Fwd: Opting in to the NetSquared Chapter Program
Gordon Dymowski
As promised, Kathryn's follow up - I will make the switch over at some point either tomorrow or Monday.
If there are any objections, please let me know ASAP.
Thanks,
Gordon
-------- Original Message --------
| Subject: | Opting in to the NetSquared Chapter Program |
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| Date: | Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:31:44 -0500 |
| From: | Kathryn Fink <kat...@meetup.com> |
| To: | undisclosed-recipients:; |
Hello NetSquared Local Organizers!
You probably read in�Claire�s previous email�that they are launching into a Chapter Program on Meetup to bring NetSquared Meetup Groups into one central account. This will make it much easier for you to participate as a crucial NetSquared Local Organizer, so we're excited to let you know about it and give you steps to opt-in and be part of the new program.
In this new Chapter Program, all official NetSquared Meetup Groups will be a part of one account that NetSquared will pay for. Here are the important points to understand:�
- Your Meetup Group will become an official NetSquared Chapter, meaning NetSquared will own your Group once you opt-in.�
- You will still organize all the Meetup activity as you do now -- from scheduling Meetups, to controlling your member list, etc.
- The head Organizer will become NetSquared and you will be appointed Co-Organizer. (Co-Organizers have nearly all the same powers as the head Organizer and you will continue to operate your Meetup as you had before, but please see the Q&A at the bottom of this message for more details.)
- NetSquared will handle all subscription payments for you, on their own account.
- The Meetup network and platform will still function as the same trusty site you�re used to. This change is mostly a structural one so that NetSquared can support local leaders better, make your account even easier to manage, and bring you into a centralized Net2 Chapter. �
- There's a Q & A at the bottom of this message to help fill in more details.�
To opt-in to the new Chapter Program and continue as an official NetSquared Meetup Group, please complete these two quick steps by February 3:
- Reply to this email stating that you want to opt-in.
- Go here and complete this brief form:�http://meetu.ps/6F4tW
If you haven't already, be sure to read the Q&A at the bottom of this email, and let us know if you have any questions.�
Best,
Meetup HQ
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT THE NETSQUARED CHAPTER PROGRAM
WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER I OPT-IN?
The Group itself will remain largely the same, and you will still organize Meetups. Groups that opt-in will be placed in a central account for NetSquared so that NetSquared can better support and pay for them. NetSquared will become the head Organizer and you will be appointed as Co-Organizer. Going forward, it is important to note that NetSquared will officially own the Group instead of you, though you will still have nearly all the same organizing powers you had previously.
WHAT CONTROLS DO I HAVE AS THE CO-ORGANIZER?
NetSquared wants you and the NetSquared Local Co-Organizers to run your Group as you had before, so this new Chapter Program should not effect your daily goings-on. Co-Organizers can do everything an Organizer can, with two exceptions. Head Organizers ultimately have the final say in some matters that might come up in the Group such as closing the Group down completely. Also, only the head Organizers can receive payments from members for dues or event fees via the�Meetup.com�interface -- although NetSquared already requires that payment should not by collected via Meetup Groups anyhow. By opting-in, you agree to give this head Organizer status to NetSquared, and you will act as Co-Organizer.�
DO I HAVE TO PAY SUBSCRIPTION FEES TO CO-ORGANIZE A NETSQUARED MEETUP GROUP IN THE NEW CHAPTER PROGRAM?
No. You will not have to make any subscription payments to Co-Organize your NetSquared Meetup Group once you opt-in to join their Chapter Program.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO MY CURRENT SUBSCRIPTION?
You will no longer need an active subscription on Meetup because NetSquared will maintain the payments for all their official Groups via their Chapter account.
Some people organize Groups in addition to the NetSquared Group. If you want to continue to organize Groups other than the NetSquared Group, you will need to pay for your own subscription.
CAN I CHANGE MY MIND LATER?
NetSquared is of course incredibly grateful for your leadership and, as always, it's up to you if you want to continue to act as an NetSquared leader in your town. That said, once you opt-in to the new program, you cannot become head Organizer of your existing group again.
WHAT IF I DON'T OPT-INTO THE NEW PROGRAM?
NetSquared is very excited about this new, more centralized way of supporting their groups. All Groups wishing to remain an official NetSquared Group must opt-in to the new Chapter Program. If you do not opt-in to the new program, you can maintain your Meetup Group in the near term as head organizer but you will have to maintain your own subscription. �Over the next several months, NetSquared is going to ensure that Groups have opted-in.
Gordon Dymowski
Chicago Net Tuesday is opting into the chapter program.
We will fill out the survey and inform our membership.
Thanks,
Gordon Dymowski
Chicago Net Tuesday
On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 5:31 PM, Kathryn Fink <kat...@meetup.com> wrote:
> Hello NetSquared Local Organizers!
>
> You probably read in Claire’s previous email that they are launching into a
> Chapter Program on Meetup to bring NetSquared Meetup Groups into one central
> account. This will make it much easier for you to participate as a crucial
> NetSquared Local Organizer, so we're excited to let you know about it and
> give you steps to opt-in and be part of the new program.
>
> In this new Chapter Program, all official NetSquared Meetup Groups will be a
> part of one account that NetSquared will pay for. Here are the important
> points to understand:
>
> Your Meetup Group will become an official NetSquared Chapter, meaning
> NetSquared will own your Group once you opt-in.
> You will still organize all the Meetup activity as you do now -- from
> scheduling Meetups, to controlling your member list, etc.
> The head Organizer will become NetSquared and you will be appointed
> Co-Organizer. (Co-Organizers have nearly all the same powers as the head
> Organizer and you will continue to operate your Meetup as you had before,
> but please see the Q&A at the bottom of this message for more details.)
> NetSquared will handle all subscription payments for you, on their own
> account.
> The Meetup network and platform will still function as the same trusty site
> you’re used to. This change is mostly a structural one so that NetSquared
> can support local leaders better, make your account even easier to manage,
> and bring you into a centralized Net2 Chapter.
> There's a Q & A at the bottom of this message to help fill in more details.
>
> To opt-in to the new Chapter Program and continue as an official NetSquared
> Meetup Group, please complete these two quick steps by February 3:
>
> Reply to this email stating that you want to opt-in.
> Go here and complete this brief form: http://meetu.ps/6F4tW
>
> If you haven't already, be sure to read the Q&A at the bottom of this email,
> and let us know if you have any questions.
>
> Best,
>
> Meetup HQ
>
>
> QUESTIONS & ANSWERS ABOUT THE NETSQUARED CHAPTER PROGRAM
>
>
> WHAT WILL HAPPEN AFTER I OPT-IN?
>
> The Group itself will remain largely the same, and you will still organize
> Meetups. Groups that opt-in will be placed in a central account for
> NetSquared so that NetSquared can better support and pay for them.
> NetSquared will become the head Organizer and you will be appointed as
> Co-Organizer. Going forward, it is important to note that NetSquared will
> officially own the Group instead of you, though you will still have nearly
> all the same organizing powers you had previously.
>
>
> WHAT CONTROLS DO I HAVE AS THE CO-ORGANIZER?
>
> NetSquared wants you and the NetSquared Local Co-Organizers to run your
> Group as you had before, so this new Chapter Program should not effect your
> daily goings-on. Co-Organizers can do everything an Organizer can, with two
> exceptions. Head Organizers ultimately have the final say in some matters
> that might come up in the Group such as closing the Group down completely.
> Also, only the head Organizers can receive payments from members for dues or
> event fees via the Meetup.com interface -- although NetSquared already
> requires that payment should not by collected via Meetup Groups anyhow. By
> opting-in, you agree to give this head Organizer status to NetSquared, and
> you will act as Co-Organizer.
>
>
> DO I HAVE TO PAY SUBSCRIPTION FEES TO CO-ORGANIZE A NETSQUARED MEETUP GROUP
> IN THE NEW CHAPTER PROGRAM?
>
> No. You will not have to make any subscription payments to Co-Organize your
> NetSquared Meetup Group once you opt-in to join their Chapter Program.
>
>
> WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO MY CURRENT SUBSCRIPTION?
>
> You will no longer need an active subscription on Meetup because NetSquared
> will maintain the payments for all their official Groups via their Chapter
> account.
>
> Some people organize Groups in addition to the NetSquared Group. If you want
> to continue to organize Groups other than the NetSquared Group, you will
> need to pay for your own subscription.
>
>
> CAN I CHANGE MY MIND LATER?
>
> NetSquared is of course incredibly grateful for your leadership and, as
> always, it's up to you if you want to continue to act as an NetSquared
> leader in your town. That said, once you opt-in to the new program, you
> cannot become head Organizer of your existing group again.
>
>
> WHAT IF I DON'T OPT-INTO THE NEW PROGRAM?
>
> NetSquared is very excited about this new, more centralized way of
> supporting their groups. All Groups wishing to remain an official NetSquared
> Group must opt-in to the new Chapter Program. If you do not opt-in to the
> new program, you can maintain your Meetup Group in the near term as head
> organizer but you will have to maintain your own subscription. Over the