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About Us

The UETIANS Lahore Endowment Foundation, www.ulefusa.org, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization registered in The State of Texas, founded and supported by University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (UET) alumni. Our primary mission is to establish an Endowment that directly benefits UET Lahore. The Endowment aims to enhance the institution’s pursuit of academic excellence as explained through the following mission statement.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in the foundation is open to all UET Lahore alumni. The Endowment is overseen by a Board of Directors with a three-year term, elected by the membership.

  • Associate Member, minimum donation of US$100 per annum.
  • Voting Member, minimum donation of US$1000 per annum with rights to vote
  • Lifetime Member, aggregate US$50,000 donation with rights to vote and be elected to The Board

GENERAL BODY

The General Body consists of the Foundation’s Members and serves the following functions:

  • Receives annual audited reports of the Foundation through emails or other effective means.
  • Elects the Foundation Board in accordance with the bylaws.

These meetings of the General Body are referred to as the General Assembly. Regular meetings of the General Assembly shall be convened annually at a time and place determined by the Board. Special meetings of the General Assembly may be called by the Chairperson of the Board upon a written request by a majority of all Board members or upon a written request by twenty (20) percent of all voting members in good standing. The quorum for the General Assembly shall consist of not less than one-third of the total voting members.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Foundation’s Board of Directors will include a Chairperson, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. This governing body will be tasked with overseeing and coordinating foundation activities, including the management of day-to-day operations, by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures. It’s important to note that officers will not receive any compensation for their time, except for the Executive Administrator and any staff members approved for compensation by the Board.

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Advisors are UETIANS, that are leaders in Education and Technology and can contribute and advise in introducing new technologies and any enhancements in &D projects that help achieve excellence in education at our Alma Mater. Advisors will act as an important lynchpin in driving key R&D projects and Technology Lab upgrades.

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AREA AMBASSADORS

Area Ambassadors are UETIANS and leaders in their community, passionate and who can help promote common cause within their networks, assist the board in fundraising efforts, participate in elections, and contribute to the foundation’s progress.

Academic Excellence

Introducing emerging technologies, upgrading facilities, engaging foreign trained instructors, and establishing state-of-the-art laboratories.

Engaging with the Private Sector

Supporting advanced research and development (R&D), cultivating critical thinking, promoting entrepreneurship, and fostering collaboration with local and American industries.

Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation

Providing access to higher education for UET Lahore students, offering internships, supporting startups, and contributing to a stronger job market in both Pakistan and North America.

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Meet Our Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Meet Our Directors

Board of Directors Bylaws:

The affairs of the Foundation shall be governed by its Board of Directors. The Board shall have control of and be responsible for the management of the property/assets of the foundation. Board members shall elect a chair and secretary from elected board members.

1) The Board :

The Board The Foundation Board of Directors shall consist of no fewer than Three (3) and no more than eleven (11) members, elected for a term of three (3) years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. They will come through a process of elections or appointments approved by the Board. Board members from a single UET batch will preferably be limited to a maximum of two (2) at any given time.

2) The Chairperson :

Chair to the Board shall be elected by the two-thirds majority of the full Board of Directors for three (3) years. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board and have all powers and duties incident to such office. The Chairperson shall conduct and have charge of the affairs of the Endowment Fund subject to the approval of the Board. The Chairperson at each meeting of the Board shall provide a summary of actions taken since the last board meeting.

3) Board Member Removal :

The Board with the concurrence of a minimum of 3/4 of the board, may remove any member of the Board and elect a successor for the remaining unexpired term. No director shall be removed without an opportunity to be heard and notice of such motion shall be given to the member in writing twenty (20) days prior to the meeting at which the motion shall be presented, setting forth the reasons of the Board for such action. Any of the following, if proven, will constitute a reason for such expulsions:

4) Board vacancy :

In the event of a vacancy due to the death, resignation, or inability to serve by a member of the Board, the Board will elect a person to fill the unexpired term.

4) Election to Board :

For election to the Board, consideration will be given to individuals who have experience /expertise in, (a) bringing special skills or talents to the Foundation, (b) have established an endowment or having experience managing a large organization, (c) have experience in fundraising for the endowment or elsewhere, and (d) with primary responsibilities, investment and making prudent spending choices for strengthening the endowment fund.

4) Vice Chair/Secretary:

Initial seven to eleven (7-15) members of founding board from the UET Alumni shall be nominated for three (3) years. To maintain continuity and diversity of the board, two (2) new board members shall be elected and added each of the first two (2) years to have eleven (11) member board, thereafter (1/3) board members, rounded to the nearest integer, shall be elected each year to replace the outgoing members.

BOARD OF ADVISORS

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Meet Our ADVISORS

A fifteen (15) member Advisory Board shall be constituted, whose members shall be Alumni and non-alumni of repute and significance, which can bring value to the Foundation and UET. A minimum of five (5) voting members can propose a name for Advisory Board in writing and shall be appointed with at least a two-thirds majority of the Board, for a term of three (3) years, limited to a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. The advisory board shall elect a chair by majority vote. and shall actively support the Foundation in fundraising, R&D, and technology transfer initiatives and shall meet at least once each year on a fixed date with a minimum of 50% members present. The Foundation policy decisions shall be made by the Board, and the advice of the Board of Advisors shall not be binding but shall be considered meaningfully and be seen as considered meaningfully. All members of the Board or the Advisory Board shall be voluntary and no compensation for their time admissible except reasonable travel costs in the interest of endowment.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Whereas a board of directors focuses on governance, a board of advisors contributes advice and insight. That thought leadership, however, can have a powerful impact on a nonprofit’s perception. Often, advisory boards focus on specific areas of nonprofit needs or ambassadorship. Advisory members shape your outreach strategy by:

Chair to the Board shall be elected by the two-thirds majority of the full Board of Directors for three (3) years. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board and have all powers and duties incident to such office. The Chairperson shall conduct and have charge of the affairs of the Endowment Fund subject to the approval of the Board. The Chairperson at each meeting of the Board shall provide a summary of actions taken since the last board meeting.

Advisory Board is dedicated to any topic the board of directors needs help with or wants a new perspective. The advisory boards also play important symbolic roles. They show that advisors affiliate with the nonprofit organization, but decisions are up to the main board. Sometimes individuals considering starting their own nonprofit may discover an established nonprofit that could provide the service they have in mind through an umbrella programmatic advisory board.

On advice from the Board of Directors, the advisory board may develop its own charter. This should spell out how members are added, what their term limits are, how they will report to the board, the meeting frequency and expectations, goals, and so on. 

AREA AMBASSADORS

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Meet Our AREA AMBASSADORS

Bay Area CA

Engr. Fahim Shafi

Los Angles

Asim Ali Khan

Seattle

Omer Hassan

Tampa

Shahzad Ahmad

Atlanta

Engr. Shaukat Ali Syed

Houston

Engr. Izhar Ahmed

Dallas

Engr. Umaira Ikram

Chicago

Engr. Tariq Junejo

Detroit

TBD

Washington DC

Engr. Imran Akram

Washington DC

Sohail Z Zaidi

New Jersey

TBD

New York

Engr. Shafqat Chaudhary.

Boston

Engr. Kevan Qadre

Pittsburgh

Ahmed Asif Kamal

Area ambassadors are selected by the board for each urban center to promote foundation objectives and these are all UETIANS that include leading educationists, technologists and entrepreneurs who share the same passion and have agreed to support the cause in their areas of network. Area Ambassadors based on their availability of time and interest can be elected to board of directors as their interests grow with the cause. The Board has selected following urban centers and named area ambassador as per list.