[Chapter-delegates] ISOC-NY President Resigns

[Satish Babu]

It is indeed sad to see a community leader leave an organizational position
this way. It would have been good if there was a sustainable way to retain
full-time community leaders, at least in bigger Chapters (for on a regional
basis).

Our Chapter, ISOC-TRV, is small (105 members). As a small chapter, it has
been clear to us that Chapter leadership positions are on voluntary,
part-time basis. It has also been made clear to us that ISOC will not
support costs of human resources (although chapter activities may be
funded).  The flip side of this arrangement, of course, is that the time
available from leaders is only what they can spare. I am not sure if this
is an ideal situation.

While thanking David on his contributions in NY, it would be useful if ISOC
can support him in mentoring smaller chapters like ours (on a project basis
for a period of a couple of years, for instance).





satish

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Satish Babu
ISOC India Trivandrum (TRV)


On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 6:43 AM, <mario.ale1 at gmail.com> wrote:

> David,
>
> It's sad to hear you're leaving. Nowadays, it's difficult and challenging
> to find dedicated volunteers to make impact in our society. I assume it
> happens in most associations and chapters as Glenn mentioned. Perhaps,
> organizations should recognize outstanding volunteers like you to encourage
> a good spirit. Our chapter is newly formed but I understand it will take
> lots of our personal efforts to make a real change.
>
> Mario Aleman
> Chair, ISOC Nicaragua Chapter
>
> > On Apr 5, 2016, at 3:16 AM, David Solomonoff <president at isoc-ny.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Effective Monday, 4/11 I will resign my position as President of the New
> York Chapter of the Internet Society.
> >
> > I put all my time and financial resources as a full-time, unpaid
> volunteer into developing the Chapter and more broadly, the cause of open
> technology for social good, over the last three years.
> >
> > That proved not to be sustainable - I've completely run out of financial
> resources and can no longer make the time commitment.
> >
> > ISOC-NY EVP Grace Wang and SVP Carolina Coto will jointly assume
> leadership until a new election can be held. I will help them in every way
> I can.
> >
> > I would like to have a final Board meeting as President at Civic Hall on
> Friday, 4/8 or Sunday, 4/10.
> >
> > I will also be pursuing several commercial ventures and can be be
> reached at david.solomonoff at zoeticnetworks.com to discuss partnership
> opportunities.
> >
> > Thanks to everyone for all their support over the 11 years I've been
> President, as we went from being an inactive Chapter to one of the most
> vital.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > David
> >
> > --
> > David Solomonoff, President
> > Internet Society of New York
> > president at isoc-ny.org
> > isoc-ny.org
> >
> >
> > --
> > David Solomonoff, President
> > Internet Society of New York
> > president at isoc-ny.org
> > isoc-ny.org
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