Ijtima Travel Subsidy
Subsidy Guidelines for travel to national Ijtima
As has been the Jamaat tradition, members attend Ijtemas and Jalsas at their own expense, but Majlis can help where needed and requested. Following guidelines have been approved by National Amila for upcoming Shura and National Ijtima on September 18, 2015
- No subsidy for travel less than 300 miles from Silver Spring, MD.
- No subsidy for hotel accommodation, meals and parking.
- No subsidy for traffic tickets and incidental expenses.
- NO subsidy for trip insurance, seat upgrade and priority boarding.
Road Travel: Ansār driving in groups of 4 or more can request subsidy at $0.25 per mile (maximum reimbursement is $250). Distance between Silver Spring and local Majlis can be obtained from www.mapquest.com
Rental of car or van: requires prior approval but note that reimbursement will be 75% of total expense (rental + gas). Remaining 25% is to be contributed by travelers themselves. To request approval, Za‘īm should write to Sadr Majlis through Regional Nāzim before September 8th. Request must include estimated cost and names of Ansār traveling. .
Air Travel: 75% of coach class airfare; maximum reimbursement will be $250 (max $300 for West coast majalis). Lowest priced ticket must be purchased at least 3 weeks before departure.
Shura Delegates: Shura Delegates from majalis that are more than 300 miles from Silver Spring MD, are eligible for $0.25/mile for use of personal vehicle, or reasonable airfare up-to $450 (provided other requirements are also met). Higher reimbursement requires prior approval from Qa’id Maal or Sadr Majlis.
In case of hardship, additional subsidy may be available through regional Nāzim and Za‘īm Majlis.
To receive subsidy check on 9/20, members must complete the on-line expense voucher at http://ansarusa.org/expense-voucher by September 4 (AND attach all receipts and approvals, or send by email to Receipts@ansarusa.org)
