There is not a "show discount" relationship between WISPA and WISPCON.
WISPCON is not directly tied to WISPA in any way. I believe WISPCON has
a discount program through Part-15 just as WISPA has with ISPCON and
WiNOG at times in the past. There have been no discussions of offering
these discounts for WISPCON but would consider it if an opportunity were
made available to us. I believe you will continue to see options for the
discounts for WISPA members through WiNOG and ISPCON shows in the future
as long as the ownership of these organizations see this as a valuable
opportunity to help WISPA and themselves.
It should be noted that of all organizations mentioned above that WISPA
is the only one that is federally recognized under CFR # 501c6 as a
non-profit trade association.. Every other entity listed above is
working to make a profit in their efforts and as such would likely be
looking to advance individual interests over those of the industry as
a whole. WISPA is designed to promote the efforts of WISP operators over
and above all other interests. As a matter of law we cannot act to allow
one WISP to be given more consideration from the efforts of this
organization than another. This means it is truly level ground for our
efforts going forward.
This does not mean I think that a "for-profit" company cannot help the
efforts of the industry. This is far from true. I am simply explaining
the different philosophies and how one could benefit more than another
in certain situations. We are firm believers that WISPA is the
organization that most fairly represents the interests of WISPs
regarding policy issues. Other interests will develop where our industry
can share our collective efforts as we did in the Katrina/Rita effort.
WISPA will always look for different organizations that can help us
forward our efforts of better policy to help us in our industry.
Sometimes the other entities will be "for-profit" and sometimes not.
WISPA has decided at this time to not create another show to the mix of
what many would say is an "over-crowded" industry segment. We do allow
the promotion and advertisement of shows when a show owner works with us
to provide an opportunity. This could include a scenario where WISPA can
make money and further our efforts through exposure at show events by
speaking and or exhibiting..
This may be more information than you were looking for but I wanted to
make sure everyone understood the dynamics and position of WISPA in
relation to shows around the industry. I hope that helped.
Scriv
Jory Privett wrote:
WISPA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 10:57 AM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] WISPCon
As a paid member of p15 or wispa?
Marlon
(509) 982-2181 Equipment sales
(408) 907-6910 (Vonage) Consulting services
42846865 (icq) And I run my own wisp!
64.146.146.12 (net meeting)
www.odessaoffice.com/wireless
www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jory Privett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 8:18 AM
Subject: [WISPA] WISPCon
As a WISP paid member does anyone know where I can get discount passes to
WispCon in Dallas October 9-11?
Jory Privett
WCCS
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