Chapter Formation

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ISSA CHAPTER FORMATION


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The 12 Steps of Chapter Formation

1. Define your geographic boundary

2. Recruit a minimum of 10 paid chapter members

3. Select a chapter name4. Adopt chapter bylaws

5. Establish chapter dues

6. Elect chapter officers

7. Establish a regular meeting schedule

8. Submit minutes for three meetings

9. Complete and submit chapter application

10. Apply for your US tax identification number, under ISSAs group exemption

11. Open your chapter bank account

12. Establish direct deposit of chapter dues distribution into your bank account

HOW TO START

A NEW ISSA CHAPTER


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We recommend drawing a 50-mile/80-km radius around your city. In

highly populated areas, the geographic region may be smaller to reduce the

required commute time and encourage meeting attendance.

DEFINE YOUR GEOGRAPHIC

BOUNDARY


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Assembling steering committee of 3-5 respected peers is the most effective

way to begin the formation of your chapter.

1. Develop a list of local industry leaders and peers

2. ISSA can provide a list of current members in your geographic region

3. ISSA can arrange for invitations to be sent to (ISC)2 members in your

region

4. Publicize your meetings on ISSAs Calendar of Events.

5. Initiate a member guest program6. Approach companies with potential for organizational membership

7. Conferences and Trade Shows

RECRUIT A MINIMUM OF 10 PAID

CHAPTER MEMBERS


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Chapter should be descriptive of the unique geographic region, meaningful to

the members and readily recognizable to prospective members.

ISSA-Islamabad Chapter

www.issa-isb.org

SELECT A CHAPTER NAME


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Bylaw of chapter are explained in Bylaws Presentation

ADOPT CHAPTER BYLAWS


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ISSA will provide your chapter with $250 seed money once your bank account

is opened and direct deposit is established. Subsequently ISSA will make a

monthly deposit to your account for any dues collected.. Chapter dues for

your founding members are waived for the first year.

Your chapter has the discretion to set dues in whatever amount you deem

appropriate for your needs.

Average chapter dues are $25 though they range from no dues to $100.

ESTABLISH CHAPTER DUES


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Your chapter will need at least a president, secretary and treasurer. Job

descriptions for these officers are included in the bylaws.

Elections should be conducted in accordance with the bylaws you have just

adopted.

ELECT CHAPTER OFFICERS


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ESTABLISH A REGULAR MEETING

SCHEDULE

Some chapters meet quarterly. Additionally, a regular day (i.e. the third

Thursday of the month) and location is desirable because it makes it easier

for your members to plan and include your meetings in their schedules.

We encourage you to establish and publicize the meeting schedule for your

first year.


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Your meetings should be designed to meet the professional needs of your members.

Presentations and educational offerings at ISSA meetings often qualify for continuing education

credits for your members and guests.

The formats typically chosen by chapters include:

Technical presentations by ISSA members, recognized leaders of information securityorvendors. Vendor presentations should be informational and vendor neutral. Ideally, vendormarketing and sales reps would identify someone within their company (i.e. productdeveloper, information security practitioner) to make the presentation.

Round table discussions among peers to bring your collective expertise to solving real issues.

Conferences with speakers and topics recommended by chapter members

Opportunities to socialize and build those peer relationships with your professional

colleagues.

Submit MOM as format is given.

SUBMIT MINUTES FOR THREE

MEETINGS


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This is your formal application to become an active and official ISSA chapter. Theform must be accompanied by the following documents:

Chapter bylaws

Chapter boundary map

List of your founding officers and members including ISSA membership IDnumbers and contact information not already included in their membershiprecords.

Minutes of three chapter meetings

Upon approval of your application, ISSA staff will: Add your chapter to the ISSA website

Forward a copy of the Chapter Operations Reference Manual to your ChapterPresident

Prepare your chapter charter certificate

COMPLETE AND SUBMIT CHAPTER

APPLICATION


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Not Applicable here in Pakistan.

APPLY FOR YOUR US TAX

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER,

UNDER ISSAS GROUP EXEMPTION


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Establish an account for dues collection.

You will need to bring in your corporate minutes that list who your

chapter officers are and whom will be a signer on the bank account.

Usually the signers will by the President and Treasurer. Both should be

present to sign the signature card when the account is opened.

OPEN YOUR CHAPTER BANK

ACCOUNT


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If you chapter has chapter dues, you will need to authorize ISSA to make

bank-to-bank deposits for your monthly distribution of dues we have

collected on your behalf. All you need to do is complete the Direct Deposit

Authorization form (enclosed) as soon as your bank account is opened.Enclose a voided check from your account with the form and send it to:

ISSA Controller

9220 SW Barbur Blvd., #119-333

Portland, OR, 97219

USA

ESTABLISH DIRECT DEPOSIT OF CHAPTER

DUES DISTRIBUTION INTO YOUR BANK

ACCOUNT


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