Rumi, Rezaul Aziz

I am Rezaul Aziz, also known as Rumi, and it is with great honor that I present myself as a the Executive Vice President position for the 2024–2025 term. In the past term, I had the privilege of serving our community as the Director of the Program. During this time, I wholeheartedly dedicated myself to implementing a diverse array of programs—ranging from Community Service, National, Charity, Sports, Educational, Cultural, to International Events—all with a steadfast focus on achieving Organizational Excellence. Our collective efforts were acknowledged with the prestigious ‘Best Organization Award’ within the Bangladesh-American community, recognizing our outstanding performance.

These experiences have equipped me with the skills and insights necessary to lead our community to new heights. As the Executive Vice President, my commitment is unequivocal: I pledge to foster an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but valued. Ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs, I will hold myself and others accountable for the commitments we make to the community. I am here to serve you, to amplify your concerns and ideas, and to work towards a future where our community not only survives but thrives.

As the Executive Vice President, my primary duties and responsibilities include:

1. In the event the position of President falls absent/vacant, the executive vice-president shall take over as the acting President
2. Assist the President, in every possible way, in performing his/her duties
3. Chair the meetings in the absence of the President or when the President is unable to present
4. Responsibility shall be but not limited to, to act as the chief liaison between the Board of Directors and the election commission
5. Prepare the annual report of the Association and present that to the Registered Members at the end of the term
6. Coordinate with the Director of Finance and assist for the submission of tax returns, if any, on time
7. Operate the bank accounts of the Association in conjunction with the President and the Director of Finance as co-signatories
8. Responsible for renewal of the Association’s registration status in the state where it is registered and also for maintaining the status with the Internal Revenue Services
9. Coordinate among different subcommittees and provide necessary assistance
10. Responsible for quality assurance and quality check of the events and guide or assist the Director for successful event execution
11. Coordinate and address legal aspects and work as the prime contact of the Association in regards to legal issues
12. Work as the prime contact for any compliance issues including social, regulatory etc.