[chapter-delegates] chapters work

[Narelle Clark]

Hi all

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Veni Markovski [mailto:veni at veni.com]
> Sent: Saturday, 7 May 2005 5:46 AM
> 
> First idea: wi-fi
> I had another idea recently, and I want to share it with you 
> and others: the wireless internet access and the security (or 
> lack of) behind it. While in some countries this is still a 
> new service, sooner or later it will come there. In Bulgaria 
> thanks to 802.11b many people got on the Internet at times 
> when the telecom monopolist would not allow leased lines or 
> enough dial-up POPs. But that's another story. 
> The important issue here is that people are often unaware of 
> the risks that come with wi-fi. 
> ISOC chapters can teach them on that!

ISOC chapters can be a fabulous vehicle for general education on a range of Internet access and technology systems.

We've run evening meetings on IPv6 (and will probably do more) and one day conferences on a range of technical and social topics. See www.isoc-au.org.au/DTF05, http://www.isoc-au.org.au/CTF03/, http://www.isoc-au.org.au/DTF, and http://www.isoc-au.org.au/CTF

The most successful events tap local infrastructure and whoever is visting from the broader ISOC at the time. There is a surprising amount of travel going on!

We all need to be reminded that when that miracle occurs and you get some reason to travel, it is worth visiting the other ISOC chapters.

WiFi is another good example of where ISOC can add value to members and the wider community. 
 
> Second idea: blogging
> Another proposal (thanks to the positive responses I received 
> in the last days!): perhaps we could start kind of chapters' 
> blog, where every chapter will add their activities, on top 
> of the monthy newsletter? Thus we'll be able to hear news 
> from all over the Internet world, in real time. I think this 
> will also allow people who are busy to read/write in the 
> list, to go to one place and see what has happened - with 
> comments, etc. Is there anyone here who's a keen blogger? If 
> not, I can talk to Joichi Ito (joi.ito.com) - one of the most 
> famous bloggers. 


Why not just point to ISOC bloggers? Compile a list and have it on the ISOC web site linking to the blogs of ISOC members, and chapter reps.


> Third idea: funding
> ISOC chapters are mainly volunteer organizations, with 
> limited or no funding. We need to change that. If there is 
> another chapter that actually has a budget, that is 
> performing long-term projects, please, let us know. We need 
> to unite efforts and share expenses. Thus we'll be able to 
> build a self-sustainable model for all chapters.
> For the EU chapters possible funding could come under the 
> different EU-programs. Patrick, what do you think? 

Agreed, though must admit we're all pressed for time...


Cheers

Narelle
VP ISOC-AU
in Australia