[Chapter-delegates] ISOC-NY President Resigns

[Imran Anwar]

Well said, Glenn. I second your thoughts.

Imran


> On Apr 8, 2016, at 09:24, Glenn McKnight <mcknight.glenn at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi Folks
> Lets  be clear.   David's  work  bridged two worlds.  Outreach and Engagement and the face of ISOC NY  which was the first  chapter that most  Canadians joined in the absence of a ISOC Canada chapter over four years ago.   The other tasks and responsibility was the mundane and boring stuff. ie. administration 
> He and others  can't do both jobs and it's unreasonable to expect anyone to do both. 
> 
> Another  issue.  I brought up the need for chapters to have funds to pay for  Officers and Director  Errors and Omission Insurance and  proper Liability insurance for events,  an annual  financial review/audit.   These are real  expenses and a mark of  professional organization but  when I mentioned these things  I got shot down saying we don't have any MONEY.   If you don't do these proper things  you will  be  SUED  as a director.  How can you recruit new board members/counsellors ( whatever you call yourself) if you do  public  events and speak out on Internet issues. Any organization is at risk of  litigation.
> 
> My checklist for a chapter
> 1. Proper accounting system
> 2. Good  CMS
> 3. Good Website and online payment system for membership
> 4. Collateral material 
> 5. Banners and promotional stuff
> 6. Active committees
> 7. Active participation with  ISOC  campaigns.  ie. INTERNET STRONG,  Colloborative Security etc
> 8 Sufficient  insurance to protect directors
> 9 Annual General Meeting 
> 10 Once a year large educational event
> 
> My two cents
> G   
> 
> Glenn
> 
> Glenn McKnight
> mcknight.glenn at gmail.com <mailto:mcknight.glenn at gmail.com>
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