[Chapter-delegates] Review of Chapter Application for Nepal.

[Franck Martin]

Anne,

Many thanks for this information. Many thanks also for raising the issue
on what is a chapter and what should be the criteria to open or close a
chapter.

Personally, I have the feeling that a successful chapter starts by
getting it a legal status in the country it is based. I see F seems to
fulfill this part and it would be interesting to know which chapter is
legally registered. Saying that, I also acknowledge the difficulty in
some countries to officially register anything. So it should not be a
hard criteria, but it would be helpful to know which chapter have gained
this status and which chapter in formation is aiming for this status.

Finally, could you please give us an indication of how many chapters are
in formation as of today?

Anne Lord wrote:
> Dear Chapter Delegates,
>
> ISOC is submitting Chapter applications to this mailing list to give  
> you an opportunity to comment on them.  We are interested to hear if  
> you feel there are reasons why a Chapter application should not be  
> accepted. You are also welcome to offer statements of support.
>
> To date, criteria to date for evaluating Chapter applications and  
> Bylaws has been straightforward: unless there's a good reason not to  
> accept a proposed Chapter it is approved.  However, as part of  
> reviewing this process, ISOC is open to suggestions on additional  
> criteria you believe are relevant. Since you are already successful  
> operating Chapters, you are best positioned to comment on what is  
> likely to be successful.
>
> The application is copied below for your consideration. As the  
> holiday season is approaching for many people, a slightly longer  
> period for response is given. If you have any comments, questions or  
> concerns, please reply by 12th January 2007 to <chapters at isoc.org>.
>
> Many thanks in advance for your co-operation,
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Anne
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