ISOC-DC Council Meeting

March 2, 2010

The newly installed ISOC-DC Council held its quarterly meeting on March 2, 2010.  The Council discussed and decided the following items:

-        Appointments:  David Vyorst and Brian Cute were appointed Co-Conveners of the Chapter for the next 6 months; John More was appointed Treasurer of the Chapter for a 3 year term; Secretary position remains open; Council members to solicit interest/nominees from members of the Chapter and make appointment as soon as possible.

-        Articles of Incorporation were signed (and subsequently filed with the District of Columbia).  ISOC approval of ISOC-DC member approved By Laws pending.  ISOC approval anticipated concurrent with IETF meeting at the end of March.

-        Membership and Funding:  Brian Cute given administrator rights for Membership List in ISOC AMS system.  Membership list to be reviewed and communications to be sent to existing, pending and expired members.  Council members to develop funding mechanisms for the Chapter for further discussion and will develop a budget for the Chapter.

-        Payments of Expenses: confirmation of payment to Gene Gaines for web site development, maintenance and communications support; discussion regarding payment to Zej Media for update to website and social media outreach; discussion regarding payment for expenses related to incorporation.

-        Events: Council discussed development of iNET event, confirmation of speakers, logistics, attendance and costs.  Discussion of eGovernment event, Internet Safety event, cloud computing event and GMU Cyber Security event.  Anticipated cost for events over next 5 months reviewed.

-        Communications:  Council discussed the need to eliminate flame messages and unnecessarily negative exchanges by all members of the Chapter.   Discussion regarding enhanced use of social media channels and the web site to increase dialogue, participation and making the Chapter  a content hub for important issues.  Council discussed developing a Chapter Mission Statement to be associated with web site and Chapter brand.  John More to transfer domain name to Chapter account now that Chapter is formally incorporated.  Thanks to Gene Gaines for standing up and maintaining the Chapter’s web presence during the in-formation phase.

-        Next Council meeting to be held concurrent with Brainstorming Breakfast in 2^nd Quarter 2010.

Meeting closed.