[Talk-us] US Chapter Mission Statement

[Frederik Ramm]

Hi,

Kate Chapman wrote:
> I could see for example U.S. based people being interested in mapping
> international locations as the humanitarian mappers do and want to
> join the respective chapters of those countries.

I have organisational knowledge of two other international non-profits 
with national chapters. Both do not encourage you to become a member of 
two national chapters at the same time; among other thigs this could 
double your theoretical weight in certain internal decision making 
processes.

Having members from abroad is certainly always a bit of a challenge for 
an organisation (different address format; more expensive postage rates; 
other ways to make payments; other requirements for tax-exempt 
dontaions; etc.etc.). I think that things would be easier for everyone 
if people, generally, became a member of the OSM organisation in their 
respective country of residence, rather than becoming members in all OSM 
organisations in countries they want to map in!

Just my 2¢ though.

Bye
Frederik

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