[Strategic] getting started

[Kate Chapman]

Exactly, I was referring to the costs.  The local group would have to
find local expertise to assist them in incorporation.

-Kate

On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 8:40 AM, Mikel Maron <mikel_maron at yahoo.com> wrote:
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> On 3 June 2010 13:07, Kate Chapman <kate at maploser.com> wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> 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.
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> 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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