Exactly. We need to let the local chapters form and develop first, see how they interact and what their needs are, before any real decisions on a US chapter are necessary.
-Dan
On May 6, 2008, at 2:09 PM, Andrew Whitworth wrote:
Depending on the way that organization progresses on both sides of the coin (the volunteers and the WMF), any of these options may come into or fall out of favor. For instance, if we have several fledgling chapters forming, and all of them are having difficulties incorporating as non-profits, options 1 or 3 might be more interesting. If volunteers decide spontaneously to combine efforts because of inherent similarities, option 2 might be preferred. It's good to have the options on the table and let people work towards their desired ends more organically.
--Andrew Whitworth