[Chapter-delegates] [Chapter-handbook] Chapter Handbook - Review of Section 3

[Carlos Vera Quintana]

Great Job this doc.

I have some comments

1. Language is not the only issue here. Localization of international or 
english situations not only mean language translation. Some 
internationalization effort should be made to include several international 
standard situations in this type of organizations.

2. Some option for chapters to move inside this framework is a must. I mean 
some flexible consideration so chapters can design and adapt their 
situations always inside the framework seems always to work in favor of 
chapters and their organization. Is not the same a chapter in USA, Europe, 
Asia or Latin America...

3. Donors and fund rising is a practical way for self sustainable chapters 
BUT please consider that in most of less developed countries, big 
organizations like Microsoft and their "microsoft ecosystem" (other hardware 
and software big names) most of times support international organizations. 
This mean that is better ISOC HQ to make the fund rising and distribute 
instead every small chapter make the work locally. Most of times 
international companies HQ say they already contribute internationally so 
the local office is more an administrative one with few or none capacity to 
support local chapters

More to come...


Carlos Vera
ISOC Ecuador


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From: "Wendy Rickard" <rickard at rickardgroup.com>
Sent: Monday, July 20, 2009 1:54 PM
To: <Chapter-handbook at elists.isoc.org>
Subject: [Chapter-handbook] Chapter Handbook - Review of Section 3

> Greetings Chapter Handbook Committee,
>
> As promised by Anne in her e-mail last week, I am attaching a draft of
> Section 3 of the Chapter Handbook. This Section covers what it takes
> to become a successful Chapter leader and to lead a successful Chapter.
>
> While there is still quite a bit more information that needs to be
> included (you'll note some of the gaps, particularly toward the end),
> Anne and I agree that this would be a good time to have the committee
> review the content. We are interested in your feedback in a number of
> areas, including:
>
> * How well is the content in this section organized? In other words,
> even though there will be hyperlinks to make it easier to get to
> specific parts of each Section, we believe it is important that the
> content flow in a seamless and sensible fashion.
>
> * Keeping in mind that English may not be the primary language of many
> of the folks who will be consulting the Handbook, does the language in
> this Section appear to be clear and easy to understand? Are there
> areas in the text where the meaning may be confusing or easily
> misinterpreted?
>
> * Examples. Anne has pointed me to a number of Chapter people who can
> provide specific examples of what we are describing. However, we
> welcome examples and best practices from you as well. If your Chapter
> has engaged in a project, event, or activity that would serve as a
> good example of how something gets done, please let me know.
>
> Finally, if you or someone you know (either in your Chapter or in
> another Chapter) is especially knowledgeable about any of the topics
> covered in this Section (such as fundraising, marketing, leadership
> development, succession planning, etc), and would like to write a
> piece that we can use as a sidebar or hyperlink, please let me know.
>
> You are welcome to edit the document with Track Changes in order to
> insert comments, to add content, or to change information in a way you
> think would be more useful. You are also welcome to send e-mail with
> your comments and suggestions in advance of our meeting.
>
> Any written feedback you may have should be returned by 3 August.
> Otherwise, I look forward to reviewing the document at our meeting.
>
> Many thanks in advance for your help!
>
> Wendy Rickard
>
>



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