel?”
“Who are the speakers?”
…and more answers to questions you have asked us! Read the TAM FAQ here.
Register today for TAM ’09. Only three days left until the early registration deadline!
1 comment September 28, 2009
TAM ’09 Trailer
Register for TAM here. Early registration ends Sept. 30.
8 comments September 23, 2009
