[Chapter-delegates] Fwd: Renewal Internet Society Chapter Charter

[Elver Loho]

On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 1:39 PM, Ted Mooney <mooney at isoc.org> wrote:
> PRINCIPLES OF ISOC CHAPTERS RELATIONSHIPS
>
> 1. Chapters are formed for the sole purpose to promote the values,
> principles and mission of ISOC.  This is encoded in our by-laws.

"Sole purpose" sounds kinda harsh.

> 4. Chapters have the right to expect a) resources and assistance from ISOC
> Staff,

The lack of which necessitated the disassociation of the Cambodian
Chapter and has been the source of much grumbling on the mailing list
for months on end, even years.

> b) regular communications and dialog with staff, c) venues to raise
> issues to Staff,

I remember sending a proposal to Frederick and not getting a reply.
There used to be a nice guy on the staff who always replied and was
there for us, but he just left ISOC. Although I'm pretty sure he was
fired or forced out for standing up for the interests of Chapters.

> d) use of ISOC intellectual property

Useless for us.

> 6. Both Chapters and Staff have the right and need for an agreed framework
> for managing the relationship, understanding expectations and holding each
> other to account for success.

I do not disagree with this point in the slightest, but I kinda think
it's a one-way street right now.

> 7. Chapter strength and health can be monitored and assessed by looking at
> four parameters:
> - their engagement with local stakeholders

Check. Probably much greater than any average across Chapters.

> - their membership growth and membership participation

Membership growth is not a priority for us. Anyone who wants to
participate is welcome to do so, with or without becoming a member.

> - their adherence to their own by-laws

Check.

> - their preparation and development of new leaders for sustainability

Incredibly difficult due to lack of resources.


Best,
Elver
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