[Chapter-delegates] Role of chapters

[Charles Oloo]

Veni

+1. Thanks 4 this insightful summery.

Charles


On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 8:26 AM, Veni Markovski <veni at veni.com> wrote:

> Narelle,
> I believe that Elver may have impressed himself not quite precisely, and
> wouldn't jump to conclusions, before we hear more from him.
> The discussion about the role of chapters is starting from zero every few
> years, when new members join this list, and that shows that not only
> there's nothing new, but the BoT has not addressed the previous concerns,
> since they keep on showing up. Perhaps some day there will be a positive
> change, and we won't have to discuss the role of chapters again.
>
> My two cents: ISOC cannot exist without the chapters.
> The chapters, as independent non-profits, can exist without ISOC. In fact,
> many of them have existed before they were officially announced as
> chapters, and will continue to exist, once they stop being chapters.
> But ISOC needs the chapters to keep them legitimate, and to show to the
> world that it is a global international organization, with chapters and
> members around the globe. And last, but not least, the chapters are the
> vital connection between ISOC HQ and the national governments, business,
> non profits and civil society - all of which help ISOC keep the .org
> through the PIR.
>
> best,
> veni
>
>
>
>
> On 09/30/13 22:54, Narelle Clark President ISOC-AU wrote:
>
>> Hi Elver
>> I have to say the questions you posed worry me somewhat and I need some
>> clarification.
>>
>> Were you meaning to direct them at the staff of ISOC itself, or staff of
>> the chapters?
>>
>> If you were meaning to gather answers from the ISOC staff themselves, then
>> I am concerned for the implications for them - they will all have entered
>> into their jobs in good faith, and I am confident they do the best job
>> they can. It is up to the management of ISOC to ensure appropriate
>> staffing strategies, including training and guidance on the topics you
>> mention.  These sorts of things should be documented on the ISOC web site,
>> also. There is a duty of care towards the staff and that duty of care may
>> not be served by a discussion that seems to involve them justifying
>> themselves. At least that's how it comes across to me.
>>
>> If you meant them to be answered by the staff of chapters, then the
>> answers will vary - what sort of outcomes are you trying to achieve? Are
>> you trying to pool the answers for a combined approach to the challenges
>> we all face?
>>
>> On that note, I can answer for my chapter - we currently don't have any
>> paid staff, but we do hope to within the year. The specifics of that role
>> are yet to be determined, but in the past such a role has included (in no
>> particular order): policy development, submission management, event
>> management, member liaison, media liaison and - of course - fund raising.
>>
>> On Tue, October 1, 2013 5:36 am, Elver Loho wrote:
>>
>>> I know there are some people reading this email, who are in a salaried
>>> position funded by ISOC. I would like to ask all of you, who fit this
>>> description, to reply with a single paragraph of no more than 5
>>> sentences,
>>> outlining your personal understanding on the following three issues:
>>>
>>
>> Best regards
>>
>>
>> Narelle
>>
>>
>>
>>
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