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We are excited to announce that the <b><a href="https://isoc.box.com/s/mmcgdqvoljij9nnkmn8vxeqqfquuqcsi" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-attrib-id="link-5830b26a-13e5-46b5-9ff4-93ed27f8cafb" data-outlook-id="f7263cd7-e8cb-4a72-b29c-9bf726582bca" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">2026
List of Chapter Peer Mentors</a></b> is now available as a resource to support collaboration and knowledge sharing across our chapter community.<br>
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This initiative brings together experienced chapter leaders from around the world who have generously volunteered their time and expertise to help fellow chapters and their leadership teams succeed. We are deeply grateful to these mentors for their commitment
to strengthening our global chapter network.</span></p>
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</b>Mentors are available to offer peer guidance on a wide range of topics, including:</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; text-transform: none;">Developing Chapter Activities</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; text-transform: none;">Membership Growth and Engagement</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; text-transform: none;">Chapter Communications (from strategy to implementation)</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; text-transform: none;">Chapter Leadership Elections (including serving as election observers)</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; text-transform: none;">Local Partnerships, Fundraising, and Sponsorships</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; text-transform: none;">Non-profit Management (including local legal registration)</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; text-transform: none;">Chapter Formation Guidance and Support</span></p>
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How to Connect with a Peer Mentor:</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We encourage you to reach out directly to mentors whose experience aligns with your needs. This initiative is peer-driven and self-directed, enabling flexible,
practical support between chapters. The chapter peer mentor list is also accessible via the Resources section of the Internet Society Leader Portal.</span></p>
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Don't hesitate to connect with a mentor — even a quick conversation can provide valuable insights and support!</span></p>
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We hope this initiative strengthens connections across our global chapter community and helps chapters thrive in 2026.</span></p>
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Many thanks,</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">On behalf of the Internet Society Community Engagement Team</span></p>
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