Ok, hypothetically speaking...
Part Time Salaried Executive Director-
Must be a WISP, Must live on or near Capitol Hill, Must have marketing
background
Who first pops into your mind? Martha?
Martha, Got any free time for an additional part-time job? :-)
I agree with Marlon, that an office assistant type position, could be an
effective way to help the board, in a cost effective manner, if we can't
find an affordable skilled Executive Director.
But I agree with MArtha that, an Executive Director's job is to do so much
more than an Office Assistant would be capable of. Personally, I'd hate to
see this job outsourced to a third party group that specialized in
non-profit management, but that was not previously passionate about the WISP
industry, because they were never previously involved in it. We need
someone, that has been there.
Thats one of the reason, I really liked Frank Muto's suggestion a year or
two ago, when he suggested Cynthia as a candidate, based on her combined in
the trench Local ISP ownership and lobbying experience.
My opinion is to identify possible candidates (individuals, not management
companies) for the job, and then talk with these people, whom ever they are,
to see what it would take to get their interest for the job. Its not like
there are thousand of possible candidates to choose from. Finding the right
person, is just as hard as figuring out how to fund it.
Tom DeReggi
RapidDSL Wireless, Inc
IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband
- Original Message -
From: Martha Huizenga [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Suggestions for Executive Director
I disagree. I think that we could use at least a part time Executive
Director. They could work on Marketing materials, Prospecting for new
members, PR, alot of what the committees do. They would facilitate the
committees. This is not what a secretary would do and an
administrative person would need someone to supervise them. An ED is
used to being the only one or the lead person in the office. They could
still work at home.
Marlon K. Schafer wrote:
We don't need an executive director until we decide to put on our own
show
We need a part time secretary. $10 to $15 per hour, 20 hours per week,
work
from home.
Jsut someone to keep track of projects, type letters etc.
I still think dues should be based on customer base. If you have 100
subs
you'll pay $100 per year. $400 subs, 400. 10,000 subs.. I was over
ruled on this when we first did the bylaws though.
laters,
marlon
- Original Message -
From: Rick Harnish [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'WISPA General List'
wireless@wispa.org
Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6:57 AM
Subject: [WISPA] Suggestions for Executive Director
The WISPA Board has discussed the possibility of hiring an Executive
Director to handle the day to day operations more efficiently than the 7
member volunteer board can do. One of our largest challenges is
financing
this position. We are looking or ideas to help fund this position and
come
up with a job description for the position. Please take a few minutes
and
jot down a few ideas below.
I believe this is the next logical step in establishing WISPA as a
important
trade association. We have come a long way in the last 4 years and now
we
need to take it to the next level. This will become a major thrust over
the
next few months. I think I have some potential Vendor Members willing
to
contribute, we need to develop this plan and market to the Vendors
specifically what their generous contributions will go towards. Your
help
is needed.
Funding Ideas:
1. Work with Vendor Members to ask for contributions such as
higher
level membership in the $5K to $25K range.
2. Work with larger WISPs willing to pay more than the normal $250
membership fee to help with funding.
3. Partner with other Trade Associations that have common
interests
and see the value of an alliance with WISPA and Executive Management
4. Apply for Grants that would fund a position like this.
Job Description:
1. Handle phone calls and membership bookkeeping
2. Market WISPA to existing WISPs and Vendors
3. Develop partnerships with other trade associations
4. Attend Board meetings
5. Keep Board minutes
6. Communicate to the membership via email newsletters
7. Develop printed marketing material
8. Help facilitate Board Elections and nominations
9. Help organize trade shows/conferences
Respectfully,
Rick Harnish
260-307-4000
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