[Foundation-l] A new proposal regarding US chapters

[Dan Rosenthal]

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