[Chapter-delegates] Announcing New Programmes to support Chapter Development in 2009

[Anne Lord]

Dear Colleagues,

In response to the survey of Chapter needs launched last year, we are  
pleased to be able to announce two new programmes to support Chapter  
Development in 2009.  Both programmes will be launched at the  
beginning of Q2 (April) and both programmes will work to support  
multiple goals: funding support, Chapter membership recruitment and re- 
invigoration,  raising Chapter visibility and leadership development.

CHAPTER EVENTS FUNDING PROGRAMME

Every Chapter that meets minimum criteria will be eligible to receive  
$US 2,000 once per year under the Chapter Events Funding Programme.   
The funding is to be used exclusively for  re-invigorating existing  
Chapter members and/or recruitment of NEW members to the Chapter  
through an event which can be either virtual or in person. The money  
can be used to pay for costs associated with putting on the event.   
Through our extended network, ISOC may also be able to help with  
speakers at your event - just contact us to see what is possible.   
Full details of the Chapter Events programme will be available at the  
beginning of Q2.  As with all programmes we will be looking for your  
feedback on how to improve the programme as we go along.

CHAPTER TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

The Chapter Travel Fellowship Programme is a competitive programme. It  
is currently being trailed with Chapter delegates in the LAC region to  
support attendance at the  one day Chapters workshop in Mexico.  It  
provides for a round trip economy class fare, accommodation and food  
to support attendance at an event. For those who receive an award, the  
programme has clear requirements for knowledge transfer back into the  
Chapter and wider community locally as well as between Chapters in the  
form of future events, seminars and reports.  Full details of the  
programme will be available at the beginning of Q2.

We are excited about the potential of these two programmes to assist  
with strengthening and enhancing Chapter visibility in 2009 and look  
forward to working with you in the coming year.

Best wishes,
Anne and Sabrina

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Anne Lord, Senior Manager                             <lord at isoc.org>
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