[Strategic] getting started

[Mikel Maron]

On 3 June 2010 13:07, Kate Chapman <kate at maploser.com> wrote:

>Another possibility with the relationship between the local chapters
>>and the OSMF could be assistance in setting up the local chapters.  We
>>went the "cheap" route in creating an entity in the United States.
>>The overall cost was under $200 and we didn't utilize a lawyer because
>>a couple of us had incorporated before.  Perhaps there are other
>>countries that would need assistance in forming as an entity and that
>>would be something the OSMF could help.
>
>
> Well, I don't know if the Foundation have enough knowledge to set up entities abroad. I think there are so many laws out there that it would be difficult for the Foundation to 
> provide help especially if you don't have people with experience to incorporate in a particular country.

But there are costs involved, and there will be some knowledge built up on the steps to take. Part of the OSI Scholarship Follow Up Funds went towards the establishment of local chapters in Columbia and Brazil.
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