[Chapter-delegates] Role of chapters

[Grigori Saghyan]

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On 01.10.2013 19:26, Veni Markovski 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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